Weight Gain Diet Plan

Being underweight can be caused by chronic diseases and eating disorders. It is also a concern for naturally thin people who would like to get stronger, bigger and more muscular.

Elderly women who are too thin may be more likely to suffer from hip fractures and osteoporosis. Being underweight may also increase a man's chance of erectile dysfunction. It may also increase the risk of diseases like heart failure and cancer.

Weight Gain Diet Tips:

• Eat frequently: 6 times a day- 3 large and 3 small meals throughout the day rather than 3 main meals.

• Choose foods with higher calorie density.

• Do not think you can eat anything just because you are trying to gain weight. Avoid processed junk foods, saturated fats and sugar.

• Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates including pasta / whole meal pasta, sweet potatoes, beans, rice and oatmeal.

• Don't be afraid to drink juices, skim milk or healthy shakes / supplements.

• Keep your diet low in fat but don't hesitate to eat good monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats- olive, sunflower, linseed, flaxseed, canola oils and two tablespoons of peanut butter every day.

• Amino acids that come from protein are essential for the muscle mass. Include high protein foods in your diet: lean meats, nuts and seeds, whey, fish, low fat dairy products.

• Avoid fast foods and fried foods such as french fries, chicken nuggets and fish sticks, they tend to be processed, high in saturated fats and sugar.

• It is ok to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement as well as a serving of good quality protein powder after the workout every day. Or what about a great quality weight gainer supplement to speed things up a bit?



*Here I'd like to tell you about my favorite diet program that uses a lot of the healthy lower GI foods: Isabel de los Rios' 'The Diet Solution Program'.

The Diet Solution Program favours a long term health orientated approach to fat loss, but not offering anyone a quick fix to their weight troubles. It has loads of valuable data and research to support its approach. I personally investigated the program thoroughly and my mum has been using it for a while now. I have to say she got some great results.

The nutrition plan is one of the healthiest we have seen, a strong core focus on vegetables, fruits, vitamin dense foods, lean proteins, select dairy produce and a clear approach to not expecting one diet to work for all body types. So give it a try and let me know how you’re doing.*

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