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)

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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)