Gallon of Milk a Day (GOMAD)
The gallon of milk a day (GOMAD) diet is a popular way for underweight men who struggle to put on weight to gain weight. It's exactly what it sounds like: you drink a gallon of whole milk over the course of a day in addition to your regular intake of food.
Why do people recommend GOMAD?
It's because it's a simple and very easy way to consume a lot of protein and calories. It's not time consuming as it doesn't take any preparation and doesn't take long to drink. Liquid calories also don't fill you up. This is very useful for people who haven't got a big appetite and really struggle to get enough food in to gain weight.
A gallon of whole milk provides roughly:
It's easy to see why drinking a gallon of milk a day will cause you to weight gain. Eating an extra 2400 calories from solid food would take a lot of extra work.
Is GOMAD safe?
A gallon of milk adds around 80g of saturated fat to your diet, which is around four times the recommended amount, and that's before you add the food you eat. A gallon of milk will also add well over the recommended allowance of calcium as well.
However, GOMAD shouldn't be a long term diet. The chances of it causing health problems in such a short amount of time are minimal.
The most common problem people have with GOMAD is it can cause gastrointestinal distress in some. If you're lactose intolerant, it will cause bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. Obviously you shouldn't try this if milk causes you digestive problems.
Who is this suitable for?
The only people who should even consider this is young underweight men. If you're carrying extra fat, older or female, this isn't a good option for you.
Do I recommend GOMAD to my clients?
No. I've used it before with great success, but I haven't ever recommended it to any of my clients. You don't need to drink a whole gallon as that's just a random amount and doesn't take into account how many calories you need. The internet is full of people who have used this diet and just ended up very fat. This shouldn't be a surprise as consuming an extra 2400 calories is overkill for most people. However, if you need a extra 500 calories a day, a litre of whole milk is a good option.
The main takeaway from this article should be that milk is a very useful way to get some quick and easy calories and protein.
Why do people recommend GOMAD?
It's because it's a simple and very easy way to consume a lot of protein and calories. It's not time consuming as it doesn't take any preparation and doesn't take long to drink. Liquid calories also don't fill you up. This is very useful for people who haven't got a big appetite and really struggle to get enough food in to gain weight.
A gallon of whole milk provides roughly:
- 2,400 calories
- 127g of fat
- 187g of carbohydrates
- 123g of protein
It's easy to see why drinking a gallon of milk a day will cause you to weight gain. Eating an extra 2400 calories from solid food would take a lot of extra work.
Is GOMAD safe?
A gallon of milk adds around 80g of saturated fat to your diet, which is around four times the recommended amount, and that's before you add the food you eat. A gallon of milk will also add well over the recommended allowance of calcium as well.
However, GOMAD shouldn't be a long term diet. The chances of it causing health problems in such a short amount of time are minimal.
The most common problem people have with GOMAD is it can cause gastrointestinal distress in some. If you're lactose intolerant, it will cause bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. Obviously you shouldn't try this if milk causes you digestive problems.
Who is this suitable for?
The only people who should even consider this is young underweight men. If you're carrying extra fat, older or female, this isn't a good option for you.
Do I recommend GOMAD to my clients?
No. I've used it before with great success, but I haven't ever recommended it to any of my clients. You don't need to drink a whole gallon as that's just a random amount and doesn't take into account how many calories you need. The internet is full of people who have used this diet and just ended up very fat. This shouldn't be a surprise as consuming an extra 2400 calories is overkill for most people. However, if you need a extra 500 calories a day, a litre of whole milk is a good option.
The main takeaway from this article should be that milk is a very useful way to get some quick and easy calories and protein.