Jd00723:
Hey everyone. Still new to this and only had a small gain. I’ve been on a 4000 - 5000 calorie diet for about a week and I feel lazier and sleepy.
Also my physical fitness has taken a dive, and I feel breathless going up stairs etc.
I’ve not even gained that much or been eating more for that longer. I’ve been eating a lot of heavy cream maybe that’s it.
Basically what’s causing this lethargy etc? Like I said It can’t just be fat gain as this is still somewhat new.
Munchies:
It's 100% the heavy cream. If you have a high dairy, high fat diet, your body will go through the wringer trying to process it. If you want to do cream gains, it's better to start off small and carefully increase. How much cream are you consuming a day?
Jd00723:
Only a pint.
I just need to take it easy I guess. Thought it does feel great getting to be lazy as my body struggles to deal with all the fat it’s consuming! Plus I’m not getting anything bad happening in the bathroom to be so crude. So I think it’s going well. Might take a day off soon though.
Munchies:
Heavy cream is best taken as a short term thing. So, at most a few weeks at a time. Although, less is better for most people.
It's also easier to digest if you cook with the cream instead of drinking it.
Still, if you are new to this, it's best to ease your way into it. It's a shock to your body, and it will resist the weight gain at first. As such, you can spend a lot of money of food but gain very little weight.
Remember the key to weight gain is for your body to absorb the excess calories - not flush them down to toilet.
Jd00723:
Thanks for all your help. How long does it take for the body to change tune and start storing the fat, if you’re new to this?
There's a lot of different factors: body composition, metabolism, activity level, stress, food consumption, health issues, ect. Depending on the person, it can take a few weeks to a few years. It really depends.
The most important aspect of getting fat on purpose is to be patient. Don't be afraid to push, but don't do too much too soon.
It's best for a beginner to relax their diet and have a less intense workout regime. Once your body gets used to that, you can up the ante
