Surely you didn’t think people only desire to lose weight? Some people who are considered underweight and would benefit from gaining a few pounds. There are also those who would like to gain weight because they are going for a certain “look”. In the end, people want to gain weight for almost the same reasons as those who want to lose. Just like with weight loss, there is a healthy and unhealthy way to gain weight. Sure, you could just eat a few slices of pizza and French fries every day. But why would you want to risk having a stroke or heart attack. Here are some healthy ways to help with weight gain:
- Try to eat 5-6 times a day
- Make sure your meals/snacks are calorie dense
- Eat as many colors as you can during meal time
- Add healthy fats to the diet whenever you can
- Try full fat dairy products (yogurt, milk, cheese)
- Don’t skimp on the condiments. Use as much as you like!
- Make smoothies or shakes using your favorite frozen fruit. Add milk or 100% juice instead of water
- Aim to gain 1-3 pounds a week consistently until
- Once you reach your target weight, remove some of the calories from the diet so that you can maintain your weight
- Talk with a trained professional (like myself) about whether a nutrition supplement is appropriate.
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