Hello friends! For many people, there comes a day when they begin to ask themselves the question: - "Why is gaining weight?" . This question didn't pass me by either. Unfortunately, I also gained those kilos. But I worked on it day after day, month after month, and connected it at night.

8 tips for gaining those extra pounds

1. You need to eat everything, with a lot of bread.

1. Eat as if this is your last meal and not tomorrow, not after tomorrow, you will not be able to eat.

1. Eat in such a way that when leaving the table there is a feeling of heaviness, “animal” bloat inside you. The exhalation is especially welcomed, followed by - “Ugh! Why did I overeat!”, “Why did I finish the last piece?”.

1. Take long breaks between meals, wait for a feeling of strong hunger in yourself (this will have a beneficial effect on the development of the disease).

1. Include in your diet alcohol in any form, especially hops.

1. Do not shy away from snacking just before bedtime and nightly runs to the refrigerator.

1. It is very important to move less. Ideal if you get up from the couch just to eat and back to the TV. Save the energy that has entered inside, it will be needed for the formation of LIPID (fat).

1. Go to bed with a full and heavy stomach.

After following these rules (well, except for point number 7 in my case), I caught up with my weight ... Attention! UP TO 156 KG!!! Phot this photo...

I think that the answer to the question: “How to gain extra pounds?” — is now clear.

About feelings...

A person weighing 80 kg and a person weighing 156 kg can experience the same sensations, for example, after drinking a glass of wine. They experience the same sensations after an orgasm. They experience the same sensations when they urinate in the toilet after a long abstinence. And so on.

This list can be enumerated for a long time. But where they will definitely not be able to experience the same sensations is in gravity. In the feeling of our usual earthly gravity. How hard it is when another “man” of average weight practically “lives” on your shoulders, and you are trying, for example, to lace up your shoes.

How hard it is to climb the stairs with this “man” a couple of floors in the house. How hard it is to just walk in the park and at the same time experience a tremendous load on the lower back and not only.

People with such overweight are all painfully familiar, I'm sure. Well, the most terrible feeling in my opinion is the feeling of claustrophobia being in your own body.

You want to throw this “person” off your shoulders immediately at this moment, but you understand that this is impossible. You want to get out of your body - the case, but you don't know how. And the diets have already been tried and the moral forces to observe them are no longer there.

And you think: - "And let it all roll to hell!".

You go and buy yourself a looser T-shirt and wider jeans. You buy a bottle and... You calm down, but not for long.

Before the first look at yourself in the mirror after the bath. Mirrors in the house are a sinister device. Why do people buy them? I don't want to look at them! I have nothing to look at.

But on the other hand, it is this gadget in the house that encourages many to take real actions in relation to themselves. Thanks to them, you see “what” you have become and how others see you.

And one day...

And one day there comes a day when you realize that everything! You can't live like this anymore! How does this day come? Don't know. When? At what point? I don't know. But everyone, do you hear? Everyone has had it, has it or will have it.

No, I'm probably wrong when I say that I don't know when it comes... It comes when the body experiences extreme overload. When the body falls ill with this or that sore, signaling to you that they say a guy (girlfriend), we get an “ass”. And then you experience hypertensive crises, shortness of breath and other "amenities" associated with being overweight. You become scared. You have a self-preservation instinct. You want to live.

To be honest, the last time I weighed myself was two and a half or even three years ago. And then I saw the number "156".

The first kilograms began to leave quickly because the body was so ill that there was no appetite. I managed to get into the hospital with and with an incomprehensible syndrome of a rolling wave of fear and tremolo.

After a couple of weeks spent in the hospital, consciousness prompted thoughts about changing the habitual and killing way of life. What exactly I had to change, I will tell you for sure. But that will be in another chapter.

Although reading the rules above: “How to gain extra pounds?” - you understand everything and everything. These rules are universal. And today I am here in front of you. I don’t know my “new” weight yet. I will make a video in which, together with you, I will find out my current weight.

If you know why weight is gaining, then by eliminating these reasons, you can really lose weight not only by 5 kg, but also, like me, by 50 kg.

And since I still have somewhere to dump, then this will be the starting point of my project called "The Tale of How I ...". Well, let's find out now...

PS: After 4 months, the experiment ended with an excellent result!

Now you have a great chance to lose those extra pounds in any amount.

For everyone who is interested in my blog, I offer my "Active Weight Loss Course" . I will tell you how to act in order to improve your condition and not risk making yourself worse. Since I myself went through all this (and you can see this by visiting other sections of my site), I will not only tell, but also help, respond to your feedback and answer questions. And I will do it with pleasure.

