I AM DONE!

In B4 jar of peanut butter and spoon. Seriously pb and other nutbutters contain healthy fats, protein and are calorie dense. Other choices are mixed nuts, quinoa, sweet potatos and rice just to name a few. As a vegetarian I assume you can eat eggs. Whole eggs are another excellent choice.

Wonderful response jess1992. It can be done but as you said a support system is crucial. My problem is different. Hopefully you can be of help to the OP. Bless you both.

Lets face it i havent been trying all that hard to recover from my ED. I mean sure i was eating but i would always try to leave a good amount of food on my plate.

Currently Im 5'2 and 82 pounds... Ive lost my period for 3-4 months. And i look DEAD! No butt no face NO BOOBS!!!! Im cold 24/7! Im sick of this. I am going to gain weight and keep it on...

Sorry for the rant now to the question...

How do i gain weight healthily? Keep in mind im a vegetarian Sure i could go down a jar of mayo and gain then feel really ill afterwards you know what i mean?

Could go and make yourself some nice calorie dense tasty smoothies? I have a nutribullet at home that I use and I typically like throwing in frozen fruit and greens. My typical smoothie is some frozen pineapple, frozen berry blend (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, etc), and I throw in some Kale, some almonds for protein and fats, a scoop of whey protein powder (not sure if you cut out dairy or not with your vegetarian lifestyle, but there is also rice protein you could use), and then fill the rest with almond milk, or coconut water, or just regular old water and blend it up. Tastes great, and is a healthy way to get some calories. (I don't juice and only do smoothies because I like having the fibers). A 20oz smoothie made this way typically has around 400-600 calories or so.

Other than that I typically eat meat, so I wouldn't probably be much help beyond what's already been suggested hehe.

I wouldn't think pushing yourself too much too far would be a good idea, so work up slowly. Leave a little less on your plate each time until you can manage to clear it, add sauces and dressings to things to get extra calories without feeling like you're eating too much, eat full fat versions of things rather than anything low fat or sugar free. I really like the ideas people had for smoothies.
Hope you find the right people to support you

I do not mean to offend any vege-or other-tarians, but I just want to ask whether you are vegetarian for some reason linked to you ED? I.e. is it simply preference, on moral grounds or perhaps a repulsion? It's just something I would ask myself: is it for "real" or rather a way of justifying your eating behaviour? Again I mean no offense. I am assuming that you are seeking medical help on your journey, on which I wish you all the best :flowerforyou:

Get to a doctor for a physical and perhaps talk to a shrink.

Lets face it i havent been trying all that hard to recover from my ED. I mean sure i was eating but i would always try to leave a good amount of food on my plate.

Currently Im 5'2 and 82 pounds... Ive lost my period for 3-4 months. And i look DEAD! No butt no face NO BOOBS!!!! Im cold 24/7! Im sick of this. I am going to gain weight and keep it on...

Sorry for the rant now to the question...

How do i gain weight healthily? Keep in mind im a vegetarian Sure i could go down a jar of mayo and gain then feel really ill afterwards you know what i mean?

It's going to take some time... Never ever binge, you don't want to make yourself sick...

If you can, possibly see a nutritionist, be VERY specific of what you can and can't stomach/eat..

Professional support is SO important. Seriously, get some! It'll help so much

Apart from that, healthy fats are good. Avocado, nuts! Fruits can help build up your calorie count too. Dairy is good
Don't be scared of "bad" food like cake and chocolate and biscuits- there are no bad or good foods and it's important for you to garner an appreciation for the taste of food.

Good luck! Most important is professional help and support though.

Try herbalife Formula 1 shakes 2 times a day. Its soy based so there is no animal products. Full of vitamins and minerals. Do this in addition to 3 meals a day. My friend has the same situation as you, she gained healthy weight with this program.

Just try it. You'll see.

I just want to add...you may be very surprised at how much you need to eat to actually gain any weight. This often happens with people who are malnurished and eating at a deficit for a long period of time. I would recommend working with a dietician or ED doctor to get some perspective on how much/how quickly to increase food intake.

