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gonnabeBIG · 05-05-2012, 02:29 PM

So I've been lurking for a while now, and I finally decided to post

My whole life I've been wanting to gain weight, although up until ~2 years ago I've been underweight. Now at 6ft and 170 I'm actually on track. My goal is to reach 250-300. The questions I have for anyone interested are such:

How can I best contribute to this forum?
How fast is "too fast"? I've been going about 1500 calories per day over (according to MYFITNESSPAL) and I know that's above most dietary reccomendations.
Anyone here in Texas?

Mitchapalooza · 05-05-2012, 03:04 PM

Where in Texas ? I'm from Oklahoma. But there are quite a few from Texas

pepsicola93 · 05-05-2012, 09:36 PM

I'm from Texas

fiddypence · 05-06-2012, 11:36 AM

I recall reading on body building websites that eating 500-1000 calories over the recommended daily amount is about right.

I would probably start with just an extra 500 calories over and see if you get any results.

GetBig · 05-07-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddypence

I recall reading on body building websites that eating 500-1000 calories over the recommended daily amount is about right.

I would probably start with just an extra 500 calories over and see if you get any results.

This is correct. Eating 500kcal above your BMR (basal metabolic rate) or REE (resting energy expenditure) will lead to a weight gain of about 1lb per week.

1lb of fat contains ~3500kcal.

gonnabeBIG · 05-12-2012, 07:13 AM

I'm in Arlington.
Oh, and after about 5 weeks of 4000+ calories per day, nothing. Nada. No difference. What gives?

Tracii · 05-12-2012, 09:58 AM

There are soo many things to factor in lifestyle your metabolism.
We are all different so it might take you longer or shorter to gain.
No set rule as to just how many calories a day it will take you to gain X amount of weight.
No magic pill or weight gain super powder.
Gaining takes time and is a slow process, just eat what you want and increase your portions everyday and you should see your weight go up.
Just take your time and don't expect too much too quickly.

The what gives part you mentioned is at this time your body is trying to decide what its going to do with all those extra calories.
Once your metabolism adjusts to the extra calories then you will see a change.
Its not rocket science eat more= gain weight.Just not too rapidly for some people.
It took me 7 years to gain 250 lbs +so I do know what I am talking about.
At first I started binge eating and drinking those weight gain shakes which were awful to say the least.
It was six months and I saw very little weight gain maybe 5-6 lbs.I was going to give up trying.
I just kept over eating and with in a couple of months I saw the pounds sticking to me.
So best thing I can say is don't give up if you see no change right away just stick with it.

Tracii · 05-12-2012, 10:14 AM

One cool thing you can do is take lots of pics to document your gain.
We all love to look at WG pics.I do at least.

gonnabeBIG · 05-13-2012, 04:05 PM

How do I post a picture?

Tracii · 05-14-2012, 01:33 PM

When you open the reply box click on the paperclip icon on the top row.
That will open a window and you can choose a pic off your PC.
Click browse find you pic the click upload easy as that

Tracii · 05-14-2012, 01:40 PM

Here I did it.

If it declines a transfer due to size go to edit and click pixels the in the box type in 300 and the bottom number will change then click save.
Go back and the transfer should be fine.Hope that helps.

BigFA · 05-15-2012, 02:50 PM

Your gain is looking very nice Traci.

Tracii · 05-15-2012, 03:04 PM

Thanks but I'm on the losing train right now and and maybe close or a little thinner than that right now.

gonnabeBIG · 05-19-2012, 02:51 PM

I see no peperclip... DX but I have a link to where I'm at now
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-M...Wx0dFN4X0ppZ0E

05-05-2012, 02:29 PM	#1
gonnabeBIG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 13	I'm new here :D So I've been lurking for a while now, and I finally decided to post My whole life I've been wanting to gain weight, although up until ~2 years ago I've been underweight. Now at 6ft and 170 I'm actually on track. My goal is to reach 250-300. The questions I have for anyone interested are such: How can I best contribute to this forum? How fast is "too fast"? I've been going about 1500 calories per day over (according to MYFITNESSPAL) and I know that's above most dietary reccomendations. Anyone here in Texas?

05-12-2012, 09:58 AM	#7
Tracii Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,831	There are soo many things to factor in lifestyle your metabolism. We are all different so it might take you longer or shorter to gain. No set rule as to just how many calories a day it will take you to gain X amount of weight. No magic pill or weight gain super powder. Gaining takes time and is a slow process, just eat what you want and increase your portions everyday and you should see your weight go up. Just take your time and don't expect too much too quickly. The what gives part you mentioned is at this time your body is trying to decide what its going to do with all those extra calories. Once your metabolism adjusts to the extra calories then you will see a change. Its not rocket science eat more= gain weight.Just not too rapidly for some people. It took me 7 years to gain 250 lbs +so I do know what I am talking about. At first I started binge eating and drinking those weight gain shakes which were awful to say the least. It was six months and I saw very little weight gain maybe 5-6 lbs.I was going to give up trying. I just kept over eating and with in a couple of months I saw the pounds sticking to me. So best thing I can say is don't give up if you see no change right away just stick with it. Last edited by Tracii : 05-12-2012 at 10:12 AM.

05-14-2012, 01:33 PM	#10
Tracii Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,831	When you open the reply box click on the paperclip icon on the top row. That will open a window and you can choose a pic off your PC. Click browse find you pic the click upload easy as that Last edited by Tracii : 05-14-2012 at 01:37 PM.

05-14-2012, 01:40 PM	#11
Tracii Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,831	Here I did it. If it declines a transfer due to size go to edit and click pixels the in the box type in 300 and the bottom number will change then click save. Go back and the transfer should be fine.Hope that helps. Last edited by Tracii : 06-05-2012 at 09:59 PM.

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05-05-2012, 03:04 PM	#2
Mitchapalooza Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 136	Where in Texas ? I'm from Oklahoma. But there are quite a few from Texas

05-05-2012, 09:36 PM	#3
pepsicola93 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 42	I'm from Texas

05-06-2012, 11:36 AM	#4
fiddypence Fast Feedist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Ut Posts: 115	I recall reading on body building websites that eating 500-1000 calories over the recommended daily amount is about right. I would probably start with just an extra 500 calories over and see if you get any results.

05-12-2012, 07:13 AM	#6
gonnabeBIG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 13	I'm in Arlington. Oh, and after about 5 weeks of 4000+ calories per day, nothing. Nada. No difference. What gives?

05-12-2012, 10:14 AM	#8
Tracii Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,831	One cool thing you can do is take lots of pics to document your gain. We all love to look at WG pics.I do at least.

05-13-2012, 04:05 PM	#9
gonnabeBIG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 13	How do I post a picture?

05-15-2012, 02:50 PM	#12
BigFA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 208	Your gain is looking very nice Traci.

05-15-2012, 03:04 PM	#13
Tracii Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,831	Thanks but I'm on the losing train right now and and maybe close or a little thinner than that right now.

05-19-2012, 02:51 PM	#14
gonnabeBIG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 13	I see no peperclip... DX but I have a link to where I'm at now https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-M...Wx0dFN4X0ppZ0E