How to Gain Weight (Muscle)

Article by Joe Gardener

There are a lot of people who will go on diets in order to lose weight. There are people out there who actually want to gain weight, however. Some people want to gain weight to have bigger muscles. Others simply want to gain weight to achieve a more natural frame (instead of one that is very skinny). If you are trying to gain weight, there are a few things that you can do to attempt to gain weight. By following some or all of these tricks, you are more likely to gain weight.

Eat More

Those who are attempting to gain weight need to eat more. Many will have a high metabolism that causes them to use more energy than usual. The more energy you use, the more your body needs to take. Usually, this comes from food. If you do not take in enough calories, however, your body will start finding the sources from other areas of your body, which can actually cause you to lose weight. By eating more calories than you currently do, you can be sure to gain some weight.

Work Out

Lifting is an incredibly important part of gaining weight. While you do not need to lift large amounts, you do need to work your body. By gaining muscle, you can gain weight; not only will the scales go up, but the look of your frame will go up as well. Lifting is incredibly important to those trying to gain weight.

Eat Protein

Protein is important for those who are trying to build muscle. If you are trying to gain weight, you are attempting to build as much muscle as possible. If you do not have enough protein, you may not gain the weight you are looking for. By eating more foods high in protein (chicken, eggs), you can be sure to have enough protein for your system.

People fail to realize that if they do not eat enough protein and get enough protein in their system, they may not be able to gain the weight they want to gain. If you do not eat enough in a day, you will be burning more calories than you can afford to burn when attempting to gain weight. By working out and lifting regularly, you can make sure that you are getting to the size that you feel more comfortable at, and want to be at.