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WHY CAN'T YOU GAIN WEIGHT?
Though there may be many reasons why you may be thin, the most apparent
reason is because of your genetics. If your parents are naturally thin or have a
small body frame, then you will most likely have the same small body type.
To some degree, your size can also be controlled by your metabolism. If you
have a difficult time gaining weight of any kind (fat or muscle) then you most
likely have a fast metabolism. That simply means that your body burns calories
at a faster than normal rate. You must take this into account whenever you are
considering a particular diet or training program. Is it geared towards someone
with your metabolism and goal?
Now as you know, there are many ways to train. Hundreds, thousands even. Some
work and some do not, but for the specific goal of gaining weight, there are a
few UNIVERSAL things that all skinny guys must do.
Though much of the information I cover here is not as "magical" as you may
like, I consider these rules to be the basics with regard to weight gain. These
are not all of the answers, but they are definite elements that MUST be
addressed in any successful weight gain program.
You should be able to easily integrate these rules into your current program
to make it more suitable for your particular body and goals.
GENERAL RULES
1.Get the proper information that pertains to your SPECIFIC condition and
goals.
The first big problem I find in most people is the lack of correct
information. Yes you are motivated and doing things, but your effort is wasted
on incorrect dieting and training information. Basically, skinny guys are taking
advice from people who have never had a weight gain problem. Want to know how to
gain weight? Then find someone who has walked your shoes. Someone who has been
where you are.
2.Set a specific goal and create a plan of attack.
If you were to drive cross country to another city, would you just start
driving randomly, or would you plan a route that would get you quickly and
efficiently?
Think of your plan as a road map and your goal as your destination. Without a
plan and a specific goal you will be without focus and can easily get lost or
side tracked. This happens more often than you know. I see many people in the
gym just doing whatever, or just eating whatever -- no plan or specific goal.
They wonder why they don't make progress. They have no focus.
Having a specific program to follow allows you to take action each day. This
action is focused on specifically getting you to your destination quickly. There
is no thinking, debating or guessing. You just do it. A specific plan provides
necessary daily structure that not only keeps you on the road moving forward, it
also helps to develop good eating and training habits that will benefit you long
after you have reached your destination.
3.Have confidence in yourself and belief in what you are doing.
Let’s face it; we live in a cruel world. Hate and jealously is everywhere.
For most people who begin a fitness program to improve themselves, getting
started will be half the battle. The other half will be staying motivated
throughout the constant onslaught of negativity from others. A few negative
words can do serious damage if you allow it.
The most insulting things you hear may be from friends, co-workers and
acquaintances at the gym. People hate change. It makes them insecure, because
they suddenly discover there’s more to you than they were probably willing to
admit. They fear that you may actually achieve your goal. It makes them look
less “superior”.
Once you have begun your plan, you must have faith and believe in what you
are doing. Stay focused and avoid overly critical or negative people. If you
have to, keep your business to yourself. When I first began my program, I
stopped talking about what I was doing because I got tired of hearing things
like “you can’t do that”, “that’s impossible”, “you’re wasting your time and
money”. Funny thing is, now those people are constantly bugging me for advice.
It’s your life. It’s your body. It’s your dream. Don’t allow your success or
failure to rest in the hands of others.
In Part 2 of this article, I will cover your workout rules and guidelines to
MAKE SURE you gain muscle.
Former "skinny guy" Anthony Ellis is the creator of the most widely used
weight gain program in the world. This unique program designed to help people
gain weight and build muscle, is currently being used in over 90 countries. For
more information on how to gain weight and build muscle, check out his website
at http://www.fastmusclegain.com
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