I'm 21 years old, I have 2 kids, i'm 5'2 and I am under weight my weight is 107.8. So I really need some help or tips on how to gain weight i've been small all my life I don't know if it's in my genes cause my mom is small also. I only gained weight during my pregnancy and i went back down to my normal size in less than 1 month. I eat, I eat, I eat
2007-01-02 13:37:13 · 9 answers · asked by shonna d 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
ASK YOUR DOCTOR PRONTO!!!!!!!!!
I am also underweight (by only five pounds). Don't eat three large meals and desert. Have lots of smaller meals throughout the day. Don't eat junk food, because that is bad for your body. Read the ingredients. For example: there should not be a long list for something like ice cream, it should have milk, cream, suger, etc. Buy lots of fruits and veggies and all natural organic stuff. Eating healthy isn't just for overweight people!!! Eat snacks in between meals. Again, I am not that much underweight (although now, I'm almost regular) and you should follow your doctor's advice. Don't excercise TOO much either.
2007-01-02 13:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by ~Geeks Will Rule The World~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately your body needs to burn less than your caloric intake- the exact opposite than what most people need to do to loose weight. And for all those who want to gain weight, they will agree that it seems just as difficult to do it as those who want to loose it.
Calories are ound in everything, so you could eat 10 pounds of broccoli and gain weight or 4 Big Macs adn gain weight. If you are constantly active and have a fast metabolism then that means you need more calories than another person would. This is all individual.
You coudl start small if you wish- swap out your 8 glasses of water a day for 8 glasses of caloric bevarages- be they milk, juice, pop, alcohol or whatever. Even ensure or gatorade will add calories to your daily routine. Wnat more calories to help put on more weight? Try adding granola bars, eat more fruit (an apple or banana can pack 120 calories per fruit...you don't need to eat poorly to gain weight).
Basically hon, eat what you like and drink what you like...You can add more cheese to your sandwiches. Put peanut butter on your toast, add butterscotch to your ice cream. All of these extra calories will add up.
In the land of weight- calorie is king.
2007-01-02 21:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by Isolated Productions 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat maybe more protein, stay away from beef and sweet foods (candy, cakes, cookies)
You may be the right weight but if you eat anything and everything your blood sugar could get too high and your cholesterol may get too high too.
2007-01-02 21:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by lauraci84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is clearly genetic. Some people are meant to be small. I think you should exercise (strength training) makes all body sizes/types healthy and hot!
2007-01-02 21:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Sweetgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u need to eat foods with many carbs.. you're still young you can regain your self by simply having the right diet. eat fruits everyday... and if thst still don't work see for a doctors advice
2007-01-02 21:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by ianacute05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, you're not underweight though. I'm two inches taller than you and weigh 2 pounds less than you. Your BMI is 19.6. To be underweight it has to be lower than 18.
2007-01-02 21:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually your fine and you're so LUCKY!!!! minimum weight is 100lbs for your height. You're 19% body fat.
See 4 yourself:
http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/bmi/bmi.html
2007-01-02 21:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by Diet and fitness freak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id say protein would help but dont eat too much junk
2007-01-02 21:45:06 · answer #8 · answered by Alex M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink ensure all the time
2007-01-02 21:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by Mizz007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