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From: dsmith@uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: Gaining weight
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Date: Fri, 6-Dec-85 16:53:00 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec  6 16:53:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU!dsmith    Dec  6 15:53:00 1985


The average person doesn't realize how difficult it can be for some 
people to gain weight.  We're so concerned about being thin, that we 
forget about those people who are overly so, and would like to put on
weight.  This can really be as difficult as dieting.

In my opinion, the best way to put on weight is to combine a good 
diet with proper exercise.  The exercise not only prevents the added
weight from becoming unseemly fat, but it also stimulates one's 
appetite.  Your friend should eat frequently throughout the day, as
opposed to trying to gorge himself three times a day.  Five to six
"meals" a day allow the body to properly digest the food.  Many people
also find that taking B-complex supplements stimulates the appetite.

As for what foods to eat, someone trying to gain weight can really eat
just about whatever they like - obviously, focusing on those foods 
which are high in calories.  Drinking as much whole milk as one can
stand is a good start.  If he has a blender, he can make some weight
gaining drinks which aren't terribly expensive such as the following:

	2 cups whole milk
	3 eggs
	2 tbls sugar or honey
	2 tbls peanut butter
	1 tbls vanilla flavoring

Basically, I would suggest eating frequent well-balanced meals,
emphasing dairy products, and peanut butter.