Advice for the Hardgainer

So, you’re trying to pack on muscle, but nothing seems to stick to your thin frame. What to do?

The Hardgainer

First off, be sure you are eating plenty of calories. When I tell most hardgainers to eat, their usual response is, “I never stop eating.” I’m going to say that most of the time, they’re not accurate. Eating 6 hot dogs at a family get-together may seem like a lot, but it’s mostly junk and usually that’s the highlight of their eating habits.

The foods you need to be consuming should be calorie-dense, and beneficial to gaining muscle. Here’s a sample list.

 Peanut Butter
 Whole Milk
 Whole Eggs
 Red Meat
 Cheese
 
Some of these foods you would not be able to get away with eating if you weren’t a hardgainer, but they are great additions to typical muscle-building meals. These are calorie-dense and nutrient-dense to help you pack on solid mass.

Of course, eating enough calories overall is essential as well. For starters, try to get in about 18 calories per pound of bodyweight a day. You may need to adjust this based on how quickly the weight comes on or, if it doesn’t come on fast enough.

Use the above foods to compliment your meals. Add a glass of milk to meals 1 and 3. Add a couple tablespoons of peanut butter to your protein shakes, etc.

With smarter food choices, you’ll find that it’s not too hard being a hardgainer.

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