Fast Weight Gain

Although many people are now into the idea of losing weight, there are still those who focus on how to gain weight. The reasons behind the want to gain weight usually vary form one person to another but the fact remains that there are still those who would want to increase their body volume while the majority of the people in the society are dying to lose some.

Today, with all the shifts in the modern society, it is really hard to tell how long frenzy will take. If you are one of those people who are confused which fitness trend to follow, read on so you can have a grasp of which is really best for you.

Why gain weight?

Gaining weight has never been a trend until now.

Why? Since the commercialization of slim figures and thin frames by magazines and the by the fashion industry, the society has always considered being thin as sexy and more acceptable.

But now, more and more people are getting into weight gain for various reasons. One of the reasons why some people would like to gain weight is for their health. It has always been a fact that proper food intake is one of the key reasons to maintaining good health.

This is because the nutrients from the foods people eat give them the energy needed to sustain a healthy body. Studies show that many people would like to gain weight because they believe that having higher body mass is a good indicator of good health.

Another reason why some people would like gain weight is they would like to top avoid or recover from various eating-related disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. People—especially girls—would now like to gain weight so they won’t be mistaken to suffer from an eating or emotional disorder.

Bodybuilding is also another major reason why people—regardless of gender, race, or status—gain weight. These people are those who believe that having muscular frame is sexy and the best thing for them. Experts say that people who are into bodybuilding should really gain weight so their bodies will have so much to burn while they are doing rigorous workouts and training required in body building.

Pregnancy among women is also another major reason why they need to gain weight. Weight gain is very important to women who are conceiving because this ensures healthy and successful pregnancy. Experts say that weight gain is inevitable for pregnant women because this where she and the fetus inside rely for sufficient nutrients. Pregnant women should never hesitate to gain weight during this event in their lives because proper food intake and ideal body mass will determine the outcome of the pregnancy.

(TIP: For women who are so afraid of gaining weight due to pregnancy, they should focus their mind on the condition of the fetus inside their bellies and not of their own. If they do this, they will have more motivation to eat healthy and achieve the ideal weight for their individual needs.)

People are also looking forward to gain weight because it is a requirement for a certain job. Although this reason are confined to those who need jobs such as freelance bouncers in a private bar or concert, in house fitness guru, body building trainer and the like, more and more people are gaining weight so they can get a job where they can earn money as well as achieve satisfaction and fulfillment.

Many people—who are basically into bodybuilding and those who want to sustain their good health—would want to gain weight fast in order to achieve their goal as soon as possible. Although it seems that there is nothing wrong in wanting to gain weight fast, many people don’t realize that there could be dangers especially if they are not guided correctly.

If you are one of those people who are looking forward to gaining weight fast, it is very important to take note of your actual gain weight just before you start gaining some more weight. Knowing this fact is very important because it will help you get started on the right track. Once you know your actual weight, you can now determine which weight gain program can give you the results that you want.

Aside from knowing your actual weight, it is also very important to take note or your height and your body type in order to know how much weight gain is perfect for you.

Here’s how

Once you have determined your ideal weight gain by identifying your actual weight and height, you can now proceed in gaining weight fast, easy, and safely.

1. Eat. This is the major factor that would contribute a lot to gaining weight fast. Why, because food is where people get their energies to move around aside from being the primary source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed by the body. If you want to gain weight fast, it is very important to plan out your meals carefully to ensure that you will get satisfying results. The most important thing to remember if you want to gain weight fast is that you have to load up on calories. And these calories should not come from just about any food but from those natural sources that will give your body the amount it needs.

It is recommended that people who are gaining weight should double their calorie intake to ensure that they have enough supply to burn. The ideal calorie intake should be from 300 to 500 daily—depending on the appetite and eating habits of the person. If you don’t eat a lot, you can still meet this calorie requirement by adding up a portion generously to your meals for the day.

To gain weight, you must also increase your meals but make sure that they are composed of healthy foods such as lean meats, beans, seafoods, poultry products, fruits and vegetables. You should also drinks lots of fluids such as water and other juices to replenish what you have lost during workouts.

2. Exercise. Having a regular set of physical activities such as exercise and workouts can help you gain weight faster because you are building and strengthening your muscles. The set of exercises that you should focus are those that promote muscle strengthening such as lifting, squats, bench presses, and the like. This is very important because it does not only build your muscles but also helps you in toning them down due to increased food intake.

3. Take some supplements. If you want to gain weight fast, then you should complement increased food intake and exercise with weight gain supplements. These supplements play a very crucial role in achieving fast weight gain because these helps the body to absorb the nutrients from the foods faster and also help the body to endure physical pains during rigorous sets of workouts and exercises.

