10 ways to gain weight

                                  Gaining weight has a stigma of being unhealthy. However, for body builders or people with a high metabolism, skinny genes or active lifestyles, gaining weight could actually improve their health. The idea is that the weight is gained through nutritious sources that do not negatively impact overall health. Results will vary person to person, but increasing your calorie intake is a good first step to gaining weight. 

              

Eat More Meals
Eating smaller meals more often is not only healthier for your digestive system, but it can help in weight gain. Eat four to six full meals a day. To gain weight faster, eat until you're full. If the meals are not filling after a while, increase the portion size. This just means the stomach has expanded.
Take Weight Gain Supplements
Weight gain supplements are a part of most body builders' regimen. Professional body builders can not physically consume the amount of food needed to support the amount of energy they need. Weight gainers can be found at health food and nutrition stores. They are loaded with weight gaining vitamins and minerals. Using a weight gain solution can add up to an extra 4,000 calories a day, which may be more than the body can process. All this means is that the extra calories will not be assimilated by the body and they will be processed as waste. It is not dangerous or unhealthy.

Eat The Right Foods
Certain foods are so low in calories, they'll burn off entirely too quickly for people looking to gain weight. Foods like lettuce and celery are good for dieters looking to lose weight not gain weight. Hearty food, dairy products, meats, pasta and root vegetables (potatoes) are more likely to increase weight.

Work Out
Working out may seem counter productive to gaining weight but this depends on the exercises done. Muscle weighs more than fat, so develop a strength building workout schedule. Low repetitions of heavier weight is a good formula to follow for weight gain.

Load Up On Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the best types of food products to consume for weight gain. Pasta, whole grain bread, pastries, rice, juices, potatoes, beans, corn and broccoli are all great for loading up on carb, which are essential for weight gain.

Load Up On Protein
Protein is very important especially for building muscle. High-protein foods, such as dairy, eggs, fish, meats, flax, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes all are loaded with protein. People who work out regularly must load up on protein. Consider protein supplements, such as shakes, in addition to weight gainers.

Take Vitamins and Meal Replacements
Vitamins help the body process and assimilate foods. They help maximize the nutrition gained from meals and support the body's chemistry. At the bare minimum, multivitamins should be consumed. Meal replacements shakes are a great way to add calories and essential vitamins on the go.

Cut Out Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise is designed to help lose weight, not gain it. Avoid all heavy aerobic exercise. Consult a physician regarding cutting out all aerobic exercise as certain medical conditions, including diabetes, may require it.

Indulge More
Instead of worrying about what you eat, enjoy more foods. Have dessert, have seconds and have a drink. Alcohol, especially beer, is high in calories. Keep in mind this may not be ideal for overall health, so use judgment and moderation. Fruits and juices are rich in carb and a healthier indulgence.

Slow Down Metabolism
Metabolism regulates how quickly or slowly a body processes food. A person with a high metabolism burns more calories. Metabolism can be slowed down by eating before bedtime and cutting out green tea and other high metabolism burning foods, such as coffee.