Not gaining weight!!! HELP

[Only1eagle]

Ok here is the deal!

I am 5'6" 160lbs 8-10%BF

Work out m-friday one body part a day and no more than an hour a day. (no cardio)
Play flag football 2 times a week, we play offense and def.

I am going to start my prop/winny/fina cycle next week. So to prepare I thought I would start bulking a couple weeks before hand.

Breakfast:
3 eggs
2 bags instant oatmeal
2 waffles

Midday:
meal replacement shake:
320 cal 42g protein

Lunch:
sandwich:
almost 1/2 lb of turkey/chicken/roastbeef (depending what I have)
2 slices american cheese
mustard

midday:
Meal reaplacement shake

Dinner:
2 chix breast (about 1/2 lb)
rice/pasta/potatoes/corn etc (whatever I have on hand and have a craving for)

So my question is this:

Should I add in some weight gainer shakes to this? Or what can I add in between for extra calories?

Thanks for any and all input,

Eagle

PS. Just weighed in after eating lunch at 160.05lbs

 

[Stillgoing]

Add another couple meals in. One after dinner & protein shake right before bed. Also - you could add in 5-6 tablespoons of olive oil into your protein shakes a couple times a day (if you do this, start out slowly or watch out!!)...also - add red meat....

 

[deez]

I have probs putting on weight also. I used to be your size a couple years ago. Now im 205. I dont know what to tell you really. Your mrp's arent really high in calorie count. Basically there the equivalent to two twinkies minus the protein. So you can see that isn much. Try to fina an mrp with more calories. You definitely need high carb foods. I always at alot of instant noodle type things and lots of macaroni and cheese. Really cheap and you can crush a whole box and get like 1200 calories. Also try drinkin alot of milk. I drink at least a gallon a day. Youll get used to it. And one more thing. Make sure you sleep on something heavy. Like you said a weight gain shake would be great. I usually chug so much milk at night i have to sleep on my back cause ill yack if i lay on my stomache. Hope that helps

 

[theoak01]

If he wants to stay at that low bodyfat I dont think 1gal of milk will help.

just eat more like Stillgoing said and if that isnt the problem maybe you are overtraining 5 days a week is alot Imo

good luck

 

[The Terminator]

You need to squeeze a few more meals in there. Try adding in some red meat and potatoes instead of the sandwich. Go for more calorie dense foods, and even try adding in carb drinks to get alot more carbs in. A few minor modifications should get you on the path to growth once again...

 

[Nelson Montana]

Snack on nuts all day long and get an extra hour of sleep every night. You'll gain weight.

 

[Only1eagle]

Thanks everyone!!
Nelson I just hit sams club! 7lbs of chix 6lbs of ground chuck!

AND!!! a huge tub of peanuts!!

Gonna bring thos to work and snack on them all day long

Just need to find a good carb/calorie shake. suggestions? must mix well so not to be clumpy

 

[deez]

If he wants to stay at that low bodyfat I dont think 1gal of milk will help.

just eat more like Stillgoing said and if that isnt the problem maybe you are overtraining 5 days a week is alot Imo

good luck

If he cant gain on what hes eating now then he isnt going to gain any bf on milk. Im 7% bf drinkin a whole milk. skim milk is always an option. This in its self in going to provide 1000's of calories and lots of protein. But i can see where your coming from Oak if he had a normal metabolism. But i dont think he will get fat, honestly

 

[baby_bbol]

I was having similar problem, but I was loosing body fat and gaining muscle. Your pretty lean if you are 8%, so you just need to up your calories.

I use Prolab Nlarge2, chocolate is the best. I am up to 4 shakes a day which is about 3200 calories and eat another 2500 or so with meals and snacks, but I am 110 pound heavier than you, so adjust your calorie intake accordingly.

 

[theoak01]

I envy your metabolism,I get about.5-1 litre milk a day and thats when bulking any more to much fat and when cutting I must eliminate it

but your right he is probably ok

 

[Nelson Montana]

One more:

If you have a really fast metabolism, mix all your shakes with Half&Half. You'll grow like weed.

 

[FatChops]

i would get yourself a weightgainer and throw in some peanutbutter in there too. Eat more meats...and i guess eat everything you can

 

[little chris]

Make sure your shakes are giving you a good amount of cals and carbs. Make sure the bread your eating is whole wheat. also throw another meal in the mix too for a late nighter, something healthy but heavy like lean ground beef with 1/2 cup pasta or 4-6 oz chicken breast with a baked potatoe and a cup of yogurt. eating late is key to gaining weight just make sure your not eating a gallon of ice cream late. If you can't eat anymore ( your stuffed) and some EQ in your cycle speeds up your appetite big time plus helps put on some quality muscle

 

[Judo Tom]

yeah add more food in there.. cook a lb of pasta a day and eat it throughout the day...

drink a gallon of milk a day...

or whatever else you like eating through the day.. not sure of your schedule or what not but just keep eating and eating til the fat starts to come on then cut back a bit and go from there..

maybe go to a 3 day a week "old school" type routine..

or a newer hit/dc type method...