Hi guys! Are you worried about not being able to gain weight? It seems that you eat normally, train until you lose your pulse, but the mass does not grow, well, at least you crack ... This happens and there are specific reasons for this. Today's article is about just that. The question is serious, so I advise you to read the material.

In the meantime, when the problem of excess weight has become the plague of the modern world, there are many people who suffer from excessive thinness. Girls envy girlfriends who can eat everything and not get fat, although they themselves have to work hard to keep fit.

But for many, the problem of weight gain becomes critical, especially for those who dream of gaining muscle mass. If you have wondered many times what are the reasons for the fact that I cannot gain weight, be sure to carefully study this article, perhaps it will help you see the right direction in solving this problem. Go...

One of the main causes of problems with weight gain can be a genetic predisposition that manifests itself in different body types. According to the generally accepted theory of Sheldon, there are three of them - mesomorph, endomorph and ectomorph. And although it was previously believed that this was relevant only for men, now a similar classification is applied to women.

1. ECTOMORPHS(or asthenic body type) - people with thin and light bones, often of medium height, arms and legs exceed the length of the body. They have a very fast metabolism, so they hardly gain weight. This type of people is the hardest to achieve success in bodybuilding, because they practically do not gain muscle mass.
2. MESOMORPHS(or normosthenic body type) - they differ most. They easily gain weight and burn fat while actively working on themselves. The most optimal type of constitution for achievements in sports.
3. ENDOMORPHS(or hypersthenic body type) - people with a slow metabolism, well-developed internal organs, they have the widest figure, they easily gain excess weight and lose weight hard. In bodybuilding, it is easiest for them to build muscle, but it is difficult to achieve their relief and get rid of subcutaneous fat.

As you can see, ectomorphs gain the worst weight, if you are this type of person, this may be the reason for your thinness. If, nevertheless, you are not sure about your asthenic physique, perhaps the problem lies in your metabolism.

If you are naturally lean (ectomorph), you can try taking a special, high-energy blend that bodybuilders take to quickly gain mass. This GEINER!

These supplements have been proven effective when combined with proper training and a balanced diet. I myself have often used gainers, and they have always helped me gain mass. And I like them much more than regular protein supplements!

Now there is no problem to buy it. Below I have given you several links for buying a gainer via the Internet - if you wish, you can choose the one you like:

GAINERS AND CARBOHYDRATES (Lactomin.ru)

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metabolic rate

Metabolism or metabolism is a complex of processes and reactions in the body at the biological and chemical level. It affects the breakdown of consumed foods into proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and is also responsible for the absorption of nutrients and the removal of processed ones.

The cause of weight loss can be precisely If a person has a fast metabolism, then even increasing the calorie content of food will not help to correct the situation. Eating uncontrolled high-calorie, unbalanced food without any regimen can lead to serious health problems.

It is better to contact a qualified specialist, he will help you choose the right diet, taking into account the speed of your metabolism, and first of all determine whether this feature of your body is genetically based or provoked by some kind of disease.

I want to tell you a few words about why many people cannot gain weight while doing bodybuilding. There is no universal formula that would suit everyone - this is true. And don't even try to find it. Each organism is individual.

But despite this, those who complain about the impossibility of gaining weight make the same mistakes. Now I want to voice the main ones.

1. LACK OF CALORIES. A person may think that he eats a lot, but in fact he does not get "calorie". To get started, add to your daily diet, for example, a pack of cottage cheese or a glass of rice, buckwheat, pearl barley - see what happens. You may never feel hungry, but you may be in a calorie surplus. Regarding the feeling of hunger (hormone and satiety (hormone), there are separate gorgeous articles on my blog. Be sure to read for a more complete immersion in the topic.
2. FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF TRAINING. No need to go to the gym 4-5 days a week, several times working out the whole body. These loads most likely do not "take out" your body. Remember that after 45 minutes of intensive, a destructive hormone is released that destroys our protein structures. Therefore, do not force your body in the gym for more than 1 hour, maximum 1.20. I've been training for exactly one hour. If the intensity falls (there is laziness) then 1.20. Some do 2-3 hours and think that this is right.
3. BASIC EXERCISES. This has already been discussed. Honestly, I don't even want to talk about it. But every time I come to the gym and see that people train on simulators much more than free weights. Yes, basic exercises are hard, you don’t want to do them. But they are the most effective and that's it ... Squat, be sure to squat! This exercise will stimulate the development of the whole body! Do bench presses while standing. On the horizontal bar, pull up with weight (if you can already pull up 15-20 times with your weight).
4. SLEEP AND RECOVERY. Do not go to the gym if you feel that you have not recovered. It doesn't make sense. An exhausted body will not respond to the next workout with an increase in mass. He will respond with a drop in immunity, a viral disease, moral and physical exhaustion. And most importantly, get enough sleep. Nowadays, this is a real feat. It seems to me that now almost no one sleeps as much as they need. And I have problems with that too. And muscles grow just at night. In the long run, lack of sleep takes a fraction of our muscle mass.

