how do i gain weight?

Question

I'm 5 feet 4 inches and weigh only 85lbs. my doctor sats that i should try to gain healthy weight. not just go to Mc Donalds and eat 4 Big Macs. Maybe there are pills or something i don't know help!

Answer 1

With the high prevalence of obesity and overweight problems in our culture, there is so much emphasis on losing weight. It is easy to forget about people who have the problem of being too thin. Being underweight can result from eating disorders, chronic diseases, and is also a concern for athletes and some young men who wish to be bigger, stronger, and more muscular. Some elderly people may become underweight if they don't eat properly too.

Medical Problems

First and foremost is to be sure that there is no underlying, undiagnosed medical problem. This is especially important if you have been losing weight. Diseases like cancer, eating disorders, hormonal problems, digestive diseases, as well as other problems, may result in weight loss. Once any medical conditions are diagnosed and being treated, a thin person can gain weight in a safe, healthy manner by increasing the number of meals per day and by increasing the amount of protein and fats.

What To Eat
Increasing starchy, sugary, and greasy foods is not a good idea. These are bad for your body. Even if you want to gain weight, your calories should come from foods that are good for you. Healthy fats include omega 3 oils like fish oils, flax, and nuts. Good sources of protein include organic meats, fish, and organic poultry. Increase the number of meals per day to 5 or 6 small balanced meals. Protein powders and shakes can be added as meals. Some are flavored and only need added water and some others can blended with water or your choice of juices to improve the taste. It would be a plus to add a small amount of flax seed oil and some psillium powder to add some healthy fiber.

Supplements
A good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement is a good idea. Some people find that their muscle mass improves with extra amino acid formulas. Some people who are very ill may need liquid nutritional preparations that are available through their doctors.

Exercise
Exercise is also important. Resistance training like lifting weights will tend to increase muscle mass more so than aerobic training which is better suited to losing fat. Resistance training can be done at a health club or with the proper equipment at home.

If you need to gain weight, it is possible to do so in a healthy manner with the right foods and exercise. Eating junk foods, sugary or greasy foods is not healthy. Neither are taking steroids or questionable supplements. Be sure that anything you take into your body is healthy.

Answer 2

I've got the same problem, I'm 5'6 and weigh about 96 lbs. I've been told by lots of people that the best thing is pasta and other high-carb stuff that you can eat alot of.
Also have more meals in a day, like 4 or 5, instead of just eating more in one go cos most of that will just get flushed.
Also eat more in the evening than you do in the morning, always have supper a little while before bed and sweet things after a meal cos it helps you digest. you need excercise too to build muscle.

Answer 3

Well I can tell you this: Lots of pasta, and sweets especially late at night with little exercise will cause weight gain

Answer 4

sweetheart, all you need to do is eat lean healthy protein foods, workout like 3 times a week ( dont do any cardio) just weights, and maybe take some weight or muscle gainer, and plus some vitamin pills and you should see some result if you stick to the whole routine... stay away from junk and fatting foods! remember, muscle ways a lot more than fat... plus its a lot healthier for you .. if u want me to help you out email me back, ill be happy to help out....

Answer 5

Start fitness weight training and increase your calorie intake. You don't want to go KFC and order a bucket of chicken...that trans satuarated fat..bad bad bad. Try to gain muscle mass, it weighs more than fat and looks better.

Answer 6

well you should eat more than you do but healthy foods and if you eat after 6:00 you gain weight so eat healthy foods more and once in a while not so healthy food.

Answer 7

Eat a lot and exercise. I eat a lot but haven't started exercising yet, so I haven't gained anything yet (I'm missing about 30 lbs so I know how you feel).

If it works out, let me know:)

Answer 8

Sleeping will effect your blody weight so get enough sleep to looss your weight

Answer 9

Eating?

Answer 10

tell me when u find a perfect solution i weigh alot but i look like a barely weight anything but i eat like 8 times a day. try eating alot