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5 healthy ways to put on weight when you are underweight
Mon 16 11 2020

A lot of people struggle with losing weight, and while this is a common problem nowadays, some other people struggle with being underweight. While many people think of “being too thin” as a blessing rather than a problem, it is important to say that it is the latter. Being underweight comes with a lot of health problems. Therefore, other than not feeling “attractive” is too thin, health problems are the main issue that pushes these people to put on some weight. But if you thought that putting on weight is way easier than losing it, than you are wrong. The following are 5 ways to gain weight in a healthy way.

1. Eat healthy calories

This tip is addressed to every living being, not only those who want to gain weight. Healthy calories are the ones that keep our body functioning the right way of keeping all diseases away. You can start increasing your calorie intake by adding healthy ingredients to your food, such as seed or nut toppings, some types of cheese and healthy side dishes. You can switch to whole-grain bread and pasta and eat wheat toast. Don’t forget to consume lots of healthy fruits as well. In order to gain weight, it would be optimal to try to consume around 300 to 500 more calories than your usual daily intake.

2. Consume more meals

It is always advised to eat 5 to 6 meals instead of just 3. So when it comes to gaining weight, the number of meals counts even more. This could be extremely helpful if you are struggling with appetite issues because if you have a poor appetite eating more but smaller, meals are more appealing. Also, avoid intermitting fasting as much as possible and increase the level of fat, carbs and protein in your meals.

3. Eat foods rich in nutrients

Foods rich in nutrients are the opposite of empty calories like junk foods. Your body needs lots of healthy nutrients to feel energized and strong enough to gain weight. Start by consuming meats rich in protein to help you build muscles. In fact, a lot of studies have shown that a high-protein diet transforms unwanted calories into muscles faster. Furthermore, carbohydrates are essential; switch to whole grains and brown rice in order to give your body the nourishment it needs and help say goodbye to your poor appetite problems.

4. Keep snacks with you

Snacks are a great way to help you stay healthy. Make sure that you pick snacks that are packed with healthy carbohydrates and protein such as protein bars or crackers.

5. Use exercises to bulk up

If you adopt all or most of the tips previously mentioned, you would need to hit the gym in order to transform all the extra calories into muscles rather than fat. Lifting weights is one of the main exercises that you need in this case. Two to four times per week spent exercising is a great way to build muscles and bulk up through time. It will help you with looking more full and fit.

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