Is it possible to gain 2 pounds a week?

Is it possible to gain 2 pounds a week?

Healthy weight gain of 1-2 pounds per week can be expected when reasonably increasing energy intake. It takes an excess of about 2,000 to 2,500 calories per week to support the gain of a pound of lean muscle and about 3,500 calories per week to gain a pound of fat.

How can I gain 3 pounds in a week?

Eat five to six smaller meals during the day rather than two or three large meals. Choose nutrient-rich foods. As part of an overall healthy diet, choose whole-grain breads, pastas and cereals; fruits and vegetables; dairy products; lean protein sources; and nuts and seeds. Try smoothies and shakes.

How did I gain 2 pounds so quickly?

In some people, especially those who have been dieting or fasting, a meal high in carbohydrates, such as pasta or rice, can be stored as glycogen. Glycogen is stored with water, which causes an individual to gain water weight very quickly – as much as 2 pounds overnight.

Can you gain 3 pounds of fat in a week?

To gain 1–3 pounds of fat would require 3500–10,500 calories over what they burn each week, which equates to 500–1500 calories over per day. While it’s possible to eat that much (I can consume my weight in chips and queso), if you’re sticking to your diet and being mindful of what you eat, it’s doubtful.