The Sierra Vista co-op is such a great place to find things you can't find anywhere else in town. I love that they suppo...rt so many local items! Our family loves shopping there and each have our favorite item. We are also so happy to see Sue Ellen and the amazing co-op family when we go.
To gain weight, you have to eat more calories than you burn. Choose healthy foods with extra calories, such as adding a slice of avocado to a sandwich, nuts for snacks, or stir-fry meals with olive oil. One tablespoon of oil contains 120 calories. An extra 100 calories a day will help you gain ten pounds in a year.
Adding protein shakes to a balanced diet can help you gain weight gradually. Gaining weight is a matter of taking in more calories than your body needs. The typical protein shake consists of a glass of milk or water and a scoop or two of protein powder.To gain weight, use low-fat or skim milk for extra calories and nutrients. An 8-ounce glass of 2-percent low-fat milk has about 122 calories.Protein powder varies in caloric content, depending on the type you use, but it generally has about 140 calories per serving, giving you a total of 262 calories per shake.ach pound of weight gain equals 3,500 calories beyond what your body normally needs. Increase your caloric intake by 3,500 calories per week, or 500 calories per day. To incorporate protein shakes into this formula, add two shakes per day, for a total of 524 calories, in excess of your regular diet.