I am trying to gain weight and I find it extremely difficult to hit 3000 calories a day. I'm eating a lot of red meat and I feel full constantly. I do seem to have a lot more energy though so that's good.

@Der Seeteufel - SD My brother has been eating up to 5000 calories a day; I think he's gained at least 30 lbs so far. His method involves not actually enjoying food so much as forcing down the most calorie dense items possible, which are fats. Heavy cream or half&half, coconut oil, butter, avocados. If you can find a way to make whole sticks of butter palatable, you're on your way. (He's on the national server as @Sean- CA; if you DM him for some advice I'm sure he'd love to help.)

@Der Seeteufel - SD When I started I weighed 135 lbs and couldn't eat worth a damn, ended up buying Optimum Nutrition mass gainer powder in order to just drink my calories. I imagine everyone here is gonna give you grief about "noooo get it from whole foods" which granted, is preferable, but if you have too much trouble getting that many calories from normal food alone, the shakes are the way to go.

^ blend up that powder with heavy cream and gain weight in no time!

I've been doing paleo/keto-type nutrition for about seven years. I'm not as good with my greens as I should be, but I can eat as much as I want. It keeps me pretty slim, though I run a good amount. My digestive system loves it. If I go too strict, I tend to find I can't consume enough animal fats to keep me going and I get too thin.

Anyone have any probiotic recommendations? Considering trying one for a month or so to see if it helps with my IBS.

Kefir and skyr.

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Kraut

Thank you!

Filmjölk as well

What are some good resources to help track how many calories I eat every day?

I use MyFitnessPal

Is it free?

Yes

Just started taking creatine along with getting back in the gym. Any personal stories on its efficacy?

i took it for awhile, kind of a hassle for me

didn't notice too much of anything

maybe it helped idk

it was creatine monohydrate in powder form

shitty flavor too 🤢

Creatine works

One of the only scientifically proven supplements other than vitamin D

i see it like this, if it worked well, itd be banned

though i have seen the science of it, it's still not THAT great

Creatine is great, noticable difference in strength if you are supplementing it correctly.

If you aren’t noticing after 6 weeks stop and see if there’s a drop off. If nothing changes up dose to 10g monohydrate

If nothing after 10g then you’re a non responder sadly

Does anyone here find Bcaa's to be effective?

For intraworkout I notice faster recovery from sets if I'm sipping some bcaas

But you can get the same benefit from sipping a protein shake during your workout

Anyone have experience with the Kato Diet in here?

I have dropped 16 lbs over the last 8 weeks using something close to it (high fats, low carbs, med prot) but I was just winging it. I cranked out numbers last night and will be regimented in over the next three weeks.

@Deleted User I did keto for a few months, but for me it wasn't a super sustainable thing to do. I know a number of guys who have had great results from it, and it works great for cutting fat and water weight from what I've seen.

I may be totally wrong, but figured I'd contribute.

No, thank you. Im doing it for 4 weeks and alternate a fast in there. Just doing it to drop another 10 lbs. Im down 18 right now and want to finish strong.
I will transition out when I reach my goal weight. Just wanted some first hand experience if I could get it.

I've been looking to do some intermittent fasting. The data I've seen on HGH boosting from fasting has gained my attention recently, and I had a conversation with a doctor who studies IF as a means to treat numerous chronic conditions.

Also met a neurological chiropractor who had some incredible patient outcomes on utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to treat neuro conditions both physical and mental.

I met some patients who came with him, and their testimony was austonding.

As someone who works in memory care and assisted living I was floored with his results, and his work on technologically induced meditative states was equally fascinating.

Ive done it before. It essentially a detox

You do feel good, you get a boost about 30hrs into the fast.

@JC17-OR have you read about the neurological benefits of healthy fats?