I am a very physically active person and mildly under-weight but with a strong ambition to add more and keep it. Am I on track with high energy drinks since at least in theory less activity will help me convert excess energy to weight?
Hi,
I wouldn’t go down that path if I were you. Your theory is sound, however high energy drinks typically contain stimulants besides containing a lot of sugar, this can make you hyperactive. I won’t even mention all the other additives and checmicals that are mixed into those drinks, which will put strain on your liver and kidneys to filter them out of your system
High energy drinks is not the way to put on weight, I would stay away from them on principle if I were you.
If you want to add more weight a balanced diet and exercise is the way to do it with potentially some strategic supplementation to help you along. Make sure you eat a diet with plenty of carbs, proteins and fats, balance is key. Start or continue doing some weight training, this will force your body to grow muscle, make sure to gradually build the weight you lift.
Supplementation is also a possibility, just focus on the basics at first and see how you go, whey protein (powder) and potentially some creatine and glutamine if you need it for recovery. Make sure you get plenty of rest. Try that for 2-3 months, then adjust as needed.
Good luck
#1 by Albee on August 27th, 2009
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Hi,
I wouldn’t go down that path if I were you. Your theory is sound, however high energy drinks typically contain stimulants besides containing a lot of sugar, this can make you hyperactive. I won’t even mention all the other additives and checmicals that are mixed into those drinks, which will put strain on your liver and kidneys to filter them out of your system
High energy drinks is not the way to put on weight, I would stay away from them on principle if I were you.
If you want to add more weight a balanced diet and exercise is the way to do it with potentially some strategic supplementation to help you along. Make sure you eat a diet with plenty of carbs, proteins and fats, balance is key. Start or continue doing some weight training, this will force your body to grow muscle, make sure to gradually build the weight you lift.
Supplementation is also a possibility, just focus on the basics at first and see how you go, whey protein (powder) and potentially some creatine and glutamine if you need it for recovery. Make sure you get plenty of rest. Try that for 2-3 months, then adjust as needed.
Good luck
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