Dear Readers,
Are you underweight, too skinny and tired of it. There's a way out
but first, you need to be sure that you are indeed underweight and that weight
gain would be a healthy choice for you.
In order to determine that, you should check your Body Mass
Index(BMI). This can be calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your
height in meters twice. You can get this done at a pharmacy near you if they
have the weight and height measures.
The chart below should help you determine what category you fall
into.
10 tips to help you gain weight
1. Eat more frequently. When you're
underweight, you may feel full faster. So eating something every hour might be
helpful
2. Choose nutrient-rich foods. Choose
foods high in calories and nutrients.
-Eat Eba and vegetable soup and don’t go easy on the oil. The definition of a Rich Nigerian meal. -Fried Yam, Plantain, Irish potatoes should be part of your diet
3. Try smoothies and shakes
- Smoothies and
shakes made with Bananas and full cream milk
4. Watch when you drink. If you drink
when you haven’t had enough food you blood sugar is lowered and that can trigger
weight loss
5. Make every bite count- Eat ample
quantities
6. Have an occasional treat. ... Red
Velvet cake, Ice cream (Coldstones Founders Favourite will definitely make gain weight
7. Exercise- Yes! you should exercise.
Weight bearing exercise help increase muscle mass so you do not just gain fat
but a healthy and natural amount of muscle
8. Sleep at least 8hrs a day
9. Drink at least adequate amounts of
water daily
1. Find an app to help you track your calories. You need to take in
more calories than you’re using. The Fitbit is a good tool to help you with
this.
