Healthy Weight Gain

The Oopster · 08-31-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie

Hi Jessica,

I have been on both ends of the spectrum. Excessive weight loss and weight gain.

I am not a proponent of ensure, unless you are ill and cannot hold anything down. Have your serotonin levels checked (high serotonin can cause lack of hunger and full feeling) as well as possibly seeing an endocrinologist. I have a condition where I do not get hungry, and it is do to my endocrine adrenal function.

I would suggest eating peanut butter, almond butter, etc. One of my favorites (and very fattening) is Almond Cream. Soak the raw almonds overnight in water, so they sprout - blend them with water and add figs, honey and nuts - OMG this is an amazing meal. You will know the consistency. Banana's, Cheese and Avocado are excellent choices as well. You might want to think about snacking on trail mixes, etc. The nuts, cheese, etc.. Are really healthy and will help to increase your fat content, without eating a big mac. Fruit juices, potatoes, corn -- All weight producing. If you have to, supplement with a healthy weight gaining powder -- but, I would add peanut butter or fruit to it.

I wish you luck and seriously - talk to your doctor about your endocrine system.

Hope to see you in LR.

Julie

To go with this if you do get a protein powder ... you don't have to use milk .. i use soymilk since i don't do dairly and sometimes almond milk. More expensive but good... also it is easy to make your own almond milk I just haven't done it for ages

Jessica · 08-31-2011, 02:47 PM

I can definately do peanut butter, bananas, cheese, and the trail mixes. I will have to give those a try.

Never tried soy milk before but if I do the protein shakes I will definitely consider it. Everyone's been so helpful. Thank you!

The Oopster · 08-31-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica

I can definately do peanut butter, bananas, cheese, and the trail mixes. I will have to give those a try.

Never tried soy milk before but if I do the protein shakes I will definitely consider it. Everyone's been so helpful. Thank you!

I always get the vanilla flavored one. you can buy in in the frigeration section or non frigerated. I buy the non frigerated ones in bulk at costco but would suggest just buying one carton first. May want to try one of each ... the frigerated and non frigerated. On the protein powder I'll warn you that I didn't like the vanilla in that brand even when I add things to it. I really like their chocolate. If you want a double fix add peanut butter in it!

Triple fix add bananas also!

I had a banana overload at one time and can't do them anymore! Became allergic!

Blade · 08-31-2011, 06:35 PM

Goat's milk........not the kind in the can the kind from the live goat.

Jessica · 08-31-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Goat's milk........not the kind in the can the kind from the live goat.

Haha Not sure I can do that. I don't have access to a goat. Not sure if I would be able to drink it if I did.

little_ms_sunshyne · 10-02-2011, 09:12 PM

Came across this thread and thought I would pop in and say good luck. I too have heard ensure is the way to go. More than 2000 calories daily a must. If all else fails I have a grandmother that cooks some fantastic mexican food. We can send you her way. lol

Jessica · 08-31-2011, 06:40 PM

I will try avoid having a banana overload

I've have really low B12 an I know that can contribute to the loss of appetite, so I am getting a shot of B12 once a week to try and get it back up to a good number.

Novelafemme · 10-02-2011, 09:30 PM

Hi Jessica! I was just going to recommend B12! I have a bottle of sublingual B12 on my desk that I take right when I get to work every morning. It really seems to help!

I am in the same boat as you, more or less. I am 5'9" and weight about 116 right now. I'm a total stress non-eater and have to be careful when life gets hectic for me or I waste away to nothing. And one thing I do to combat the stress is to run, which doesn't help with the weight loss at all!

I have an apple and almond butter for breakfast and then a salad with steak or chicken for lunch and a protein rich dinner. I tried the Ensure drinks but didn't care for them. If you have a Trader Joe's nearby they sell a yummy vanilla protein powder that you can add to a breakfast smoothie in the morning...it's better than coffee!!

The best of luck to you!!

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Originally Posted by Jessica

I will try avoid having a banana overload

I've have really low B12 an I know that can contribute to the loss of appetite, so I am getting a shot of B12 once a week to try and get it back up to a good number.

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Jessica Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Just Me :) Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Taken Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 56 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 93 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts Rep Power: 1393057	I will try avoid having a banana overload I've have really low B12 an I know that can contribute to the loss of appetite, so I am getting a shot of B12 once a week to try and get it back up to a good number.