
Originally Posted by
Primalinstinct
Welcome to the board, David.
As these guys have said, diet is where it is at. It is the largest battle fought in this war. I would guest it is 80% of the solution to your situation. I have never contended weight gain myself but I can give you some basic tips that may help. The men are also correct in that there is ample info here at AR. I never stop learning every time I get a chance to log on.
Making time to eat, and eating correctly will push you forward quickly. Ideally, eat 6 small meals a day. This is tough to manage, but, try it for one week. This gives an even flow of energy to the body like connecting a fuel line to yourself. No more big-ass sit down meals, Okay?
You need all major foods. Do not deny yourself of all carbs, for example.
Some things I have learned to eat while reading the diet forum are:
Oatmeal
raw nuts
egg whites
fresh veggies
fresh fruit
skinless, boneless chick breasts
beef tenderloin
lean ground beef
brown rice
natural peanut butter
Protein drinks would be great for one of your meals. It would be perfect to drink 30 minutes after training. I grind up some nuts in a coffee grinder. Then take that powder and put it in a blender along with two scoops of whey protein powder, ice, skim milk, egg whites and Tbsp natural peanut butter (optional).
Like these guys are saying in their own sweet way, start typing in the search function and start reading. Good luck with your goals and stay focused. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.