Weight gain pills?

Question
So for as long as I can remember I have always been very slender. I have always have had a hard time gaining and even keeping the weight on. The other day I was surfing the web when I came across this website http://www.weightgainplus.com/ on wieght gain pills. I just wanted to know if this is something that could help and if not is there any eles I could try. Im an 18 year old heathly male if that helps at all.

Answer
Dear Christopher,

I have no idea how this company can claim these pills will help people gain 1-4 pounds a week (they state 5-15 pounds per month). First of all, it is next to impossible to gain 4 pounds a week (you would have to eat more than an extra 2000 calories per day) and second of all it only contains vitamins and protein--nothing that works as an appetite stimulant like they claim.

In order to gain weight you will simply have to eat more calories.
One of the easier ways is to be sure to include 3 meals a day and 3 snacks in between. Healthy and high calorie snacks would include nuts, cheese, whole-fat yogurt, energy bars like Clif bars, and maybe even pop tarts!
There are many beverages like Carnation Instant Beverage drink that would also help, with nearly 250 calories per serving. They also come pre-packaged in to-go containers. So whenever you can, sip on one of these between meals. If you get in an extra 500 calories each day you can put on a pound each week.

It takes some effort and discipline to be sure you are eating or drinking every chance you get, and not skipping meals or snacks because you are too busy or forgetful! You'll have to stick with it and it won't be easy--much like you hear people complain when they are trying to LOSE weight!

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