Is there a diet supplement that I can take to gain weight if I cant afford to eat 6 meals a day?
In addition to not having enough time, I also cannot afford that much food (as far as I know), so is there a supplement I can take that will help me gain weight? Also, I do not currently go to a gym, but intend on joining soon enough, so can I take this supplement even without working out?
You don’t necessarily need to eat six times per day if you want to gain weight. Calculate your daily caloric requirements and divide it up into as many meals as your schedule will allow. That being said, it’s not a good idea to try to take all of your calories in in a single meal or two.
I’m not so convinced supplements are much cheaper than real food anyway. Try to eat food whenever possible. Make sure you eat a well balanced diet. Start with a solid base of vegetables. Make sure you have a variety of types and colors. Add some fruit, especially berries. This should comprise the majority of the carbohydrates you take in. Add some meat, fish, poultry, and eggs, some nuts and seeds. Have some yogurt, preferably Greek yogurt without sugars added. You can mix fruit and nuts into it. Eat a bit of hard cheese as well. Drink some whole milk if you wanty to gain weight.
Avoid sugars and starchy foods. Contrary to popular belief, eating a lot of grains is not going to provide you with optimum health. You can get all of the carbs and fiber you need by eating enough vegetables and fruit.
Don’t start ramping up your calories until you begin working out. You want lean mass, not fat.
