Don't Just Eat a Lot, 4 Healthy Ways to Increase Weight

Dream - Increasing weight is not just about consuming more food than usual. Sometimes consuming high-calorie foods and drinks in large quantities can actually trigger various other health problems.

Dream friends must find the right way to increase weight in a healthy way. Actually, you only need to live a healthy lifestyle such as exercising and consuming fresh food, but choose the right type of exercise and dish to increase weight.

Here are some healthy ways to increase weight from Lifestyle Content Creator, Maria Eleonora.

1. Strength Training

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Strength training or weightlifting can increase muscle mass, so that body posture will remain maintained when you want to gain weight.

Dream friends can do bodyweight training if you don't have dumbbells or don't want to become a gym member. The effect of doing bodyweight training for at least 150 minutes every week is also good for health.

2. High Protein Diet

Fulfill your protein intake of 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight. "Protein will help build muscle that can increase weight," said Maria. Protein sources can be obtained not only by consuming meat, but also tofu, tempeh, and nuts.

3. Increase Daily Calorie Intake

Increase your daily calorie intake to make it easier to gain weight, but avoid high-fat or fried foods. Choose healthy foods to prevent fat accumulation, so that your body posture is maintained and your stomach is not bloated.

4. Don't Do Cardio for Too Long

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"Cardio is enough to maintain heart health or about 20-30 minutes. Avoid doing cardio for hours and focus more on weight training," she said.

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