Weight Gain. Underweight

How to gain weight? If you are looking to gain body mass not because you are underweight, then you should consider weight lifting. If you do not exercise, the majority of that gained weight will be fat - not muscle. You might even consider some taking some weight gain supplements.

If you are underweight and need to put on some pounds, then eat! If you don't eat, there won't be any weight gained. You might want to consider eating 6 meals a day instead of your regular 3 meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Consume some food in between lunch and dinner, and something after dinner but not immediately before bedtime.

A good guide would be to consume at least 3,000 calories a day. However, a good start is to determine what is your idea weight and you can obtain through Healthy Body Calculator, a good source to determine how much calories you should eat in your pursuit for weight gain.

Be selective in what you eat, consume food with more calories and also add margarine in all your food that you consume. Take whole milk, once in the morning and another at night, consider chocolate milk... you get the idea.

Remember, just because you are underweight does not mean you should be gaining weight too quickly. You should gain 1 or 2 pounds per week and not more, it is unhealthy unless it is advised by your physician for medical reasons.

Ideally, unless you are seriously underweight, start an exercise program that includes weight training with your weight gain program so that you put on more muscle and not just fats.