Hormonal imbalance

Most people mistakenly believe that hormonal disruptions only lead to extra pounds, but this is not so. Very often they are also the answer to the question why I can not get better. For the normal state of the hormonal background in the human body, the proper functioning of the endocrine glands is responsible. The most common pathologies affecting low weight:

• Hyperthyroidism. This condition provokes excessive secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which increases the energy needs of tissues and speeds up metabolism. It is manifested by excessive sweating, an increase in goiter, palpitations, and can sometimes throw you into a fever.
• Insufficient secretion of insulin by the pancreas. This phenomenon is known as type 1 diabetes (not to be confused with type 2 diabetes, which causes excess weight). In this state, a person does not absorb carbohydrates, and therefore does not receive energy. Symptoms - frequent urination, constant feeling of thirst, fatigue.
• Decreased function of the adrenal cortex. It provokes a decrease in the production of hormones and aldosterone. Cortisol is responsible for the supply of energy and the rate of its consumption by the body. Manifested by weakness in the muscles, numbness of the arms and legs, decreased sexual desire, apathy, and excessive craving for salt.

If you suspect one of the above conditions, seek immediate medical attention. Only a medical examination can clarify the situation. Reading blogs and climbing on the Internet is not enough here.

Another common cause of weight loss is digestive problems. In addition to the topic covered, they are also characterized by pain and non-absorption of nutrients.

Neurological and psychological causes

Many people noticeably lose weight during severe nervous shocks or psychological problems. This is all due to the structure of the brain. The part responsible for the feeling of hunger is called the hypothalamus. It consists of a ventromedial and a lateral part, and differences in their activity do not signal a person about a feeling of hunger, sometimes throughout the day.

Also, reduced appetite and even its complete absence can be triggered by a malfunction in the nervous system, when the processes of inhibition are suppressed by the processes of excitation. This can happen due to stress, constant nervous unrest or psychological experiences.

Constant overstrain at work, insufficient sleep, or negative emotions can discourage the desire to eat for a long time. Therefore, rest more often, change the situation and try to improve your psycho-emotional state. Otherwise, in addition to problems with the figure, you can get depression and other serious mental disorders.

Bad habits

Very often they gain weight poorly due to bad habits. If you still smoke and often take a glass - rather quit this disastrous business.

The main enemy of gaining muscle mass is that it not only dulls the feeling of hunger, but also provokes many diseases and hormonal disorders described above.

Getting into the body, nicotine begins its negative effect on all organs and systems, so the body spends all its energy and calories on its destruction and excretion. This leads to the fact that calories are not absorbed, and nutrients along with them.

Smoking also speeds up metabolism and increases blood glucose levels. The body perceives this as a meal, and therefore many smokers replace breakfast or dinner with a couple of cigarettes. Another effect of nicotine on weight is manifested in the fact that it is a kind of drug that can fully satisfy a person’s needs and provoke him to refuse food.

Alcohol abuse has the same effect. adversely affect the functioning of the pancreas, and it ceases to secrete all the enzymes necessary for the digestion of food.

Frequent drinkers often experience nausea and vomiting, as well as bowel problems. Also, a study by scientists in the state of Illinois argue that alcohol is perceived by the body as one of the meals.

Another of the bad habits is excessive consumption of coffee and energy drinks. They greatly accelerate metabolism and provoke the removal of water from tissues and cells, and this leads to weight loss.

The cause of excessive thinness can be many serious diseases, consult your doctor about the presence of pathologies.

So, friends - we have considered the main reasons why it can be difficult to gain weight. I hope the information was useful to you and will give you food for thought why you are experiencing a similar problem and what to do to fix it. That's all... See you soon!

