Originally Posted by Fortdaddy

I'm a hardgainer at 6"4' and 190 pounds. I probably have one of the fastest metabolism's ever. I am very cut, and I stay that way naturally. I am trying to Bulk up to 210 pounds and have a few questions.

1. Does eating occassional fast food like "McDonalds" for a meal hurt a hard gainer? ...as long as it is occassional you should be ok, just don't make a habit of it...

2. Does eating Oatmeal In between meals help in the gaining process? oatmeal is a great addition to a bulking diet for a hard gainer

3. Is weight gainer worth investing in, or regular whey will be sufficient? (I have 15 pounds of Prolabs N-Large 2) ...a weight gainer type MRP shake may be necessary for you...look for one that is high pro, med-high carb and low fat, I like russian bear 5000, but to each thier own...just don't allow the shake to become a sub for meals...

I eat about 6 meals a day, and my calorie intake is around 4000 a day. I might as well just consider this "maintenance" for me because I still fail to gain weight. My diet consist of lots of high protein foods such as fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, ect. I also eat lots of pasta, bread, potatoes, rice ect.

When I first started this diet I gained for 163 pounds to 183 pounds in about 6 months. After that everything slowed to a halt. I am very disciplined when it comes to training and dieting, but this is starting to really take a toll on my motivation. ...might be time to change your routine...there is an expected drop off point after initial gains and a routine change can often help...

-Fortdaddy