I'm underweight and I'd like to put on some pounds. The main problem seems to be that I have a very poor appetite and, consequently, I don't eat enough to gain weight. I'm willing to do anything to improve my appetite short of taking illegal drugs or legal drugs that have serious side effects. Any ideas?
2006-07-21 15:48:54 · 6 answers · asked by dullerd 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Homeopathy :-
ALFALFA TONIC will increase you appeitie and make you gain weight and better your general health. Take it half hour before meals thrice a day.
Take Care and God Bless you
2006-07-22 02:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
*1) Consume more calories then you're burning everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.
Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/
A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.
*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
2006-07-21 16:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if there is any safe way to increase appetite but you can get weight gain supplements. protein shakes worked well for my brother.
2006-07-21 15:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by pianomangsl77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Krispy Kreme donuts, yummy.
2006-07-21 15:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jinx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Job at McDonalds?
2006-07-21 15:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by toiletspluggedagain 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just eat a little more everyday. soon, your stomach will stretch out and you'll get hungrier.
2006-07-21 15:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by happymommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
smoke pot
2006-07-21 16:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