Last Updated on July 28, 2019
Top Best 5 Ways How to Build Muscle Mass Naturally for people who Struggle to Gain Weight
Damon asked me how to gain weight… First, let me say, I know dozens of people who’d love to be in your shoes… myself included. Gaining weight can be equally difficult as losing weight. I completely understand and appreciate the frustration and desire to want to be comfy in your own skin.
Frustrating? Yes. Impossible? No.
Before we can solve the problem we have to find out what’s causing it.
Here are the top 5 possible causes:
Are you sick? Do you take medications with side effects that affect hunger? Are you anorexic? Solution? Go to the doctor… asap.
If you’ve always been thin, lightly muscles with teeny tiny bones, have always been able to eat whatever you want and not gain weight. The cause is most likely your genetic structure.
Here’s the scoop. You’re genetically geared to be naturally thin because your metabolism is fired up. Here are the Top 5 ways, to swim against the
Tip #1 Eat every 2 hours…
…even when you’re not hungry. I recommend 350 calories per meal. But, there’s a catch…
Tip #2 Pay attention to Calorie Quality and Quantity
Your first instinct may be to hang with Ben and Jerry. It is possible to be skinny and fat. By this I mean have more
Healthy proteins, steak, chicken, salmon, and eggs are great choices. Protein shakes are
Every meal should also include a serving of healthy fats
Also add a serving or two of complex carbs, oatmeal, whole wheat
Tip #3 Work your Muscles
Train all of your muscles at least one time a week. In order to build lean muscle mass, choose a weight that is heavy enough that the exercises are hard. Meaning you max out around 8 to 10 reps for women, 6-8 reps for men. You’ll need less weight for your upper body and more for your core and legs. Whatever weight you choose the last 1-2 reps Should. Be. Hard. Start with 4 days a week, then add on sessions as your muscles adapt. Confuse your muscles and switch up the exercises you do every 2
Tip #4 Rest & Sleep
Stop moving. You know how they tell people who want to lose weight to ‘move more’ or ‘take the stairs, not the elevator?’ Not
Tip #5 Be Consistent
Slow and steady wins the race. Just like with losing weight expect to gain .5 -2 pounds a week. The increase will fluctuate from
It can be done. You CAN do it.
It works if you work it. So work it, You’re worth it!
Your Biggest Cheerleader –
p.s. If it ever becomes possible to swap metabolisms gimme a call. I. Love. To. Eat.
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P.P.S. If you’re struggling with motivation and feeling down more than you’re feeling up… you may be experiencing metabolic dysfunction or side effects from toxic buildup. Take my free metabolic analysis and I’ll explain what your body type
Thanks a lot very helpful
Do you have any recipe tips
Yep! From the main menu Blog > Healthy Recipes. You can always search ‘recipes’ on my site, too. xo