help a girl friend of mine gain weight

[ssdark1]

so ive known this girl for a few years, and the other day she asks me about training her. ive helped alot of my male friends with training and diet, and ive helped a few female friends lose weight but im unsure how to help this girl achieve her goals.

she's a beautiful girl but she feels like her legs and butt are too skinny, and to be honest i agree (of course i didnt tell her that). she is about 5'2" and 105 pounds. she says that she has been eating as much as she can but hasnt even touched a weight. she is scared of looking buff .

just hoping you guys and gals could give me some good advice to pass along with regards to training and diet for her. also, what kind of expectations should i set for her? i want her to be motivated and realistic about results. i mean, i know squats completely transformed my lower body but wasnt sure how that works for a female. wasnt sure if i should tell her to expect more tone or if "beefing" up her lower body is a realistic goal.

thanks and sorry if these are dumb questions.

 

[sadie]

so shes saying shes trying to get fat.. eating everything you can but refusing to lift is not going to improve her body.. will however most likely give her a real nice gut..

 

[triathloncoach]

Hey Sadie

Why don't you go fix your camera and make some of us old guys happy!

 

[sadie]

LOL! the company is sending me a new one. i described what was wrong with it and they think its defective.. ill get more pics when the new camera arrives

 

[ssdark1]

she couldnt get fat if she tried, but yes, her plan is flawed.

anyone else? maybe something a bit more constructive...

 

[sadie]

what kind of plan are you hoping for? she wont lift and cant gain fat.. how is extra size possible? im not being negative im being realistic.. there are 2 ways to put size on.. muscle or fat.. shes not open to either..

 

[ssdark1]

wow, fastest reply ever. she is open to lifting weights and gaining muscle after i explained to her that she doesnt have to worry about getting buff.

i told her the only way to reach her goals was through lifting, now i just need a little direction. mainly with the diet aspect. i assume the training can be done just like any other begginer lifting program.

 

[sadie]

OHHH ok the i would say the usual stuff.. squats lunges stuff like that.. i mean does she realize how hard it is for us women to get "buff" it isnt an accident when it happens either hehe

 

[triathloncoach]

Pilates and Yoga

Some form of these two really strengthen the muscles. And it may be more fun.