Studies show that women—compared to men—are more prone to weight gain. This is not because females eat more than males. But it is believed that female weigh gain has certain link to their hormones, which are prone to certain imbalance. Experts believe that this imbalance in hormones can be caused by aging or menopausal, taking in certain medications, or her over all lifestyle.

Female weight gain has been considered as a sort of epidemic not only in the United States but also in other first world countries.

This is because studies show that more and more hormonal imbalance in females are noted in countries where women tend to be more busy because they don’t have time to take care of themselves by proper eating and regular exercise. Aside from improper diet and lack of regular physical activities, women who have unhealthy lifestyle such as active night life are more prone to female weight gain because they tend to drink more alcohol and eat less nutritious foods in the process.

However, female weight gain does not always indicate obesity.

There are cases when females need to gain some weight to recover from a certain eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. There are also those who need to gain more weight to be able to gain confidence by having a fit and sexy body.

For females who are looking forward to gaining some more weight, they should focus more on eating the right kind of food.

This is very important because the type of food intake will determine the amount of nutrition and calories that are stored in their muscles. For healthy female weight gain, the focus of food selection should rely on healthy foods that consist of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, beans, seafood, and poultry products.

Aside from balance and healthy food selection, healthy female weight gain should also involve sufficient supplementation like vitamins as well as a set of regular exercise such as everyday work out.

Women who are looking forward to gaining weight for aesthetic or health purposes should bear in mind that this task would require many—but sufficient—calorie intake.

The amount of calories that should be present in the body should be somehow regulated to ensure that it would not go beyond the standard weight target.

For those who are planning to lose weight due to excess female weight gain, they should start to trim down on foods that have too much fat and calorie content. They should also stick to light meals to ensure that they are not losing all the nutrients in their body.

Aside from regulating their food intake, women who are afraid of the consequences of too much weight gain should also engage in physical activities that can help them build firm muscles and fit body.

Whatever your reason for female weight gain, it is very important to take note of your overall heath condition. For those who are planning to gain some weight through regular workout and other rigorous physical activities such as bodybuilding, it is very important to be physically active first. This is to prepare your body for the set of exercises that would be required during the workout.

Being physically active is also a good indicator that you are physically fit. Other way of knowing if you are physically fit is by consulting your physician. The doctor will conduct a series of test that will determine if you are ready to gain weight or if you need to lose some. By doing this, you can avoid certain complication brought by female weight gain.

There are many types of anxiety disorders and determining which one is causing you to behave that way will take time so the proper treatment can be administered. Medication such as lorazepam may be given since it is a mild tranquilizer and sedative once it is prescribed by the doctor.

Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. The common side effects for anyone that is prescribed to take Lorazepam include clumsiness or unsteadiness, dizziness or lightheadedness, drowsiness and slurred speech. In rare cases, you may also experience abdominal or stomach cramps, blurred vision, changes in your sex drive, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, nausea, difficulty urinating and vomiting.

Because of the side effects mentioned, patients are advised not to drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in hazardous activities especially while at work. They should also not drink and take other medications because it may cause the person to have a seizure. THIs can be prevented of course by telling the doctor what other medications you are currently taking.

What they don’t tell you is that you will also gain weight as a result of using this drug. The reason is that you simply feel hungrier and since we eat when we feel the urge, you consume more than you used to thus adding those extra pounds.

But Lorazepam is not the only drug that causes weight gain for those suffering from anxiety disorders. Similar drugs that are better known as SSRI’s or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have had the same effect. Examples of these include Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft and Seroril.

The only way to gain control of your weight again is to stop taking the drug. This is easier said than done as this medication may become habit forming. Some have become so dependent on it that they use it when it is no longer needed while others who experience difficulty sleeping, irritability and nervousness will increase the dosage thinking that this will make them feel better. The ideal dosage of Lorazepam is between .5 to 2.0 mg two to four times a day.

Sometimes, you may also suffer from confusion, burning or prickly sensations, increased sense of hearing, increased sensitivity to touch and pain, loss of sense of reality, mental depression, muscle cramps, profuse sweating, rapid heartbeat, sensitivity to light and vomiting.

Because lorazepam is addictive, this is only given for a short period of time and when your condition improves, your doctor will reduce the dosage gradually to prevent withdrawal. Things only get worse if the patient is suffering from a severe anxiety disorder which means the length of time that this will be used is much longer than someone who is experienced a mild anxiety disorder.

The doctor may of course reduce the dosage given if the side effects are severe and you can only take so much when this is the only way to get better.

There was a time that lorazepam and other drugs that are designed to help patients with anxiety disorders could make them lose weight. Unfortunately, the long term effects disprove it as people do gain weight. You can shed off those excess pounds later on by asking the doctor to prescribe something else but since these also have the same effects, exercise and a good diet are the only solutions.

