How do you bulk up fast?

Bulking up is a process that takes a varying amount of time depending on the individual who is attempting to bulk up and his original weight and diet. In order to bulk up fast, you need to make several changes to your current diet plan.

1. Increase your protein intake

   For every pound you weigh, eat approximately 1 ½ grams of protein. This is a departure from the usual 1 gram of protein per pound when cutting or maintaining a weight. To bulk up, focus on getting more protein from sources such as chicken, turkey, egg whites and some fish, including tilapia and salmon.

2. Eat more carbohydrates

   Consume between 1 ½ and 2 grams of carbohydrates for every pound of your current body weight. Increased carbohydrate consumption is a key part of ensuring that the mass you add to your body is composed of both muscle and fat, rather than fat alone. Some good sources of carbohydrates include brown rice, pasta and broccoli.

3. Try to eat more good fats

   Eat a limited but significant number of healthy fats. These fats are needed to maintain your body's hormones and muscle production. Some sources of good fats include flax seed and fish oil.