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**PlainFlying** · 12-12-2008, 03:27 PM

I am new to the site and have been reading posts for weeks before I signed up. I would be one of the skinny guys who have been working out for years and can not put on weight. I started working out during high school and weighed about 115lbs, not to mention I was 5'10". All throughout college I worked out and still couldn't get past 145lbs. So after college was over and I got married I stoped working out and got soft. Now 30 years old I am egar to start my workout again and am convinced I can put on some pounds.

I have always been very athletic and my current body fat percentage is 12%(on the high side for me). I have a very small bone structure so the muscle I put on looks okay. My stats right now are 5'10'' 145lbs. My 6 month goal is to get to 165 lbs. I am not sure if just working out hard and eating right will do the trick so when I hit a plateau I will be looking for some help!

Thats the skinny on me! I look forward to learing more and staying healthy.

**redz** · 12-12-2008, 03:29 PM

Welcome! but at 5'10 you should be able to break 175 naturally. Dont look at steroids as the solution it is your diet that is terrible.

**PlainFlying** · 12-12-2008, 03:43 PM

I will assume my diet does suck, must suck if I have not been able to gain weight in the past. What would you suggest for a diet? How many calories should I be taking in per day? How many meals should I be eating a day? How much protein should I be ingesting per hour/day?

I know genetics play a big roll in how big one can get. At what point am I able to tell where my body will not grow anymore naturally? Thanks in advance for the input.

**PlainFlying** · 12-12-2008, 04:27 PM

Okay, I tend to try to build the bookshelf before reading the instructions if you know what I mean.... I am going back to the directions...Educational Forum!

Look forward to learing about proper diet!