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To effectively get rid of unnecessary accumulations of fat, you need to adjust the diet and choose the right exercises. Diet and physical activity cause the organs and glands to secrete hormones that burn fat. Therefore, if these two strategies - effective diets and exercise - do not work, it makes sense to consult a doctor and look for the true cause of weight gain, which, according to the site, may well be one of the following. So, why do we get better, even if we lead the right lifestyle, and by what signs and features of weight gain can we calculate its cause?

4 causes of weight gain and their characteristics

If you have significantly reduced your calorie intake and increased your level of physical activity, but you still can’t remove body fat, it’s worth considering whether malfunctions in the internal organs and glands that produce hormones that contribute to weight loss or weight gain are the cause.

So, below the site will talk about these four reasons for weight gain and their characteristic features that will help to suspect "malfunctions" in a particular organ:

• "adrenal" weight gain;
• "liver" weight gain;
• "thyroid" weight gain;
• "ovarian" weight gain.

Characteristic features of "adrenal" weight gain

The adrenal glands are responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response that occurs in response to stress. If the adrenal glands are disturbed too often by stressful situations, this can lead to an imbalance of hormones and disrupt various functions of the body, including the sleep-wake cycle, making it difficult to wake up and fall asleep. The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol, elevated levels of which lead to weight gain in the middle part of the body (the so-called "cortisol belly").

The appearance of fat in the abdomen and waist is possibly the reason for the disruption of the adrenal glands.

If you suspect that your adrenal glands or stress may be the cause of your weight gain, consult your doctor and try to reduce your stress levels, for example, through yoga and meditation.

Symptoms of adrenal dysfunction include:

• fat deposits in the abdomen and waist;
• "full" face and neck;
• relatively thin arms and legs;
• increased blood pressure;
• weakness of muscles and bones;
• high blood sugar;
• mood swings, irritability or depression.

Characteristic features of "liver" weight gain

A properly functioning liver is an important part of health and wellness. If it fails, fat begins to accumulate in the abdomen. Also problems with high blood sugar (including diabetes), high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are not ruled out. The accumulation of toxins in the liver can also lead to joint pain, allergies, skin problems (including acne), and body odor.

Liver disease can be either genetic or acquired as a result of exposure to various factors, including viruses and alcohol abuse. Therefore, if you notice that your tummy has begun to rapidly grow fat, seek medical help - perhaps the reason for weight gain is insufficiently efficient liver function.

Characteristic features of "thyroid" weight gain

The rate at which the body uses energy is regulated by the thyroid gland, producing hormones that control the rate of metabolism. If the thyroid gland is not active enough, weight gain will be observed even with a decrease in the number of calories consumed.

A common cause of sudden weight gain is an underactive thyroid gland.

Also, a reduced activity of the thyroid gland may indicate:

• weight gain;
• muscle weakness;
• constipation;
• hair loss;
• slow heartbeat;
• dry skin;
• hoarseness;
• depression;
• constant fatigue;
• irregularity of the menstrual cycle.

Regularly visit an endocrinologist in order to recognize malfunctions in the thyroid gland in time and correct its work.

Characteristic features of "ovarian" weight gain

This reason for weight gain is typical for women who have problems with the ovaries may be an indicator of hormonal imbalance. Signs of a malfunctioning ovary include unexplained weight gain in the lower body, PMS, missed periods, persistent constipation, and excessive cravings for chocolate or dairy products.

If you are suffering from pain in the ovaries or you notice changes in the menstrual cycle and weight gain in the lower body, seek help from a gynecologist.

Not all reasons for weight gain are listed above. There are other diseases that explain the dramatic weight gain in men and women. Therefore, if you suddenly began to recover and cannot lose weight, the site recommends consulting a specialist.

Recently, I have noticed one unpleasant feature. She began to seriously, very sharply gain weight. What should I do? What is the reason for such rapid weight gain?

1. Taking various medications.
2. Cyst in the ovary.
3. Absence of sexual life.
4. Menopausal period.
5. Taking neuroleptics.
6. Diseases of the kidneys.
7. The use of drugs for seizures.
8. Diseases of the liver.
9. Eating in front of a TV or in front of a computer monitor.
10. Taking antidepressants.
11. Abrupt smoking cessation.
12. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.
13. Sedentary lifestyle.
14. Constant overeating.
15. Skip breakfasts.
16. Late dinner.
17. The use of hormonal ointments.
18. Love for sweets.
19. Age.
20. Taking medications that lower blood pressure.
21. Taking medication for heartburn.
22. Short-term (short-term) diets.
23. Myoma.

How to get rid of excess weight, what to do with it?