The family is all abuzz. Jun will be home this summer, his first summer as a college man. My parents were so excited that they have already forgotten the visit they made to Jun’s dorm a month ago. Well, that’s the way parents are. Anyways, when Jun opened our front door and stepped into the house, everyone was on him almost immediately.

But amidst all those chatter, the smiles, the welcome home remarks, there was one comment that rang through the whole house. It was my niece saying “boy, have you gotten fat.” Jun, fortunately, just brushed it off. However, to some people, college weight gain cannot be brushed off quite easily.

Studies have been undertaken which on the issue of gaining weight during college. Although, the truth of the matter has been confirmed quite a number of times, the actual reason behind the phenomena is not as conclusive as other people might like.

It is said that the first year of one’s stay in college can easily result to a 10 or even a 20-pound increase in body weight. A number of reasons have been cited as the causes of getting a bigger butt while you’re in college. Actually, some of the clues that explain this phenomenon are really quite obvious, when you look at them closely.

One of the possible reasons is that they might over do this concept of being free. Some students or most students see their first year in college as their chance to be free from their parents. Although, some might handle this quite well adapting to the school and his/her peers. They loose control and eat and drink whatever they want and whenever they want.

They don’t concern themselves with their diet. Compared to when their mom’s were in control of what they eat, these first year college folks drown themselves with sodas and fill their bellies with junk foods. The school cafeteria is also an easy place to stuff more fat since the food there is often times “complete.” With appetizers, main course, and most especially desserts, college folks are more likely to overeat there than in any other place in campus.

One interesting thing is that according to recent studies, college males are more likely to gain considerable weight after the first year of their stay in college than their female counterparts. So guys, beware. If you continue on your current lifestyle, you might end up four times or even six times your body weight before you leave college.

Another reason that kept getting the blame for this college fat phenomenon is the fact that most college folks live a more or less sedentary life. If eating the right food is the least of their concern, believe me, exercising is further off their grid. They have homework, study groups, library work, experiments, and not to mention parties to go to, events to crash, and so on.

Speaking of parties, the various gathering you go to in college serve mostly fat laden finger foods, sodas and the like. Imagine the fat you will gain the next day. In the attempt to socialize with their peers, college freshmen are eating more than enough fills of fats, salt, and other junk.

Stopping college weight gain is a conscious effort. College folks need to get their diet in order and need to get their butt off their bunks. This is an action that they themselves need to initiate. Complaining won’t do them any good. They need to fight this with sheer will power and utter determination.

Women between the ages of 35 and 55 will soon experience menopause. It is not a disease but rather a phase in life where the female will no longer be able to conceive a child. One of the symptoms associated with this phase is weight gain. In fact, 90% of women will gain a few extra pounds which are not a direct result of overeating but rather a shift in your hormones.

Those who are already going through with menopause will probably notice a change in their physical body shape. Majority will gain between 10 to 15 pounds but this will not happen overnight. It will happen gradually like one or two pounds per year during premenopause and a little faster for those who are in early and surgical menopause.

The areas where you will see a physical change will be in the abdomen thus making you look fat when you look at yourself in the mirror. Again, this is not your fault but a fact of life because there are also already fluctuations in your hormones.

To explain this further, you have to understand that hormones do not only affect our behavior but also have a direct impact on our appetite, fat storage and metabolism.

Females have four hormones namely androgen, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The first one namely androgen is the one that puts that excess weight around your abdomen. This happens because when you reach androgen, your body produces more of this hormone causing you to gain weight here rather than your hips, thigh or rear.

Estrogen is the hormone responsible for your monthly ovulation. When you reach menopausal age, the level of estrogen that is produced by the body decreases. Because of this, your ovaries need a source of estrogen so it taps your fat cells that have the ability to make this happen. This forces the body to convert calories into fat but since your fat cells are unable to burn calories like your muscles do when you work out, this also causes you pack a few extra pounds.

Another hormone that will also decrease during menopause is your progesterone levels. This causes water retention and bloating. The only good news is that this usually disappears after a few months.

Testosterone is the one that converts lean muscle mass out of the calories you take in from eating. During menopause, this level also drops thus resulting in the loss of this muscle. This will slow down your metabolism thus making it difficult to burn the food you ingested and it too causes weight gain.

Other factors that may cause weight gain during menopause could be attributed to insulin resistance and stress. Insulin resistance occurs when the body converts every calorie into fat. Stress can also make this happen as the body stores calories instead of burning as its way of saving on energy.

So how will you be able to reduce menopausal weight gain? A lot of experts believe that this will be difficult but not impossible. The most obvious is eating a balanced diet. You will have to give up food products that contain refined sugars and switch it to fruits and vegetables. You should also cut back on alcohol, caffeine and nicotine.

