How does one GAIN weight in a healthy manner?

Question

I'm 34 years old and have weighed in at somewhere between 120 and 130 lbs. since I was in grade nine. I eat what I think is a normal amount for an adult, so it's not a matter of needing to eat more, maybe better but not more. I have a hereditary fast metabolism, so I am sure that is a lot of the issue. However, I am geting married next September and for the first time in my life I care a little bit more about what I look like. I don't want to be a body builder by any means but I would like to put a little weight and muscle on so I look noticably healthier for my wedding.

Looking for tips on diet and exercise that might promote a healthy weight gain. I know the questions usually go the other direction here, but any help you could offer would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

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

Weight lifting would be great to add muscle, either at the gym with machines or with dumbells there or at home several times a week. Also if you tend to snack, try just to eat three meals instead. That will make you hungrier at mealtimes. Add in some healthy fats like nuts and whole milk while increasing the portion sizes of your meals.

Answer 3

Be sure to eat food from every food group.

Have snacks before and after meals, like nutrigrain bars. If your skin is oddly pale, try eating a bunch of large carrots every day. Increase your food portions, but don't make them huge. Drink A LOT OF WATER!

Good luck! :-)

Also, ask your doctor if he could sugest something that would keep you full and give you a lot of nutrients. Take vitamins daily.

Answer 4

go 20 mph on your bike for 6 1 2 minutes

Answer 5

Exercise to build muscle obviously.

And here's something else too. If you eat before you go to bed, you'll gain weight. Seriously. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

degrease by scrubbing in the shower for 15 minutes then spend 7 minutes shaving 3 minutes toweling off 4 minutes moisturizing and 20 minutes blow drying and styling your hair

Answer 7

A lot of people will tell you to eat potato chips and candy. what my sister does because she has the same prob as you she drinks protein shakes and protein bars.

Answer 8

drink energy drinks and protien shakes sold in the section of the store for special diets like people who do lots of exercise. ensure is one you can use as well. or even just fruit smoothies.

Answer 9

Eat MEat and workout with weights

Answer 10

to gain healthy weight go to the gym and lift and take protein shakes