Ideal Body Weight

I would like to know that how to gain weight by home remedies. I am only 46 kg, height 5.11inches?
( 5 Mar 2009)

Maintaining your ideal body weight is very important to protect the body from infections and disease. Inability to maintain one’s healthy body weight may lead to obesity. Obesity is a growing concern in today’s times due to sedentary lifestyles and easy availability of junk foods.

Diabetes, depression, gall stones, many types of cancers and heart conditions are all closely associated with excess body weight. Coronary heart disease is a common condition in those who are overweight. It results due to fat accumulation in the blood vessels. Diabetes results from excessively high blood glucose levels. A diet rich in fat also does not provide the nutrients required for proper immunity of the body. Gall stones result when fat accumulates in the bile. An ideal body weight will protect you from such medical conditions in addition to promoting overall general well being. The ideal body weight is determined by gender, height, weight and level of activity.

You can achieve your ideal body weight by regulating your dietary habits such that all your meals are balanced and healthy. Just consuming fatty foods will help you gain weight, but it is the unhealthy kind of weight gain. Instead of taking three large meals a day, you can opt for five to six smaller meals. Between meals you can snack on healthy foods such as nuts, whole grain crackers or yogurt. Avoid processed foods and foods made with white flour. Also avoid sugary drinks, caffeine and alcohol. Gain your fat requirements through healthy unsaturated fats such as that contained in olive oil and nuts. Include plenty of vegetables and fruits in the diet and consume lots of water every day. In addition, a moderate amount of physical activity daily is essential for maintaining healthy body weight.

There are many home remedies which assist in weight gain. Mangoes are known to be effective in gaining weight. Ripe mango may be taken thrice every day with milk. Figs may be soaked in water and taken twice a day. Raisins are very beneficial for those trying to put on weight. To build appetite you can take a glass of warm water with honey and lemon juice every morning. Eating musk melon daily will also help to gain extra pounds. Bananas are always recommended for those who need to put on weight. Eat at least three bananas daily or take banana milk shakes. Drinking a glass of warm milk mixed with honey is also believed to be an effective remedy for weight gain.

answered by G M on 23 Mar 2010, 6:28:56

For a height of 5 ft 11 inches, a weight of 46 kilos is certainly underweight, and you should first of all consult your doctor to rule out the possibility of any medical reasons for this. There are a number of health conditions that can cause a person to be underweight. Some of these could be serious, life threatening conditions, but others may be relatively minor disorders of the digestive system, due to which food is not absorbed properly by the body. Obviously, if this is the case with you, the underlying condition will need to be cured for your weight to become normal. Of course, it is also possible that you are simply not getting enough nutrition, either because you don’t eat enough or because you don’t eat enough of the right foods. Your genes also play a role in your body weight to some extent, and it is possible that you simply have a tendency to be lean. But even if this is the case, 46 kilos is a bit too low, and you will quite certainly be more healthy if you put on just a few more kilos.

Once you rule out any medical cause of your low weight, you can start taking action in two areas – your diet and exercise. As far as your diet goes, the basic rule is to ensure that it is healthy and balanced. This means that you should avoid things such as junk food and sweets, which mostly provide empty calories. Instead, eat more fruits and vegetables, dairy products, fish, white meat, and even red meat, as long as it is not too fatty. Do not try to put on weight by eating a lot of fatty foods, as this will only cause problems later. Some amount of fat is necessary, but most of the weight that you put on needs to be muscle, and this will be built from protein. As mentioned, eat a variety of foods, and increase your daily intake little by little. If you cannot eat a large lunch and dinner, you can instead have several small meals through the day. In fact, this is in general a healthier way to eat. Have a good breakfast, a medium sized lunch, a light evening snack, and a light dinner.

In order for the protein in your diet to be used in muscle building, you of course need to exercise. This too should be built up gradually – you can start with simple aerobic exercises, walking, or light weights, and then work up to more strenuous workouts.

answered by G R on 5 Mar 2009, 11:39:39

Ideal Body Weight

I would like to know that how to gain weight by home remedies. I am only 46 kg, height 5.11inches? ( 5 Mar 2009)

I would like to know that how to gain weight by home remedies. I am only 46 kg, height 5.11inches?
( 5 Mar 2009)