Skinny guys all over the world, continually use the excuse of “oh well I eat so much all the time, and still cannot put on any weight/muscle.” The majority of people think they eat a lot over the course of a day, but in reality they do not. The fact of the matter is that unless you are counting calories for all of your meals and snacks, you do not know how much you are really eating. Regardless, if you are not gaining you are simply not eating enough!

Guys always turn to blaming their workout or strength for not putting on muscle, instead of looking at their diet which is the largest factor in any successful weight lifting regime. It’s important to note though that sometimes someone just may not be eating the right kinds of foods. In that case it helps to switch to foods that are more calorie-dense. But in the end, you need to consume more calories if you are not increasing in strength, size, or weight.

Another important point to make is that sometimes you will have to force yourself to finish that 5th or 6th meal of the day. Yes it may be uncomfortable, but attaining muscle mass is not easy. It takes hard work and dedication both within the gym and out of it.