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 Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 10:27 am
For wrestling and jiu-jitsu, I was looking to gain a bit of weight. I got protein powders and I've only been weight training. I barely am running at this point, and I'm still losing weight.
I'm down to what I wrestled last winter.
I was hoping to get to 130, but instead I'm down to 112.
Anyone got any advice?
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:28 pm
sound likes you got the same problem i got XD
just cant seem to gain that weight. anyways the most you can do i stick with your method but perhaps throw some extra stuff into your weight gainer like bananas and natural honey, even some nuts to increase calories. also more meat may help you if your into the old fashion ways.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 5:31 am
Increase your starch intake to lower your metabolism slightly. Just make sure to lower it again after you've done what you need with your elevated weight. Also, increased sodium intake can assist with retention of water but raises blood pressure so use sparingly.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 11:12 am
You need to have a positive energy balance ... make sure your energy (calorie) input is greater than your energy output. So say you are on a 3000 calorie diet. Make sure your workouts are tapered to only burn 2,000 or less ...
Another method, though not recommended, is to develop a bad resting energy expenditure ... resting energy expenditure actually bur more weight than physical activity ... basically fast, starve, or put yourself on a very low calorie diet ... your body will think you are in the desert or there is a famine going on and will adjust to your needs ... the return to normal ... whatever the body has for extra, will store as fat ... again this is not recommended ... don't take me up on this ...
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:04 pm
Take this test to find out exactly what body type you have; Then, go do some research on the body type you found out you have, and the best ways to train your body type to your needs.
I hope this helps. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:44 pm
What are you eating? Do you skip meals? Do you snack a lot? How about weight training? Do you smoke? Or drink?
The simplest answer to your question will always be, "eat more than you need." But, that extra energy will turn to fat if you do nothing. So the best solution is for you to control your diet while simultaneously doing weight training.
Why weight training? Well, it's like this: if you compare the same volume of fat and muscle, muscle will end up being heavier than fat. The problem is, when you starve yourself (or you use up more energy than you consume), your muscles will get "eaten up" first, then your fat.
I was about 63 kg. six months ago. I'm not 68 kg., even though I've stopped going to the gym two months ago--but I did keep doing my gym work for about three months straight (after quitting smoking), and my weight increased to what I consider my "ideal" weight.
(I'm basing this all from a bit of experience and some of the things I recall being written somewhere, so if someone can clarify or correct me, it would be appreciated)
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:07 pm
quiet_way Increase your starch intake to lower your metabolism slightly. Just make sure to lower it again after you've done what you need with your elevated weight. Also, increased sodium intake can assist with retention of water but raises blood pressure so use sparingly. I eat a lot of starch apparently, but I'm also a vegetarian which I know doesn't help. Sodium would help with that? Well I have low blood pressure as well anyway,so I'd be okay right?
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:08 pm
baka_boy1221 You need to have a positive energy balance ... make sure your energy (calorie) input is greater than your energy output. So say you are on a 3000 calorie diet. Make sure your workouts are tapered to only burn 2,000 or less ... Another method, though not recommended, is to develop a bad resting energy expenditure ... resting energy expenditure actually bur more weight than physical activity ... basically fast, starve, or put yourself on a very low calorie diet ... your body will think you are in the desert or there is a famine going on and will adjust to your needs ... the return to normal ... whatever the body has for extra, will store as fat ... again this is not recommended ... don't take me up on this ... Alright, I see what you're saying, thank you, I'll try it sometime.
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:12 pm
Triste What are you eating? Do you skip meals? Do you snack a lot? How about weight training? Do you smoke? Or drink? The simplest answer to your question will always be, "eat more than you need." But, that extra energy will turn to fat if you do nothing. So the best solution is for you to control your diet while simultaneously doing weight training. Why weight training? Well, it's like this: if you compare the same volume of fat and muscle, muscle will end up being heavier than fat. The problem is, when you starve yourself (or you use up more energy than you consume), your muscles will get "eaten up" first, then your fat. I was about 63 kg. six months ago. I'm not 68 kg., even though I've stopped going to the gym two months ago--but I did keep doing my gym work for about three months straight (after quitting smoking), and my weight increased to what I consider my "ideal" weight. (I'm basing this all from a bit of experience and some of the things I recall being written somewhere, so if someone can clarify or correct me, it would be appreciated) Uh, vegetarian and my diet revolves around pasta, and veggie burritos. I guess I get a good bit of protein though with beans and what not. And yeah, weight training is what I've been doing. But since I've been wrestling, I guess that sort of goes with running as well which burns more than it helps me gain. I do not smoke or drink thankfully. Thank you for the information.
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:13 pm
Deel-Dough Take this test to find out exactly what body type you have; Then, go do some research on the body type you found out you have, and the best ways to train your body type to your needs.
I hope this helps. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm Apparently I'm between an ectomorph and a mesomorph. Thank you for the quiz.
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:15 pm
Master Fearhoral sound likes you got the same problem i got XD just cant seem to gain that weight. anyways the most you can do i stick with your method but perhaps throw some extra stuff into your weight gainer like bananas and natural honey, even some nuts to increase calories. also more meat may help you if your into the old fashion ways. Eh, vegetarian for two years now. Meat's not gonna happen XD And didn't think of honey, thanks for the idea.
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:49 am
xXThis_Is_A_UsernameXx Uh, vegetarian and my diet revolves around pasta, and veggie burritos. I guess I get a good bit of protein though with beans and what not. Well, there's the root of the problem. I'm not going to comment about your choice of food, since I don't know much about the benefits for and against vegetarianism as well as the reasons behind you being vegan, but what would probably help is if you plan your meals more (again, I'm assuming you don't bother counting nutrition and whatever. I apologize if you have done so). Reason why I say this is, I believe that a vegetarian diet can potentially come close to a normal diet that includes meat, as long as you plan it well. There are a bunch of stuff that you'd miss out on by choosing not to include meat in your diet, so you'll need to make a conscious effort to find something that would replace them. All in all, you're better off researching yourself instead of asking on Gaia.
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:40 am
Triste is exactly right on multiple accounts. I have several vegan friends and the key to a successful vegan diet seems to be careful and comprehensive planning of the diet. Regrettably, one cannot just eat veggie burgers and burritos 'til their heart's content. If you look those are some very intensely processed foods, and the watchword for vegans is "no processing". According to my vegan coworker Scott who is a 20+ year vegan who climbs mountains in his spare time, an organic diet heavy on fresh beans and potatoes is the ticket to building weight and muscle mass. Contrarily, if you want to build something more akin to a swimmer's build you should stick to a high fiber diet, and if you're just looking to be a beanpole then the best diet involves a heavy amount of fruit.
Hope that helps some. Again, Triste is right. Research online and at the library is the second-best way to plot a diet out. A dietitian is the best way, if you can afford one.
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