There are so many diet plans, workout plans, special foods, etc., for weight loss. Everybody is conscious of their figure, and many people who are overweight or obese are seeking for ways to lose weight. With so much focus on weight loss, there are limited programs that focus on weight gain for women. This can be especially painful for people, who have a fast metabolism or have genetics, which don't allow them to put on weight. Looking like 12, when you are actually 20 is frustrating. If you naturally have a small frame and look very young compared to your friends or people of your age, then being underweight can cause mental stress. You might have to keep telling people that you don't gain weight, and many other women might even give you envious looks, saying that they would prefer to be in your shoes. However, this is not actually a compliment. Only people who are underweight know how troublesome it is to find clothes for their size, and other problems that come with looking way younger than your age. If you are troubled with being underweight, then here are ways to gain weight quickly. Forming a Workout Plan Many underweight women while opting for a weight gain plan have one concern, that they don't want to look fat or gain a muscular body. However, the bad news is to gain weight there are two ways, you can either gain fat or gain muscle mass. But, the good news is women just don't have enough testosterone, that will help to put heavy muscles on them. So, by following a workout plan that includes strength training to gain weight you will get lean muscles, which will make your body toned up and make you look hot. Also, muscle mass weighs more than fat so you will see a faster weight gain on the machine. To form a workout plan, do a cardio of 15 minutes so that your body gets warmed up. Then follow strength training exercises for body. Use light weights and form an exercise routine which involves use of lightweight dumbbells. Eating More Meals Try to eat 5 - 6 meals a day and increase your daily calorie intake by 500 - 1000 calories. For the first month increase your food intake by 500 calories, then at the end of the month check your weight. If you don't gain weight, then add 300 calories more to your balanced diet. Start with a healthy breakfast, which is loaded with fruits, yogurt, eggs, and cereal. Eating Proteins Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They help to put on muscle mass, hence, include proteins in at least 4 meals. Good sources of protein are eggs, chicken breast, fish, seafood, turkey breast, milk, yogurt, soy, and whey protein powder. Eating Energy-rich Foods Dry fruits and nuts are storehouses of energy and eating them will provide many beneficial nutrients and lots of calories to you, that will greatly help in gaining weight faster. Carry a snack pack of dry nuts and fruits with you, and munch on them whenever you feel hungry. This will greatly help to load calories. You can also add butter or cheese while making your meals to increase the calories. You can also add fatty spreads on breads and add vegetable oils to yours salads to increase the calories. Also, once in a while you can go for junk food. Getting Adequate Rest Getting 8 hours of sleep is necessary to maintain good physical and mental health. However, you can also take a short nap after your lunch, so that the calories remain stored inside you. You can also consider having a small snack before bedtime, if you are comfortable with it. The most important thing you need to do while on the program is to stick to it. Keep yourself motivated, and follow a regular routine of exercises and diet using the above tips. You might not see the results instantly, but by sticking to the program for few months you will surely gain weight.