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I am 20 years old male , I am 6.1 feet tall but my body weight is only 50 , I want few diet plans to increase my body weight.
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Do strength training. Include high protein and complex carbs, healthy fats too. All in balanced portion as per your body requirements.
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Being very lean at 6’1” and 50 kg suggests that you need to focus on healthy weight gain, which means increasing muscle mass and overall body weight rather than just eating more calories. The goal should be nutrient-dense eating combined with strength-building activity.
- Aim for 5-6 small meals or snacks instead of 2-3 large meals. Frequent meals help increase overall calorie intake without discomfort.
- Protein supports muscle growth. Include eggs, dairy, paneer, legumes, tofu, chicken, fish, or soy products depending on preference.
- Include whole grains, oats, rice, millets, and starchy vegetables to provide energy for workouts and daily activities.
- Add nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and ghee for extra calories and essential fatty acids.
- Incorporate resistance exercises 3-4 times a week to build muscle mass along with proper nutrition.
- Drink water throughout the day and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep to support growth and metabolism.
- Consistent intake of protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, combined with strength training and adequate rest, is the safest and most effective way to gain weight naturally.
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At 6.1 ft and 50 kg, your BMI is quite low. Healthy weight gain requires the right calorie surplus, protein balance and gut health support. A personalised diet plan works much better than random eating. You can consult me here and I’ll guide you step-by-step
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Please consult with me through the app I‘ll guide you properly
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Hello
Height 6.1 and weight 50 kg this is underweight do focus on high calorie, high protein diet + strength training
Tips for weight gain
Eat 5-6 meals per day
Includes protein in every meal
Add healthy fats ( nuts, peanut butter and ghee )
Do strength training/ push ups / squats
Sleep 7-8 hours daily
High calorie foods to add
Banana
Paneer
Peanut butter
Soy chunks
Milk and curd
Potato/sweet potatoes
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help better
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through app.
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