6. What are the best ways to gain weight?
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This article is from the Fitness FAQ, by Jeff Gleixner (glex@cray.com) with numerous contributions by others.
6. What are the best ways to gain weight?
I know everyone will say "I wish I had to gain weight.." but
gaining weight (LBM) is a goal for a lot of people.
To gain weight you need to consume more calories than you burn up.
To do it efficiently, and to make the weight muscle, not FAT, you'll
need to start a weight training program. You want the weight to be
muscle, not FAT. To do this you'll need to slowly increase your
caloric intake, usually by eating another meal during the day or by
using a weight gain supplement. Make sure the food is protein and
carbohydrates and not FAT. Give it time. 10-15 pounds of muscle in
a year is pretty good.
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