As much as possible try to stay active by exercising regularly. Examples of these could be aerobics, cycling, jogging, running and walking that will increase muscle mass and prevent osteoporosis.

In the world of gaining weight, people are always in debates what are the best supplements to gain weight fast, easy, and healthy. There are those who stick to the traditional routines such as workouts and proper diet while there are also those that rely on more conventional ways such as the use of weight gain supplements to ensure that they are getting what they need to gain some more weight.

Experts say that both ways —the traditional and the conventional ways—could work if a person really wants for gain weight. However, certain guidelines must be followed religiously to ensure that there will be no complications in the future.

Why use weight gain supplements?

Before, the only people that are into weight gain supplements are those who are so much into body building. In fact, majority of the best supplements to gain available in the market were made especially for those that make bodybuilding as a life and as a career. These supplements are being used by the bodybuilders especially if they have upcoming competitions.



But, as time went by, people—even those who are not into body building—have been trying various gain weight supplements because they believe that gaining weight is one of the easiest way to achieve a firm and sexy body. So, what they do is take up some of the best supplements for weight gain and enroll to a gym or fitness center that offer rigorous workouts.

Through regular workout and physical activities, people who have gained weight can lose some the way they want it to be.

If you are one of those who are looking forward to gaining weight to achieve the society’s ideal physique, then you should try using weight gain supplements. Weight gain supplements are those that being use by people to complement or boost their weight gain. These may come in forms of beverages, tablets, and the like.

In the market today, some of the best supplements to gain weight include weight gainers which are usually protein shakes that provide sufficient supply of calories in the body, spectrum flaxseed oil which is high in Omega 3 good for having enough supply of essential fatty acids (EFAs) in the body, multi-vitamin and mineral packs that helps converts the food to vitamins and minerals readily absorbed by the body’s tissues and hormones, creatine which enables the reuse of the body’s stored energy and shows results as soon as possible.

Glutamine that helps increase a person’s muscular volume by enhancing the immune system, liver tablets came from high grade beef liver which is an excellent source of protein and healthy fats, and testosterone boosting supplements that works well for people who are way beyond hormonal production.

Before buying

Experts say that that best supplements to gain weight are those types that can help a person reach the target calorie intake everyday. To avoid using products that can cause you side effects in the future, make sure that you:

- Read the label of the supplement thoroughly to ensure that you know that ingredients from what you are about to take.

- Consult your physician about it before you finally buy and use it to make sure that you know how much of these supplements should you take.

- Conduct a research what to look for in a weight gain supplement and where to find the best supplements to gain weight on the market today.

Today, more and more people are into weight gain. It can be for aesthetic reasons or for health purposes. To know if weight gain is bad or good for you, it is always best to conduct a research about its indicators as well as of its advantages and disadvantages so you will have an idea if you’re into the right thing.

What experts say

As defined, weight gain refers to the increase in a person’s body weight brought by intake of too many calories, lack of physical activity such as regular exercise, or a side effect of certain types of medication. However, it can also be a result of a certain set of workout routine—such as those in bodybuilding—wherein muscles tend to increase in terms of weight.

Experts say that weight gain is usually done by people because of two reasons. One, they want to build muscles for a fit body. This is very common to people who need big and bulging muscles for their jobs such gym instructors, fitness gurus, bodybuilding coaches, bouncers, bodyguards, weightlifters, and the like. Today, weight gain through body building has also become popular with the emergence of various bodybuilding contests where contestants are required to show off their muscles. The second reason why people gain weight is because of their health.

Weight gain is highly recommended to those people who have lost so much body fat due to dieting and especially to those who have developed various eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. People—especially women who are believed to suffer more from this condition—are advised to gain weight to recover from all the body fats and nutrients they have lost.

To know if you are gaining some weight, check for its symptoms such as a rounder belly, certain increase in the fat percentage of the body, increased mass of muscles and increase in the level of body’s hydration.

Experts say that it can be hard to determine if a person’s weight gain is good or not. This is because people have different individual needs that need to be paid attention to. Although knowing the ideal weight for a person’s height can be a god indicator, it is always best to consult with a physician to avoid further complications.

If you are preparing for a routine for weight gain, here are some helpful tips:

1. Focus on set of workouts routines that can help you increase your body fat and muscles. Experts say that this is one of the most effective ways of gaining weight without having to worry about obesity. Since you burn only the unnecessary fats, you are paving the way for your muscles to gain weight.

2. Eat a balanced diet. This is very important if you are aiming for weight gain because it serves as your guide on what kind of food you should eat and the proper amount to get the weight that you desire.

Having a balanced diet will not only ensure weight gain but also the development of good eating habits in you.

3. Spend enough time for your target weight gain. Just like in losing weight, weight gain also requires utmost time and dedication. If you are into weight gain, make sure that you are serious about it so you will achieve the results that you want.