While you can't make weight gain purposefully go to a specific area of your body, you can try to increase your muscle size in your legs and hips to create a fuller, fitter look.

You need extra protein when you're working out to gain muscle. But if you're getting tired of grilled chicken and boiled eggs you might consider taking a protein supplement.

Getting fit takes time and effort — but where does one start? From always being prepared to doing one active thing per day, here are some tips and tricks that will help your journey.

Kickboxing does not help you gain weight, although it may help you gain some muscle. The calories burned in a kickboxing class won't help weight gain.

If you've started a running program, you may be surprised when higher numbers stare up at your from the scale a week into your workouts. But before you chuck your running shoes and throw in the towel, rest assured that it is common for beginning runners to gain weight.

Anorexia nervosa is a mental health condition characterized by a relentless drive for thinness, leading to extreme weight loss from excessive dieting and exercising, says the National Institute of Mental Health. Because anorexics become so underweight, they can develop serious health problems.

Visible ribs often make you look very thin, so it's natural to want to beef up this part of your torso when you're trying to gain weight. You can't dictate where your body puts on pounds, however. Healthy weight gain will fill you out proportionally, according to your genetic body shape.

A healthy pregnancy increases the odds of a healthy baby. A fetus must gain an appropriate amount of weight or he is at risk of health complications during pregnancy and at birth.

Gaining weight can be just as difficult as losing weight for many people. When you're attempting to put on extra pounds, it is not always as simple as eating whatever you like. Making smart choices about foods to consume and knowing which to avoid will help ensure that you are keeping your body healthy and energized.

Eating more is an obvious solution to being underweight, but if you have a weak appetite, it's not an easy one to implement. Certain medications, poor nutrition, food boredom and illness can cause you to lose your appetite.

An exact amount of milk needed for a 3-month old baby is difficult to calculate. Some babies drink small amounts of milk frequently throughout the day while others may consume large quantities with more time between feedings.

If you have a high metabolism, you have to eat more calories than most people just to maintain your weight. If you are active on your active job or practice sports frequently, putting on pounds can become a great challenge.