how can I gain weight safely with now chemicals / drugs included?

Question

I am a 57 year old 5 foot 7 skinny man and have been just under 9 stone for as long as I can remenber.

In my day I was very helthy and Muscular, unfortuneatly over the years this has now changed.

All I would like to do is be able to put on some weight so that I can then go on to convert some of the new weight into some body form.

Answer 1

Here are some guidelines on gaining weight safely with a healthy diet:

Eat a diet consisting of at least 300 grams of complex carbohydrates, 100 grams of protein, and 2,500-3,000 calories a day. Include starchy vegetables such as potatoes and beans, as well as grains, turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, avocados, safflower oil, raw cheeses, nuts and seeds. Eat only whole-grain/ whole-wheat breads, pasta, crackers, and cereals.

But remember, do not eat fried foods or junk foods for extra calories. Also eliminate coffee, tea, soft drinks and anything else with caffeine.

Good luck!

Answer 2

There are lots of mass gainer protein supplements you can take that include lots of calories intended to help you gain weight. These are far healthier than junk food, as they are actually "nutritious". Look for products using Malodextrin as a source of carbs, which is a more steadily-releasing sustained carb than sugary sweet (and bad for you) sucrose, glucose, etc so you don't get that sugar rush followed by an energy crash. You can increase your calories significantly with these specialized types of protein powders, as they are intended even for big bodybuilders looking to bulk up and gain quick mass. One suggestion is to try several brands of mass gainers, since some are quite thick and you might find them hard to swallow. If you are working our regularly, you might instead try micellar protein powders that specialize more in "lean mass" like Muscle Milk. Look for "micellar" in the product description. These products are higher in fat yet contain ingredients that help you stay more cut and not as blobby as long as you are working out. If not working out, the micellar proteins will make you gain weight though. You can get either the mass gainer proteins or the micellar proteins at your local sports nutrition store (ie: GNC).