I'm wondering how long it takes the body to actually gain a pound of fat, not muscle. If it takes a calorie deficit of approx. 3,500 cals. to lose 1 pound in a week, does it take the same length of time to gain a pound of fat? It seems as though it is much shorter.
2007-02-04 01:31:16 · 4 answers · asked by dancergalny 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, you got it. You answered your own question.
you gain 1 pound for every 3500 "unused" calories. The length of time varies upon your activity levels and eating habits.
2007-02-04 01:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ur gaining fat purposely I'd suggest aiming for 2 lbs a week, it's unhealthy to rapidly gain weight
2007-02-07 08:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by Dillon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're me, it only takes 3.4 seconds to gain a pound...at least that's how it feels!
2007-02-04 09:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by melouofs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I imagine it depends on what you eat and the amount of exercise you get.
2007-02-04 09:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