I'm still deciding how to proceed. My girlfriends advised me a lot, and the Internet helped in many ways. Now I'll show you some tips:

1. Avoid contraceptives. There are other ways to protect yourself. Try them too! There are such means, for example: a contraceptive patch, a vaginal ring, a spiral, condoms, interruption of sexual intercourse, a temperature method, a calendar method, candles, “safe” types of intimate relationships.
2. Do aerobics and fitness. Follow the rules in these classes. If the trainer told you to come for weight loss three times a week, then don't miss it, go. Strengthen the exercise regime, and do not “fitness” at the same level. Otherwise, there will be no effect that you are waiting for!
3. Eat in the kitchen. Look at the dishes and at the dishes, not at the TV screen! You can find another time to watch movies and shows. By the way, do not rush to lie down on the couch after eating, as it is harmful to act in this way! Calories and weight will come to you faster! And getting rid of "unwanted guests" will be more difficult.
4. Eat less! You can drink when you want to eat! Why not an option? Quite convenient! Tea, coffee, juice, mineral water, ordinary water .... Drink something that does not contain sugar, but is overflowing with "naturalness". Beer (non-alcoholic) is definitely excluded!
5. Try to get pregnant. Some women manage to lose weight after giving birth. Unless, of course, you are currently pregnant…. This also needs to be checked. Make an appointment with a good gynecologist. He (this doctor) will definitely not be mistaken about the results. Or buy tests at a pharmacy. A few pieces to "add" authenticity!
6. Love the movement! Because activity is not only life, but also “parting” with kilograms. If there is no way to somehow move in a special way - walk on foot and run! Do you sweat a lot? Buy an antiperspirant! It really helps to get rid of this problem.
7. Sing, laugh, smile! Such a positive mercilessly "robs" excess weight from women's bodies. I bet you didn't know that? And now…. You will know! When you feel bad at heart, remember it. Life will become more fun and easier! Happy testing, ladies!

I read these tips and even took some notes for myself! - I laughed a little at some points. A neighbor advised me to try a good, effective diet. I don't know what it's called, but I wrote down its menu:

Menu for Monday:

Let's have breakfast:

1. Three diet cookies.
2. Three tablespoons of cottage cheese (low-fat).

1. A piece of white bread.
2. Two pieces of skinless chicken.
3. Some vegetable salad.

1. Two glasses of juice.
2. Oatmeal.

Menu for Tuesday:

1. Buckwheat porridge.

1. A piece of chicken.
2. A piece of bread.

1. Any fish for a couple.
2. A little compote or tea.

Menu for Wednesday:

1. A few cookies.
2. Piece of chicken.
3. Small jar of yogurt.

1. One bowl of chicken broth.
2. Two cups of tea.

1. Small cup of coffee.
2. Lots of crackers.

Thursday menu:

1. Two small sandwiches.
2. Seagulls.

1. Two bowls of broth.
2. A piece of bread.

1. Compote (unsweetened).
2. Two tables. spoons of any porridge.

Menu for Friday:

1. Crackers.

1. Some low fat soup.
2. Slice of bread.
3. Three highlights.

1. Three small fruits.
2. A glass of juice.

Weekend menu:

Let's have breakfast:

1. A cup of tea.
2. Grapefruit salad.
3. A small slice of white bread.

1. Two large pieces of skinless chicken.
2. Unsweetened fruit compote.

1. Kefirchik (half a bottle).
2. Several slices of bread.

In one of the fashionable and popular magazines, there are such recommendations:

1. Do not eat while talking on your home or mobile phone!
2. Before eating, chew parsley and drink a few sips of bitter tea. These "combinations" weaken appetite.
3. Get in the habit of brushing your teeth immediately after eating. The feeling of freshness in your mouth will give you the opportunity to refuse "extra" food.
4. Wear very tight clothing. In it you will not want to overeat, you will remember the measure in food.
5. Drink exactly one glass of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner. The feeling of hunger will dull, and you will not eat as much as usual.
6. Start hand washing. For an hour of such an activity, you will “kill” one hundred and sixty kilocalories.
7. Wear bright and original clothes. Then you will attract special attention to yourself, which will help you pull yourself together and bring the figure into shape.

My colleagues insist that I go to the doctor, but I am afraid of them more than anything in the world, as the specialists will find in me those “sores” that I did not even know about! We'll have to go if none of the advice offered will work in any way.

I am positive about diets. If she does not require to starve. I definitely couldn't handle it! I will lose weight, but new troubles will appear. And it seems to me that it is more difficult to fight with them than with kilograms. Soon I will fight with fear!