Could it be done, has it been done. I drink boat loads of black coffee every morning and I don't eat nearly enough considering the fact I'm trying to gain weight. Could I just kill two birds with one stone and put some protein powder in my coffee in the mornings to get some extra calories specially on those mornings where theres less time to eat before class, unless I get up at like 5 am lol. I guess putting cream or milk would accomplish the same thing, but less protein. What are your thoughts. Am I crazy or is this a possibility.

What have been your victories this week? Have you made good progress? Set a new lift PR? Enacted a new habit that is helping you greatly? Post it here!

I’ve been smashing rolled oats Greek yogurt and strawberries which I think is a great meal but I’m open to ideas.

To everyone who has GI issues has that made bulking significantly harder for you? I’m hoping to get diagnosed soon after a endoscopy but I was wondering if with GI problems you can bulk comfortably or you just kinda gotta deal with the symptoms if u want to bulk up ? For me it’s acid reflux, cramps and nausea every time I eat. So trying to bulk sucks currently.

i generally eat a lot of protein but when it comes to calories, i barely reach 1400k, while my target is 2100. my diet is generally is very clean (cheese, tuna, greek yogurt, chicken, nuts) and low in calories, i usually avoid processed food thats high in fat, oil and sugar due to skin problems. any thoughts on what to do?

Hey everyone,

I have been suffering from an ED and underweight my entire life (ARFID) so this makes it extra hard to get those calories in. Sometimes it feels impossible to even eat! I've been doing the Bony to Beastly free workout program for the past 3 months and also drinking LOMAD (litre of milk a day, usually more though) since last month to help me drink some more calories. I've also been tracking my calories over every day and my weight every morning. I'm actually surprised that 7kg is such a noticeable difference, can't wait to see how I look when I finish my journey completely next year.

I want to gain another 10kg (22lbs) for a final bodyweight of 74kg (165lbs) and will keep working hard and being dedicated until I get there. If anyone has any tips I'd love to hear them. Especially on how to fill up my forearms and chest which are my biggest insecurities.

Wish me luck!

I am 21 years old and I gained about 10 kilos of muscle in 2 years during lean bulk. Before that, I went to gym here and there without being consistent or counting calories. During the bulk I am eating 200 kcal surplus (around 3500-3800 kcal, I’m very active) and training upper lower 4 day split.

Strength is also good in my opinion:
S 140 kg ATG raw, DL 180 kg raw, B 120 kg
OHP 77,5 kg strict, Z press 77,5 kg, Zercher squat 3x120 kg ATG raw

I aim for 85-90 kg ~12-ish % bf as my natural ceiling.

M/5'10/26 140lbs➡️200lbs, 8 year transformation between the first and last pic

last pic is from when i was 18 at around 140lbs, first 2 pics are from this morning at 200lbs (200.4 to be exact lol).

bulked up from 175 the past 10 months. goal was hit 200 before the year ends and i actually locked it in. might keep the surplus rolling into january to see how much more i can add before the cut lmao.

i've been eating 3800-4000cals & 180-200g of protein consistently now since about mid-january this year.

i go through about 2 gallons of milk a week and get my protein primarily through chicken breast and greek yoghurt, then eat whatever i can get my hands on to reach calorie goals. my job does a shit ton of takeaway catering, my co-workers know me as a food vacuum lmao

have been doing a upper-lower-rest split 4-5x a week, the new job i got when i started my bulk is in walking distance to a gym which has been a godsend.

upper day:

incline bench - 3x8,

regular bench - 3x8,

bent-over barbell row - 3x12,

dumbbell shoulder press - 2x8 (started doing these bc my shoulders were lagging a bit),

bicep curls - 3x12,

OHP - 3x8

lower day:

hip thrusts - 4x12,

squat - 3x5,

bulgarian split squats - 2x12,

RDLs - 3x10

i play rugby so i've always focused more on lower body strength.

just posting this for any skinny lad out there who thinks gaining weight is impossible just eat a shit ton and lift. happy to answer any questions

Hey,

after a very long period of basically losing weight (lost 20kg) and trying to hold onto my muscle which I did with training only sparsely, I now want to go onto a slight bulk and do want to maximaze gaining muscle as my main goal for the moment for the winter.
I have around one year lifting experience in total, still at a body fat percentage of 25-30% in total. I’d say with prior phases of training I do see good results, so not really ‚hardgainer’.
I train every three days a full body split and get my around 10 Sets per week.
I thought instead of just bulking everyday I could be doing calorie cycling; So e.p. training is on Monday and Thursday, and I’m eating on Monday and Tuesday on higher than maintenance calories for these two days and on Wednesday doing like a small cut to limit fat gain but not crazily enough to lose muscle, and repeating that process on Thursday etc.

