How to Gain Weight Quickly for Women

Women who are underweight can sometimes struggle with gaining the appropriate amount of weight to keep their bodies healthy. If you have a hard time gaining weight, focus on the types of food you eat and how many times a day you eat. Stay away from unhealthy, fatty foods such as fast food or junk food; these foods will not help your body in the long run because they are full of salt, fats and sugars. In addition, regular strength-training will help build muscle mass.

Instructions

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  Eat high-calorie foods, but ones that are healthy for you. If you add foods that both promote good health and are also high in calories, this will help you put on the pounds, according to the Mayo clinic. Choose foods such as nuts, eggs, avocados and multigrain bread.

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  Add additional eating times to your daily routine. Have an extra snack in between meals to help increase calories. Peanut butter and toast, cheese and trail mix are all examples of snacks that can help you gain weight.

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  Start strength-training to gain muscle mass; muscle weighs more than fat. Lift weights to help create muscle mass, using low weight and high repetitions, because, according to the American Council of Exercise, this is the best way to increase muscle safely. Push-ups, lunges and squats all help to build muscles in your arms and legs.

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  Place extra ingredients into items that you normally eat. Add milk instead of water to hot chocolate and oatmeal. Use whole milk instead of low-fat or skim milk. Add extras like nuts and berries to muffin mixes. Consuming the extras will help you add calories to your diet overall.