I'm underweight but I'm still chubby, how do I get fix this?

Question

I'm like 25 pounds underweight, but I'm still kind of chubby. I've been working out everyday for the past 2 months or so and drinking 2 protien shakes every day. I can tell I have more musle, but for some reason I didn't gain any weight and it doesn't look like I'm loosing any fat. Whats do I do?!?

Answer 1

it might just be baby fat.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what formula you use to determine that you're underweight.  Your average weight is determined based on your height, and frame size.

So in order for me to really asses if you're underweight, then I'd need to know your current weight, your height, and if you're small, medium or large framed.

Protein is very important in order for you to build muscle.  This you get from beans, peas, seeds, nuts and meats.  For these to brake down properly you also need your other foods - fruits and vegetables along with your carbohydrates.  You also need to be eating at least 3 square meals per day along with your exercise.  Water is also very important in your diet.  Drink 8 - 10 glasses per day.  Water helps to dissolve toxins have them flushed out.  Ridding the body of toxins helps improve metabolism.  

Answer 3

Keeping a food journal really does help.  It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

Make a few small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days.  Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer.

Start a weight lifting routine. It will help increase your metabolism and make you feel and look better in so many ways. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall.

In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Drink plenty of water. You will begin to see changes in your body.

Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc.  Here are a couple of helpful links.

http://www.nutrawatch.com/

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/