Now that's tough. In fact, that's about the number of calories in 19 Big Mac's. Also, take a look at this study. Researchers from Virginia State University gave men an extra calories per day for 8 weeks. For most people, that would be a tough challenge to eat that many extra calories unless they were eating all types of junk food.
By the end of the 8 week study, the men gained an extra 11 pounds. That's 11 pounds after 8 weeks of "pigging out", not just a weekend where they went to the Outback Steakhouse and had a "Blooming Onion". What most people see on the scale after a weekend of "road trip eating" is just an increase in fluid retention due to the high-sodium and high-carbohydrate diet, as well as some fat but certainly not 10 pounds of it in only 48 hours. So the next time you get off track with your weekend eating and are shocked to discover that you've gained 10 pounds, just take a deep breath and realize that is not an accurate measurement of the real damage.
So we are using a conservative number. So even if you pigged out the entire weekend — and that is an enormous amount of pigging out — you would gain 5. And eating that much junk would be more miserable than dieting! A group of researchers from Virginia State University asked men to eat an extra 1, calories every day for eight weeks.
By the end of that period, the men had gained an average of 11 extra pounds. That is 11 pounds after eight weeks of indulging in too much food. After a weekend of consuming junk foods or foods containing simple carbs, your body will retain water.
The high sodium and carbohydrate content causes an increase in fluid retention in the body. But it feels much the same, and your clothes will certainly get tight. Junk food lacks vitamins, minerals, and fiber and only provides you with immediate energy. As a result, your blood sugar and moods are altered.
That is why 20 to 30 minutes after overeating, you feel the need to take a nap. The weekend binge can also make you feel sluggish into the next week. Simply focus on getting back to eating healthy, and your body will bounce back within a few days.
Incorporate more superfoods including fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole and natural foods in your diet and cut on foods that are high in sodium and carbohydrates.
Everyone has cheat days, and even cheat weekends. We are all human, and we all have food cravings. This calculator estimates you daily calories burned on a typical day based on your current height, weight, and activity level. Janet Renee has over a decade of experience as a registered dietitian. Renee attended the University of California, Berkeley and holds an M.
Mary West. Mary West is a health and nutrition writer, whose work has appeared in an array of online publications. Connect on LinkedIn. It is best to eat healthy nutrient dense food if you are looking to gain weight.
Video of the Day. How Is Underweight Defined? Healthy Approach to Weight Gain. Weight Gain Tips. Brill offers some tips to help get you on your way to gaining weight in a healthy manner:. Eat larger portions of healthy foods. Examples include nut butters, which are a high-calorie source of protein and nutrients; fish varieties like tuna and salmon; nuts; low-fat dairy products, such as cottage cheese and yogurt; and lean cuts of turkey and chicken.
Instead of drinking low-calorie beverages like diet soda, opt for no-sugar-added percent fruit juices such as pomegranate and cranberry juice. Add liberal quantities of healthy fats like olive oil to your diet. Include a few high-calorie snacks between meals. An excellent choice is a nutritious shake or smoothie made with real fruit and fat-free milk with added peanut butter, nonfat dry milk and ground flaxseed to increase calories and nutrients. Get in the habit of eating three meals per day, along with several high-calorie snacks.
How to Gain Muscle Mass. Brill's formula for a successful resistance training program to maximize muscle mass is:. Engage in an intensive weight-training regimen designed to result in increased muscle mass.
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