Underweight
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On that note, as someone who used to be 6'4 - 150lbs, this is a rather personal issue for me:
Unless you have a serious medical issue, or are making a very specific personal choice to remain underweight, I'd encourage you to put on some healthy weight, and bump yourself up into the normal BMI range. The difference between 150 and 165 was a huge one for me. I had more energy, I had to rely on caffeine less to get through my day, and I got rid of some chronic pain that I had been dealing with. I didn't know that small change could make me feel so much better.
After four years at 165, I made a huge effort to get serious, and started a proper lifting and eating routine. In eight months, I brought myself up to a muscular 205. It changed everything about my life, physically and psychologically.
Again, if you have a medical issue, or are just plain happy at 145, disregard what I said. On the off chance that you are like I used to be, unhappy, but thinking that there was nothing you could do about it, I thought I'd let you know that it's something completely in your control, and that you can do something about it if you want to. The possibility for change exists, and there are plenty of resources to help you if you want it.
Unless you have a serious medical issue, or are making a very specific personal choice to remain underweight, I'd encourage you to put on some healthy weight, and bump yourself up into the normal BMI range. The difference between 150 and 165 was a huge one for me. I had more energy, I had to rely on caffeine less to get through my day, and I got rid of some chronic pain that I had been dealing with. I didn't know that small change could make me feel so much better.
After four years at 165, I made a huge effort to get serious, and started a proper lifting and eating routine. In eight months, I brought myself up to a muscular 205. It changed everything about my life, physically and psychologically.
Again, if you have a medical issue, or are just plain happy at 145, disregard what I said. On the off chance that you are like I used to be, unhappy, but thinking that there was nothing you could do about it, I thought I'd let you know that it's something completely in your control, and that you can do something about it if you want to. The possibility for change exists, and there are plenty of resources to help you if you want it.
medicineman
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Dude, you're only 20 - I was unable to gain weight until I was around 21 or so, and have been trying to keep it off ever since. Don't worry about if (unless you're physically unable to do the PT tests).
When I first joined, my medical said this - "Underweight, will gain." I was 6'0" and 135 at the time (17 years old). We get more concerned about overweight folks than young, underweight ones we know will likely fill out. People with eating disorders are another issue of course...
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When I first joined, my medical said this - "Underweight, will gain." I was 6'0" and 135 at the time (17 years old). We get more concerned about overweight folks than young, underweight ones we know will likely fill out. People with eating disorders are another issue of course...
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Hambo said:
Not unsual in a teenage male...rather see that than the same height and 225/250 of blubber. I was pretty fit.
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I hovered around the 125 mark for a long time (granted I am only 5' 8 ) but when I turned 21... weight gain. My shoulders filled out (yay!) and I got more muscular, but now if I don't watch what I eat and how much I snack, I gain fat around the middle.
Give it time. It will happen eventually.
Give it time. It will happen eventually.
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Nostix said:
This gives me so much hope. It's my situation to a T. 6'2" @ 145 lbs. (gained 5 lbs. over 4 years), can't gain a pound even though I eat truckloads, and have chronic back pain. I actually have scoliosis at about 12º, but it's not debilitating or anything. How, may I ask, did you finally get the weight on?
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Jamie2319 said:
Putting on weight
http://army.ca/forums/threads/98486.0.html
anyone else have to gain weight?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/63383.0
Such a thing as a "good" weight gainer??
https://army.ca/forums/threads/110316.0
Help with Healthy Weight Gain please.
http://army.ca/forums/threads/108272.0/nowap.html
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Whether you're overweight or underweight, the solution is pretty much the same: a properly balanced diet plus exercise. I would suggest professional advice on the areas you need to concentrate on. Be very wary of "internet" advice and fad diets.
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I'm just barely under 6' and for the longest time I hovered around 150-155lbs. This year I put on some good weight finally and I'm up to 170-175. My guess is that some of the people in this thread that seem underweight might just still have some maturing to do.
