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Hi, I m 16 and I rowing 3 time a week plus doing sport at home. Im 6 ft toll and only 137.5lbs. I would like to gain weight and that it can go in muscles but it s hard when we go to school and don t have time/money to eat well. If somone have a solution it would be really nice. :)
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Thanks a lot. It will help me a lot i think :)
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Hi there,
You should try to gain weight in a healthy and scientific way. You can increase your caloric intake by eating a larger volume of food or by choosing foods which are energy-dense .At the same time take care to choose  nutrient-dense instead of high-calorie junk foods. Foods that are both energy- and nutrient-dense are legumes, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados. Increase your protein intake and have a balanced meal with the right amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Resistance training exercises like weight lifting can help to increase your muscle size and body weight. You need to give yourself daily at least 30  minutes for adequate weight gain. I sincerely hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!
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