How to gain a few pounds?

[Anonymous]

I don't know much about nutrition and health...I'm underweight by like 3 or 4 pounds and I'm wondering how I can gain weight. I've always been very skinny and the type that can eat whatever I want and eat any amount, and not gain a single pound. Two months ago I went to my doctor for an annual checkup and she mentioned how I had lost a few pounds from the previous year (completely unintentional). and so I was thinking "hey, I should probably gain a few pounds". Well, in the past two months I've actually lost two pounds instead...i don't know how that happened. Its not like I exercise and I'm burning fat. I sit on the couch and snack all the time haha. I'm not at an unhealthy weight but I'd like to be closer to the average weight for my height.

Currently, I'm 5'9" and I weigh 118 lbs.

[MissDanna]

drink whole milk, eat avocados, pasta, any kind of nuts, peanut butter, bananas, homemade pies, cereal, oats, drink fruit juice, whole grain bread, healthy sandwiches, baked potatoes, rice, chocolate (just don't go crazy on it :P) 3 or 4 pounds isn't that much, if you have 3 big meals a day and 2 snacks it should be easy :)

[Asker]

I appreciate the food suggestions! :) I eat a lot of those things already though...

I eat a lot all the time...like a 1/4 of a cake in one night...four slices of pizza AFTER my dinner...a whole bag of chips while watching a movie, etc...

[MissDanna]

have you also tried beans, cheese, dried fruit? that's a lot of food hahaa :D you should be seeing results soon :)

[Asker]

no I haven't, but I'll try those! haha

[12elizabeth]

good answer

[Anonymous]

Gain it in muscle mass, preferably.

Or go the easy route = Kozy Shack Rice Pudding

[Asker]

how do I gain it in muscle mass?

[Opinion Owner]

Longer process. Squats, pushups, light weights workout, followed immediately by a protein meal - a can of Tuna, some whey Protein Powder in Nonfat Milk. It'll take a while, but it's far better than gaining it in fat.

[Asker]

any other "protein meals"?

[Opinion Owner]

Egg whites, Greek Yogurt