How to gain large amounts of weight in a shortish period of time?

[HashtagFaceGram]

Two things to keep in mind when answering this question. First and foremost, I don't want to do anything that will make me vomit, isn't physically possible, and cannot be sustained. Second, and equally if not more important, I am not trying to gain weight in fat. So the first person that says "Eat five brownie sundaes"-A. Fudge you- B, you're getting a kick to the brownie. I see no possible reason to gain a bunch of pounds of fat. I know that you can gain fat, but I would rather gain the weight in muscle. I want to gain a good amount of muscle by the summer. Meeting the criteria I listed above, how can I achieve this. (I picked summer because it is one of the main blocks of time, plus it would be good to feel comfortable in a bathing suit which I'm not because I'm so skinny.)

[Theguyoverthere]

When you try to gain weight in a short period of time it typically turns into fat. I'd you want it in muscle you gotta break down those muscles so they heal and strengthen to go through what you put them through.

Overall though you can easily gain weight by having more carbs and lose weight by cutting the carbs. As for food choices just check the backs of everything you eat on the nutrition facts and don't forget to check the serving sizes because many are misleading. Many things for example will say 1 serving is 40 carbs but the package can actually contain 2.5 servings.

[HashtagFaceGram]

If you continue to workout your muscles, won't the building blocks from the food be used to maintain and grow the muscle. I don't think they turn to fat unless you start exercising, and technically muscle can't turn to fat. I'm not worried, as long as I'm exercising and eating excess calories it will turn into muscle not fat.
I always check the nutrition facts, but thanks for the tip.

[Theguyoverthere]

You can't tell what it'll turn into really. If you're in a caloric surplus, people see it as a ratio. So people typically only go a alight surplus over and hope to minimize the fat gain that way. A major caloric surplus usually means a high fat gain in the process. People who go way over the surplus typically do heavy bulks followed by heavy cuts.

There is no way to only gain muscle that anyone knows of.

[BertMacklinFBI]

if you want to gain muscle then you need heavy resistance training, lifting weights and consume more calories in protein and complex carbs, can be done while eating clean to minimalize fat gain.

[HashtagFaceGram]

I already eat clean, so I guess I'll just eat more of the stuff I eat now, plus a couple protein filled snacks (apples and peanut butter comes to mind). I'd prefer bodyweight exercises to weights. Can bodyweight exercises build muscle/be a suitable alternative?

[BertMacklinFBI]

exactly, just eat more basically. and those protein shakes will help. you can definitely gain muscle by doing body weight exercises, you can build muscle and tone your body by doing HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). it will only go so far but its still really nice if you're dedicated and put it the sweat and effort.

[HashtagFaceGram]

High intensity interval training. Intense like it will make me sick, or intense like it's difficult? I don't want to do anything that will make me sick

[BertMacklinFBI]

hiit is working at 95% of your body's maximum power output, you do hiit for 25 minutes and you're done, you don't have to workout for 1 hour. it might make you vomit if you push really hard for a long time, that's about it. but you not only burn calories, you build muscle.

here's an example video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGnAQqlrKoE

[HashtagFaceGram]

Can you vouch for this personally
And if I do it at the normal intensity I shouldn't get sick? I have a literal fear of getting sick (emetophobia) sounds stupid, but I do and therefore want to avoid it at all costs

[BertMacklinFBI]

can I vouch for hiit? yes. im doing it myself and its vigorous but it works, it sets your metabolism into overdrive over the next 24-48 hours and you feel good about yourself. your conditioning improves, you get stronger, faster, and it burns fat. I lift weights then do hiit with jump ropes and body weight exercises like jumping lunges, jumping jacks, push ups, pull ups, squats, sit ups, trunk lifts, crunches, burpees, high knees, mountain climbers, high jumps, all combined at an intense interval, about 2-3 workouts per set and im done around 23 minutes, feels good. but you have to commit to it, I say make a commitment to at least 15 weeks minimum. you will feel like throwing up in the beginning but your body will get used to it and you will be able to push harder without feeling like throwing up so much unless you push extremely hard, then you're only increasing your body's potential, which is awesome.

