im really skinny because of my metabolism no matter how much I eat or lift weights nothing happens and yes ive bought many types of protein shakes..I really need help, thanks
2007-02-23 14:14:41 · 6 answers · asked by Tookie Williams 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Sorry, but "no matter how much I eat" just does not reflect reality. If you take in enough calories you WILL gain body mass. Unless you happen to be the single existing exception to physiological laws.
As far as making it EASIER, here are some suggestions:
Shakes: drink 3 a day and don't go for the pre-mixed crap. If you've got a blender and you don't mind the effort then drop some protein powder and fruit in yogurt. If you want to go fast and easy, mix equal parts WPI and dextrose and just shake it up in a mixer cup. Get a bunch of mixer cups so it's always convenient. If you can't down at LEAST 3 of those per day then you're not really trying, it's just like drinking water. (Don't leave out the dextrose because the protein itself is not gonna cut it. You can use regular table sugar too.)
DO NOT avoid fats. In fact, eat everything you can with as much butter, sour cream, cream cheese, olive oil or whatever on it as you can stand. Think baked potatoes with half a tub of sour cream, bread & butter, nice greasy cheeseburgers, etc.
As far as lifting goes, lift heavy and do small sets, and DON'T overtrain; 3x week max. More important, do large compound lifts and forget about isolation exercises. Do squats, lunges, pull-ups, bench press, rows, deadlifts. Forget curls, flyes, skullcrushers, etc.
If that doesn't do it then I suggest donating your body to medical science.
2007-02-23 14:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up some websites on the subject.. I was a hard gainer. Had difficulty putting on weight. Our metabolisms change as we age.. Mine did. I can put on muscle,but I have to keep my protein content a little higher and get longer periods of rest in between training days. Too many people over-train..
2007-02-23 14:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is that you aren't eating enough.
To gain weight you have to eat more calories than you burn. When adding calories, try to stay away from adding too much fat. While you can get fat from eating carbohydrates or protein, your body likes to use carbohydrates as fuel more than fat. To gain muscle, in addition to eating more you have to stimulate your muscles enough through resistance training that while they recover, they'll get bigger and stronger. To get an efficient workout you might want to join a gym if you aren't already a member. For more information on weight gain, visit http://straighthealth.com
Guide to Gaining Weight - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/gainweight.html
Diet/Fitness Forums - http://forums.straighthealth.com/
2007-02-23 14:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protein shakes can kill your kidneys, and if you think that you can't put weight on now...
See your doctor, and ask about seeing an endocrinologist. That's a doctor who specialized in problems of the glandular (hormone-producing) organs, and that includes the ones that help to govern your metabolism.
2007-02-23 14:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How long did you try eating more and lifting weights? Give it a go for at least two months soild. Don't just eat bigger meals, but eat more often. And try to get in calorie dense foods, not stuff like soup and salds.
2007-02-23 14:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by jessica_may82 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to start counting calories. I've never seen anyone that follows a steady diet and that counts calories that can't gain weight.
2007-02-23 14:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