bit of an odd question

[Frankydee]

Right so a week ago I had just finished training for my specific job in the army (I'm basically an automotive technician/mechanic for large diesel vehicles now) and I've got a bit of a problem that supposedly was going to be solved in basic training.

Let me start at the beginning. I weighed in at exactly 130 lbs the day prior to shipping out to basic. I was told I should come out at around 150 by graduation. Problem is I came out at just under 135 which hadn't changed at all by the time I graduated AIT.

So yea I know usually people ask about weight loss but I'm a bit of a special case... I'm still a runt even after all that and I'm looking at trying to gain at least 20 lbs or so (healthily). Any suggestions? Or should I just be happy where I'm at?

 

[hyperhammy]

Just be happy with how you are, as long as you don't have any health concerns.

 

[DazZ.]

Is your weight fine for your job?

 

[Baby Tea]

Well, working out, eating properly, and maybe throwing in some protein supplements should help you gain some weight.
Failing that, I'd actually try consulting a dietitian. They aren't just for helping lose weight.

 

[putowtin]

are you really that bothered?
if so, once you settle into your normal daily routine you may find you gain a few pounds naturally.
the best advice, don't think about it.

 

[xdgt]

I lost about 20-40 lbs in the army...atrocious food and physical overwork is bad combo, add bad to no sleep and my ribs could be clearly seen.

 

[DigitalSushi]

Just carry a PS3 around with you, FNAR FNAR.

Seriously though, why do you need to be at 150lbs?, surely the smaller you are the better equiped you are at getting into tight spots to fix large vehicles.

Also having small girlish hands would help squeeze some extra mileage in getting a Torx screw into a tight spot, I don't see being bigger as helping in terms of leverage to fix something mechanically, unless your job is to jump on spanners.

 

[Pimppeter2]

Whatever you do don't try to gain weight through junk.

What you should try to do is switch to a more carb and protein diet, and work out more. Even try some things like Muscle Milk and Whey Protein.

 

[Kukakkau]

As long as you're a suitable weight/build for your job just leave it as it is I guess.

But otherwise just force yourself to do extra exercise etc in your own free time

 

[Frankydee]

It's bothersome to a degree, especially having a 12 year old little sister who's only 15 lbs lighter and an older brother in another service who's twice your size.

But I've been like this growing up, small all around for an average height guy almost incapable of gaining weight regardless of what I ate or by how much.

About the best I can do though is take protein supplements with my workouts which helps to a small degree.