While many women cut out treats to drop pounds, 33-year-old journalist Marion works hard to gain weight healthily. Read her inspiring story in our August issue, where she shares battle-tested strategies backed by real experience.
- Eat regularly, at least every 2.5 hours, to keep your metabolism fueled.
- Focus on nutrient-dense foods: good carbs like oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and quinoa; proteins such as lentils, chickpeas, meat, beans, fatty fish, and eggs; plus unsaturated fats.
- Boost sandwiches with high-calorie, wholesome fillings like organic peanut butter, cheese, or avocado.
- Opt for calorie-richer produce: bananas, mangoes, pears, oranges, pineapples, corn, avocados, parsnips, kale, carrots, peas, or green beans.
- Skip store-bought sauces; make your own with yogurt, olive oil, cheese, or coconut milk. Pesto is a nutritious, calorie-packed option.
- Snack on unsalted nuts, cheese, dates, or olives for healthy calories on the go.
- Not feeling hungry? Sip your calories with smoothies made from almond milk, avocado, and fresh fruit.
- Struggling to gain weight? Consult a registered dietitian for personalized guidance.
