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    weight ... gain...

    So to be blunt I am 6'1" and weight 140lbs. I am more comfortable with the body my genes gave me now than growing up.. but I would much rather be a healthier weight. I would like to gain 20-40 more lbs and be fully comfortable but I am asking for help with good weight gain supplements.

    I tried some back in H.S. with multi-vitamins with no luck. I'd like to give it another try now though. Anyone had any success with any legit products? Also note I'm not a gym junkie.

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    My husband gained 20 lbs by getting a wife and a desk job.

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    Jeez, I thought I was skinny at 5'9" 135lbs.

    You need to load up on protein and start lifting. The rule of thumb is 1 gram per pound you weigh per day. So you would need to take in 140g of protein per day.

    As for the type/brand. Stick with Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard. It's the best bang for the price and it's quality stuff.

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    Jesus christ, I'm around 5'9 170-175 Ibs. and think I'm a little heavy, but once I get more muscle and definition It'll all balance itself out.

    6'1 and 140 Ibs. is quite skinny, maybe you should eat more and lift heavier weight where your felling a burn on the 6th - 8th rep where your struggling.

    In Grade 5, I weighed 130 Ibs.


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    Let's switch. I'd love to be 140.
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    You can take all the protein you want, but it will do you no good unless you give your body a use for it.

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    i just cannot conjure the sympathy for people who are trying to gain weight i'm sorry. come over to my house and eat some cheetos.
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    You aren't going to fill out until you're about 23.
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    Im 24 and only gained 10-15 lbs since highschool.... my buddy recommended muscle milk

    althought if calories are where its at then maybe something like gainfast 3100?

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    I'm 6"0 and 148lbs, that is ideal for my height. You are not far off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boyscout View Post
    Im 24 and only gained 10-15 lbs since highschool.... my buddy recommended muscle milk

    althought if calories are where its at then maybe something like gainfast 3100?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gigabitch View Post
    Holy frijoles!
    What is the surprise? For example: I have been 150lbs for 10 years straight now. Give an take 2 pounds, my metabolism is super human.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Only-virgins View Post
    I'm 6"0 and 148lbs, that is ideal for my height. You are not far off.
    No its not, who told you that? Maybe if your a swimmer it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Everlovin View Post
    No its not, who told you that? Maybe if your a swimmer it is.
    Anything else above that goes to my stomach as body fat. It is ideal weight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cbrider View Post
    You can take all the protein you want, but it will do you no good unless you give your body a use for it.
    That's what happened to me when I tried weight lifting. It just wasn't happening. I can't gain weight, no matter how much I eat. So I figured I'd take advantage of it and take up cycling.

    You would be considered "ideal" for that sport.

    Less weight = easier climbing.

    I'm considered the ideal weight for cycling. 5'9" 135lbs on average. I'm hoping to actually get down to 130 by summer. Google Michael Rasmussen, that guy is skinny. He also has the worst tan lines known to man. lol

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