I am 22 years old and very thin. want to increase my weight. any idea on what to eat?

Answer 1

Do excercise or be a little active in sports, it helps your metabloism. Drink milk because it is considered as complete food. and eat more fruits and vegetables. gaining weight is one thing and gaining a good weight is another.

Answer 2

There are many things you could eat to put on weight. However, most of those things would have a more negative impact upon your health than just being thin.

To put weight on in a healthy manner. You need to eat more.
I suggest you add at least one small meal to your day.

Do not be tempted to load up on high fat (omega 6) high sugar foods.
Eat plenty of whole grains and plenty of high protein foods:
Lean meats, fish and chicken/poultry. Also eat eggs and beans and cheese.
Speaking of cheese get 3 or 4 servings of dairy each day. Use the dairy products you like the best full/low/or fat free milk or yogurt. Also eat your favorite cheeses... I say this because you are probably a picky eater.
You also need plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Heat up a small chocolate bar in the microwave as a dip your apple slices or strawberries.

There are also some sources of healthy fats ( omega 3) you should add to your daily eating plan. Nuts... walnuts, almonds, cashew, and peanuts,,,, if you are not allergic.

Several people have advised that you up your exercise, too.
As a physcial education teacher... I repeat this advice!! You want to increase your muscle mass and to do this you much use your muscles.

I suggest either:
a long walk every day with body held in good alignment and arms swinging.

a swimming every day. Start with about 20 minutes a day and built to 30 or 40 minutes.

A combination of these 2 would be very beneficial. Other options are dancing... this can be done at home it is more fun out with a group....or biking.

Answer 3

I used to be very thin too at your age. people used to think that i was anorexic, but I wasn't at all. I could eat anything I wanted but just gained no weight.

That changed after I was 25. Your body starts to change and you just gain more weight everywhere on your body. So don't give up hope, things will probably change in a few years.

But anyway, in the meantime, many people will advise you to eat loads of fat and sugar. You can of course, but it's not very healthy. Just make sure you eat enough of all the things you need, don't hold back on all the good stuff. You're lucky, you can eat as much as you want. I wish I was still like that haha.. ;-)
Gaining weight can also be done by growing more muscles. Go swimming, or go for fitness, things like that. Not only will you gain weight, but you will also get your body in a good shape.

Answer 4

Here are some good ideas:
1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.
2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.
3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.
4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)
5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.
6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.
7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.
8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Tone up the muscles:

1. Join a gym and get a trainer.
2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.
3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.
4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.
6. Join the local YMCA..

Mental Health:

1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.
2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.
3. Learn how to meditate.
4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.
5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.
6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.
7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.
8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.
9. Do something for someone else who needs help.

Answer 5

All the things I can't eat!!! Actually, you want a balanced diet, including enough protein to give you muscle-building molecules, and then you want to do enough exercise to build up those muscles. But a balanced diet should have a good many complex carbohydrates in it, too.

My Steve was very thin, simply had a high metabolism. He spent an hour or more at the table, eating slowly enough that he could eat large portions, concentrating on meat and vegetables, including enough carbs for fuel. Then he worked out with weights and ran to build muscles.

Answer 6

You should go to a doctor to rule out hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid). This could be serious. I know it's not always feasible to see a physician but if you are truly worried about your weight I think this is probably the best way to proceed.

If it's not your thyroid you can increase your calorie intake and lift weights to build more muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat and it will improve the tone of your body as well. It's going to be a balancing act though because the additional muscle will also burn more calories.

In short my best advice is that you should see a physician. They can also refer you to a nutritionist.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

There is no seperate restriction for your food. Eat as you wish. Especially, eat more sweet items and eat at untimes. You will tend to become tummy at times but donna worry. You can increase your weight. But don't put on too much weight.

Answer 8

There is supplements you can put in your drinks to gain weight, you will find it in the vitamin stores and all those kind of stores. And just eat more i guess, just be carefull that can turn into a bad habit. Good Luck.

Answer 9

hi
I am also 22 and very slim but I did something about it

first of all let me tell you how I got slim
I used some weightloss patches which were due to peer pressure etc

anyway when everyone was commenting that I look sick and ill i went to the doctor, she tested my body mass index and I was very underweight so I started eating a lot I only weighed 7 stone and now I am 9 stone

Answer 10

Go to a health food store and ask an employee about a high protein drink. Also, you can add some carbs like pasta, but don't overdo it.