I have this problem now...I started a wieght gaining with wieght training regime last may. I wanted to gain around 10 pounds over the summer so I could look more beefy. I only gained about 4 and that was in the first few weeks...I have got a lot stronger though, I can lift a lot more. Anyways I eat around 6 times a day..good balance of protein and carbs,drink a lot of water..I also take creatine..I workout 4 times a week and do not do any cardio. I cannot not seem to gain a pound. Also I literally have to crap after almost every meal..5-6 times a day is not unusal for me..and it is healthy poop not splattery or anything...any suggestions? BTW I am 5'7" 158 pds.

[This message has been edited by zangiff (edited 09-11-2003).]

[This message has been edited by zangiff (edited 09-11-2003).]

how many calories are you getting?

to build mass, u should eat 158 (1g per lb) of protein per day. are u?

Here is my eating regime
Meal #
1.3 egg whites-18 g protein total
large bowl of oatmeal-good carb
1 apple or banna
5g of creatine

2.shake-42g protein 280 calories 23g of carb

3.turkey and tuna sandwich on wheat bread, pretezls, carrots, cucmbers-not sure of protein g's
5 g of creatine

4. shake 42g---

5. dinner:-chicken 36g's, moose steak or burger 25-30;s-brown rice...carrots.
5 g of creatine

6. tuna or shake for last meal 37 g for tuna 42 for shake.

I usually get aroun 180-200g's on a daily basis
I space mealsabout 3 hrs a part. there is one day a week were it is impossible for me to eat this way..but for 6 days a week I follow this...maybe I am lacking in carbs??

You're certainly getting enough protein, but recent studies show that caesin (sp?) is better for gaining mass. The reasoning is that it is more slowly digested giving the body a better nitrogen balance. This is a basic milk protein, like whey.

Also, how many total calories are you getting? If you're not gaining weight, add more calories.

eat a bag of chips every day.. that'll work http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wink.gif

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i'm estimated about 1700-1800 based on what u posted. i think u should try eating 2100, see what happens. then go 2400-2500 if u need to.

u need some fat in your diet like 25%. i don't really see any, there's a small amount in the turkey or chicken. u need some efa's too (fish oil, oily fish)
can eat peanut butter or olive oil for fat.

I also suspect calories are standing in your way. I'm thinking you're gonna need to go way past 2100, probably past 2500 as well, although upping it slowly is a good idea.

Unless you're using lowfat or nonfat mayo, I suspect you're getting in the neighborhood of 20% fat, which is reasonable, but the sources of it (largely mayo) could use some work. Some flax oil or fish would do the trick and be much healthier. Milk is another good option.

Another good source of extra calories would be swapping out one of the shakes with a high cal shake. You'll probably lose about 10 grams of protein in the process, but you'll gain a couple hundred extra calories. This would make for a good post-workout meal.

Thanks for the replies..I will try getting more fat and calories in my diet, gonna get some flax seed oil and some nuts.