11. Try Forbidden Foods …

If I were suddenly naturally thin, I wouldn’t think twice about eating all those foods I’d previously avoided. This would be my time to eat all those foods I’d been dying to try forever! I’d go out and eat sumptuous desserts, yummy treats, and lots of high-calorie goodies that others try to stay away from.  But I’d try to stay away from junk foods as they are extremely bad for the body.

12. Choose your Carbs Carefully …

I’ve heard that bread, pasta, and other carbs can be your biggest foe in losing weight, so I’d bet they’d be your best friend in gaining it. If I were trying to gain weight fast, I would choose calorie-heavy, dense carbs, like rye, and smear them with decadent butter or cream cheese.  Check out this Good Carbs Guide to see if you are stalking on the right ones!

13. Cut Out Watery Veggies …

I know that vegetables are great filler foods, especially ones that contain a lot of water. Instead of choosing water-filled vegetables like celery and cucumber, I would choose starchy vegetables that contain a lot of calories per bite like corn, carrots, and potatoes.

14. Eat the Right Fruits …

Just like veggies, a lot of fruits that I love contain lots of water. That makes them great for weight losers, but I bet that they opposite is true for weight gainers. So, I would swap my watery fruits like watermelon and cantaloupe for dense fruits like bananas … or even dried fruit!  Check out this Table of Calories in Fruit to see which of your favorite fruit are the most loaded in calories!

15. Stir in the Cream …

I just love heavy cream in everything, but it is so high in calories! So, if my goal were to gain, weight, I would add lots of cream to things. A yummy latte with cream, delicious creamy bisques, hearty oatmeal with cream poured over … I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!

16. Get Plenty of Rest …

My friend Lauren’s nutritionist told her that, in addition to eating more calories and weight training, she had to make sure to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Lauren says that your body builds muscle while you sleep, so you’ll gain muscle weight faster if you rest well.  See how you can get a better sleep with this advice from 11 Tips to Help You Sleep Better …

17. Add a Supplement …

I’ve seen lots of herbal remedies and dietary supplements on the market to help you gain muscle and weight. If I were trying to gain weight, I would go out and talk to an herbalist at a quality establishment to figure out exactly what supplements were right for me.

18. Stay Consistent …

My friend Jessica says that one of her biggest problems with maintaining a healthy weight is staying consistent. She’ll eat bigger portions and workout for several weeks, and then fall off the wagon. Once she goes back to her old habits, she loses all the progress she’s made. So, she suggests making consistency a goal in gaining weight.

19. Keep a Food Journal …

I love keeping a food journal for weight loss, and I’m betting it would work just as well for weight gaining. I write down everything I eat, the calories if I can find them, and how much I exercise. Keeping track of all I do really keeps me accountable!  Check out these tips on How to Keep A Food Journal in order to start.

20. See a Doctor …

I saved the best tip for last! If I were dealing with any weight issues – gaining or losing – I would see my doctor for a good overall physical. I don’t feel comfortable making any drastic changes in my diet plan without a good checkup from my physician. So, my advice is to see a doctor and make sure there’s no medical reasons behind the difficulty gaining weight.

Those are my top 20 ideas for gaining weight. If you’re one of those people out there trying to maintain a healthy weight, and you’ve got your own great tips, please put them in the comments section below. Everyone would love to read what works for you!

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