Vishal Gupta Vishal Gupta Asked 4 months ago

How to increase weight gain?

I'm quite underweight for my age and height, and it's affecting my confidence. I eat a lot but still struggle to put on weight. What can I do to safely increase my weight gain?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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To gain weight healthily, you need to eat in a calorie surplus and focus on lifting weights rather than just eating junk. Add calorie-dense foods like peanut butter, bananas, whole eggs, and paneer to your daily diet. Consistency is key.

Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

My son was very underweight and struggled with his appetite. I started giving him milkshakes with dry fruits, bananas, and a spoonful of ghee in his dal daily. It helped him gain weight naturally and safely over six months.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I know how hurtful it is when people constantly comment on how thin you look, it really affects your self-esteem. Please be patient with your body. Try to eat small, frequent meals throughout the day instead of forcing large portions.

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Sunita Venkat Sunita Venkat Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

If you are trying to gain weight, make sure you don't do it by eating sweets or oily foods, especially if you have a family history of diabetes. Focus on healthy fats like nuts, seeds, and complex carbs to keep your blood sugar stable.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how stressful it is to try so hard to gain weight and see no change on the scale. I used to worry that something was wrong with me. Please get a basic thyroid checkup done just to rule out any underlying causes, and stay positive.

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Aditya Joshi Aditya Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Gaining weight can actually be quite tough if you have a fast metabolism, yaar. Don't fall for those weight-gainer powders, they are just full of sugar. Focus on eating real, calorie-dense foods like potatoes, rice, and nuts instead.

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