Alright, ever since I've been a little girl I've always ate and ate and ate and it still takes me forever to gain weight! Well I was at a normal weight that I was comfortable with but at the beginning of this year I dropped down to 92 lbs, now I'm sure for some people that's a good thing...No? I don't wanna be anorexic looking thank you haha! So does anybody have any suggestions!
2007-03-27 06:06:43 · 44 answers · asked by Amz 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm also diabetic so I cant eat a bunch of sugary stuff haha that'd be BAD!
2007-03-27 06:52:19 · update #1
Believe it or not, I am dealing with this problem. So, here are a few tips on gaining weight...
Gaining weight can be as challenging to some people as losing weight is to others. In addition, thin people get little sympathy from their peers, especially when their peers that are battling the scales in the other direction. For those of you who are overly thin, there are a few things you can do to beef up your body.
Unlike dieters who concentrate on reducing the calories they consume, you need to try to increase your caloric intake by eating high calorie foods and snacking at least three times a day. For your snacks, chose peanut butter or crackers, raisins, or nuts chased with juice or milk. You may even opt for a second sandwich. In your three square meals a day, consume foods with the most calories per serving, such as peas, cereals with nuts and raisins and dried fruits. Five dried figs have over 230 calories whereas two apples have only 160 calories. Juice is also high in calories. It is easier to drink a cup of orange juice at 111 calories than to eat almost two whole oranges to get that many.
If you consume an additional 500 to 1,000 calories, you should put on one to two pounds per week. But you may have to go slow at first and work up to those calories. While you should be eating foods from all five basic food groups, begin hunting for the foods with most calories per serving within each group. Since some thin people forget to eat sometimes, make sure you eat at least three square meals a day. Try not to start off a meal with soup, salad, or a beverage, which may fill you up and keep you from eating more caloric foods.
Any weight loss guru will tell you that fats are hefty in the calorie department, so in your case, make sure you're getting enough. Your diet should contain up to 30 percent of its calories from fat. For a person needing 2,500 calories a day, that translates into 83 grams of fat. To stay heart healthy, the majority of fat you eat should be from unsaturated sources such as vegetable oils, salad dressings, nuts, peanut butter, and fatty fish such as salmon. Add nuts to your salad and douse it with dressing for the maximum number of calories.
When it comes to exercise, strength training is the way you want to go. Be sure to eat extra calories to cover the increased calorie demands. This is an excellent way to beef up your body because of the muscle you'll build. However, always check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program! You may also want to seek the support of a registered dietitian who has expertise in strength training to design compatible menu and exercise plans.
2007-03-27 06:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Cantrell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem.
Dont eat alot of fatty things but eat alot of things that are high in carbs and protein.
I couldnt gain any weight until I hit 21.
It's a fast metabolism and I know what a pain it can be to constantly have people telling you how skinny you are and that you need to "eat something."
Read my recent question I asked about excercising and diets. Some people gave me some good suggestions.
Just make sure you're eating the right things. Don't eat alot of fat because that's very unhealthy!!!
Just stick to a strict high protein/carb diet and stay active to gain muscle.
Good luck!!
2007-03-27 06:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem. i cant gain weight. i tried everything. from eating junk food to gain weight shakes. i guess thats the way my body is just built. im 5'3 & weigh 110 i wish i was a lil heavier like 20 more pounds
2007-03-27 11:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by brenda_lilb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping will effect your blody weight so get enough sleep to looss your weight
2016-08-04 05:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Marquita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do 45 minutes cardio workouts a few times a week
2016-06-07 05:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Samuel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don t eat more junk food
2017-03-09 23:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2016-08-23 07:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by Shalonda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have metabolism problems. Ask for your doctor for their ideas on your weight problems.
Drink some protein shakes.
2007-03-27 06:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by e4rul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To know how much calories you have to eat just add zero to your weight
2016-06-12 03:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a diet filled with all natural healthy whole foods
2016-05-31 08:48:31 · answer #10 · answered by Leland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