Want To Gain Weight? Strategize.
- Thursday, June 11, 2009, 22:50
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So, you have tried everything under the sun and almost given up hopes of gaining a desired level of weight. Well, at this juncture, you might appreciate that gaining weight is not easy as it appears. You actually need a well-thought strategy to add body mass in a proper, healthy manner.
On an average, a male performing light activity requires 2,200 calories a day while a female needs 1,900 calories. This calorie count differs on the basis of height, intensity of physical activity and body metabolism. Now, in order to add weight, your daily calorie intake ought to be above this level – on a consistent basis.
Research studies say that if you want to add half a kilo to your body in a week, you should consume 1,000 extra calories a day. That is why, the first step for you is to take a look at your daily diet and calculate how much calories you are taking on an average.
It won’t be a surprise if many of you would come to know that your calorie intake was even lower than what your body actually needs. In fact, this will help you understand the science of gaining weight and retrospect as to what was going wrong in your efforts in the past.
In any case, you are supposed to take over 3,000 calories everyday and therefore required to figure out a diet plan. A diet plan may just not be a list of food items to be taken but something that help you make smart moves, without much add indeed.
For instance, you shall be able to prioritize on what you need to eat at any given point in time. Choosing milk products, meat or fish will be more beneficial than a bread roll. If you are a diehard vegetarian, focus on eating high-protein food with ingredients such as pulses, peas and beans. Also, potatoes and rice are a rich source of starch you need very much.
Also, there is no better thing than attaching a weight training exercises to your plans.
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