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What Foods Help In Gaining Weight?
Hi, I am concerned about my weight. I am a 21 year old male and I weigh about 136lbs. I eat plenty and have been forcing myself to eat more but I feel it s just helping me to stay at 136. Its become something I am very stressed over and don t know how to gain weight.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
Hi..
Welcome to HCM..
What is your height?
If the height is known we can comment on weight whether adequate or not..
If you want to put on weight better to take more of protein rather than carbohydrate and fats..
You can take chicken, milk and pulses.
Avoid junk food..
Do some regular moderate exercise.
If you are eating healthy food and not gaining weight, check for thyroid disorder once..
Hope this information is helpful to you..
Take care..
Welcome to HCM..
What is your height?
If the height is known we can comment on weight whether adequate or not..
If you want to put on weight better to take more of protein rather than carbohydrate and fats..
You can take chicken, milk and pulses.
Avoid junk food..
Do some regular moderate exercise.
If you are eating healthy food and not gaining weight, check for thyroid disorder once..
Hope this information is helpful to you..
Take care..
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