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Gain Weight: Why Do It?

By: Roger Gordon

There are many different reasons why people want to gain weight. The important to understand before you start trying to gain weight is why you are underweight. Since there are so many reasons why people are underweight you need to know what your own personal reasons are all about. You might want to talk to your doctor to see if you really are at low body weight for your body type of if you are have poor body image that is affecting the way you feel about yourself.

One reason that people may be underweight is due to a medical condition. There are certain health issues that can cause a person to be below what is considered to be a healthy weight. The thing to keep ion mind is that if you are underweight because of a health condition you most likely have other symptoms as well such as diarrhea or stomach upset.

Many people who are under weight are healthy and fit and simply have a body type that is slender and slight. This often means, however, that their bones aren't strong and this can lead to health problems. Women who are under weight may experience irregular menstrual cycles as well as problems with infertility. And when under weight people become ill they don't have as many "reserves", such as body fat, to fall back on.

If you are under weight due to recent weight loss that was unintentional you might be feeling tired and lethargic. Check with your doctor to see if there is a health issue that caused your weight loss. If you make a conscious effort to restrict and control how much you eat you might have an eating disorder. Again, your doctor can talk to you about what a healthy weight is about and can help you find help with your eating disorder.

Healthy people who are slender generally are in balance with their bodies and what they eat. Your normal weight is determined by your body type and by the genes that you have inherited from your parents. If you and your doctor determine that you are under weight and need to gain weight you'll have to alter the way you eat. Make sure that you plan a well balanced diet that is high in proteins and carbohydrates while at the same time is low in fat. You want the weight that you can to be in the form of muscle rather than fat. Fat gain leads to an unhealthy body with just as many health risks as when you are under weight.

One of the last things that you should look at before you decide that you want to gain weight is how you happy you are with your body image. What are the reasons that you want to gain weight? Make sure that you gain weight for the right reasons. You may be a bit under weight and just want to gain weight to improve your body image. The big question is whether an improvement in your body image is going to make you any happier.

When you are eating meals, try to eater larger portions. This might be difficult for people who have a poor appetite. If this is the case, try to eat high calorie meals several times a day.

With time and patience, and by eating balanced meals that are high in calories, you should notice that you are gaining weight. If you find no difference in your weight you might want to talk to your doctor to see if there are any medical reasons why you are unable to gain weight.

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