Hey, Another new kid.

[Tomness]

Hey everyone, My name is Tom, I am 17 and from the UK, I am 5ft 11, and weight 164lb. I intend to gain around 40 pounds.

I have wanted to start training and gaining weight for ages now, and finally got around to joining a gym 2 days ago. I went today for my first time and I enjoyed it. I have done my research on prorgrams, and printed off a few pages from here to help. But, what I do need help with is food products and it's contens. Eg. Fibre, and Protine.

Could people guide me in what to eat and why? And what not to eat??

 

[Toughenuff]

Try and eat plenty of steak, chicken and fish at least once a day. I try and get at least 1 or 2 servings of meat a day ...get lots of complex carbs and dont be afraid of fats, if ur concern is putting on weight then u are gonna put on a little fat anyway, fat is good for extra calories that u will definately need. What ive been doing works for me, may not work for others, try different things and record ur weight on a weekly basis and you'll find what works for you

 

[Tomness]

Okay, thank you, that helps - I was wondering about what sort of meat I would need. I've read that I need calories too, and not needless calories. Could you suggest anything for that?

 

[XcelKrush]

Okay, thank you, that helps - I was wondering about what sort of meat I would need. I've read that I need calories too, and not needless calories. Could you suggest anything for that?

Carbs, Protein, and Fat are calories

 

[Arnold]

Tomness welcome to IM!

 

[Tomness]

Thank you, I read some of your articles on body building Robert, and printed them!! They are VERY helpfull!!