Please share an interesting fact about gaining weight.

Ignore: Weight can should be slowly progressive, not wrecklessly rapid.

To: To ↑ body wt, one must eat more mass than removed from body. Calories have no mass thus wrong issue.

Ignore: On average we gain one pound a year from late twenties to early fourties.

Ignore: Chronic pain, stress, poor sleep and food intolerance can cause weight gain from high cortisol.

Gaining: Gaining weight can be harder than losing. Just don't expect much sympathy!

Insomniacs: Insomniacs gain weight faster due to sleep deprivation, fatigue which leads to emotional eating habits.

Term: Term infants lose 5-7 % of their birth weight in the first 3-4 days, regaining it by 7-10 days old.

Ignore: The faster you gain weight may not mean the faster you lose it. Often, it's the opposite.

Count: Count your calories 500 extra calories a day is about 1 extra pound gained per week.

All: All muscles and organs need hydration while gaining weight too. Don't forget to drink water!

Working: Working out is a good way to build muscle mass, and this weighs more than fat.

In: In Diabetes: excessive thirst, Excessive hunger, frequent urination, blurred vision, confusion.

If: If you are comfortable, able to function and exercise, being a little underweight is not a problem.

Even: Even though you have more leeway with calories, good nutrition still rules.

Weight: Weight gain requires eating calorie-rich but also nutrient-rich foods.

The: The goal is to choose foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and calories.

Eating: Eating meals or substantial snacks more often is the way to pack more calories into the day.

Eat: Eat often and choose wisely, and you can expect to gain an average of a half to 1 pound per week.

Athletes: Athletes need to add sufficient calories and protein along with proper strength training.

Carbs: Carbs will help you put on weight, but it won’t be muscle, you need to exercise for tone.

Protein: Protein = building block for your muscles. Chicken, fish, meat, eggs, milk, almonds, peanuts.

You: You need calories (probably 3500+ per day) if you want to gain weight. Make sure they are Good ones!

Keeping: Keeping a diary of everything you eat will help!

Appearance: Appearance is a consequence of fitness! Eat well, Train well, Be well!

Slep: Slep well,...you need to be getting 8-9 hours of sleep every night for healthy weight gain.

Keep: Keep your distance cardio to a minimum if you want to put on some pounds.

Gradual: Gradual weight gain is always advisable.

Protein: Protein is the key for muscle building; this will help you gain weight.

The: The more junk food you eat, the more you deprive your body of healthy nutrients.

Sugar-heavy: Sugar-heavy foods deplete your body of whatever little nutrients it might be getting from other food.

Intake: Intake of butter should be in moderation, as regular consumption of butter is bad for your heart.

Some: Some Energy bars are loaded with "good-for-you" nuts and oats.

A: A well balanced breakfast is an excellent way to wake up your metabolism and your appetite.

Eating: Eating the same foods every day can be boring. Get creative and try something new.

At: At the end of the day, “energy in” must be greater than your “energy out” in order to gain weight.

Cereal: Cereal with milk, ice cream, and hot chocolate can be great snacks to end your day.

Healthy: Healthy weight gain is a slow process that requires patience and realistic goal-setting.

Ignore: Don't be afraid to run up to 30 minutes per day while trying to gain weight.

Ignore: Weight gain predisposes the individual to insulin resistance and Diabetes Type II.

Diet: Diet and exercise remain the key to a healthy weight. Stay active and eat fruits and veggie snacks.

If: If you are underweight, it's best to seek the input of a doctor to exclude medical causes of low BMI

Ignore: Always gain "healthy weight" by including lifestyle modifications.

Ignore: Gaining weight is beneficial to the malnourished and underweight.

95%: 95% of those who lose weight thru rigorous weight loss program will regain the weight within 2-5 yrs.

Ignore: Easy to gain weight for most, VERY hard to lose.

Ignore: Working your CORE muscles will raise your metabolism--so, keep burning those calories!

Consuming: Consuming refined grains are associated with long term weight gain.

There: There are 3500 calories in a pound of weight. 500 extra calories a day for a week adds 1 pound .