[HashtagFaceGram]

I used to do Karate, and was really good at exercises (but I stopped and I'm not as good). But I remember in Karate there were "tests" to move up to the next belt rank. Literal torture. i felt like throwing up but I never did, so I'm fairly resistant to getting sick even if I push myself extremely hard.

Is it along the lines of crossfit? I once took a crossfit class. It was really difficult (so much so that I quit) but I managed it and could have stuck with it had I committed myself to it. Is it like crossfit in terms of intensity?

[BertMacklinFBI]

I would say its pretty similar to crossfit, im not entirely sure how crossfit works but it can't be too different. its just doing a series of body weight workouts at a intense rate matched with your own body, so what that means is obviously in the beginning you will be going somewhat slow and not fast like the pros because that's what your body can handle, let it improve and your new 95% will be fast. the good thing about HIIT is your body NEVER gets used to the workouts because no matter how much you improve, you will still always be working at near maximum of your total power output so its always gonna be hell. if its easy then you're doing it wrong.

I think crossfit might be a bit more easy than other HIIT programs.

[HashtagFaceGram]

After doing a crossfit workout, I doubt it could possibly be easier than HIIT.
How expensive is HIIT?

[BertMacklinFBI]

HIIT is free, just gather workouts and start doing them at home. from body weight workouts to sprints.

[BertMacklinFBI]

but if you really want to pay for a program then look up freeletics

[HashtagFaceGram]

Nope, free is always better.

[HashtagFaceGram]

i might try HIIT but I'm going to start by putting together my own workout program, one that will suit me best

[BertMacklinFBI]

that's exactly what im doing right now. I just type in HIIT on YouTube and nitpick workouts.

[HashtagFaceGram]

Oh, alright I'll do that then

[Aroura]

set up a routine of exercises, you may or may not need to add wights, depending on desired end result, a good plan is legs one day, arms/chest the next, then legs again, make sure you do them at the same time every day, your body needs 48 hours to heal. eat protein, unsaturated fats, and EAT YOUR VEGGIES! it's very important. otherwise, make sure that if you overwork yourself, you heal before you keep going, otherwise you can get really hurt.

[HashtagFaceGram]

Good idea, but what about core, back, shoulders- all of the other parts. I guess I'll add in a day to work those out as well.
Yeah, I've heard the 48 hour rule.
I like protein, so that shouldn't be too much of an issue
I don't eat saturated fats to begin with
I LOVE vegetables, so I have no problems with that step. I'll probably up my intake even more though.
I'll make sure I don't push myself too hard.

[Aroura]

i tried a lifting class in HS, it was far enough apart that we didn't worry about it, so my scedualling is a bit off, um, shoulders fits with arms, core could be added to legs day, back typically gets worked out with chest, just the way they work lol, so you could feasibly work out your entire body every two days, if you want to make it three, i'd say upper body, lower body, core, for the days, two days would theoretically give you more muscle i think...

[HashtagFaceGram]

Alright, I'll try the every two days method. Did you see any results from the class?

[Aroura]

also, you need to increase your caloric intake by 500 a day? for every pound you want to add in the week, but look that up, because i haven't checked that for a couple years, so i might be mis-remembering

[HashtagFaceGram]

I'll go by what my doctor said as to how many calories I should consume to gain weight. They are the doctor after all, so I think they're the best source

[Aroura]

not so much from the class, but i had a (more strenuous than you think) extra curricular, and between that and the class i was able to drop a dress size, which was all i really needed to be healthy, and i have been able to maintain it, and i think i look good, which is all that really matters.

[Aroura]

yeah, that's best

[HashtagFaceGram]

Sounds like I'll see results if I stick to this plan, which would be awesome :-)
I already eat healthy, so if I just start exercising I should be able to get into really good shape

[Aroura]

Go for it! also, if you can get a consultation with a physical trainer, that would be helpful i think

[HashtagFaceGram]

I don't have the money for a personal trainer. I don't think I need one though

[Aroura]

that's fine, it was more of an idea in case there was a tv offer or something lol

[HashtagFaceGram]

Nope, none that I've seen

[smexiliciousss]

Eat protein but workout at the same time so it's lean muscle don't est a bunch of junk food cause you'll just get flabby

[HashtagFaceGram]

Yeah, that's what I want to avoid. I don't eat junk food currently. In fact, I don't even LIKE junk food. Most I'll eat that could be counted as "junk food" is a few whole wheat crackers. And a bowl of ice cream for calorie needs. Honestly, other than the occasional chocolate that's it. I don't even like junky stuff

[smexiliciousss]

Eat high calorie "healthy" foods like nuts and avocados!

