It is estimated that you need approximately 7000 kcal to gain 1 kg or 2 lbs in a week. This means that if you will eat an extra 1000 kcal every day, you should gain 1 kg (2 lbs) within a week.
How many kg can we gain in a week?
Weigh yourself on a weekly basis, aiming for a goal of gaining 0.25–0.5% of your body weight per week. For example: A 175-pound (79-kg) man might aim to gain 0.4–0.8 pounds (0.2–0.4 kg) per week. A 135-pound (61-kg) woman might aim to gain 0.3–0.6 pounds (0.14–0.28 kg) per week.
Can you gain 1kg of muscle a week?
Keep in mind that it's physiologically impossible to gain more than one pound of lean muscle per week. For most weight-gainers, half a pound per week would be an even more realistic goal, because they reach their genetic limit.
Why did I gain a kg in a week?
Since most of us can't eat so much in a day or two that we actually gain a couple of kilos a day, a dramatic increase in weight could be due to water retention. Eating, drinking, urinating, bowel movements, exercise—everything can affect your body's water composition and, therefore, weight.
How can I gain 0.5 kg in a week?
In order to gain weight, target an additional 300-500 calories above your Total Daily Energy Expenditure: If you have a TDEE of 1800 calories: target 2100-2300 calories per day to gain a pound a week (0.5 kg per week).
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