Gain Weight: Why Do It?

Gain Weight: Why Do It?

There are many different reasons why people want to gain weight.  The important to understand before you start trying to gain weight is why you are underweight.  Since there are so many reasons why people are underweight you need to know what your own personal reasons are all about.  You might want to talk to your doctor to see if you really are at low body weight for your body type of if you are have poor body image that is affecting the way you feel about yourself.

One reason that people may be underweight is due to a medical condition.  There are certain health issues that can cause a person to be below what is considered to be a healthy weight.  The thing to keep in mind is that if you are underweight because of a health condition you most likely have other symptoms as well such as diarrhea or stomach upset.  It may be difficult for your body to put on weight when you are fighting a health issue.  However, by working closely with your doctor you should be able to gain some weight so that you can increase your muscle mass.

Boys and girls in their early teens might want to gain weight because they feel that they are smaller than their peers.  Many children are quite skinny until they reach the age of puberty at which time they start to gain weight and fill out.  For boys, puberty will bring not only weight gain but also a gain in bulk as their shoulders broaden and their muscle mass increases.  If you have a child that is too skinny for their age, gaining weight might be a big issue in your family.  Make sure to feel your child healthy foods that are well balanced with both proteins and carbohydrates.

Another reason that people often want to gain is weight is that they are dissatisfied with their body image.  People who are very thin may feel that they will look better if they are a heavier weight. Many times these people have a very fast metabolism and no matter they eat they never seem to put on any weight.

Athletes may want to gain weight and build up their muscles so they can put more performance into their sport.  All of the above reasons are sound and legitimate reasons for gaining weight.  The thing to remember is that you gain weight the right way by eating a healthy diet with a balanced food plan.