need help for a super skinny guy

[baonilon]

Hello everybody,

I really need help please. I'm 23, 5'8 and only weight ~95lbs. I've work out in the past but not very vigourously. I've started working out with a buddy for about a week now, more intense cuz I have a spotter to grab the weight if I drop it hehe,... aniway, I've done a lot of research but pretty confused as to what I should eat still. I try to eat 6 meals a day but I have a full time job, plus school and it's kinda hard to eat right away from home. Usually I work out mwf upper body, tues and thurs for lower, b4 work out is dinner, then after work out is 2 bagels w/ cream and jelly + glass of milk. I just read in one of the posts here bagel isn't good at all? Can someone help me w/ suggestions on wat I could eat esp during work? I do have Protein powder I bought that I mix w/ milk and drink every morning on my way to work. I seriously need to gain cuz my metabolism is just racing by. Thanks

 

[tucker01]

No offense but at 95lbs, don't worry about bagels... Just eat

Post you current Diet

 

[baonilon]

Hi,

Thanks for replying, what I meant to say is bagels hav nothing significant or something, I currently don't have a real bodybuilding diet, I need suggestions on foods that I could squeeze into my work hrs where it's not convinient to have a blender, and such.

 

[tucker01]

There are tons of food that you can eat. Bagels have calories, not necessarly the correct carbs when trying to cut weight, but that is the least of your problems.

Best thing is to schedule your day and have your food prepared the night before.

There are lots of things to eat.
Natty PB
Nuts
Cottage Cheese
Tuna
Protein Powder
Chicken
Steak
Brocolli
Asparagus
Brown Rice
Oats


The list could go on for a while. But if you want help with your diet. Put the work in to creating one of what you can do or currently do (diet wise) during a day, and people will be able to make suggestions.

No one is going to say here is your diet.

 

[baonilon]

I will start putting together a diet and see how it goes, then I'll come back and ask for input. Thanks for ur patience

 

[tucker01]

No Problem.

Check out this thread... There is a ton of useful info

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?t=21113

 

[Emma-Leigh]

Hello everybody,

I really need help please. I'm 23, 5'8 and only weight ~95lbs.

95 pounds?? Do you mean 95 pounds (43kg)!!??

If so then just eat. Don't worry about anything at this stage - if it has calories and it resembles food then eat it.

Seriously - drink lots of milk, eat lots of lean red meat, snack on hard boiled eggs and nuts, eat lots of carbs - rice, potato, pasta, take dried fruits with you and snack on that during the day as well... Throw in some vegetables and fruit as well... Sure, don't down the candies and the chocolates - but don't worry if it is not '100% BB food!!!"

Wait until your weight is in the "medically dangerous" range and then worry about what exactly you should eat.

 

[ReelBigFish]

I suggest going to an all you can eat buffet and stay there all day.

 

[Rocky_B]

Since you're working out, I'd definetly suggest going on a weightgainer. Buy one that has low sugar, high calories and high carbs so that you will pack on muscle and you won't get fat. Some of them have creatine in them as well which would be excellent for you. You can check out Masstech.. it's a bit more expensive but it definetly works.. or some people may just say make your own weightgainer shakes with whey, milk, and peanut butter, but its up to you. I'd definetly start eating, but do eat cleanly, because you want to put on lean body mass, as opposed to a lot of fat.. so dont just go pig out at all you can eat chinese every night and have mcdonalds for breakfast and lunch.

Good luck, and give updates

 

[baonilon]

95 pounds?? Do you mean 95 pounds (43kg)!!??

If so then just eat. Don't worry about anything at this stage - if it has calories and it resembles food then eat it.

Seriously - drink lots of milk, eat lots of lean red meat, snack on hard boiled eggs and nuts, eat lots of carbs - rice, potato, pasta, take dried fruits with you and snack on that during the day as well... Throw in some vegetables and fruit as well... Sure, don't down the candies and the chocolates - but don't worry if it is not '100% BB food!!!"

Wait until your weight is in the "medically dangerous" range and then worry about what exactly you should eat.

the only reason y I'm confused is a while ago my doctor said my cholesterol level is " a little bit" high and I read from other forums, they said don't just eat anything u see, eat the right stuff

 

[jaim91]

I would add stuff like McDonald's and Dair Queen to IainDaniel's list of foods for you

 

[GFR]

There are tons of food that you can eat. Bagels have calories, not necessarly the correct carbs when trying to cut weight, but that is the least of your problems.

Best thing is to schedule your day and have your food prepared the night before.

There are lots of things to eat.
Natty PB
Nuts
Cottage Cheese
Tuna
Protein Powder
Chicken
Steak
Brocolli
Asparagus
Brown Rice
Oats


The list could go on for a while. But if you want help with your diet. Put the work in to creating one of what you can do or currently do (diet wise) during a day, and people will be able to make suggestions.

No one is going to say here is your diet.

