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How can i gain weight fast?

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Diet and muscle mass: To gain weight you have to consume more calories than you are burning. Do this in a healthy way though. Don't choose junk or fast food. Keep a well balanced diet and make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. Don't cut out exercise as it is very good for you. Weight lifting and other muscle building exercises can help you increase your body mass.

Answered 4/14/2015

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Don't: Just like losing weight fast isn't good, gaining weight fast is not either. Look at your weight and your diet. People have different metabolism and some can eat everything and gain nothing. Others are the opposite. If you are taking in quite a bit of calories and not gaining weight you may want to see your family physician and make sure you are not hypothyroid or another medical issue.

Answered 7/29/2015

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Dr. Adam Rosh answered

Carbs: Eat lots of carbs and protein.

Answered 1/22/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Eat healthy foods: that are high in calories. Eat 6 meals /day. Work on strength training to build large muscle groups. Work out w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, protein shakes & bars, lean meats, poultry

Answered 11/2/2018

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Diet and Muscle mass: To gain weight you have to consume more calories than you are burning. Do this in a healthy way though. Don't choose junk or fast food. Keep a well balanced diet and make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. Don't cut out exercise as it is very good for you. Weight lifting and other muscle building exercises can help you increase your body mass. "fast" isn't a safe option though.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dont: Please think twice and consult with your doctor. And or a nutritionist.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Exercise + protein: Resistance training plus healthy protein intake leads to muscle build up which adds healthy weight. It would be unethical to tell you how t gain unhealthy weight.

Answered 8/26/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not FAST.: Eat healthy foods that are high in calories. Eat 6 meals /day. Work on strength training to build large muscle groups. Work out w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, protein shakes & bars, lean meats

Answered 11/2/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not too fast!: Eat healthy high calorie foods. Eat 6 meals/day. Work on strength training to build your large muscle groups. Workout w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, .

Answered 10/11/2013

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If no illness, eat..: To gain weight you have to consume more calories than you are burning. Do this in a healthy way though. Don't choose junk or fast food. Keep a well balanced diet and make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. Don't cut out exercise as it is very good for the body and mind. Weight lifting and other muscle building exercises can help increase one's body mass.

Answered 4/5/2017

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Eat, eat, eat.: You can gain calories by just eating more food. People tend to gain weight with meat because it's more calorie-dense than other foods, but you'd gain more weight by just eating more of less calorie-dense foods. Just keep it healthy - there's a difference between gaining muscle weight and just getting fat. And exercise as well, so you gain lean mass and not just get fat.

Answered 6/2/2016

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Cruise: Go on a 2 week cruise. Essentially relax and do very little and eat easily accessible high fat foods frequently.

Answered 9/13/2015

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More calories: I can't think of a good reason why anyone should do this unless you were a prize fighter and had to move up a weight class.Regardless,if you eat a lot of calories and don't burn them off,you will gain weight.

Answered 9/13/2015

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Lift and eat right: what are you trying to gain weight for? I assume you want to gain muscle, not fat? There is a lot out there on this topic; way too much to write here but: eat more lean protein and complex carbs (aim for 0.5-1g protein per lb of body weight) and do weight training 3-4 days per week; focus on the big muscle groups (squat, dead, bench, pull ups, dips)

Answered 9/13/2015

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