Sometimes, getting to your healthy weight isn’t about losing weight; some people will benefit from gaining weight. However, this isn’t always as simple as it sounds, so you will need a good plan.
 

While there are many factors that affect our health, studies have determined that those people whose weight is within certain limits live longer and are healthier overall. People that are under this range may be putting their health at risk.
 

Use the body mass calculator to find out if you’re underweight.

 
While many people that are naturally thin don’t have any health problems because of their slimmer figure, others may have issues with their bone strength. Women in particular can have irregular periods, which can lead to fertility issues. Weighing less can also be problematic when the person becomes ill and needs extra energy reserves.
 

If you’ve noticed that you’ve lost weight recently and it was unintentional, you might want to talk with your doctor to make sure nothing else is wrong. On the other hand, if you’ve consciously restricted your eating, you might be suffering from an eating disorder. Talk to your doctor or contact the Eating Disorders Association.
 

 
It’s interesting that those people that are healthy and thin maintain their weight because they understand how to balance their energy needs. This means that they know subconsciously how much they need to eat in order to function properly. It’s not that they have a faster metabolism or that they can burn off excess calories, but that they have a balanced appetite that craves healthier foods. In addition, they might be more physically active which allows them to maintain their health and weight.
 

To learn how to gain weight in a healthy manner, see The best ways to gain weight.