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Suggest Ways Of Increasing Body Weight

i m an indian,27 yr age,married and have a 1.5 year old baby.before marriage i was about 45 kg.my height is about 156 cm.my diet is good.delivery was also normal.after delievery my weight was about 56 kg.but with in 3 months my weight again reached 45.i am very slim.i want to put on some weight.but instead of eating good i cant do it.what can b the cause.is my thin-ness indicating any desease.
                                                  
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

I will help you . Just follow these few steps.

Step 1. Know how much weight you have to gain - At your height an ideal weight would be around 50-55 Kgs. So it is a matter of 10 Kgs.

Step 2.You don't have to exclusively eat high-fat foods to gain weight. Actually, you'll gain weight more steadily and safely if you adjust your diet slightly to include denser foods and extra condiments

a) Choose dense fruit (bananas, pears, apples, pineapple, dried fruit)

b) Look for starchy vegetables (potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, winter squash, beets).

c) When you're cooking, add a generous amount of oil to your food.

Step 3. Avoid trans fats. Trans fats can increase belly fat, as well as inducing unhealthy insulin levels

Step 4. Eat more protein.

Step 5. Start weight training. Building muscle through weight training will not only convert your extra weight into lean body mass, but it will also stimulate your appetite

Step 6. Keep a track of your weight gain as this is essential; it is healthy to increase approximately 5 to 6 kgs weight per month.


The right combination of healthy food, exercise, right breathing, rest and sleep go a long way in a happier and healthier you

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Ways Of Increasing Body Weight

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I will help you . Just follow these few steps. Step 1. Know how much weight you have to gain - At your height an ideal weight would be around 50-55 Kgs. So it is a matter of 10 Kgs. Step 2.You don t have to exclusively eat high-fat foods to gain weight. Actually, you ll gain weight more steadily and safely if you adjust your diet slightly to include denser foods and extra condiments a) Choose dense fruit (bananas, pears, apples, pineapple, dried fruit) b) Look for starchy vegetables (potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, winter squash, beets). c) When you re cooking, add a generous amount of oil to your food. Step 3. Avoid trans fats. Trans fats can increase belly fat, as well as inducing unhealthy insulin levels Step 4. Eat more protein. Step 5. Start weight training. Building muscle through weight training will not only convert your extra weight into lean body mass, but it will also stimulate your appetite Step 6. Keep a track of your weight gain as this is essential; it is healthy to increase approximately 5 to 6 kgs weight per month. The right combination of healthy food, exercise, right breathing, rest and sleep go a long way in a happier and healthier you Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.