My husband is 23, 6 foot and around 10 stone. He would like to put on weight for his self confidence but he hasn’t got time to go to the gym because he works long hours and we have a 10 month old boy. Our house isn’t big enough for gym equipment but are there ways for him to put on weight aside from eating lots of crap? Would lifting small weights (dumbbells) at home plus using weight gain shakes work? If so what would be the best way? Thank you.
Healthy fats include omega-3 essential fatty acids sources like tuna, salmon, flax, and walnuts. Good sources of protein include lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds and legumes. Healthy carbohydrate sources include fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
It may be easier to eat five or six smaller balanced meals per day rather than eating three large meals, especially if you are not used to eating much at one sitting.
Protein powders and nutritional supplement drinks such as Ensure (buy direct) can be added as in-between meal snacks if you still need more calories. Some protein powders are flavored and only need added water and some others can be blended with your choice of juice or milk to improve the taste.
It would also be a healthy idea to add a small amount of flax seed oil and some psyllium powder to add some omega-3 essential fatty acids and extra fiber.