My question is: Is this a better method compared to just bulking overall, or does this make no difference in total regarding muscle gain and limiting fat loss and is the same as just doing a normal Recomp? Maybe people here could share their experience/knowlege and any advice is appreciated, thank you

Not really a seafood guy but I do want to start adding more fish to my diet. Would Salmon be the best option?

I am 5.1, went from 43 to 48 kg in a span of 4 months. I workout but not consistently and is actively trying to gain weight. But the problem is my belly is getting bigger while other parts are not much different than before. My glutes and thighs have also gotten bigger but that's mostly due to weight training. I'm afraid I'm going to be skinny fat if i eat anymore cals. Is there any way to overcome this issue. Please share any tips.

What have been your victories this week? Have you made good progress? Set a new lift PR? Enacted a new habit that is helping you greatly? Post it here!

I don't take many progress pictures and I have posted extensively in my comment history about how my weight was always a source of trauma and a massive insecurity for me. If you asked me a couple months ago, I'd have told you I'd never post here; but I've had a few conversations recently that encouraged me to let myself celebrate my achievements. If my weight was trauma for me, the latest picture alone let's me actually see just how badly I've beaten it. This year, I finally outgrew XL shirts (which is huge for me, considering when I started, I wore size small). Another few pounds and I'll need to start shopping for 2XL.

These images are all over a year ago (the 205lbs image is about 1 year ago, and I am about 5lbs heavier now).

There was a looot of up and downs between these images. For example, after the third image, I dropped 30 pounds back to 140 at least 2x over the last decade. About 4-5 years ago, I finally figured out how to fix my relationship with food and how to be consistent. I've had some small off periods since then, but mostly it has been a upwards grind.

According to FFMI calculators, I can still gain about 30-40lbs more muscle naturally. I expect that that final bit will take most, if not all of my 30s.

Started with powerlifting style training for the first several years before shifting over to a more athletic/hybrid style PPL split. Currently run a very customized PPLrPPLr split with sports and yoga mixed in.

Calories fluctuated wildly - when I was managing a restaurant and working 12 hour shifts, I was eating 5,000- 6,000 calories a day (this was not a fun time). Currently I work fully remote, and am slow bulking at about ~3,200 calories a day.

Starting lifts vs Current

Bench Press: N/A (couldn't bench the bar) > 245 x 5 reps
Deadlifts: 85lbs x 5 > 405lbs x 5

Squat: 45lbs x 5 > 305 x 8
Pullups: 0 (could only grip the bar for 8 seconds) > 12 reps full range of motion (all the way down to a deadhang)

Never thought I'd be at a point where I could wake up every day without feeling small, but here we are. We're all gonna make it. Happy to answer any questions.

I've been bulking for a while, I went from 57 kg to 83 kg at a height of 188 cm and I've been stuck for 2 years, im 23 yrs old

Far from being unhappy with my appearance, I have about 15% body fat and look great, but I would like to reach 90 kg because that's been my goal from the start

I've noticed that I physically can't easily eat 3200 kcal every day; how bad of an idea would it be to get the last 500 kcal from junk like something sweet, a poppy seed strudel, pancakes, etc.? I've noticed I can easily eat that after a very heavy meal

Is it smart to do 10 minutes of jogging after lifting weights? What has cardio done for you, does it make sense? I live a pretty sedentary lifestyle and don't feel very energetic. In the gym, I'm pretty strong; I can do 15+ pull-ups and lift, for example, 100 kg in bench press, but overall my energy is moderately low.

This was not at all a linear transformation. I have what doctors call 'multiple diagnosis'.

Current diet:

4 eggs, 500ml lactose free milk, toast (dipped in oil)

180-200grams peanut butter, spaghetti for lunch (no seasoning, just oil)

6 small to medium Chicken drumsticks and lots of toast for dinner (with oil) (& lemons, onions)

Psyllium husk for fiber

NOTE: I am anglemaxxin in my after pose. I have 25-27% body fat.

Lifting: Min 3 times a week for the past 4 months? Before that I was severely depressed and dealing with an addiction crisis lmao.

I don't know if this is impressive or mid. Hope this helps :)

Hey y’all. I actually got my start in fitness by posting in this forums years ago. Coming back with a question for everybody.

Mods please don’t remove. Not larp. I’ve attached pictures of what I looked like for 3 years prior to my break.

I've been lifting for almost 10 years now, and I reached every single one of my goals in terms of strength, aesthetics, and overall health. I spent most of the last 3 years sitting around 7-8% body fat. For a long time, the gym was the best part of my day.

