best rotation for GAINING weight

slowandheavy12

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hi all! I'm "new" here and was hoping someone could help me out. I'm actually very underweight (5'8, 112 pounds) and am looking to GAIN weight (and muscle)

I just purchased the Cathe Slow and Heavy and Gym style workout DVDs and was hoping someone could offer some advice for a good rotation that I might use to gain weight. I want to try and stay away from cardio as much as possible to avoid excess calorie burn.

I would really appreciate any advice! thanks in advance
 
Hi there, and welcome! I don't think there is a rotation on here for weight gain, but the question has come up before. Building lovely dense muscle is always wonderful for upping the pounds, but be aware that it won't give you significant weight gain. Do some cardio since your heart needs it to be happy.
I had copied something down and saved it regarding this question, but I don't remember where it came from. Hope this helps some:

Have meals with the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and the right kinds of fat (such as unsaturated and monounsaturated fats, olive oil, canola oil, pistachios, almonds and walnuts). Heinemann suggests the following ratio: 60%-70% carbohydrates, 10%-15% protein, and a small amount of fat.

Eat foods higher in calories, vitamins, and minerals, as opposed to higher in fat or sugar.

Pack more nutritious calories in each serving. For example, you may add grated cooked eggs to mashed potatoes, ground chicken to soups and gravies, cheese in casseroles, eggs, and soups, and nonfat dried milk in soups, shakes, milk, and mashed potatoes.

If you get too full too fast, try having more high-calorie foods or slices of foods as opposed to consuming the whole thing (raisins versus grapes, granola and Grape Nuts versus corn flakes, mango slices versus the whole mango).
Limit drinking beverages to a half-hour before and after a meal.

Drink mixed juices (apple/berry, peach/orange/banana as opposed to one juice beverages) for a higher calorie intake.

With moderation, you may add in good fat sources to meals such as nuts, avocado, olives, and fatty fish (salmon and mackerel).

Snack in between meals. Nuts, dried fruits, and yogurt are good options, but it's also important to find nutritious foods that you will enjoy.

Have a nutritious snack before bedtime, such as a peanut butter sandwich.
 

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