Taras Raggio: Hi, My name is Taras Raggio. I am the Managing Principal and director and Taras Techniques, LLC. Today we are going to be answering questions on how to gain weight healthily. We would discuss everything from setting body composition goals to nutrition, to developing an overall weight gain program. As a precaution just as for loosing weight, a program for gaining weight should include permission from your Primary Care Physician before starting any diet regime. Before we get started let me tell you a little bit about myself. I received my Bachelors Science degree from Chadwick University, my Masters degree from Troy State University and I also have a specialized diploma in holistic health from the Global College of Natural Medicine. Are you ready? Let's get started. We are going to discuss the many ways on how to healthily gain weight.

Host: What is body image?

Taras Raggio: Body image, whether positive or negative consists of perceptions, thoughts, emotions and actions. Most people in general are overall dissatisfied with their body image. A body image is one in which you can develop yourself, as seen to the perception of yourself and not from others.