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hey, i need some help. i'm a 16-yr-old girl, 110 lbs, and 5'6. i'm really skinny. i guess there's some good from that, like not worrying about eating something yummy with a huge amount of calories in it. but still, i want to gain some weight before i go to college next semester (i'm graduating early). the thing is, i will probably be one of the yongest people there and i'll look very small among all those 18-20-something-yr-olds. what can eat that's healthy and rich in calories at the same time? and how can i make myself look a little older without being fake? i know, its silly but i already feel like a baby in my senior class, i don't want to feel like that in college. (link)
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For gaining weight, don't just automatically go for foods high in fat and calories. You still need to eat healthy. Figure out how many calories you would eat in a normal day and add 500 to it. Try to eat foods that are high in protein, and drink lots of water. People say that the water is important because it gives you the energy you need to gain that weight. You might want to try supplemental drinks. They are used for people trying to gain or maintain weight, and some of them don't taste too bad either. I would try Ensure, or Boost. Both come in alot of flavors. Maybe try drinking one or so of those a day. Working out is really important too. Muscle gain will equal weight gain, and will make you look bigger and stronger, so get to your local gym and get on a work out program!
As for looking older, wear some makeup, but don't overdo it. I would go to one of the makeup counters at a department store and explain your situation. Most makeup counters will give you a free makeover so you can see if you like it before you buy it. They can show you how to do it so you look older, without having to put pounds of it on. Before you go to college, you might also want to get an older haircut. Sometimes a change in hairstyle can make all the difference! Good luck, hope that helped a little bit.
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thank you, that was really helpful!
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