How to Put on Weight Naturally

Some people are just born naturally skinny, but if you're looking to put on a little healthy weight, there are many simple tricks you can do.

Steps

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   Don't go for "empty" calories. While chips and cookies look like the easiest way to put on weight, you want to put on HEALTHY weight.
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   Go for snacks that have a fair amount of calories, but also a lot of nutritional value. Peanut butter is great for this. Mix it with carrots, crackers, apples, or anything and you have a delicious, healthy snack.
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   Exercise. Wait, you need to exercise to GAIN weight? Yes! Lifting and weight training help you're body gain muscle weight, which is the best kind of weight for your body to put on. Start off slowly if you aren't used to doing this kind of training. Increase weight and decrease reps as you go along.
   

   • Make sure to fill up on protein directly after a workout. This will help build muscle. Protein shakes are a great way to do this, and there are many different brands and flavors to try.
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   Make sure all of your food groups are present in every meal. Can't stand the thought of vegetables in the morning? Try a V-8 juice instead.