Not gaining weight or size (sister thread to my one in bodybuilding)

[ChaoticBliss]

I posted this over in the Bodybuilding forum:

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So my background is that I have been weightlifting for over 6 years but never put any real effort into gaining weight. I am 5foot9 140 pounds. So pretty skinny but I have a decent build for my size.

Recently I decided to try and gain some weight & size but I am not seeing any results. I am currently doing the 5x5 routine (at Week 10) and while I have gained strength I haven't made any noticable change in size and I haven't gained any weight. My current diet has me eating ~3600 calories a day (288g protein, 360g carbs, 112g fat). Now that seems like a lot for someone my size and I am still not getting any results. I think I am already eating the maximum amount of protein per day that I would feel safe eating.

Does anyone have any suggestions? It is getting very frustrating to be working this hard and eating this much and not getting anything out of.
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Someone said I should post specific meal plan over here so here it is:
(Stats are Calories, Protein, Carbs, Fat)

Meal 1

1.5 Scoops IsoPure Whey 225 52.5 0 0.4
1 Banana 93 1 24 0
1 Cup 1% Milk 110 9 12 2.5
1/2 Cup Oats 150 5 27 2.5
5 Strawberries 18 0 4 0
2 Tbsp Flax Oil 240 0 0 28

Meal 1 Total 836 67.5 67 33.4


Meal 2

3 Slices Wheat Bread 255 10.5 48 3
3 Eggs 225 18 3 15
1 Apple 81 0 21 0

Meal 2 Total 561 28.5 72 18


Meal 3

1 Myoplex 280 42 23 2
Muffin 150 3 29 2.5

Meal 3 Total 430 45 52 4.5


Meal 4

Yorgurt 140 6 29 0
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds 170 6 5 15
1 Scoops IsoPure Whey 150 35 0 0.3
1 Tbsp Natural PB 100 3 3 8
2/3 Cup 1% Milk 67 5.3 8 2
1 Pear 98 1 25 1

Meal 4 Total 725 56.3 70 26.3


Meal 5

1 Chicken Breast 160 35 0 2
1 Cup Green Beans 48 2.1 9 0.2
1.5 Cup Basmati Rice 345 8.25 75 1

Meal 5 Total 553 45.35 84 3.2


Meal 6

1 Scoops IsoPure Whey 150 35 0 0.3
2/3 Cup 1% Milk 67 5.3 8 2
1 Tbsp Flax Oil 120 0 0 14
1 Tbsp Natural PB 100 3 3 8

Meal 6 Total 437 43.3 11 24.3


Daily Total 3542 285.95 356 109.7


Any sugguestions on what I should change up? More calories? Less protein more carbs?

Thanks

[Spartan936]

You're overcomplicating this. Eat more. 3600 isn't a lot for someone your size. Aim higher. Eat more of a variety. Some junk food wouldn't kill you.

[Unreal]

Keep adding calories till you gain. Simple as that.

[cphafner]

how consistent are you in your diet? Are you eating this 7 days a week? I agree that you could afford to eat "dirtier".

[JohnnyBrown]

While on a bulk I got stuck in a rut like what you're explaining. I just kept upping my calories week after week until I noticed I gained.

It's simple that if you eat enough food, you have to gain weight. Sounds like you have a pretty fast metabolism, just keep upping the cals till you notice gains.

[RhodeHouse]

Everyone is right. Eat more. Eat fast food once a day. That'll get you started. Once you start gaining, drop the crap food and add in some better choices. The bottom line is, you have to eat some crap to get bigger. It won't kill you. I would recommend eating more carbs. You can eat as much protein as you want. It won't hurt you. But, carbs are your best friend when trying to gain weight.

[Built]

Fat too. Eat more fat. Olive oil shots in your shakes.