Weight Gain Success Stories

road dog

Just wondering if anyone could share their stories or experiences on weight gaining.I guess im looking for some inspiration as the whole weight gaining process can become very frustrating.I mean i have put on roughly just an extra 3 lbs over the last 6 wks by doing strength training program (5x5)4 times a wk and eating a lot more each day.I think im doing everything right but it can be very disheartening to know that 6 wks of a lot of hard effort on my part has just gained 3 lbs.Thanks in advance

Bruce7

road dog wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone could share their stories or experiences on weight gaining.I guess im looking for some inspiration as the whole weight gaining process can become very frustrating.I mean i have put on roughly just an extra 3 lbs over the last 6 wks by doing strength training program (5x5)4 times a wk and eating a lot more each day.I think im doing everything right but it can be very disheartening to know that 6 wks of a lot of hard effort on my part has just gained 3 lbs.Thanks in advance

I went from 17 stone to 18.5 stone between January and May this year by drinking a bottle or two of red wine every Friday and Saturday night, and scoffing a load of stuff like parma ham, chorizo, olives, pate, cheese, crackers, nuts, and this kind of thing along with it. It's been a long hard road, but I permitted myself a quiet smile of triumph when I found I no longer fit into 36 waist trousers.

jive

Went from ~140lbs to ~180lbs in 4 years and with a lower % of body fat at ~180lbs. It just takes time and consistent honest work. From my calculations it means I gained on average 1.2lbs every 6 weeks (obviously not consistently with injury, illness, cutting for sport, exams etc.). If you gain 3lbs in 6 weeks that's 26lbs a year - think about the long term. 3lbs doesn't sound like much but 26lbs is a fair amount. The only reason people can't gain weight successfully is because of 2 main reasons:

1) Like you, they become unmotivated due to the slowness of the process

2) They bite off more than they can chew and gain weight too quickly either due to misinformation/miscalculation (or a combo of both) resulting in chubby lads

Stick with it, you'll thank me in 2 years for this wonderful advice. You can buy my gym membership for the year as thanks. You're welcome!

road dog

Thanks for the responses guys.Its nice to hear other peoples stories.Yea im gonna stick at it,im in it for the long run this time:)
Good luck to you both!