How to help gain weight?

Are you tired of people asking if you’re sickly or if you’ve been on a hunger strike? Do you want to put some meat on your bones, but just can’t seem to do so no matter how many burgers and milkshakes you consume? Fear not, my dear skinny friend! I have the ultimate guide on how to gain weight. And trust me, as someone who used to be able to fit in children’s clothing (not even joking), I know a thing or two about putting on some pounds.

1. Embrace Your Body Shape

First things first – embrace your body shape! Sure, society has us convinced that being thin is the ideal body type (eye roll), but there are plenty of benefits that come with being petite. For example, airplane seats are much more comfortable when your knees aren’t touching the seat in front of you.

2. Calculate Your Caloric Needs

Now onto the actual weight-gaining tips. The first step is calculating your caloric needs (yes, this involves math). To gain weight, you need to eat more calories than what your body burns off throughout the day. Use an online calculator (or actually use a calculator gasp) to determine how many calories YOU specifically need based on factors such as age, height, gender and activity levels.

3. Eat More Frequently

Once you have an idea of how many calories you should be eating per day (it’s probably way more than what our natural-born instincts tell us), aim for at least three meals and three snacks each day (yep, six opportunities each day for all those foodies out there)! Eating frequently helps prevent feeling full quickly and ensures nutrients stay sustained throughout digestion.

Say Yes To Junk Food

While we’re busy breaking societal norms by agreeing it’s healthy & normal(ish) to put on weight that society typically views as “bad & unhealthy”, don’t be afraid to indulge in junk food every now and then (I mean, treats are treats for a reason).

4. Eat Nutrient-Dense Foods

But just because we’re advocating snacks doesn’t always mean reaching for the chips or chocolates… As much as you might love them.
It’s important to focus on nutrient-dense whole foods too (who would have thought?). These include things like avocados, nuts and nut butter (almond is the best), dried fruit, quinoa, Greek yogurt (the full-fat variety), lean meat, poultry or fish – which provide more nutritional value per calorie consumed.

Sleeping Is Not A Choice; It’s An Obligation

You didn’t think that the secret lies only with eating did you?! Sleep can easily aid in gaining some pounds too! Try getting an additional hour of sleep each night. That means eight hours at minimum ain’t going to cut it!

5. Eat Caloric-Rich But Healthy Meals

Well health isn’t something instilled by eating carrots all day long…it rather has nothing to do with your diet choices if we consider veggies form different aspects other than physical appearance/body shapes determination (Try telling this on my wedding day). We need food dense in calories such as eggs (pairs well with avocado), salmon fillet (baked perfectly partnered w/ lemon) etc., but it has also become equally important right now …this moment….to eat clean without losing taste 🙂💪

Gaining Weight In the Correct Places- You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me Right?

Much like straight-A students who complain about their scores being so high yet failing classes when they least expect it / not having any interest anymore (chuckles), people wanting big guns fail miserably despite extensive training sessions. So, it’s time to switch from merely resistance weights sessions to a variety pack of heavy lifts.

6. Lift Heavy Weights

Lift those weights, my friends! Resistance training is one of the most effective ways for gaining muscle mass (outgrowing clothes size) in all areas including your curvy hips (and thighs) How you ask? Before getting into technical details let us just tell you- You’re definitely going to have an amazing body posture.

Building The House Brick by Brick

Don’t rush the process – building muscles and gaining weight take time (not like dropping down in bed after reaching home post-work) (however we wish that were true!) Be consistent with your workouts (let go off weekends if it means cheating on yourself) but be patient as results may take months or years depending on your goals.

7. Track Your Progress

Keep track of everything you’re doing daily – eating habits & routines during the course of this transition particularly, used weights & reps 😬and measurements over Time so you can actually see progress happening vs just ‘’Feeling’’. While improvement without effort seems like our dream relationship but really only lasts until reality checks-in which isn’t worth risking here!

Many Roads Lead To Rome; Just As Gaining Weight Takes Alternative Approach Sometimes

Wading across mud-strewn paths doesn’t mean skipping through wide pavements in vibrant shoes too often defined as popular picks when resorting to intense food consumption plans such as…
remembered Atkins diet?
Eight-pack soda every day?
Fast Food Galore?

8. Try Supplements If Needed

If all else fails or if additional calorie intake is needed, considering adding supplements such as whey protein isolate can also help bring additional nutrients necessary for healthy muscle gain.

Blame Genetics For All That Goes Wrong🧐😏😜…But Not This Time

Albeit we agree genetics sometimes really does play a big role in one’s journey to their desired body – this isn’t where the fault lies.

9. Relax and Destress

Lastly (but not by any means least important) , don’t forget to breathe and relax, get rest & laugh often!. Being skinny isn’t the end of the world (although it may feel like that)! Just as with most things in life (companionships included), weight gain comes easiest when we’re living our lives healthily while having fun!

That Final Dip Before You Bid Adieu

So here’s a final dip. (Also known as food for thought ☕🥪) Instead of taking tinnitus from people around us or being fed up about media telling us what should be ideally “good” looking- why not cherish who you are? Ever heard of embracing quirkiness amidst confident smiles & learning every day physically- mentally?

Gaining excess fat has been related to witnessing negative adversities such as impacting mental well-being .While increasing our daily caloric intake is essential goal towards gaining healthy pounds these tricks won’t work without taking good care of yourself first.

Therefore, Gaining those Kilos are easier said than done but definitely possible! So hold on tight friends its going to be one adventurous ride 🙂

Cheers,
An Advocate For Health (And Curvy) Life

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