Hi, I’m 27 years old, single, and trying to gain weight but having a lot of difficulties. I currently weigh 59 kg and my height is 5'7" (173 cm). Despite trying the gym and protein supplements, I haven’t been able to gain weight. My BMI is 19.7 according to the calculator at calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html. I look skinny and would like to know what I can do to gain some weight. Could you please provide me with some advice?

Ans:

An ectomorph tends to be thin and struggles to gain weight.

You may have this body type wherein you may be typically skinny and have a light build, with small joints and lean muscle.

You may have fast metabolism and so may need a huge amount of calories to put on weight.

Workouts should be short and intense, focusing on big muscle groups.

Less aerobic activities should be your goal.

Supplements may be necessary to support the workout and muscle build up.

Since you are a vegetarian, aim at acquiring good protein combinations from plant foods and good quality protein absorption.

Include milk and milk products as well.

Ans: Hello Krishna
Just like weight loss weight gain should also be gradual and systematic under the proper guidance of a nutritionist.
Certain proteins and foods rich in good fats may help.
I would suggest it more important to feel fit rather than weight gain example do our body composition and in that your muscle mass should be in a good range, visceral fat should be low than you are overall fit.
All the best!

Ans: Your ideal weight should be around 77 to 80 kgs and hence protein requirement is 70 gms per day .

Pre workouts you can have
Carbs so as to perform max during your workouts .

Eg

Oats / nuts with fruit like banana / orange / apple
Overnight soaked almonds / walnuts / pista -5 to 7 pcs each

Post workouts you need to include proteins in diet
Eg protein supplement - isopure or muscle blaze -30 gms or GNC muscle gain -30 gms in a glass of milk or water

Can have eggs -2 to 3 / sprouts -1 bowl / paneer grilled -100 gms

Or Smoothie - protein supplement + nuts + milk + fruit of your choice .

Rest in the meals you can add
Paneer
Sprouts
Dal
Lentils
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
Curds
Milk and milk products
Soy beans etc
Which are loaded with proteins and will help achieve your requirements of protein in the body .
Also help built lean muscle mass .

Ans: For weight gain -
- Eat protein rich foods in the diet (dairy, eggs, chicken, fish)
- Eat nutrient dense meals
- Weight training - 3times a week
- Stomach issues are also common in people who want to gain weight, so check for any gut issues
- Quality sleep -7hrs