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Originally Posted by Lead543
Well since it is quite a bit of weight to put on I'd advise visiting your doctor and constructing a plan with him.
Like Sage said eating McDonalds and junk may help you gain weight but it'll be the icky kind...that jiggles....a lot. Focus on consuming calories. 1500 calories per day is about *average*. So you'd be looking at getting more then that. Excersise is important too. Muscle does weigh more then fat. When lifting weights do fewer repetitions with a higher amount of weight to get bulkier muscles. More repetitions with a lighter weight gives long lean muscles.
One way to tell if you have a high metabolism is your body warmth, especially after a meal. My boyfriend is super hot after he eats (well, he's super hot anyways ehehehe). It has to do with your body converting energy. Those with a high metabolism convert energy from food into heat right away, whereas slower metabolisms store and stuff. (Yea I really need to start studying my Biology again).
Best of luck man.
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Just for clarification. 1500 calories is not average, it is almost the lowest amount of calories you can consume to maintain basic functions, even 2000 is pretty low, but that's what many of the RDA allowances are calculated. you want way more than 1500 if you want to put on weight.
Also muscle does not weight more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. The difference is muscle is more dense and you have some control over where it is distributed--assuming you exercise regularly.
Consult some of the nutrition or bodybuilding web sites mentioned in this area of the TFP. If you want to put on weight you will still need a lot of calories, but you should look into a good balance between protien, fat and carbs. If you just want to put on sloppy weight, though you can just go on the "supersize me" diet. PM me if you have any questions.