Healthy Weight Gain

To gain weight one would need to consume extra calories. Sometimes weight gain is vital to a person's health so it's even more important to gain weight in a healthy way. Steer clear of loading up on junk food, fast food, or fried foods because there are better options. 

Eat every 3 to 4 hours. Very important because waiting too long to eat can result in loss of muscle mass. 

Drink your meals. This allows you to not feel bloated or stuffed while packing on those extra calories with fruits and veggies of course. You can also add all kinds of good stuff like protein powder. 

Eat right before going to bed. A healthy snack before you sleep will allow those nutrients to work while your asleep. 

Eat more protein. A lack of protein can cause a loss of lean body mass. Try foods like chicken, tuna, tofu, tempeh, beans, quinoa, or peanuts. 

Eat healthy. No need to eat larger portions just eat nutritious foods with more protein and carbohydrates. 

• Bread - whole wheat, oat bran, pumpernickel, ezekiel, rye, are more nutritious than white bread. 
• Vegetables - the starchy ones like potatoes, corns, peas, squash, carrots, or beets. Avoid veggies that are mostly water like broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers, or green beans. 
• Fruit - Pick dense fruits like pears, apples, bananas, pineapple, or dried fruit. Avoid fruits that are mostly water like peaches, oranges, berries, plums, or watermelon. 
• Supplements - Some nutritional supplements are designed specifically for weight gain. Try Herbalife's Formula 1 shake, Protein Powder, Rebuild Strength, or Rebuild Endurance. 

Weight training. This will convert your extra weight into lean body mass. 

Keep in mind that you cannot gain weight in one spot. The way your body distributes weight has to do with your genetics. For instance, if you usually gain weight in your mid section but want to gain in your butt, you should focus on building your butt muscles instead of trying to eat more. Happy, healthy weight gain everyone!