[HashtagFaceGram]

Avocados are high in calories? Never would have guessed that

[PiuBelloAmante]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byfc6SBqM-w

This dude was able to get from a scrawny 155lbs to like 200lbs!!!
just eat like a monster!, not brownies and stuff but real stuff, real food!

[HashtagFaceGram]

I have no desire to be buff or ripped or any of that. Lean and healthy is what I want. I specifically DON'T want to get buff and ripped and stuff. Muscle definition and whatnot would be great, but not giant like this guy is

[PiuBelloAmante]

well this is extreme, but the example still remains, you must eat more than you can use,
try eating 5000calories a day! that will get you big quickly
even 3500 could be sufficient to bulk

[HashtagFaceGram]

My doctor said 2400 calories would be ideal for gaining weight. I think 3500 is excessive and unreasonable. I need to get my body used to eating large amounts before I eat anywhere near that many calories

[PiuBelloAmante]

Well your doctor told you, so why ask us?
you said you wanted to gain in a short amount of time, well here you go!

[HashtagFaceGram]

I was looking for some advice to compliment my doctor's advice. Like to add to it, but I cannot contradict my doctor :/

[PiuBelloAmante]

Well if you want a better type diet plan thats healthy
google steeve reeves diet
He was a classical bodybuilder, who ate healthy and packed on a healthy amountof weight
his diet consisted of a lot of carbohydrates, solid protein in take and fat intake
i think it was like 40% carbs, 30& protein, 30% fat...

[marksmith108]

Lotta carbs, protein, and sleep. Carbs should be half if not more of your diet. Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep. For workouts do presses, rows, squats, deadlifts, and lunges. Squats and deadlifts use the most muscles so these are a must.

[Your_boss960]

Eat what I eat.

Eat cheese puffs and Oreos and gummy cars and sunflower seeds everyday. I guarentee you... It will work and it's the only way.

[HashtagFaceGram]

No, no, and definitely not.
I hate cheese puffs. They are disgusting and they get all over everything.
I've never heard/seen/eaten gummy "cars" and I don't love gummy stuff in general.
Sunflower seeds are healthy, but disgusting and don't have many calories
Oreos are terrible
All of the stuff is full of fat
That is guaranteed to make me fat
I'd much prefer eating a healthy snack or a solid meal than any of that mediocre junky stuff :0
Thanks for the comment though... it let me know exactly what not to do which is helpful in its own right

[Your_boss960]

Sunflower seeds are healthy because they grow from the ground.

And if you want to gain muscle.. Then go to the gym and lift weights. But don't over do it. Girls don't like a lot of muscle. They like skinny fit/toned guys.

[HashtagFaceGram]

Right, I want to be lean and strong not buff. But I won't get that way by eating large amounts of oreos :/

[kheserthorpe]

Eat a lot of balanced food, fair bit of protein, but good carbs and fat.

Lift.

Sleep.

Don't skip any of the three.

[HashtagFaceGram]

Won't make me vomit, sounds physically possible, and sounds sustainable. Thanks for that!
How many hours of sleep? I've heard 8.

[kheserthorpe]

I never get 8, but getting at LEAST 8 every night will indeed help.

You need to trigger muscle building, provide the material, and rest so your body can do it.

[HashtagFaceGram]

10-6. Apparently you do the most growing before midnight, so that seems like a good schedule

[PeacexOfxLove]

Well go to fast foods. a lot of calories in there.

[HashtagFaceGram]

There's a lot of fat there too though... I'm trying to avoid fat

[Cowboy6666]

Avoid p*rn n masturbations first...