Hey everyone.
As the title suggests, I have some questions concerning my diet. For context, I am 15 and weigh 150lbs at roughly 5'11. I have been naturally thin my entire life, and always have issues finding pants that fit my waist. As a results, I pledge allegiance to elastic. My situation is definitely not as poor as some of the soyboys at my school, but I would like to get in the gym and gain some.
Unfortunately, I fall into many of the traps that people my age often do. This includes processed food, canned soup, ramen noodles, and sugary sweets. Outside of my diet, I also struggle with sleep, dandruff, probably some vitamin deficiencies, and a few other less notable hygiene issues.
My testosterone is also a concern, However I thankfully still have some balls left. I come from quite a masculine bloodline and my dad is still kicking ass at 64. My levels, if I had to guess, are certainly higher than probably 90% of dudes I know. But with my diet and the aggressive chemicals I use daily (Shampoo, mouthwash, conditioner, deodorants, phthalates, etc.) I am certain I can go much higher.
The base questions I bring are as follows. What should I cut from my diet immediately? What should I add immediately? What supplements, if any should I take? Parasites?
As always, If you have any questions about this post, patterns in my generation, or anything else, ask!
Your description of yourself reminds me of Jack LaLanne, who in his teenage years was in a similar condition. He ended up becoming a fitness guru, very much ahead of his time. He’s written some books on nutrition and exercise which you can easily find in a library. I highly recommend them. It’s a place to start anyway.
Everyone’s nutritional needs are different. Use common sense - eliminate junk food, and eat as natural as possible by avoiding preservatives, additives, etc. If you clean up your diet, you just might find that you sleep better, and the skin problems will automatically improve. Guys need their “beauty sleep”, too!
You’re young and still growing, so don’t be overly concerned about your slim physique. Concentrate on becoming healthy rather than getting bulky.
Why are so many teenagers slim now? Is this a recent thing or have most young people always been thin until they develop?
It is very common for a young man who is slim to fill out later. I’ve been around a few decades; it’s nothing new.