A Sample of What to Eat to Gain Weight

Knowing what to eat to gain weight is probably the most influential factor in your level of success, even more so than your training. The sample diet below is an example of what to eat to gain weight. It contains a healthy balance of unrefined, complex carbohydrates, protein and good fat. I haven’t listed the number of calories and amounts of macro nutrients in every food. If you want you can do your own research into any food at the USDA’s nutrient database.

Breakfast – 7am

  • Bowl of porridge
  • 1 serving of EAS Simply Protein powder
  • Handful of raisins

Mid Morning Snack – 10am

  • 1 serving Simply Protein powder
  • 1 tbsp flax oil
  • 1 banana

Lunch – 1pm

  • 2 whole meal pitta breads
  • 1 chicken breast sliced
  • 1-2 cups mixed salad
  • Low sugar, low fat BBQ sauce

Afternoon Snack – 4pm

  • 1 serving Simply Protein powder
  • 1 tbsp flax oil
  • 1 apple

Dinner – 6.30pm

  • 2 cups (about 150g) whole wheat pasta
  • 0.5 cans tuna in water
  • 1 tbsp low fat mayonnaise or sugar fee tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cups frozen mixed veg or fresh veg such as peppers, onions, celery

Evening Snack – 9.30pm

  • 1 serving Simply Protein powder
  • 1 tbsp flax oil
  • Orange

This sample weight gain diet contains very roughly 2800Kcal and 110g protein (not including the small amounts of protein found in the carbohydrates, fat and vegetables). Of course how many calories you need to consume and how much protein, carbohydrate and fat all depends on you. How do you find out for sure?

One of the best resources I’ve read on what to eat to gain weight is this well researched e-book by Will Brink. It does a superb job of demystifying the whole protein debate for starters but more importantly Will summarizes the latest and time served scientific evidence into a set of easy to follow guidelines.

Also included is a review of 30 weight gain supplements and what the independent research really says about them. Will is one of the few authors I’ve found who doesn’t stand to profit from recommended particular products. As such he uses only credible journal articles to draw his conclusions and I was amazed at how so few supplements are backed up by any third party research.

Finally, the ebook comes with a superb weight training guide written by high profile strength coach Charles Poliquin. If you struggle gaining weight then nutrition holds the key to your problem. At the moment there is no better resource available on the subject. Follow the advice and training program in Bodybuilding Revealed and you will gain weight.

by David on July 16, 2007 · 9 comments

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Fauzan October 20, 2007 at 8:27 pm

Hello
I have been skinny all my life, cut but skinny. I want to gain weight and i am useing proptein powder Real Gains Wef with 610 calories per serving. Right now im not doing any forms of exersice. Is this dangeroous to use solely for weight gain. I have heard about reported dangers of doing this. if it is dangerous what is the mimum i shold take every day. Right now i drink 2 servings mixed with banana and milk
Please your responce will be appriciated.
Thank You

nishith shah November 5, 2007 at 5:47 am

I am really very thankful to the creators of this beautiful site.
My gym trainer never told me certain things which I came to know through this site.
Under weight has been my problem since a long time. But after going through this site I have found new confidence and a ray of hope.
I request if some tips for vegetarians could be mentions here as well.
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ashley padilla December 12, 2007 at 8:53 pm

ive alwaysbeen skinny. i never really cared until i tore my acl & i broke my collar bone recently. My mom told me that i wasnt getting enough protein & calcium & i really need it because i do love to play soccer. So ive decided to change my bad eating habits, but i need help. Im 15 yrs. old & i already dont have a healthy lifestyle. i just need to know what i need in order to gain weight as well as muscle in a healthy way.

isabel December 19, 2007 at 4:16 am

Gaining weight requires discipline and patience, especially if you’re really having a hard time gaining weight. We don’t want to gain “fats” so we have other factors to consider. Food supplements is the first thing that comes out in our mind, but we should always be careful in choosing the right supplements. Because we are not sure about the results it will give us, this site really helps readers about food supplements, and Im sure everybody out there will do the tips here.

Sinead Brennan January 21, 2008 at 10:57 pm

hi

i am a mother of 2 daughters aged 8 and 11 and i have always been very thin i loose weight very quick and normally go down to 7st then from 6 – 9 months later i go to 8st which my target weight is 8st and half st i find this really weird as i have been watching my weight and that is why i know this i would love to get to a healthy weight and stay that way hope you can help as i would appreciate a reply thanks

sinead

nicole July 28, 2008 at 6:47 pm

i am 26 years old with no kids. i have always been under 110 lbs and i can’t seem to gain weight. i have tried a couple of weight gain supplements but nothing worked. if anyone has been in my situation and found something that actually works let me know.

Kelly August 7, 2008 at 7:07 pm

I am a recovering anorexic looking for ways to increase caloric intake without adding volume. Any suggestions besides the usual nutritional drinks (Boost, Ensure, etc.)?

toshia January 5, 2009 at 5:28 pm

Hello,
I have always been thin. 110lbs or even 107lbs. and I hated it so much. I have three kids and with the last one I didnt drp all of the weight (thank heavens) I’m currently 120lbs however I would like to gain 6more lbs, please give me somr grea advice. thanks

BENJAMIN (MALAYSIAN) February 25, 2010 at 1:43 pm

I’m 26 six years old, and very skinny but some say i am slim. i have a womens cut and they like my body, but i am a man and i want to desperately gain weight and have a good manly shaped body. Today as i was browsing the web, i saw the food tips for gaining weight and its simple to follow and i am glad to know bout this,
thanks to the website owner or to whom it may concern. i am sure by the tips i will be gaining weight and will inform you all my progress.

benjamin

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