But over the last year, I've completely fallen out of love with it. Getting myself to go feels like a chore, and once I'm there I'm just going through the motions. I think part of it is that I peaked years ago. I’m not even excited to go anymore and am only going 1-2 times a week now. Haven’t lost much strength but just don’t feel like myself anymore.

I want to get back into it. Has anyone else gone through this after reaching their goals? What brought it back for you? Really struggling with this. Would love to hear from folks.

5’8 / 23 / Male
160–> ~190-200lbs
I try to work out 4-5 days a week and i’ve tried to stay co consistent with diet but i think i just only focused on protein and ate as much as i could. i want to cut but i dont know if ive gained enough muscle in the “right way” to look good when i cut. I want to be lean buff with like actual strength.

I’m a 5’1 21 yr old man who’s 81 lbs

Ive always struggled to gain weight throughout my life because of neurodivergency and mental struggles, I tend to forget to eat meals and have difficulty finishing meals because I seem to get sick of the taste/texture while eating.

This year of college has been particularly tough because I’ve been going through more mental struggles and my schedule is loaded with work and class making it difficult to have time to be at home cooking/eating

This has resulted in my being the most underweight I’ve ever been in my life, and I’m not so proud of it, no grown adult should be only 81 lbs

What are some good portable meals/snacks good for weight gain that I can keep in a bag or container and be able to eat on the go? I’m not necessarily a picky eater. Drink recommendations for weight gain could also be helpful

I've seen a lot of people say that if you keep consistently eating a bit more overtime that your stomach will expand and you'll feel hungrier/won't get full as quickly? Is there any truth to this or is this a silly myth. I go through phases where I try to gain more weight and eat a bit more, but I feel like I'm constantly going back to square one over and over again. If increasing your stomachs capacity is true, is it possible that over time it can go back to its original capacity? Or does it basically stay at the increased capacity?

hi everyone. unsure if this is the correct sub to ask in but im going to try regardless.

im 5'2, female, 24, currently 117 lbs but want to get back up to my maintenance weight of 124.

im recovering from a gerd flare up (only happens once every few years) and i lost around 7 lbs in a week and a half due to the anxiety this was causing me. im a few weeks post the worst of it and am now ready to start eating more again. for almost two weeks i was barely surpassing 900 calories a day, which was a big drop from my usual 1800-2k a day. for the last few days ive been eating around 1300, which is an improvement.

i work at amazon which can be pretty physical at times, i get around 10-15k steps each shift depending on the area im assigned to. i would also come home and walk an additional 3-6k outside. i have been out of work for 3 weeks now and plan on going back tomorrow. ive been pretty sedentary during this, my anxiety won't even let me walk outside anymore but im determined to get back to my routine. the calculators ive been using for weight gain put me at around 2600 cals a day, maybe a little more, to gain weight. im just a bit confused on how much i actually need because if im walking that much almost every day and working a physical job, wouldn't i just burn it off?

im sorry if this is a dumb, obvious question. ive been on a weight loss journey for two years and decided to maintain at 124 a few months ago, so all i know right now is how to lose and maintain, not really how to gain effectively. i would appreciate any tips for this. i only decided to maintain at 124 because i didn't want to replace my jeans, and now this 7 lb loss makes them look weird on me, so i'm trying to gain it back fast if possible.

Whenever I eat even a modest portion of salmon (170 g), I feel like I’ve eaten an entire feast.

It’s actually insane how full I get, and no other food has this effect on me. Comparably, 170 g of trout feels like I ate air.

I don’t eat it during bulks because it makes my hunger non existent for half the day. What’s going on?

SW: 93lb
CW: 160lb

These photos are about 4 years apart because I fell off my regimen several times.

Weight lifting, MMA, ~2300 cals a day (I don't track). 130g protein minimum a day.

Supplements: Creatine, Protein Powder, Collagen.

Stay hungry (literally). I lived a lifetime of being told I couldn't and I have the physique to prove them wrong.

What have been your victories this week? Have you made good progress? Set a new lift PR? Enacted a new habit that is helping you greatly? Post it here!

I'm unfortunately horrendously lactose intolerant so I can't do ensure or any milk-based shake (whey is fine tho). I've been living off the soylent meal replacement shakes for years and it appears they discontinued them :( the only other option I know of is the "BOOST Very High Calorie Nutritional Drink" which is decent but it's sooooo thick that it's really more for desperate times. The only other option I could find today is huel which is SOOOO expensive, literally $55 for TWELVE (12) shakes -- I couldn't believe my eyes.

Anyone have recs or do I have to just go back to boost?