The Sissification of America's Males Contiunes....

[seanD]

Bacon is the answer.

Indeed, with a side of eggs.

[Cerebrum123]

Been awhile. I don't remember that character.

Wasn't a character, it was a product line. It was inspired by homeless people's clothing.

[Adrift]

Wasn't a character, it was a product line. It was inspired by homeless people's clothing.

Zymologist set me straight.

[Zymologist]

6'4 physically active ectomorph here, so I feel your pain. You got to increase your caloric intake = eat more. It's as simple as that.

Yeah, but my digestive problem makes eating enough to actually run a caloric surplus exceedingly difficult. It's a unique problem.

[seanD]

Yeah, but my digestive problem makes eating enough to actually run a caloric surplus exceedingly difficult. It's a unique problem.

What do you mean by digestive problem? Is it a problem you've had medically diagnosed?

[Zymologist]

What do you mean by digestive problem? Is it a problem you've had medically diagnosed?

It's a problem I've stumped a number of doctors and assorted other people with.

Basically, I get bloated very easily and often, and I can't burp. It's a lot worse than it sounds. I've tried more things than I could easily list here--some mundane, some pretty weird and desperate.

[seanD]

It's a problem I've stumped a number of doctors and assorted other people with.

Basically, I get bloated very easily and often, and I can't burp. It's a lot worse than it sounds. I've tried more things than I could easily list here--some mundane, some pretty weird and desperate.

I have the same problem -- bloating, big time. I think it's the fact we're trying to shove more calories in than our thin frames can handle. Fortunately, I can burp (a lot) which does help. Try drinking a lot of water. I mean a lot. I drink an insane amount a day -- anywhere from 2-4 liters. And contrary to popular myth, try eating most of your calories within a small window of like 5-6 hours. Meaning that, instead of spacing your calories out to 5-6 meals throughout the day, you eat all your meals for the day within a time span of 5-6 hours, while fasting the rest of the day. It's called intermittent fasting. And definitely don't eat right before you go to sleep -- leave at least about 3-4 hours before going to bed after your last meal.

Nothing medical here, just some bro-science advice that personally works for me

[Zymologist]

I have the same problem -- bloating, big time. I think it's the fact we're trying to shove more calories in than our thin frames can handle. Fortunately, I can burp (a lot) which does help. Try drinking a lot of water. I mean a lot. I drink an insane amount a day -- anywhere from 2-4 liters. And contrary to popular myth, try eating most of your calories within a small window of like 5-6 hours. Meaning that, instead of spacing your calories out to 5-6 meals throughout the day, you eat all your meals for the day within a time span of 5-6 hours, while fasting the rest of the day. It's called intermittent fasting. And definitely don't eat right before you go to sleep -- leave at least about 3-4 hours before going to bed after your last meal.

Nothing medical here, just some bro-science advice that personally works for me

I appreciate it. Some of this looks like it could be helpful.

[KingsGambit]

I have an amazing metabolism. I sprint throughout the day and barely eat until 7 pm every day, so I basically allow myself whatever I want when I get home, and I'm still built like a scarecrow.

(I've lost at least 30-40 pounds in the last year since I started my new job.)

[TheWall]

I get most of my excersize watching my younger brother and sparring. I also enjoy walks quite a bit.
I hope to one day take up martial arts and possibly SCA.
I am around 5 7 or 58 120 lbs.

[seanD]

5'8 and 120 lbs?

[Scrawly]

5'8 and 120 lbs?

Could be the next Bruce Lee!

[seer]

I am around 5 7 or 58 120 lbs.

Buy a gun...

[TheWall]

Wow
I never figured that would be seen as impressive
I always saw myself on the small side.

[Cow Poke]

Wow
I never figured that would be seen as impressive
I always saw myself on the small side.

Big things come in small packages.