Thread: Low fat

im new to the forum and im not 100% sure if this is the right section for this question but..
im 6 foot 2 and i weight just under 150 pounds
all my friends call me lanky and what not
ive also started the p90x workout and i want to bulk up on the weight but i want to keep the fat intake down
is there any food that i can just eat when im hungry that has low fat in it but will also help me gain weight?

I'm so sorry to hear that you are having problems gaining weight. Some of us here are actually staying fit and sometimes it's a struggle for some of us. I did a research on some foods that you can eat to gain weight and some tips too. I hope this helps.

Milk Group: milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream.
Meat Group: meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans and peas, nuts.
Vegetable Group: fresh, frozen, canned, juiced vegetables.
Fruit Group: Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, juiced fruits.
Grain Group: Cereals, breads, rolls, pasta, muffins, pancakes, grits, rice.

Avoid Caffeine and Nicotine
Caffeine and nicotine are good stimulants and help to increase the metabolism of our body. Avoid having these stimulants in excess quantity to help your body retain maximum nutritional value from what you eat.

Eat Late
Having snacks at bedtime may help to gain weight, as long as it does not interfere with sleep. To gain optimal nutritional value from the food you have eaten you must relax after having meal.

Eat Frequently
If you have food just for one or two times than it slows down the weight gain since it makes you feel that your stomach is full. Go for smaller meals and snacks throughout the day since it increases the food intake of our body.

Exercise
While doing exercise it should be done such that muscles are stretched out. You don't have to do it excessively; rather you must subject your body to out of the ordinary stress each workout to grow muscle and to gain weight.

I suggest you eat more protein, exercise, and eat as often as you can . You may not notice the results soon but be patient and continue with your program. Good luck!

The suggestions that mikaela posted here is going to help you start Unlimited but I did research some more for your reference.

• Start with this Calorie and Nutrition Guide to find out how many calories you will need to reach the weight you desire.
• Use a food diary to track your calorie intake to be sure you are getting all of the calories and foods that you need.
• You can also use an online program such as Calorie Count Plus to track your calorie intake, your exercise and your changes in weight. Calorie Count Plus has a large data base of nutrition information for almost any food you like to eat.
• Add healthy calories to breakfast with an extra slice of whole-grain toast and peanut butter.
• Mid-morning and afternoon snacks should be nutritious, not junk. Trail mixes contain healthy nuts, dried fruits and can add healthy calories to your diet.
• Don't add calories to your meals by choosing unhealthy fried foods such as french fries, chicken nuggets and fish sticks. Choose healthy foods such as baked potatoes, baked chicken and fish, just make your portions a bit bigger.
• Keep your meals balanced. One meal should have a healthy protein source such as fish, low fat meat, chicken or legumes plus two or three servings of vegetables. Green vegetables add lots of vitamins and phytonutrients while starchy potatoes and corn add extra calories.
• Drink healthy beverages such as milk and fruit juices to add calories. Don't choose sugary sodas, which only add calories and no nutrition.

I hope this will help you get an idea on where to start to get right

Good post viktoria. Thanks for adding more tips for Unlimited. I also agree with sasa. You should eat more protein to help you build muscles as you workout.