How to Gain Weight as a Girl
It is possible to gain weight correctly, no matter how thin you are. It is important that you view weight gain as a slow and steady process because gaining weight quickly by eating junk foods is unhealthy. Think of the body as a machine. You need proper fuel to run your body, and it takes extra fuel for young active girls to gain healthy weight or muscle.
Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Internet connection
- Weights
- Lean meats
- Healthy vegetables
- Carbohydrates
Instructions
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Discover the number of calories that you need to burn. Girls who are young than 18 usually need at least 1,500 calories a day to maintain body functions. Use a calorie counter to help you determine the number of calories that your body needs. The link to the calorie counter in the reference below will calculate your calorie count based on your activity, height and age. The calorie calculator is suitable for teens or children to use.
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Add calories. You will likely need to add about 200 calories a day to the minimum suggested calories. If you are given a range of calories that you should eat, on a calorie counter, eat the highest number of calories in the range.
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Bulk up on protein. Eat about six ounces of lean protein with every meal. Lean protein includes baked skinless chicken and fish. Protein will help you to build muscle and gain weight. Don't worry. Your muscles will not be bulky, and you will not look like a bodybuilder. You will look like a girl with more lean mass and weight.
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Exercise with weights. Use 10-pound dumbbells to build the muscles in your arms. You need to exercise. You can also use leg weights to build muscles while you walk. If your family has a gym membership, you should work out using the machines about three times a week. Work out at your own pace. You can also work out in your high school's gym if possible. Exercising with weights will help you to build muscle.
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Weigh yourself once a week. Don't obsess over your weight. It takes time to gain weight. As you get older, gaining weight becomes easier as your metabolism slows down.
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Tips & Warnings
You can add additional calories to your day by adding nuts as a healthy fat. Eat three meals and three snacks a day.
Don't binge on sugary, high-fat foods to gain weight. Binging will negatively impact your health.
