So, you need to gain weight.

If you’re like everyone else it’s probably muscle weight and not fat that you want to gain it in. What we are going to talk about in this article should not come to you as a surprise.

We know, that you know, that the pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement industries are multi-billion dollar industries. As a result, just like all other multi-billion dollar industries they are filled with false claims, useless products, wastes of money and even outright evil corruption.

Fact is, for every good piece of information, good supplement or good piece of training equipment, there are probably 100 bull crap, harmful or useless ones.

Next to diet and fat loss drugs and supplements, weight gain drugs and supplements are probably a close second for being the worst of them all.

That is only the case because of our nation having more obese and fat people that want to be skinny than it does skinny people that want to put on muscle. Should these statistics ever reverse themselves you will see the drug and supplement situation reverse as well.

So, why shouldn’t you take weight gain drugs? Well, in our “no bull” fashion we’ll give it to you straight up and then expound a bit more. They are quite often harmful to your health. They are absolutely unnecessary and not as effective as proper nutrition. They are brutally expensive.

The first reason is obviously our primary concern.

Did you know that every side effect or possibly harmful ingredient is not always and does not always have to be listed on the bottle?

The fact is many weight gain drugs and supplements contain ingredients that have been proven to be harmful in other countries around the world and have been banned from use there.

But, because our regulations are different than other countries or are maybe a bit behind in research in some areas the bad stays in.

What is most infuriating is that it is often the same pharmaceutical or supplement companies that make their drugs for one country without the harmful ingredients, because they wouldn’t be allowed to sell it there otherwise, will still put it in the products and  to sell it to us! Be on your guard with what you put into your body.

Do your own research before you trust their claims. Do not be deceived, these companies are businesses that are driven by power and money long before they are driven by their desire to really and truly improve your health.

Fact is, unless you truly have a serious health problem like a pituitary gland disorder (the gland that produces growth hormone), you do not need weight gain drugs.

If you do require the use of drugs because of a real and serious condition you still need to do your own research and find the best all natural supplements available to help you battle your condition.

For the rest of you relatively healthy people it should be all about your nutrition and training program. What most people don’t realize is just how much you really should be eating in a day to help you grow.

16 times your body weight a day in calories to start. Increase or decrease by 250 calories per day up or down. Your target should be 1 – 2 pounds per week of increased body weight.

Increase calories if you are below this mark and decrease if you are hitting numbers above it. 3 – 4 grams of carbohydrates per day per pound of body weight. 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day.

Essential fats are necessary to building lean muscle as well. Drink fast acting carb and protein shakes 20 minutes before and just after your training.

Eat a big breakfast every day. Never go more than 3 hours without eating a meal. You have to eat like it is your job to do so. Combine this with 3 35 minute long training routines per week.

Use multi-muscle group exercises like squats, dead lifts, chin ups, bench and military presses, dips, clean and presses etc. Use about 80% of your maximum weight and do 3 sets of 4 – 6 reps of each of the exercises you choose for that week.

You can use super sets to get your routine done faster. Get in, get done, get out is our motto for the gym. If you follow a plan like this, unless you have a health problem that is preventing your muscles from developing, you will gain lean muscle mass very quickly.

In fact, your body is quite capable of putting on 15 – 25 pounds of muscle in about 16 weeks.

Lastly, if your money situation is anything like most of us, there is just enough for you to continue to live the way that you have structured your life.

Or, like many, not quite enough. The last thing you need to add to your budget is the unnecessary expense of possibly harmful and probably useless drugs and supplements.

Just to clarify, we are certainly not implying that all nutritional supplements are bad and unnecessary.

Protein and meal replacement shakes are a great way to get the necessary numbers into your daily diet plan.

Vitamins, essential oils, minerals etc. can and will often come in the form of very beneficial supplements. Simply put, be very careful of what you put into your body.

A good sign to watch our for is ridiculous claims. Don’t allow you’re emotions to lead you to making foolish decisions because of them being tickled by fancy, flashy advertising or by exaggerated and ridiculous claims. Use your intellect to lead you when making decisions. Your intellect requires facts.

This will help keep you away from the bad and on the safe and healthy path to fulfilling your goals.

So, start your new job of eating like a horse. Train hard at them gym. Get in, get done and get out. Get plenty of rest. You will grow.

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