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I am 21 year old and 5 feet 8 inches tall. But I have a very low appetite since childhood and as a reason I haven't gained much. My weight is only 55kgs. Please advise me some natural solutions for both appetite and weight gain.
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hello there. add high calorie foods. have lots of proteins and hit the gym in that manner your weight will increase in a controlled manner without increasing fat. eat frequently. regards
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