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Health & Finesse # 3 - Secrets to Healthy Weight Gain

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February 2005
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CONTENTS
VOL I Number 3 (February 22, 2005)
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Inside this edition..

* Editorial
* How To Gain Weight Safely and Effectively
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Dear Subscriber,

You always hear about that person that complains that
they are simply too fat…

Well today I’d like to talk about the other side of the coin.

Believe me, there are plenty of people out there that
are actually struggling to gain weight.

Maybe you are one of them. Trying to gain weight
can be just as difficult as trying to lose weight. For
people that are chronically underweight, the weight
gain can be a challenge!

I know, my neighbor is rail thin. The sweetest woman
on earth, but the woman has a very fast metabolism. It
is just as difficult for her to put up with comments about
being too thin as it is for others who have a few extra
pounds on them dealing with people commenting on their
weight.

All in all however, I have learned over the years that
weight gain can just as easily be accomplished as weight
loss, in a healthy and efficient manner.

So whether you are one of the thousands of women out there
who are struggling to gain weight to fill out your figure, or
simply one of the many who are looking to add a few
pounds to your frame in a healthy way, read on for today’s
insight on healthy weight gain!

(and no, this article has nothing to do with eating donuts
every day, though wouldn’t that be something!!?)

Yours in Wellness,

Beverley Brooke
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Secrets of Healthy Weight Gain
By: Beverley Brooke
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There is so much emphasis on weight loss in todays
culture that it is easy for people to forget that many
out there are actually people out there trying
to gain weight, not lose it.

There are many different reasons why someone
might be trying to gain weight. Many people for example
may become underweight due to medical problems, such
as hormonal problems or digestive diseases.

Still others have a very fast metabolism, and are
naturally thin, to the point where they may feel uncomfortable
about their weight.

You may be one of the few athletes out there that is
looking to pack on more pounds to appear muscular.
Regardless of your reasons, gaining weight requires that
you pay careful attention to your diet to gain weight in
a healthy manner.

The key to gaining weight healthily is taking in more
Calories per day than you expend. The number of calories
you burn during a day will depend on a number of factors.

If you are an athlete, you likely burn more calories than
someone who leads a relatively sedentary existence. A
physically demanding job might also result in greater caloric
expenditure every day.

Once you take into consideration your activity level, adopt
the following tips, which will guide you through the weight
gain challenge in a healthy way:

1) Eat foods that are high in good fats including those that
come from fish, avocados and nuts. Avoid high calorie
‘ sweets’ that will only add fat not muscle to your frame.
You should also ensure that you are consuming adequate
amounts of whole grains and proteins.

2) Take a multi vitamin and mineral supplement every day.

3) Exercise, particularly strength train. Strength training
will help you build muscle mass, which in turn will help
fill out your figure.

4) Try eating five to six smaller meals per day. Keep your body
Full of high density and high energy foods that will keep
you energized throughout the day.

The most important thing to remember is that it is possible
to gain weight in a manner that is healthy. Remember above
all else to stay away from foods that are highly processed,
contain too much sugar or are full of saturated fats.

Copyright © 2005 Beverley Brooke

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