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May 26, 2006
How to gain weight naturally?
by SirGan
 Weight is one measure which is used to describe human mass. It is expressed in units of mass, such as kilograms (kg) or weight, such as pounds (lb). In Britain, the stone (14 lb = 6.35 kg) is still common for this purpose as well. The average weightThe average weight for male adults in the United States is about 76 to 83 kg (168 to 183 lb). The average weight for male teenagers in the United States is about 45 to 64 kg (99 to 141 lb). For female adults the average weight is 54 to 64 kg (120 to 140 lb). For female teenagers the average weight is 45 to 57 kg (100 to 126 lb). Weight is of course related to height, so people taller than average tend to be heavier as well. A quantity called Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to express weight relative to height.
Human basal metabolismA person's basal metabolism represents the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake, body alive. The energy used in basal metabolism depends primarily on lean body mass. Other factors that influence your basal metabolism include:
Body mass indexThe fact is that there is no such thing as an ideal body weight - there is only a healthy weight range. To determine this healthy weight range, doctors often use a height-weight system called Body Mass Index. Body Mass Index is a measure which takes into account a person’s weight and height to calculate weight status in adults.
The Body Mass Index uses your body height and weight. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. The metric formula is:
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Why are some people underweight?
Eating Strategies to Gain WeightIt is proven that it costs about 3500 calories to gain one pound. That means, in order to gain one pound a week, you have to consume 500 extra calories every day.
Here are some tips for getting those extra calories into your daily meal plan.
Foods to Choose When You Need More Calories
Choose hearty, dense breads such as whole wheat, oat bran, pumpernickel, or rye (as opposed to fluffy white breads). The bigger and more thickly sliced the better! Spread generously with peanut butter, jam, honey, hummus, or low fat cream cheese.
Choose dense cold cereals such as granola, muesli, Grape-Nuts, Cracklin Oat Bran, Shredded Wheat Bran or Wheat Chex (instead of flaked or puffed cereals). When making oatmeal and other hot cereals, use low fat milk instead of water. Add extra nuts and dried fruits for flavor.
Starchy vegetables such as potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, winter squash, and beets have more calories than watery veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, green beans, and cucumbers.
Bananas, pears, apples, pineapple, and all dried fruits (raisins, dates, dried apricots, etc.) have more calories than watery fruits such as oranges, peaches, plums, berries, and watermelon. Buy canned fruit packed in heavy syrup, instead of its own juice, for extra calories.
Select hearty black bean, lentil, and split pea, chili with beans, barley, or minestrone soups. These soups have more calories and carbohydrates than brothy chicken, beef, and vegetable types. Creamed soups and chowders are also high-calorie choices, but they are very high in saturated fat and should be eaten in moderation.
Rather than filling up on watery lettuce, pile on the garbanzo and kidney beans, green peas and corn, chopped vegetables, sunflower seeds and chopped walnuts, raisins, cottage cheese, lean meats, tuna fish, and croutons. Top with a liberal amount of vinegar and oil type dressing. Creamy dressings are high in calories, but also high in saturated fat.
Quench your thirst with fruit juices and nectars, low fat milk, shakes, fruit smoothies, and regular soft drinks. Avoid filling your stomach up with non caloric beverages like water, coffee, tea, and diet soft drinks.
ExercisesAlthough most people think that thin people should not exercise, as they could get even thinner, it isn't true! It is recommended that they exercise so that they feel hungrier and eat more. Taking nutritious food would help the body gain weight. Do not lift heavy weight dumbbells in a gym; instead opt for low weight and do more repetitions.
Simple weight gain menuBreakfast Approximate Calories
1 ½ cups orange juice 165
1 cup granola 500
1/4 cup raisins 120
1 large banana 130
2 cups 1% low fat milk 200
Total 1115
Lunch
1 7-inch pita pocket 240
1 6.5 oz can tuna 200
4 Tbs. lite mayo 150
1 tomato + lettuce/sprouts 50
1 can lentil soup 360
1 1/2 cups apple juice 200
Total 1200
Dinner
3 cups spaghetti 600
1 cup Prego pasta sauce 300
1 10 oz pkg. frozen spinach 75
or 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed veggies
1/4 cup parmesan cheese 120
1 slice hearty wheat bread 100
1 1/2 cup 1% low fat milk 150
Total 1345
Snack
2 slices hearty wheat bread 200
2 Tbs. peanut butter 200
3 Tbs. jelly 150
2 cups 1% low-fat milk 200
2 medium carrots 60
Total 810
Day’s Total: 4470 calories
Weight gain supplementsThere are lots of weight gain supplements available in the market. Underweight issues are a real and underestimated concern for a large percentage of the population. Companies that offer these products are saying that adding that correct amount of body mass is a difficult, near impossible task for some. One of the most famous gaining weight products is Vita Salveo. Company experts are saying that Vita Salveo is a 100% all natural nutritional supplement that has proven to be an effective appetite enhancer. In trials, the revolutionary Vita Salveo formula has been shown to increase your appetite and calorie intake up to 300% - thus giving you the ability to consume more food and reap the benefits of a higher caloric intake.
These products has also been shown effective slowing down the metabolic process so body can better optimize the nutrition from food.
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