Help me gain weight PLEASE!!!

Hello! I think increasing your intake of junk foods and greasy foods is not a good way to gain weight. Even though you need to increase your calorie consumption to gain weight, those calories should come from foods that are good for you. Healthy fats include omega-3 essential fatty acids sources like tuna, salmon, flax, and walnuts. Good sources of protein include lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds and legumes. Healthy carbohydrate sources include fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It may be easier to eat five pr six smaller balanced meals per day rather than eating three large meals, especially if you are not used to eating much at one sitting. Use a food diary to track your calorie intake to be sure you are getting all of the calories and foods that you need. Add healthy calories to breakfast with an extra slice of whole-grain toast and peanut butter. Mid-morning and afternoon snacks should be nutritious, not junk. Trail mixes contain healthy nuts, dried fruits and can add healthy calories to your diet. Keep your meals balanced. One meal should have a healthy protein source such as fish, low fat meat, chicken or legumes plus two or three serving of vegetables. Green vegetables add lots of vitamins and phytonutrients while starchy potatoes and corn add extra calories. Drink healthy beverages such as milk and fruit juices to add calories. Don't choose sugary sodas, which only add calories and no nutrition. Wish you can reach 120 quickly!

I wish I had your problem! Unfortunately, there isn't any healthy way to gain weight quickly. Fortunately, it takes years of bad choices for arteries to block - not mere months. Still, why start bad habits? Your real best bet is to stop burning the calories you are already eating. Just like the truth is the only way to lose weight is to burn off more calories than you consume, the only real way to gain weight is to consume more calories than you burn. Sure, it's not healthy to stop exercising either, but I think it's probably a better choice than going on the fast food diet. You might also check at a place like the Vitamin Shoppe or GNC for protien drinks and/or bars that will help you gain weight.

I know that people normally advocate exercise to lose weight, but it will also help you gain if you do a lot of weight-lifting exercises that help you build muscle. Muscle is denser and heavier than fat. I wouldn't worry too much about what the scale says. If you are health and active and eating nutritious food, you are doing well no matter what you weight.

Hi katkah, Anybody who reads this response will gasp and tell you I don't know what I'm talking about and that it's not healthy to do what I'm going to say. Years ago.......I was 5'8" and weighed 112 pounds. I wasn't anorexic or anything. I was just skinny. I was skinny all my young life. High metabolism or something...I dunno. Anyway - I wanted to gain weight in the worst way so here is what I did. Every morning, and I'm talking every morning, I stopped by the store on my way to work and I got a Twinkie and a carton of chocolate milk. I actually didn't do it for the sole purpose of gaining weight. I really didn't even think much about it. I just liked the sweetness early in the morning. Who knew about sugar rushes back then? Well, the next thing I knew,,,,,(I can't say how long it took), I looked down and there was a belly....Long story short, all of a sudden I was 120 pounds, filling out my clothes like I had never known. I decided to cut back on the twinkie and chocolate milk and started watching what I ate, trying to maintain my size. I stayed that size until I was 40 years old. I'm 57 now and a little fluffy....but that is due to my age and lifestyle. The twinkies and chocolate milk are still a favorite of mine, although I don't eat them as much as I know I could.

I can give you some of my weight. How much do you want? 20? 40? 60 pounds? Take as much as you would like. JJOC.

My tip is quite simple get decent meal and decent rest. I became a vegetarian about a half year ago but now i gain more weight to normal standard (i was thin before), so i think veggies is already sufficient, and I never use any suplement.

hmmm..I have been wanting to gain weight myself which I did. I think your weight is ok. Just eat the natural meals. Rice can make you gain weight. Try having it 3x a day then sometimes have snacks with it. Hamburgers are real weight gainer as well. You should eat foods with more cholesterol and fruits and veggies got few of them. Those are diet foods but I'm not saying you should stop eating those. Just eat a well balanced diet. Consult a nutritionist so she can help you get a good diet food chart to be safe. Hope this helps. :)

we're just the same! i'm 5'1 but weigh less than 90 lbs!! great tips here. hope i'll gain weight too. thanks for the suggestions!!

It isn't just eating, it is also building muscle. Muscle is heavier than fat, so if you eat protein and do some muscle building you will gain weight without looking fat. And easy thing to do is build the large muscles in your legs and arms. Check out some body building sites and hit the proteins. You should be able to get on your eight pounds by summer!

One helpful tip that the Army recruiters give to soldiers coming in that need to gain weight is to eat lots of bananas. Not only are they healthy, but they will help you gain weight too.

I have the same problem you do. I am 5'3 and have been as low as 93 pounds. I try and eat small meals frequently. I try and keep up a good variety of foods. My daughter is still nursing and that makes me burn extra calories as well. I want to gain weight, I just don't want to gain it in an unhealthy way.

A.- Achieving a desirable body weight and shape involves changes in lifestyle - including diet, exercise, and behaviours that support health B.- Keep in mind that heredity influences body shape and weight. If your parents and siblings are slender, you're more likely to be slender too C.- The following things will help you to gain weight 1.-Diet a.- eat a well balanced diet that includes - whole grains - vegetables and fruits - low-fat dairy products - lean protein sources, such as fish, poultry, beans and legumes b.- you'll likely need to add some fats and sugars to your diet for extra calories - when you add fats, choose unsaturated fats, such as nuts and oils - when adding sugars, select sweets that also provide nutrients, such as bran muffins, yogurt, fruit pies or juice, and granola bars c.- eating 3 meals a day plus between-meals snacks on a regular basis will add the calories you need to gain weight, as well as the balance and variety you need in your diet d.- you don't necessarily need protein drinks or shakes to gain weight - but these can provide extra calories if you feel like you're eating all that you can e.- strength training can help increase lean muscle mass and add weight - strength training is also good for your overall health - develop a program of exercises that includes all the major muscles in your upper and lower body, and trunk - proper technique is key - select a weight that tires your muscles at about 15 to 20 repetitions when first starting - as you progress, try for one set of 12 repetitions about 3 times a week f.- remember, changes in weight and body shape take time - if you want more individualized dietary advice on gaining weight, consult with a licensed or registered dietician - also, a certified trainer can help you to get started with a strength training program ----------------------------------------------------- This information is from The Mayo Clinic You can contact me in case of need

Oh my God, I wish I had your problem, better yet I wish I could mail you some of the weight I want to get rid of. You could try eating empty cards, like white bread and white pasta and what not. Also lots of meat, however remember to keep it in small portions so that you don't end up with blocked arteries. Other than that I am not sure I usually try to lose weight, not gain it :p

In order to gain weight, do not exercise and do not reduce the amount of the food you intake. You need to sit a lot, you need to eat fat food such as pizza, fast food, cheese cake, cake, ice cream, and junk drink. Remember, eat a lot and do not do any exercise.