Let me start off by saying that I'm 18, and currently living in the middle of nowhere ( Winfield, WV ), and I've had an interest in boxing ever since I can remember, but I never got into it for some reason. I guess I could blame a lack of funds or whatever, but that's beside the point.

Point is, I'm 6'1"-6'2" and only weigh 140 pounds right now, which anyone who looks at me knows is WAY smaller than I should be. So, I figured since I'm going to start packing on the pounds, why not pick up boxing as something to keep me focused on the task at hand?

That last paragraph leads me to my questions:

1.) What can I do diet wise to increase my weight. I know I don't eat enough given the amount of exercise I get a day and my height, but at the same time, I don't want to sit around and eat ice cream all day and get obese

2.) How big should I plan on getting? Or should I just let my body fill out naturally and go from there?

3.) What are some good exercises/weight training programs to start off with for someone in my position?

4.) I should be relocating within the next 6 months, and afterwards I intend on finding a trainer. What kind of qualities should I look for in a trainer? I'm not going to lie, I really want to take this seriously and see just how far I can go in this sport. I've never really given my all in anything, and I want someone who can be there to really push me to my limits while giving me the instruction I need.

5.) Am I at a good age to start getting into this? Am I too old, too young, what?