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    rayleigh2468 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 12, 2007, 05:51 PM
    How can I gain 15 pounds?
    I've been trying to gain about 15 pounds for a couple of months but I'm stuck at 115. I'm 5'6 and I would love to gain a little weight. No matter how much I eat I can't gain any weight. Any suggestions?
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    Feb 13, 2007, 09:19 AM
    Potato chips... and lots of them... :)

    It's workin' for me... workin' too well, in fact...
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    Feb 13, 2007, 09:32 AM
    LOL, Philly!!

    Remember that muscle weighs more than fat. Muscle is healthier for you than fat too. So try eating a well balanced diet and join a gym and work out.
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    Feb 16, 2007, 08:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rayleigh2468
    I've been trying to gain about 15 pounds for a couple of months but I'm stuck at 115. I'm 5'6 and I would love to gain a little weight. No matter how much I eat I can't gain any weight. Any suggestions?
    Hi I suggest that if you want to gain weight you should eat and lay down it works but eat to the point that your full
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    Feb 18, 2007, 05:35 PM
    If you want to gain weight use this formula 18 calories per pound of body weight. Use your current weight as a multipier 115 x 18 = 2070, This is how many calories extra you'll need to gain. If you want to gain more lean bodyweight a general guideline is to add about 300-500 calories per day to your normal diet. You stilll should eat healthy foods and exercise but just increase the calories. Try not to add too many chips, they'll raise your weight fine but also your blood pressure!

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