What is "natty" PB...???
Is it a specific type?

 

[tucker01]

What is "natty" PB...???
Is it a specific type?

Nah no specific Brand. It is just natural Peanut Butter, most grocery stores carry them. Not like Skippy, Jiffy or shit like that

 

[GFR]

Nah no specific Brand. It is just natural Peanut Butter, most grocery stores carry them. Not like Skippy, Jiffy or shit like that

I see natty is a term for natural PB...Ya I buy all my food at Whole Foods so its all organic and natural, tastes better too.

 

[baonilon]

should I get some fish oil? if so what should I look for in a bottle? thanks

 

[baonilon]

Since you're working out, I'd definetly suggest going on a weightgainer. Buy one that has low sugar, high calories and high carbs so that you will pack on muscle and you won't get fat. Some of them have creatine in them as well which would be excellent for you. You can check out Masstech.. it's a bit more expensive but it definetly works.. or some people may just say make your own weightgainer shakes with whey, milk, and peanut butter, but its up to you. I'd definetly start eating, but do eat cleanly, because you want to put on lean body mass, as opposed to a lot of fat.. so dont just go pig out at all you can eat chinese every night and have mcdonalds for breakfast and lunch.

Good luck, and give updates

I'm currently using Serious Mass Chocolate 6lb from Optimum Nutrition, not very faithfully because the taste is not great but I try to mix it w/ milk and drink it in the morning and after workout

 

[Emma-Leigh]

should I get some fish oil? if so what should I look for in a bottle? thanks

Yes you should. Go for pure fish oil (not cod liver oil) and something with 1000mg of fish oil, 180mg DHA, 120mg EPA per capsule is fine.

Try not to get one with Vit A in it - as you don't want too much of this.



ps: Make your own weight gainer.

 

[WATTS]

I'm currently using Serious Mass Chocolate 6lb from Optimum Nutrition, not very faithfully because the taste is not great but I try to mix it w/ milk and drink it in the morning and after workout

if your serious about gaining weight the taiste of something will not stop you...just plug you nose if you have to and pound it!

you have to stay consistant to your diet or your not going to get anywhere.

good luck!

 

[baonilon]

what's your recipe for weight gainer? will look for that fish oil, as I've read in another thread, 6-10 grams per day right? thnx

 

[baonilon]

i know, trying

 

[XcelKrush]

Weight gainer shakes can include-

Milk
Whey
Pb
Oats
Banana/fruits
Maybe some dextrose or maltodextrin
Ice cream might be ok in your case(try to get Sugar free/low fat)

 

[baonilon]

I'll mix and match those and see how it goes, thanks

 

[Rocky_B]

I'm currently using Serious Mass Chocolate 6lb from Optimum Nutrition, not very faithfully because the taste is not great but I try to mix it w/ milk and drink it in the morning and after workout

Masstech Vanilla has a nice flavor.. I tried a sample of it.

 

[Emma-Leigh]

what's your recipe for weight gainer?

There are many... just combine any number of the following:
Ground Rolled Oats (just use a blender) - baby cereal also works really well
Skim Milk (or skim milk powder)
FF/SF yoghurt
Fruit - esp banana. Berries are yummy too.
PB
Ground flaxmeal
Whey powder/protein powder
cottage cheese
Although I would not advocate dextrose or malto, in your case you could also think about adding a tbs honey...

eg:
1 cup oats (310 cals, 54g carbs, 10g protein, 6g fat)
250 ml skim milk (86 cals, 12g carb, 8g protein)
1 banana (110 cals, 28g carb)
1 tbs PB (100 cals, 2g carbs, 4g protein, 9g fat)
1 scoop whey (~100 cals, 25g protein)
0.5 tbs honey (34 cals, 8.5g carbs)
A little cinnamon and vanilla extract
TOTALS = 740 cals, 102.5 carb, 47g protein, 15g fat



[ps: don't use raw eggs - the protein can not be properly digested and absorbed when it is raw...]

will look for that fish oil, as I've read in another thread, 6-10 grams per day right?

6-10 caps/day is good.

 

[baonilon]

really appreciate it

 

[baonilon]

update: I was so amazed when I got on the scale on saturday, I actually weight 105 lbs now, so the past 2 months I actually gained something and didn't notice it. Just wanna share w/ u guys

 

[Emma-Leigh]

update: I was so amazed when I got on the scale on saturday, I actually weight 105 lbs now, so the past 2 months I actually gained something and didn't notice it. Just wanna share w/ u guys

GREAT STUFF!! Congratulations!

 

[baonilon]

hehe, thanks

 

[bballstud]

fuck man i have read this one thing on the internet about 30 day mcdonalds diet you eat mcdonalads for breakfeast lunch and dinner and gain like two pounds in a month! haha try that shit out..

 

[seven11]

borther eattttttt, and dont do cardio hehe just eat plzzzzz