Why Gain Weight?

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Im 17, 5'7 and have a pretty decent physiche, i drink whey and i weigh 65kg (which i think is around 144 pounds) and am looking to build my muscle size up. Ive heard of weight gain but i am a bit clueless about its purpose. I have low bodyfat and have a high protein-low fat diet. Could some one give me a definition of what weight gain is and who should use it i would be very thankful :)
 
I think you mean "weight gainERS" which are basically supplements (generally in powder form) packed with a lot of good calories. The point of them is they give you a ton of calories to burn for muscle building. To build a lot of muscle, you need to ingest a reasonable amount of calories - especially if you have a very speedy metabolism and have a hard time putting on weight.

If you're not getting enough calories from your diet, or you naturally have a smaller body type, then weight gainers are something to look into.
 
If you're gaining muscle, you're gonna gain some weight. I hear a lot of people say they need weight gainers but when I ask them about their diet...they're just not eating enough.
 
Yep. It's just a matter of calories. And evo is right, TGmaine13 - if you're putting on muscle, you're necessarily putting on weight :)

Creatine increases muscular energy efficiency letting you get more reps in a set when lifting, basically. So its anabolic effects are secondary to what the supplement is actually doing.
 
i think weight gainer powders are useless.
Especially when you have to get like 4 scoops for 50g of protein or whatever.
Just eat properly, itll save you money and ull get better results.
 
Stalefish - you don't take weight gainers for the protein, really, you take them for the CALORIES. A good weight gainer will have between 900 - 1300 calories per serving. They happen to have a good amount of protein in them becuase protein has as many calories as carbohydrates, and they're preferable to fat. Of course, the protein is also there to store in the muscle.

If you want the protein, however, you're buying a protein supplement, not a weight gainer. With protein supplements you're shooting for purity. With weight gainers, you're shooting for healthy calories.
 
Question

hi,

i'm a newbie here.
my situation also relates to the one described here. i'm 5 10 and 144lb i wish to gain more weight.
i am a vegetarian (dont eat eggs. eat dairy though) so to boost my protein intake i take whey protein powder.

However, due to my busy schedule i haven't been able to exercise much. So how would my high calorie (low fat - hi protein) diet affect if i am not exercising enough.

also would there be a huge difference if i take creatine instead of whey protein.

Also, i am quite thin but i have lot of fat on my stomach region. so i dont wish to loose weight but want to get rid of the belly fat so if someone coudl suggest something i'd appreciate it...

if anyone can answer any of this quiestion i'd highly appreciate it
 
Vishal -

Creatine won't do you much good if you're not exercising. Creatine boosts muscular energy, letting you get a better workout. No workout, and all that extra creatine kinase in your muscles is going to waste.

If you want to gain weight and get rid of the belly fat, it's going to be about resistance training and fat loss. That fat on your tummy's going away by burning fat - but your weight is going to increase by building muscle.

And don't worry, no, you won't get bulky. You'll just end up with a tight body.
 
make your own weight gainer

just use whey protein add some bananas and strawberries or whatever fruits you like that adds carbs that are a lot healthier than the flat out sugar that's in a weightgainer plus it' a lot less gritty and cheaper. :D
 
personally i believe weight gainers to be poor products. they are just full of sugar pretty much. making your own liquid gainer is a better option.

also if one is trying to gain weight, they should be the last choice not the first choice. you dont just begin taking one to gain weight, theres more to it than that.
 
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