Weight Gain :(

Hello! So basically I'm 120 pounds. I'm 5'10"... my genetics are against me in being "average" at my age, however, i wish to get to a good 160 pounds. I feel that no matter what I try to do, I can't get past the 130 lbs mark. It seems as though, during the morning, I weigh 120 lbs. but as the day goes on I get to 125 lbs. and then I can't gain one more pound. It is kinda aggravating. I'm 16 years old, male, and tired of feeling like a toothpick. I must say my tone is decent, as I have abs. I am very active, running in track and cross country. My question to all of you out there is: How am I supposed to get past that 125 lbs mark?

I don't think I can tell you much more then the obvious, so I may not be a help.

Eat more often. Like 6 meals a day. Get lots of protein into you and eat whole grain breads (their healthy and get burnt clearer). Also my brothers go to the gym a lot and are extremely into body building. They constantly are burning tons of calories but they still want to gain weight so they drink LOTS of protein shakes. I don't recommend lots, but have a few a day. Also, if you feel it's something other than your age and genetics get some blood tested. I hope this helped. Best of luck.

Amanda.

I run cross country and swim too (although I am a girl), and most of the guys on my team(s) are pretty thin but really muscular. I agree with Amanda's advice about protein shakes, and I also recommend the protein bars like Powerbar or Cliff bars that I see them eat ALL the time. Also, do you eat a lot of meat? I don't think people are supposed to have too much red meat, but eating it once a week is supposed to be good for you. And of course, there is the typical chicken, turkey, eggs...Even though you do have abs, I'm not sure if you are super-toned in your arms or legs, but maybe you can switch from doing weights for toning (more reps, relatively lighter weight) to bulking (heavier weight, less reps). Other than that, I can only say thinness is the good/bad thing about running! Good luck!

*M*

The weight gain forum would be a GREAT place to start. There are a bunch of informative folks there--many of them successful gainers--that can likely add to what Angel and Passionfruit have already said. You also might want to read Lalabanana's guide to weight gain on this thread: THE AIM IS TO GAIN: A Guide to Weight Gain, Whatever Your Reason.

Best to you! :)