[Levi]

hey i was wondering if i am considered a hardgainer. heres some info about me. i'm 5ft 10in tall, i weigh 170 pounds. i can't seem to gain weight. but i'm talked about in my schools weight room for being one of the strongest guys there. i don't know if i'm not eating enough or training right, but what do you think i fall under.

[rpen22]

It depends on your diet and training, just like you said. Until you post that up, it's anyones guess as to if you really are a hardgainer or not.

[Levi]

well i knew i should have kept with it but heres what i was doing around june for a month. i stopped cause of football. but once its over i'm going back to work.

mon: legs

thurs: arms/shoulders

tues: chest/calves

fri: back

i'd eat around 3,500 calories a day most of it protein.

[dedicated bb]

I consider a hardgainer someone who is looking for an excuss to why they arent succeeding and instead of uping weights, improving diet and learning/ trying new things they label themselves a hardgainer and then dont try as hard because they've already given up. I am by NO means calling you this but trying to stop you from falling into this trap everyone is capable of putting on size it's just a case of trial and error until you find what works for you.

Good luck!

[OnlyOneintheGym]

When it comes to gaining weight you can't just eat a bunch of protein. You need a well balanced diet including carbs and fats. It takes a lot of effort and time to put weight on... I got frustrated when I was starting out, but once you get into a routine that works for you the results will come. Just stay at it, when you are too lazy to cook a meal or don't really feel hungry, you need to force yourself to eat. And let that same discipliine carry over into the gym.

[Freak]

Post your diet and routine and we will give you advice. It would help to make a journal for a few days and take the average so you know what you are taking in and then you can adjust from there, probably increase around 20% more calories.