How can my 48-year-old wife healthily gain weight?

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Yes, I can understand that weight gain can be difficult for some people, but surely it is possible.

Your wife needs to add at least 13 to 15 lbs of weight. You need to eat the food you like, as this will help you eat more than you normally would.

So, you need to choose the type of food you like, for example, spicy food, a vegetarian or non-vegetarian diet, etc. The calorie intake has to be higher than what you regularly take - this also means that you need to take a greater quantity of food. You need to make a list of your favorite foodstuffs and stick it on your refrigerator.

For example, bananas, apples, peanuts, milk, chocolates, chips, french fries, ice cream, and almonds. Also, make a list of items for lunch and dinner that you like and cook them frequently.

I suggest the following steps:

1. If you are doing any high-calorie burning exercises, then you need to switch to other exercises for muscle training and less cardio workouts.
2. Constant follow-ups with your dietician will help you with the progress of weight gain. Always keep a dietician in the loop.
3. Start intake of one small extra meal other than your regular meals, and do this consistently, over two months, you will see the difference.
4. Powder protein supplements available in the market need to be taken twice daily with milk. Do this consistently to see a change.
5. Consistency is the key to success, so do these things regularly, and only then will you see the results.
6. You need to sleep for at least eight hours daily for a healthy body, and you can also add on another hour if you like, as you do not lose many calories while asleep.
7. Make it a point to eat one fruit after lunch and one after dinner. They are great add-ons for good calorie intake, and this is a great idea and a must.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

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