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Did you think you read the title wrong? Let me assure you that you didn’t.

By now, our brains are probably wired to follow any sighting of the word “weight” with “loss” or any of its variations. But just as many folks struggle to drop some pounds, others fight a life-long battle to put on some. Being underweight, believe it or not, is a legitimate concern.

Have you ever thought about how much work it takes to gain some weight? There is a popular misconception that losing weight is difficult, while it’s super easy to pack on the pounds. This is highly untrue. Just the same way it takes great effort to lose weight, gaining weight also involves a great deal of work. I know what it’s like to want to add weight so desperately, and this article highlights some healthy ways one can do that. Let’s get started! But first, find out if you’re underweight with this resource.

Go on and consume all the pies, cakes, and cookies that you want…

1. Eat more often

Since, with the current number of times you eat meals, you are dissatisfied with your weight, it might be time to jack up the number. Let’s assume that you currently eat twice or thrice daily—it’s time to increase your eating to four or even five times a day. An underweight person tends to get filled up faster. So, rather than eat two or three heavy meals, eat five to six smaller meals.

2. Consume smoothies and shakes

Rather than getting your stomach filled up on sodas, carbonated drinks, and coffee, drink smoothies and shakes because of the nutritional values they possess. Drink shakes made with milk, fresh fruits, or even frozen fruits.

3. Ensure your every bite counts

Because you’re trying to pack on the pounds, ensure that every single bite you take counts. Whether you simply want a drink or want to snack, make sure that it contributes to your goal of weight gain. Rather than snack on meals with empty calories, snack on nuts, cheese, avocados, and other foods which are rich in healthy fat. Go ahead and indulge in a snack at bedtime.

4. Consume extras

To gain more calories, add extras to your dishes. Put some cheese in your scrambled eggs and casseroles. Add fat-free, dried milk to your soups and stews. Whatever it is you decide to eat, put in some extra to help speed up your weight gain mission.

5. Drink at the right time

For most people, having a drink right before eating cuts down their appetite. If you fall into this category, then it might be better to take your beverages along with your meals or better still, when you’re done with your meal.

6. Avoid junk foods

Stay away from junk foods. Consuming too many empty calories with unhealthy fats can be bad for you, regardless of what you weigh. Rather than feed on junk, indulge in nutritious foods like dairy, beans, meat, fruits, and vegetables. By so doing, you will gain a good, healthy weight.

7. Make the right food choices

It’s not every fruit and vegetable that’s low in calories. There are dense ones. For weight gain’s sake, consume dense fruits like mangoes or avocadoes, and starchy vegetables like corn and potatoes. You can also include fatty fish in your diet as a way of getting healthy protein. Such fish include salmon.

8. Glam up your salads some more

Rather than eliminate highly nutritious foods like salads from your diet because you think they’re low in calories, you can even things out by adding healthy fats and oils to your salads. Make use of healthy fats like olive oil when dressing your salads. You can also add avocados, nuts, apples, berries, and pears to the mix.

9. Keep a food journal

The truth remains that old habits are difficult to let go of. It might be incredibly difficult to remember all that you eat on a daily basis. But, with the help of a food journal, you can pinpoint areas where you need to work on, as well as help your dietitian ensure that you’re getting pumped with the right nutrients.

10. Engage in exercise

By exercising, you get to build your muscles. Such exercises include yoga, pushups, weight training, and a whole lot more. Most people seeking to gain weight tend to shy away from exercise, but the fact is that even though exercise burns calories, the loss of those calories makes you hungrier so you eat more.

11. Once in a while, indulge

Once in a really blue moon, go on and consume all the pies, cakes, and cookies that you want. Yes, they have no nutritional value but they can help you add some calories. Most importantly, remember that even a sweet tooth can be satisfied by some foods that carry nutrients and calories, e.g., yogurt, granola, etc.

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