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Try eating just a little bit more with each meal than you normally would, even if you have to push yourself slightly past your comfort zone.  Over time, your stomach will adjust to the bigger portion size and you will no longer notice the difference. One good trick to help you with this is to try serving your food on larger plates - this will trick your brain into thinking that you're eating less than you actually are. Try eating more often than you normally would, and never skip meals. In fact, most experts agree that eating six mini-meals a day is better than eating three large ones.  This can help you with your weight gain as you'll feel less bloated after each meal. Try to get a balance of protein, starch, vegetables and fat with each meal. Try to incorporate more snacks into your daily routine, as these can be a great way of adding calories without having to eat too much. Grab a handful of nuts while you're watching TV, eat a banana on your way to work, or spread some hummus on wholegrain crackers while you're waiting for dinner. People who are underweight often complain that food just doesn't appeal to them.  Therefore, it's a good idea to make your food more appealing by experimenting with herbs and spices and by making new dishes that you've never tried before. You can also improve the flavor of food by adding tasty toppings - like a dollop of full-fat mayonnaise to a turkey sandwich, a sprinkling of cashew nuts over a stir-fry or salad, or a handful of cheese over homemade tacos or spaghetti bolognese. Dieters are often advised to eat more slowly, as this helps their brain to register that they are full before they can overeat. The opposite goes for those who are trying to gain weight.  Eating a little faster than normal can help you to consume more food before you start to feel full, thus increasing your calorie intake. Don't go too fast though, as this can leave you feeling bloated and sick.

summary: Increase your portion sizes. Eat frequently. Eat more snacks. Improve the taste of your food. Eat a little more quickly.


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Wrap the area with the wet sphagnum moss, then wrap it with plastic and tie in place.  Keep the moss wet. After several weeks, you should see roots through the plastic. Alternatively, stick the branches into a gritty compost of good quality. Keep this compost medium moist. Expect roots to form within 2 to 3 weeks if the stock taken is healthy and the conditions are warm and moist.

summary: Dust the top cut with rooting hormone or wipe with a rooting gel.


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You will need 16 15-foot (4.5-meter) ash saplings that are about 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) thick for the frame. You will also need at least 12 ash or basswood saplings that are 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall and 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) thick for the horizontal hoops. The saplings need to be straight as possible.  Ash and basswood are the most traditional, but you can use other hardwoods, such as: cedar, chestnut, elm, or hickory.  If you are making a model, use thin, bendy twigs instead. You can also use wire instead. Florist's wire coated in brown paper would work well. Start by trimming off any bark and branches. This will help reduce wood rot and help the wigwam last longer. Next, cut the ends of the saplings into points. This will make it easier to insert them into the holes.  Make your poles extra-strong by hardening the pointy ends in a fire. This will also help them last longer once you drive them into the soil.  If the saplings aren't flexible enough, soak them in a lake or river for at least two days first. Be sure to tie them down so that they don't float away. Gather 50 bushels of cattail leaves. A bushel is a bundle that is thick enough to wrap your arms around. Separate the cattails into 2-inch (5.08-centimeter) thick bundles. Secure each bundle at one end with some string. Set them out in the sun to dry.  If you don't have access to cattails, you can use heavy canvas, which was used to cover wigwams from the late 1700s onwards. You will need 12 to 14 sheets that are 5 by 10 feet (1.5 by 3.5 meters). If you want to be more traditional, you can sew cattail leaves into large mats. Plan on using 12 to 14 mats, each 5 by 10 feet (1.5 by 3.5 meters).  If you are making a model, you could use pieces of grass, raffia, or straw instead. You can also use pieces of cotton, linen, or canvas fabric. Gather 7 to 10 sheets of birch bark, about 3 feet (cc meter) square. Use a hot nail or wood burner to make holes along the top edge of each birch bark sheet.  You can also use elm bark, or weave mats out of cattails.  If you are making a model, you can use white paper instead. For a more realistic effect, go over it lightly in a dry brush dipped in brown paint to make the streaks.
summary: Gather some ash and basswood saplings. Prepare the saplings for the frame's poles. Prepare cattail leaves for the thatching. Prepare the birch bark sheets for the covering.