It is generally not possible if your body is in a deficit. You are correct.

Whats your opinion on peanut butter? Is the peanut fat really that good if it is, why? I try to eat 2-3 spoons of it everyday for the extra calories. Its 99.4% peanuts and 0.6% salt.

Peanut butter is fine. The macros are good. The fat content is good.

Hi there! I'm5'9 140lbs and cannot gain weight no matter what I do. I've been doing stronglifts 5x5 for about 3 months now with little to no results. Recently I've changed my diet to healthier more protein filled foods(tons of meats beans and quinoa) and feel like i constantly eat all day trying to get the requires calories. I feel bloated and tired all day long everyday from constantly stuffing myself. I've even started doing a shot of extra virgin olive oil daily to help get extra calories and healthy fats yet I havn't gained a pound. I work at a restuarant and usually eat a small meal before i go to work and 2 decent sized meals before I leave work. Munch on almonds and cashews when i get home and make a huge meal before bed.i've been grinding up flax seeds to add to certain foods as I was recommended that may help. I feel like I;m missing something here as im not seeing any results and it's been a significant amount of time ive been trying for this. any suggestions or tips as im really struggling with this and it's really starting to get to me.

Congratulations! You are officially a hardgainer.

Follow this routine and you will gain weight quickly.

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=345094501
Hardgainer Diet and Exercise Guide

excellent I just read through most of that and am going to favourite that to my browser. Only 1 question. I can't eat eggs or any dairy what would you recommend to replace eggs with diet wise? okay i lied 1 more. after a successful weight gain do most people require to follow this diet for the rest of their lives to keep it on? Thanks a whole bunch for this entire thread, I find myself constantly browsing this thread and have been for a long while. tons of good information.

This post was edited by Streblo1 on Sep 6 2012 09:47pm

1. Replace the eggs and dairy with applicable protein. IE: Protein shake, Chicken, Fish, Steak, etc. You could also try protein bars such as the VPX Zero Impact bars.

2. You will need to eat like a king forever. However, the Digestive Enzyme supplements will help.

thanks for the nice words!

Ah thats very discouraging

for a certification in personal training which of the 4 major associations would you recommend getting it from?

also is a degree in nutrition less encouraged then a degree in exercises sciences?

hey Raynor i was wondering if you have any insight regarding a few health and fitness issue's i'm dealing with

1) what do you think about bad knees and ATG squatting?
2) my skin got destroyed by the sun this summer and i'm wondering is it ok to casually go tanning [bed]? like 3 times every 2 weeks kinda deal just to improve my complexion.