hi im 16 years old 5ft6 and i weight about 8st (130lbs) and i need help putting weight on ive tryed many things but some stuff just doesnt seem to work any hints or tips would be appreciated or any comments on my physique (am i too skiny?) or whatever you think please leave your comments ...
2007-03-01 07:58:54 · 11 answers · asked by johny_cage91 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Try eating higher calorie foods -- not necessarily junk food, but good nutritious things like proteins, good carbs and whole grains. Also, try bigger portions, and have healthy snacks throughout the day.
At 5'6" and 130 pounds, you might be considered slim for your age, but don't despair. You still have a few more years of growing yet. You will get taller and fill out. Also, doing weight lifting and other sports will help build muscle. Good luck!
2007-03-01 08:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you need to be working out to put on weight. At your age your metabolism is going to keep you from putting on a lot of weight, however there are ways to counteract that to put on musscle weight.
First go to your gym with a buddy and Max out. Maxing out is trying each exercise usually starting with a bench press and seeing how much weight you can do one rep (thats one motion of lifting up and down on the bench press), you'll need your buddy (pref. a strong guy) to spot you. Also try maxing out on dum bells or if your not into free weights find some machines that center on your upper body, some people swear you need to do lower body but I find a nice long run like a military mile (1 mile in 81/2 min) can give you a great lower body work out.
Also start on Creatine and Protein. You'll want to talk to your doctor about Creatine before you start it. At your age I would NOT recommend products like N.O. Explode or anything that contains Nitric Oxide, epically at your weight this can give you some serious heart problems.
Also when you eat try 5 small meals a day instead of the usal sized 3 meals a day. This will also help you put on weight. Any if you want lean muscle stay away from food that contains high amounts of fat.
2007-03-01 16:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by Advice4U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I wouldn't worry about being skinny. You'll get bigger as you get older.
However, if it bothers you, you may want to beef up a bit. The best way to do this is to join a gym and do plenty of weight work (or buy a set of weights). Do plently of sit-ups and press-ups too. Get yourself a protein shake to help build the muscles and make sure you follow a regular program. It will take time, but if you persist, you'll end up with great muscle definition and a six pack to be proud of!
2007-03-01 16:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your weight you are 16 when my son was that age he was like a stick it looked as though I didn't feed him, when he got to over 18 he put it on although he is still slim at 28. We used to call him a bottomless pit cause of the amount he ate.
2007-03-01 17:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem the ok weight to me. If you really think you need to gain a bit try the pill.
sorry! didnt realise you were male. A lot of men don't really bother about thier weight at 16.
2007-03-01 16:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Argos sell a weight gain powder, you just add milk to it and it costs £20. It gives you an extra 1500 callories per day. You still need to eat your regular meals.
2007-03-01 16:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by chickadee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly - Stop Worrying!
Secondly - so long as you eat a good healthy and balanced diet - Don't Worry!
Thirdly - make sure with your Doctor you don't have any health issues which may affect your weight.
There are reasons why you are the shape/weight you are - maybe you are just 'lucky'!
2007-03-01 16:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No magic drink has been invented yet to put on weight, I don't believe your under weight at your age, I'm 34 size 10 bottom half and size 12 at top, I weigh 9stone 6lb, So believe me your half and and a bit my age, don't go silly and lose weight, but don't go silly and put on weight either, if you are happy then fine, be your self, BE HAPPY, BE STRONG, AND RELAX , ENJOY LIFE, YOU ONLY EVER GET ONE OF THEM.........
2007-03-01 16:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by minniemix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry had to write this when i read the first response to this question - HELLO... they want to gain weight not lose more!! I wouldn't recomend any kind of cleansing technology to lose weight!
2007-03-05 09:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ur not to skinny! ur fine why would you want to put on some pounds? most ppl want to lose pounds like dude right here who gave you a web site to loose weight when you said you wanted to gain weight. lol.
2007-03-01 16:09:41 · answer #10 · answered by tweety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