So, im trying to join the army I weigh 116 and my goal is 120 for now. How can I slow my metabolism and easily gain weight?

[Bipolarjew02015]

[Baskervillian26]

You might want to bulk up for than that for Basic. Reason being is you'll be eating less and running a lot more so until you leave Basic and move to AIT you won't have a constant source of protein readily available. You might not lose much weight while in BCT but at 120lbs you'll have a harder time with some events like team building exercises where you have to pair up and carry each other. Most of the guys there will probably weigh more. And when you have your 15K ruck march your ruck will weigh between 55 and 70 lbs on top of your battle rattle and weapon. Best thing would be getting all the protein in you can. about 1g-1.5g for every pound of body weight and keep working out.

[dricky2011]

hello, just by the name i have to ask, are you bipolar, if so have you looked into if they will accept you into the army with being bipolar.

best way to gain weight is to build muscle , it is not easy the only good thing is I'm guessing you have little fat to burn off so what gym work you do will go mainly to building muscle, best thing is to get advice from a trainer on what program would work best for you

[Bipolarjew02015]

Im not bipolar. Just a username

[Bipolarjew02015]

I have to gain weight fast i can wait a month or 2 to gain weight by building muscle. I have to do this fast because my 2 year mark for my physical is almost over

[dricky2011]

why do you need to gain weight, what weight must you be, i am like you can eat anything and can't put on weight, but that is just the way we are, unless you are seriously under weight it shouldn't stop you from getting into the army

[Bipolarjew02015]

I need to gain weight because my recruiter is pushing me to do so. There is a minimum weight requirement and i must meet that requirement before i can go to basic training. Thats why i said i must put on a few pounds fast.

[dricky2011]

i see, so the minimum weight is 120, why don't you put on the weight then join up, i assume they run basic training a few times a year over there

[dricky2011]

how tall are you?

[Bipolarjew02015]

Im not sure how often basic training is, and im 5"8 i believe

[dricky2011]

bad news is according to the military website the min weight is 125 for someone 5ft8

[dricky2011]

best thing you can do is find out the dates of future basic training classes and work towards one of those instead of trying to get into the one coming up

[ForeverYours39]

This question has made me more mad than any question on here before.

#1. Want to gain weight? Go to McDonalds everyday. Eat a shit ton of junk food. Sit around all day.

#2. Gaining or losing 4 lbs is nothing short of normal weight fluctuation. A more realistic goal would be like something more than 5 lbs.

[Protagoras]

Don't eat fast food, that's what I tried to do for years, you'll just shit everything out. I've gained about 30 pounds in a year by eating bland, healthy foods at a caloric surplus and incorporating weight training, that's your best bet.

[Bipolarjew02015]

Well i can eat mcdonalds all day and won't gain weight. I have that type of metabolism. Gaining 5 pounds is a struggle for me lol

[Bipolarjew02015]

@Protagoras also i must gain this weight fast. I can't wait a month or two weeks just 5-8 pounds is all i need

[ForeverYours39]

I feel like there are so many things you could find about this with just a quick google search.

[dricky2011]

just curious why does this make you mad, it is a genuine question, some people want to bulk up and gain a bit of weight, not everyone in this world is trying to loose weight

[ForeverYours39]

My point number 2 is one reason and the other is that I would love to way 116. Switch weights with me please, asker.

[ForeverYours39]

omg weigh* i wasn't paying attention

[dricky2011]

you will do more damage then good for your body by trying to change it so fast, things like weight loss and gain take time 4-6 months is a realistic time frame to start putting on weight, it will take about that long to do it right, the hardest part is getting started, takes the body time to adjust to the changes being made, as soon as it starts it gets easier and faster

[Bipolarjew02015]

I dont think you want to weigh 116 because being underweight isn't particularly good

[ForeverYours39]

Im only 5'2 and a girl, 116 would be like a normal healthy weight. It would not be underweight...

[peachblossomluck]

Drink two or more protein shakes at a time, like ensures.

[OGarD]

Eat three big meals a day, take protein after each meal, workout in the morning and at night and make sure you're drinking plenty of water. I had to gain weight before joining the Marines and while I was in bootcamp. That's pretty much what I was doing to gain weight. I went from 92lbs to 120 in about two and a half months.

[Joka232]

Eat more bread, protein, meats and try to get in some weights, heavy ones for yourself, this will add mass to your body where otherwise would be little fat and muscle. This works treats.

[detlef]

That was my answer. Muscle mass. Bulk up. Protein intake.

[bdoran22]

you suck, i want you genes. You should talk to a doctor, my friends gets medication to slow his down.

[Bipolarjew02015]

Dont think i can take medication if im going in the military

[AdamThomas]

How many calories are you taking in per day? Most skinny men who say they struggle to gain weight despite eating a lot don't actually eat anywhere near enough, and I was once one of them.

[ichot]

Just eat more than you are. Not one or two meals... go for a week/month. Easy 10 pounds.

Or just drink up loads of water and water.

[Redstang88]

Eat A LOT. Red meat, chicken, carbs, dairy. Lift weights- high weight, low rep. No cardio. You can put on a lot of weight while staying healthy doing that.

[fallen_angel666]

my question for you is how do I make my metabolism faster?

[fueledbythc]

Mcdonalds