How do I get in shape without losing weight?

[Miss_Shy]

I haven't exercised in years, but I am a skinny person. Actually, underweight. I feel tired almost all day, and a simple ten minute walk makes it worse. I want to get back in shape without losing weight. Is this possible?

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My weight is 100 lbs and 5'2 in height. I don't know if height has anything to do with it, and I just want to get back to walking, running, and pretty much everyday activities without hitting the wall of fatigue...lol

[Deepthinker25]

if you want to become fit without losing weight you have to balance out your'e eating habits with your'e exercise. food is fuel for the body, and in order to perform tasks you need a certain amount of carbs, proteins, and occasionally fats. It is not uncommon to have a ravenous appetite while on an exercise program, your gonna burn off what you eat anyway. Gaining weight while on an exercise program but not getting any bigger is not uncommon, muscle weighs more than fat. My advice, if you are getting winded or maybe even lightheaded with walking ten minutes, I suggest increasing your food and water intake (water not juice, juice is okay for vitamin c and a but it doesn't replace water, this balance gets a tad more complicated with intense exercise) , and carry a water bottle around with you when doing any kind of exercise. Hope this helps :)

[CashMoneyAllDay]

Ok..I wouldn't walk..or do anything cardio related..this makes yu burn calories..what you want to do is EAT MORE CALORIES...dont go crazy with junkfood..still eat good..but more..more rice..veggies..MEATS...protein[chicken.turkey,tuna,etc]...

you NEED to build some muscle on your areas..for girls muscle looks hot on her butt/thighs..legs..some abs..etc...the butt muscles get big really easy and makes a girl look SO SEXIII lol...

also with the working out and eating more..you would gain FAT..which also gives a girl her feminien shape..makes her breasts look bigger..her butt..etc...most guys like SOME fat on a girl..

[h_i_n_e_s]

Read up honey. It is most definitely possible. Just find as many articles on the Internet as you can. However, I'm a nutritionist nut, so here's the simple plan:

Work out. Do muscle training as well as cardio.

HOWEVER. Eat at least 50 grams a day in protein, and AT LEAST your calories per day.

Take a vitamin daily.

Drink as much water as possible.

But I cannot stress enough the PROTEIN and AT LEAST 1200 calories.

[Deepthinker25]

no offense but I don't agree with the numbers, 50 grams a day is not a lot of protein [at all] maybe if she weighs 80ibs sure, but you don't know her weight

[h_i_n_e_s]

The numbers are right. 50 grams a day isn't enough for YOU because you are a man. Muscle can be built on 50, of course the more the better. I was just being realisitic - with her small frame, she eats less. And with eating less, comes less protein. 50 grams of protein for 1200 calories? That's magnificent. And basically eating tuna or chicken all day.

[madmisskelly]

Focus more on strength training with minimal cardio. Up your protein and carb intake.

[beastman88]

so you want to gain weight err what? if that's the case id say some simple stretching in the morning and at night just before you go to bed. id also say some light weight lifting so you can get some muscle tone. try and build those leg muscles, do some lunges with weights. more muscles you got in your legs the lighter on your feet you'll feel.

[Anonymous]

The reason you're probably tired is because you're not eating enough

instead of starving yourself, just eat what you need to maintain your weight, make sure you're getting enough iron, take a vitamin everyday

[martyfellow]

Sure, if anything you will gain weight if you start working out. Your body knows what it needs Start eating less fat and more protein if you start exercising a lot. Your body will do the rest!

[WeaponZero]

Yes you can. It's called adding muscle and in order to do it simply doing cardio activities won't cut it. You're going to need to do some weight training. Circuit training would be good.

[Melannen]

Green tea helps with your metabolism - I drink it if I'm feeling a bit bloated.

[Anonymous]

Get tested for anemia, especially if you're of Mediterranean descent

[ShrapnelHead]

You'll most likely gain weight.