I Hate being skinny and I can't gain weight right now? Picture as an example?

[Anonymous]

I hate being skinny and nothing wrong health wise my doctor said is family genes *shoulder shrug*. i want to be skinny thick but its a little hard to gain

weight right now. But I have low confidence because of it... I honestly don't know why. How to I be confident while waiting to gain weight?

[muspelhem_5]

I think the best way to feel better is to accept that some people just won't be attracted to your body. And that is because of their personal preference. But that is some people, not all people.

Regarding diet, I'm new to it, but have been reading a bit, and tried out the slow carb diet (fourhourworkweek.com/.../), but felt a bit weird about eating so much animal meat. Then there is full paleo (https://paleoleap.com/paleo-101/) I also came across this (drhyman.com/blog/2014/11/07/pegan-paleo-vegan/), which I think looks really interesting.

The exercise advice seems to be to focus on intensity and strength training over long cardio sessions. The only dissent I've read here is from an elite distance running coach who recommends you lay a foundation with long, slow jogs.

Anyway, good luck, it's an interesting field :)

[RichHomieGeorge]

If you really want to gain weight then supplements could really help you out if you're having trouble eating the truck load you need.

You could use protein shakes with a carbohydrate matrix and then you should gain weight fairly easily

[Asker]

I used to spend money on these protein shakes... did not work... when I get a better job I'll buy ensure... I heard its really good. Hopefully the results are good.

[RichHomieGeorge]

Not sure what ensure is but I workout often and I use Optimum Nutrition Hydrowhey Protein always and then something like glycomaize (carbohydrate matrix) if I'm bulking during winter or autumn.

Or maybe you could go with a slower working/absorbing protein product like casein.

Protein shakes by themselves won't instantly make you beef a up, you need to work with the protein.

[Anonymous]

What do you think of my friend? Is she too skinny? www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1513828-my-friend-wants-to-know-if-guys-would-consider-dating-her-even-if-she

[sobg71124]

Oh, way. I can't believe a doctor would pass this off as Okay. NOT trying to be mean - but you remind of the prisoners at Auschwitz. In time, your metabolism will slow and you will gain. It happens to nearly all of us.

[Asker]

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[areyaready4this]

I'd suggest you begin working out routinely. With dedication, advice, proper nutrition, and a lot of hard work you can overcome genetics. Chin up, there's (real, not the Obama kind) hope!!!

[Klaatu51]

do u eat protein related food?

[Asker]

Yes... I eat healthy... but I might need to add MORE proteins. I also eat a lot of junk sometime to.

[Klaatu51]

try some organic beef then

[Anonymous]

try to eat more!

[Asker]

I don't know... I tried... maybe I don't eat as much as I should