Hi everyone.
I have a friend who bothers me a lot that she wants to add weight. She looks very slim and skinny. I don't know what to tell her because I don't have answers to her problem. Please nairalanders, can you help me out here

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Tel her 2 eat alot esp eba and akpu and also sleep alot

Nice one

If that is her body make up and she has a fast metabolism, then there is nothing that you can do.

You may get her to eat fatty foods but you are only damaging the body.

Nothing wrong in being slim so long as she has a healthy weight and eats healthy.

chynzino: Hi everyone.
I have a friend who bothers me a lot that she wants to add weight. She looks very slim and skinny. I don't know what to tell her because I don't have answers to her problem. Please nairalanders, can you help me out here

~ Does she have any underlying health issues? If yes, then she needs to have those sorted out first with her doctor. Whatever the case may be, it's best to treat the root cause of the problem and not the symptoms.

~ If she hasn't got any underlying health issues, get her to find out what her Body Mass Index (BMI) is. As long as it's within normal range, she has nothing to worry about. Here's a useful link you both might want to read up on: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/BodyMassIndex.aspx

~ Finally, I would caution against adding weight for cosmetic purposes. If she's thinking of taking "wonder pills" to help her add weight, dissuade her from it as there are long term repercussions associated with it. If putting on weight is really that much of an issue / concern to her, then encourage her to undertake a healthy exercise plan. Contrary to what many people think, exercising is a good way to build up muscle tone. Combine that with a healthy diet too.

Wow! This is one of the best contributions I have gotten. Thanks a million. But if I may ask, could you explain more on BMI