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How do i gain weight fast? i am currently 16, 5 foot 3 1/2 and 126 pounds. i want to be 140 pounds. i am a vegetarian. i don't want to be skinny.
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Diet/exercise: 6-8 small, fist sized portions of high protein foods with protein shakes,2-3 grams of carbs/day, multuivits and cross train 3-4 times weekly for 45-60 minutes. Your vegetarian lifestyle will limit your ability to gain weight.
Answered 1/19/2016
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