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sosaited

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Need to Increase Weight and Height
Posted: 02-03-08 16:37pm

Hi everyone.
Glad to have joined the forums. This is my first post on this forum. I hope I am posting it in the right section.

I am going to post as much Information as I can so you guys can help me and give suggestions. Please take some time to read all. Thanks

Aim:
In short, I need to increase my weight, Increase height and improve my physical form and general health. And I have realized that If I don't act now, I will repent for the rest of my life, so please bear me.

I basically need any tips, suggestions and guidance on Diet, daily routine, exercises etc. (Excluding "Consult a Physician" Wink )
General Info
I am the only son of my Mother, my Father passed away when I was 2. I am 20 year old male, 5.4" tall, I weigh 40Kg. I have really thin waist for my age (28-29" max), and my bones are small too for a 20 year old male (for example, my wrist is 4.5-5.5" in circumference), but all of my male family members (from my mother's side) have relatively smaller bone size.

I think skinny might be the "almost" right word for me. I have no excess fat/meat on my body. I can feel just my bones around and on my shoulders wrist, arms etc).

Previous Diet
I nowadays eat two times a day as I am living in a hostel and I have to get food from restaurants. I have NEVER ever had egg in my life (Psychological problem Embarassed ), and I started drinking milk a year ago (Two mugs daily average), but before a year ago, I didn't used to drink milk, cheese, egg and beef (Though I eat white meat), and of course my overall diet intake was comparatively low too.

Possible future diet
I am writing this because I belong to South Asia, and usual meals here are different than the rest of the world.

Sof the food item I can eat and have access to : Milk, Yogurt, Pizza, White meat (Chicken and fish), Beef (Cow, buffalo and goat), Wheat (present in daily meal), Rice(present in almost daily meal), almost all vegetables, almost all fruits, Pulses (Chickpea, green soy, Lentil), Nuts (Walnuts, Almond, peanut, cashew nuts), Milk shakes, Juices, cereals, breads etc and Food supplements etc.
Normal routine and health details
I usually and most of the time keep lying on bed (partial or full), and some of the time sit on my bed while my legs are crossed when using my pc. The whole walking and going out of my room part of routine constitutes of when I go to my college or to get food. I have started exercise (Weight training with dumbells, push ups etc) from today.

I have short-sightedness which started from -0.25 (a year and half ago) to -2.75 (now). I at least two times a week suffer from Heartburn (because of the lying down problem?). I don't remember my accurate B.P, but it is something like 45-50/105-115. I usually have two or three acne on my face (oily face skin) and have a few on my back.

I have yet to confirm, but a relative of mine said that my height increased a bit in last 3 months or so. So I am guessing I have the a few more months for height increase. I would like to add that my uncle (Mother's brother) had continued growth till the age of 22.

One more thing I would like to add: I have more than usual mental activities. I am all the time thinking about stuff, reading articles about everything I can, and I keep Imagining stuff (mostly "out of the box" type). (I am not sure if this was relevent or not, so I apologize if it was not)

I guess thats all. I am pretty sure I missed something else that might be necessary, so I'll add that when some member/user will remind.

I want to thank in advance to users who will take some time and guide me. I really need your help.

Have a nice day!.
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yogahoneybunny

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Posted: 02-21-08 13:59pm

Hi, sosaited.

It sounds like you're really in a lot of struggle right now. I wish you the best, and am glad to hear that you're interested in changing your life. What are the EXACT goals that you'd like to achieve? Have you written them down? You need a target before starting out on the path!
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MMAFighter

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Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Posts: 363
Location: WA, USA

Posted: 02-21-08 22:37pm

To get taller:
1. Jogging will make you taller since it loosens up the calcium deposits in your bones
To get heavier:
1. Eat more
2. Do exercises like pushups, squats, jogging, situps, etc. to tone your body as it gets bigger
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