wikiHow Forums Health

How can I gain weight?

For a complete guide to this topic, read the wikiHow article How to Gain Weight Fast (and Safely): Expert-Backed Advice .
1
2
Share
View hidden comment
This post was sourced from submitted reader questions and posted by wikiHow Editorial Staff. All comments must follow the forum guidelines.
Reply to Post

Expert Comments

wikiHow Editorial Team
03/04/25 2:31pm
Here are some simple tips and tricks to help you gain weight if you're naturally skinny:
  • Add olive oil, nuts, or cheese to your meals for an easy calorie boost.
  • Eat high-calorie snacks, like full-fat yogurt, hummus, nut butters, and protein bars.
  • Drink high-calorie beverages, like protein shakes or smoothies with peanut butter.
  • Eat a balanced diet of protein, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains to build lean mass rather than excess fat.
  • Eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day rather than 3 large meals so you're less likely to fill up.
1
Reply
Share
View hidden comment
wikiHow Expert
Pouya Shafipour, MD, MS
Board Certified Family Medicine Specialist
03/04/25 2:32pm
Weight gain requires a healthy diet high in complex carbohydrates, fruits, and healthy protein along with exercise to help build lean mass. Usually I recommend adding some protein shakes and healthy snacks to help with weight gain while preventing abdominal fat building.
1
Reply
Share
View hidden comment

What’s on your mind? Ask anything.

Get advice and feedback from experts and wikiHow readers just like you.

Ask a Question

More Forum Discussions

How do Gemini men act when they're in love?
I've been dating this Gemini guy and I think I'm falling for him but I can't tell if he feels the same and it's driving me nuts. How do Gemini men act when they're in love? How can I tell for sure before I say those three little words (so that I know he'll say them back)?
29
20
I've tried everything and can't lose weight!
I've struggled with my weight all my life and feel like I've tried everything. Cardio, weight training, calorie counting, fasting, going vegetarian, cutting carbs, you name it. I'm tired of never seeing results and am at a loss for what to do. Please help!
61
26
How can I force myself to wake up without a dozen alarms?
I am a HEAVY sleeper, always have been. I regularly hit snooze at least a dozen times in the morning, I have alarms set 3 minutes apart, I have a phone alarm AND an alarm clock AND my boyfriend still ends up waking me up most mornings because I just do NOT wake up. Is it possible to fix this? I'm tired of not being able to wake up without a million alarms going off and I'm pretty sure my bf is getting tired of this, too.
45
7
Yep, I have a phobia!
I'm deathly afraid of spiders! My brother says I'm being overdramatic but I'm really really afraid of them. This quiz says it's likely I have a phobia and I think it's right. Do you have a phobia?
27
84
Best tips on how to be more attractive
I know "beauty is subjective" but what are some actionable steps I can take to be just generally better-looking/attractive to others? I don't think I'm hideous, but I could be more attractive. Any tips on how to go about this?
27
8
How do I bulk up as a skinny guy?
People have told me I'm built like a twig! I wanna gain muscle and get big. I know diet and excercise are important but I don't know what I should be eating or what exercises I should be doing. Where do I even start?
49
8
Explore All Forum Posts