I am back to hitting the weights 3 days a week again, and trying to gain weight again.

*My problem is I seriously eat like a fat kid, but can't gain weight. I skipped the gym for 2 weeks, ate healthy plus my usual snacks because I am always hungry and lost 12 lbs.
*I was 197, decently cut and very happy because I was finally getting to gain weight again but here we go again back down to 184-185 (184.6 to be exact)



A few questions for the ones that are trainers.

1. In order to gain weight, I should be doing more weight and less reps per set... correct?

2. With this idea of more weight less reps, would it be acceptable to use the 5x5 training system. As in, I do 5 sets of 5 reps with the same weight. And once I get all 5 sets of 5 reps, I can move up 5 lbs until I complete the 5 sets of 5 reps. (The idea I assume is two over the period of a couple days, maybe once every week and a half I should be able to increase weight by 5lbs)

3. (This is more for people that cook) What are some really simple meals or ready to eat meals I can pick up from the grocery store that would help me gain weight that I don't need a grille to make? ( I live in an apartment, I have a george forman, a stove and oven) Would things like Chunky beef stew in a can be a good idea or am I a complete retard?

4. Without spending a few hundred dollars a month, what are ONE or TWO supplements I should be taking for weight gain, and mass increase? (Toning down is not a problem for me, its the mass gains I have trouble with) I don't care if I get somewhat less cut, I assure you I can get re cut very quickly. *I have been told Cell Mass meal supplement would be a good one to start with, just to make sure it has a lot of protein.

5. Recommended workouts? I do a completely different workout each day at the gym and skip a day in between.
My first day (generally monday) consists of...

Calf Raises-Leg Extensions-Squats
Flat dumbell bench-Incline dumbell bench-overhead dumbell bench
Dips
Flat Rows
The ab crunch machine (talk all you want, it gives me the most results)
Shoulder flys-lat raises-scarecrows

2nd day
Renegade Rows-lay down incline flys-shoulder flys
Military Press-Dumbell bench-Dips
Hammer Curls-Bar Curls
Pull ups-Lat pulls
Ab machine
Run a mile

3rd Day
Squats-leg curls-leg extensions
Overhead dumbell extensions-skull crushers-nose breakers
Regular Rows- cable shoulder flys (cross overs) - scare crows
dumbell bench-incline dumbell bench -overhead dumbell bench
Abs


Currently this workout is kicking my ass, and I feel very sore and tired after. I know what weights I use, I just chose not to list them.



Any input/comments/ideas are appreciated