How to start Gaining Weight and Muscle Fast

If you are skinny by nature, an ectomorph like I am and have trouble gaining weight, this article will show you a couple of ways to gain weight and muscle mass in a healthy manner.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Scheduled Meals
   
   Eat frequently and snack between meals. Meal replacement such as protein shakes, nutrament, slimfast can be prepared for periods such as between breakfast to lunch or lunch to dinner if you only each 3 meals a day.

2. Exercise
   
   People exercise to lose weight but in reality exercising helps build muscle which helps maintain weight at a consistent level. In addition muscle weighs more than fat. To help you body build muscle, do not forget to drink a protein shake or have a meal high in protein, following your workouts when your muscles have a high demand for protein to rebuild your muscles.

3. Drink lots of fluid
   
   Your body is made up of over 70% water. I am sure you have heard the recommended 8 glasses of water a day. Most of us do not drink enough. Especially during the summer months when excess fluid is lost through sweating, proper hydration is key to maintaining body mass.

Tips & Warnings

• Gaining weight and muscle takes time. It may take up to 2 weeks before you notice any changes.

Resources

• Muscle and Fitness.com
• Men's Fitness.com
• Flex magazine
• How to Lose Weight & Gain Muscle Fast