How do I put on weight?

[wwooden]

A stressful desk job, beer, and marriage should pack on the pounds.

While I'm not married, I can agree about the desk job. I have always been very active and in better than average shape. I am lucky that I have filled out well (6'1",195lbs) but having a desk job is killing me. I probably have gained 15-20lbs since i started last year. First, sitting all day doesn't help, I don't really build an appetite for lunch, but I eat anyways. Then when I get home I am either too tired to workout or it is too dark outside to run, so usually watch tv.

 

[Bobdude161]

Why would you want to gain weight? If you just had the right outfit you'd make a fabulous emo. You've got the body for it.

You shall burn for such wicked talk!

Hummer I'm your height and about the same weight (145 lbs). When I work out with just with a couple of 20 pounder dumbells daily for 15-30 mins, I can gain 5-10 pounds in a month or two. But when i stop working out I keep going back to the same old 145 lbs. You have to have a CONSTANT routine of working out. I'm starting mine back up since summer is coming.

 

[leekohler]

Do not eat garbage! I was in your situation as well and the only way you're going to do this is through weight training. I did it, so can you, but it's HARD work. Don't let that scare you, just a warning. You're going to have to watch your diet carefully as well. Once you start lifting regularly, you'll have quite the appetite, I can assure you of that.

Find a good trainer, one who also knows nutrition. You're going to need the info they give you. Oh and if you're serious about this, know that this is a lifestyle change- you don't stop when you look good.