Lets face it i havent been trying all that hard to recover from my ED. I mean sure i was eating but i would always try to leave a good amount of food on my plate.

Currently Im 5'2 and 82 pounds... Ive lost my period for 3-4 months. And i look DEAD! No butt no face NO BOOBS!!!! Im cold 24/7! Im sick of this. I am going to gain weight and keep it on...

Sorry for the rant now to the question...

How do i gain weight healthily? Keep in mind im a vegetarian Sure i could go down a jar of mayo and gain then feel really ill afterwards you know what i mean?

Here's a nice warm smoothie for you, not sure is it cold where you are:

1 cup milk of your choice - almond, soy - I use Horizon Organic - 2% lactose
3/4 cup steam pumpkin
1 tbs almond butter
1 tbs coconut oil - I use the one from Costco
30 grams any high fiber cereal

Warm milk and pumpkin (I normally steam enough pumpkin for a couple of days
I also weigh out all of the above
Pour everything into a blender and there's breakfast.

I prefer almond butter to peanut butter.

Hi! Congratulations on your journey and deciding to start it with us.

I know I'm not trying to make gains, but when I was a care worker, I worked with several girls who had very specific diet needs, including vegetarianism due to meat allergy; she in particular was also recovering from an eating disorder (along with a battery of other problems).

Adding protein and carbohydrates to your diet will likely help you with gains. Potatoes, beans, nuts, nut milks; pastas, noodles, breads, cheeses.
We want you on high calorie, so you gain, but not high sodium or sugar, so you feel sick; assuming your body isn't used to it.

As for nuts and nut butters and nut oils, sesame and macadamia are high calorie. Almonds as well.

Nutella is a particularly high calorie treat you may like. Spread it on fruit or stir in yogurt for a decadent treat that won't leave you over-stuffed.

So you wake up and you make a smoothie. You aren't super hungry, but maybe it's a good idea to try something.

For a banana smoothie made with almond milk, greek yogurt or nut butter, with vanilla protein powder (assuming you aren't vegan), you're looking at 400-500 calories right there depending on how much you make.
You can give yourself some substantial food (if you're comfortable) with apples, peaches, pears.

Work day? Need your coffee? Add a tablespoon coconut oil to your 2c coffee with your creamer/sugar. Stir til very melted and very mixed. You won't really taste it, and it adds another 60 calories of healthy fats to your coffee.

Lunch time is neigh!

Take some bread. Make yourself a sandwich. I like grilled cheese. If you're vegan as well, try some bean protein cheeses. Some tasty pretty bad, but there are a few gems out there. Expect to go for the white cheeses and expect them to taste sharp. Have some cheese, tomato, spinach, and guacamole in your bread and pan-fry it in a little olive oil. This sandwich in particular is 460-500 calories depending on calories in your ingredients. So now you've had about 1000 calories and it isn't even dinner yet. Go you!

Work day? Packing your lunch?
Bring in a peanut butter (or other nut butter) and jelly. One of those childhood favorites is like 400 calories if you're generous with your fillings. Serve with finger veggies and fruits and cheeses you like. Supplement with any dip you like. A garlicy hummus is one of my favorites.

For dinner, you're not really feeling anything complicated, you had a busy day!

So you steam up some pierogies (check the freezer aisle, they are potato and chive filled dumplings; no animal proteins)
And top with some marinara sauce (or alfredo, or salsa, or ketchup...).
Serve with your favorite veggies and you've finished the day (if my math isn't horrible) at 1500-1700 calories.

Feel free to treat yourself with snacks, but don't feel pressured or overwhelmed.

No meat consumed. And from what I gather, most people (your average joe or jane) maintain their weight at 1500. MFP also has gaining options and will map out your macros, but I thought I'd map out what a typical day (from my work experience) was like.

As always, take my word worth what it is, and make sure your doctor is on board with you and helping you along the way. And go at your own pace. A lot of people will trivialize your struggle and say it isn't hard to gain weight and point you toward a McDonalds. Just remember that it is a very real journey, just like weight loss is for me. I hope you the best of luck!