Gaining Weight

Although losing weight is a dream for many girls and weight gain isn't so much of a discussed issue, there are some girls (and boys) out there that are looking for ways on how to gain weight.

Children throughout their developmental stages (from being toddlers to being child and then a teenager, moving on to becoming adolescents before finally becoming full fledged adults) needs all the nutrients they can get for them to have a healthy growth.

Being underweight might mean a lack or an insufficient amount of those nutrients and might cause delay in growth and development, especially in kids.

Also, as a child or even as an adult, there is a chance of having weak bones (Osteoporosis) If you have a deficiency in vitamin D, coupled with low body weight.

WHAT CAUSES WEIGHT LOSS ESPECIALLY IN GIRLS?

Poor feeding habit is the main and most common cause of weight loss; deprived selection of foods (you might hear some kids and girls say things like " I don't like vegetables, I don't like carrots but give me a huge chunk of steak" ), more significant physical movement, and too - quick metabolism are some factors that causes extreme weight loss in kids and girls.

Is your skinny physique causing you embarrassment?

A healthy addition of some muscles to your skinny figure will add to your body's look and health.

Below are some useful tips to help skinny girls gain weight:

A. CONSUME EXTRA FOOD:

As it has been rightly stated before, being underweight could mean a deficiency in essential nutrients or poor feeding habits.

As a skinny girl who would like to add a few pounds, keeping an eye on your calorie and carbs intake Is essential.

While munching on junk food filled with calories might prove to be doing the trick as you would gain unhealthy weight temporarily and quickly, that is not the proper way to go about it.

Therefore, you ought to replace junk foods with healthy foods like yoghurt, pasta, banana, milkshakes etc, that are high in calories as well as very nutritious.

Protein is the nutrient needed by the body for rebuilding of worn out body tissues and so therefore protein - rich foods like poultry, seeds, legumes, nuts and lean meats can be added to added to your weight gain diet.

B. USE HEALTHY COOKING OILS:

One of the worst enemies of our bodies is processed cooking oils because they tend to contain a high level of cholesterol which is bad for the heart -they go to block the arteries hereby making Circulation of blood difficult and so the heart would have to do more work to pump enough blood that would be needed to keep the alive and running.

When looking for a healthy way to gain weight, consuming healthy oils such as extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, etc is the very key.

C. DRINK HEALTHY SMOOTHIES:

Consuming smoothies that are high in calories, milkshakes and healthy drinks are some of the best weight gainers for girls.

Smoothies have never failed to do the trick.

These healthy drinks not only help you gain the few desired pounds but they also give your body a boost of the much - needed nutrients that your body needs.

Banana and avocado smoothie ,strawberry avocado smoothie are good examples of high calorie smoothies.

D. INCREASED WATER INTAKE:

Water is absolutely amazing for the healthy functioning of the body generally, but then taking other healthy drinks as alternatives to drinking just water is a good idea.

Up your intake of non-caffeinated beverages like fruit drinks, milkshakes, soya milk because these beverages contains a high amount of calories and nutrients that are essential for weight gain.

Another important thing to note is that while 8 glasses of water is recommended for a healthy body functioning, do not drink water 20 mins before or after every meal,as taking water before having meals would make you get full faster.

E. CONVERT THAT CALORIES:

Working out is essential for anybody, irrespective of gender or age as working out not only helps to keep the body healthy and fit, it also helps to tone our body muscles.

What's more, by working out, your body would be able to convert calories into muscle, thereby bulking up in the healthiest way possible.

F. GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP:

While having a proper diet and doing regular exercise sessions are vital in maintaining a healthy body, but then all these efforts and practices would go down the drain if you don't get the required amount of sleep.

Sleep not only helps to relax the brain and body, it is also essential in weight gaining processes and healthy living in general.

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