Any tips for gaining weight?

[Anonymous]

I thought an increase in calorie intake would do it but it doesn't seem like anything's changed. I track down what I eat and basically I consume about 1800-2200 calories daily. This has only been going on for about a week though so I'm not sure how much I was consuming before. If it helps any I'm 5'5 & 110

[Anonymous]

This is something I would bring up with a dietician. However, you always want to make sure you're getting enough protein and healthy fats as well as carbs. Protein keeps you full for longer so if your problem is not getting enough to eat then you may want to cut back on protein and increase carbs. Pasta is a great source of carbs and will help get your calories up. My cousin has the same problem as you and she makes sure to eat frequently (at least every 2 hours). She is sure to eat lots of carbs, cheese etc. but she doesn't eat a lot of candy or cakes. You can gain weight healthily but candy or sweets are not the way to do it.

Also, please don't listen to the guy who previously answered trying to convince you not to gain weight because men like slim women. It's not about what men like, I'm so sick of hearing men try and tell women what or what not to do because of their personal preferences. If you will be happier and more confident by gaining a bit of weight then do so!

[Asker]

I'm a vegan and my diet mainly consists of veggies, tofu, rice, etc. I eat about 2 cups of pasta daily or every other day. I wasn't sure why the guy who posted felt the need to mention what other guys prefer either but thanks for your response :D

[washize]

How many calories have you been burning? You need to eat an excess of 3500 calories a week to gain weight.

[Asker]

Excess 3500 a week? On top of the 1800-2200 daily intake?

[washize]

You aren't calculating your metabolic rate (The calories your body burns simply by being alive) Nor are you calculating the amount of calories you are burning daily.

IF your metabolic rate alone is 2200 calories a day, you aren't going to gain any weight by eating that amount, especially if you burn additional calories through your daily act ivies. YOU HAVE TO EAT MORE THAN YOUR BODY BURNS TO GAIN WEIGHT.

[Asker]

I can't imagine walking 40 min a day burns off a lot of calories but I'll add another 200. I just don't understand why I'd need to consume 3500 calories

[washize]

Try to get a better understanding of how calories work and what causes your body to gain weight. Do an internet search. There is a ton of resources out there that can explain it to you clearly.

[cavmanier]

To maintain she only needs around 1,700 though. So for QA daily maintain calories=1,700+ 500 extra=2,200/day. Extra calories/week=500 7=3,500 or one pound

[cavmanier]

500*7=3,500 I mean, ui fail

[washize]

Metabolic calculators are an ESTIMATE. Depending on her build, she could burn more. The only way she would know exactly what her rate was, is if she were to get her resting rate tested.

If she is consuming 2200 calories a day and not gaining, then she is not eating enough. If its been a week she should have at least gained a pound by now.

[martyfellow]

You're just fine the way you are. Gaining weight without working out means it will mostly go to your thighs and midsection and spoil your silhouette. Sure it will also make your boobs bigger, but the bigger waist more than cancels that out. At your height, just five extra pounds will make you look chubby if it's all in those areas.

A week isn't enough to notice any difference, though. As Cav said, you'll only gain maybe a pound a week.

But it won't be long before your jeans are tight around the waist and hips...

[cavmanier]

If physical activity is constant, it will take 3,500 calories to gain one pound. At this rate you could gain about a pound a week which is unnoticeable. I think trying to gain weight is kind of a shame because it's very likely this will happen naturally and in 10-15 years you'll probably miss your current weight. You're still right at the bottom end of being healthy and you're young and I bet you have a slim frame. Are you eating unhealthy or do you feel pressure to gain weight to be attractive and please guys?

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[Asker]

I walk 10 min to and from classes so 40 min total daily. That's about the only form of exercise I do. I'm a vegan so I eat healthily lol and gaining weight is something I've always struggled with. I'm not doing it to please anyone else I'm just sick of being thin and I think I'd look a lot better if I gained about 10lbs

[Asker]

2200 sounds doable.

[cavmanier]

How old are you? It's very common to gain a few pounds a year as we age.

[Asker]

21. Both of my parents are naturally thin though and my mother only gained weight when she was pregnant with my sister :/

[cavmanier]

A lot of guys really like this and prefer thin women. I think a large percentage feel this way. I really don't see the problem. Most girls would envy your situation.

[Asker]

The problem is not liking the way I look sometimes. Pretty sure this is a lost cause so I'll eat how I'm eating now for another week and see if that changes anything. If not, then oh well I guess

[cavmanier]

What makes you think gaining weight will help you think you look better?

[Asker]

The heaviest I've been was around 118 and I loved the way I looked back then

[cavmanier]

Did it give you more breasts and butt? Why not just add a little high calorie sweet a few times a week. My body wants to stay slim too so I know how you feel.

[Asker]

It definitely gave me more curves. I have it broken down to 600 calories for each: breakfast, lunch, and dinner..sometimes dinner spills into the 800 range and snacks is like 200+. I think what I'm doing now will pay off in a month or two. I was just a bit confused about the whole calorie to lbs thing

[cavmanier]

Well I hope gaining weight helps you get what you're looking for.

[Darkmoth]

if you find it hard to gain any weight, with increased intake, and less activity, its simply your body being stubbornly efficient. (or an underlying medical condition) I'm 6'0 & 135, so we got about the same body type I think. even at 3000 calories a day, I could gain some, yea, but the moment I stopped packin it down, id go straight back down to about 135. the doc told me its my metabolism. given my age, health, and mcd's was a rarer than santa in my childhood, he wasn't the least bit surprised. best thing to do is wait for your body to start slowin down with age... which may take a while. on the bright side... greasy, fattening, artery clogging, guilt free OM NOM NOMS ftw! :)

[bh6676r942]

Yeah eat more and exercise less

[Anonymous]

no clue, just try, ya know