i need to gain weight

hi. im am trying to gain weight. i am 18..currently 160/165.. 6 foot. i am trying to get to about 195 or so. how can i do this i know i need to eat more calories but what should i eat and how much. is there a guide to what i should eat everyday. also is there anyway i can grow taller? ty

here's a sample menu i posted for someone else...also try looking in the weight gain section...there are tons of great ideas.

basically as far as meeting your calorie goals is concerned...i would eat a meal plan something like this

B: oatmeal, made w/ skim milk, 1 slice toast w/1tbsp peanut butter, 2 hard broiled eggs, and 1 cup juice [700 calories]

S: 2 oz nuts, 1 string cheese [450]

L: 3 oz lean meat, 2 oz dry pasta, 1 cup veggies with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 avocado [600]

S: 1 banana, 1 lowfat yogurt [250]

D: 3 oz lean meat, 1 cup rice, 1oz cheese melted over 1 cup veggies, [600]

S: 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese and 1 cup pineapple [275]

Total: 2875

very healthy, clean, and tasty!! hope it helps

Original Post by jman91:

hi. im am trying to gain weight. i am 18..currently 160/165.. 6 foot. (...) also is there anyway i can grow taller? ty

At around 18-25 years, most people stop growing. But you're quite tall already at six feet :)

As for gaining weight, you could try building muscle (for example by weight lifting) in addition to eating some extra calories. Muscle weighs more than fat and looks (is) healthier.

I am assuming you are a guy but correct me if I am wrong. Anyhow many young guys eat over 3000 for non weight gain. Being young,a guy,growing,active this sometimes makes one need a lot so with added weight gain needed you will really need a lot. What is a sample day like for you? There is not a formula to grow more but what will help is having a body that is healthy with fuel.