Why am I not gaining weight??

[benchmstr]

I've been stuck at the 178-185 lb range for almost 6 months now! My bodyfat is at 9%. I'm constantly hungry but I'm always eating. 3 square meals a day, with a protein shake and a fruit/vegetable/yogurt snake in between. In the middle of the night I wake up starved and I gotta sneak in a midnight snack. But yet, I fail to gain any real weight. What gives? I mainly eat poultry and unflavored rice with steamed vegetables, and tuna. The only thing I probably don't get enough of is red meat, but I'll rectify that soon enough. Any advice?

you should get checked for a tapeworm

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[Tapeworm]

you should get checked for a tapeworm

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say hi to the resident tapeworm 

 

I like Saskbb's approach.  Know your macros and total cals, and train hard.  I hate dieting though, so I make slow progress putting on weight and try to keep it clean.

[G.R.H.]

there are some protein powders that have a high calorie content and have little sugar. the gut weight gain may be from the sugar. (i 'm not really knowledgeable on this).  try n-large weight gainer or some other brand.  i've heard good things about n-large.  (you also may want to try some creatine with your shakes too).  and make sure you are getting enough protein. (that's what builds the muscle and size my man!) 

[darksol]

I'm 5'9", and I've been trying the pb and protein too. Good advice all around, in the past week since I've posted this up I'ved managed to put on almost 5 pounds. The problem is, I feel like it's mostly in my gut though. I cut cardio completely out, so maybe that factored into it too.

If you are not on a creatine product you might give that a try.  The Phycological effects of putting on weight in a short amount of time can sometimes make a difference.  It will give you that little bit of Hope you need.  Else you might have Low Test.  If that is the case, try novedex XT ( Test Booster ) it really works too, great product!!!  Others on here will attest to it.

[ryu007]

If you are not on a creatine product you might give that a try.  The Phycological effects of putting on weight in a short amount of time can sometimes make a difference.  It will give you that little bit of Hope you need.  Else you might have Low Test.  If that is the case, try novedex XT ( Test Booster ) it really works too, great product!!!  Others on here will attest to it.

Actually, I am on some creatine, just started 2 weeks ago. Don't know about the low test. though. Where would I even find that stuff anyway?