Need weight gain pals!! :)

melodymommie
melodymommie Posts: 11 Member
edited November 11 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
hey all , it's really motivating to see other people trying to achieve the similar goals as I. I would love to see others on their weight gain journeys and get tips! So add me as a friend please and thank you :)
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  • tionnewatkins154
    tionnewatkins154 Posts: 2
    I'm also on a weight gain journey, I'm a mom and also lost weight after having my baby. Just wanted to say hello and good luck on your journey. P.s. Do you find it difficult to eat light along with doubling your calorie intake?
  • neemiller
    neemiller Posts: 1 Member
    I'm also on a weight gain journey. I have tried before with no luck but this time I am determined! Will update
  • bstrowsen
    bstrowsen Posts: 21 Member

    Hello all I'm also on a weight gain journey! I currently am working out everyday with one day off a week sometimes. But I take a pre wrk out supplement called c-4 and also add creatine mono hydrate 5000 To it. And after my workout is over I take a mass gainer complex from GNC and jus started three days ago so I'll post how it's working! But the pre workout and creatine works great! Oh an I'm taking a Mega Man sport vitamin supp as well works!!! Any questions jus add me and ask I don't kink how to add ppl so if u do help me please lol...
  • tswanson0314
    tswanson0314 Posts: 6
    I'm trying to gain about .5/1 pound a week. My goal is only 10 pounds,… butttt thats extremely hard to do because I'm not used to eating so much food in a day, so it helps to keep each other motivated …
  • klake2
    klake2 Posts: 4
    Good luck on your weight gaining journey, I definitely need luck with mine! Trying to make sure I'm gaining muscle and not fat is sure a challenge!
  • elfman5150
    elfman5150 Posts: 116 Member
    klake2 wrote: »
    Good luck on your weight gaining journey, I definitely need luck with mine! Trying to make sure I'm gaining muscle and not fat is sure a challenge!

    It's only a challenge when you refuse to accept that a little fat gain is inevitable. If you are eating in excess in combination with a solid workout routine, you'll be happy with the results, even with the fat gain that comes with it. Many people increase their body fat when bulking, yet look better since they've also increased muscle mass. Stay the course, and it will be worth it!
  • MissKsr1
    MissKsr1 Posts: 2 Member
    edited February 2015
    This is awesome.. It's so hard to stay on track in order to gain weight .. Glad I found this group

    Add me!!
  • Maky20
    Maky20 Posts: 22 Member
    Hello another weight gainer here :blush: been here before but got off track about 6-7 months ago and now i'm in the beginning AGAIN...but I'M BACK! Feel free to add me :)
  • melodymommie
    melodymommie Posts: 11 Member
    It's soooo nice to find so many others on a weight gain journey !!! That's why I love this app :) all my friends think I'm crazy for TRYING to gain weight lol but after my baby I was left way to skinny! Can't wait to see all you guys results and get good tips!!
  • melodymommie
    melodymommie Posts: 11 Member
    Also I can not figure out how to add friends on this thing! :-/ lol
  • melodymommie
    melodymommie Posts: 11 Member
    tionnewatkins154 wrote: »
    I'm also on a weight gain journey, I'm a mom and also lost weight after having my baby. Just wanted to say hello and good luck on your journey. P.s. Do you find it difficult to eat light along with doubling your calorie intake?

    Yes I do!! It's extremely difficult to eat soooo much extra food, I feel so tired and sluggish all the time and can never finish all my meals , I've started a supplement called cb-1 weight gainer , it's supposed to stimulate your appetite and slow your metabolism , hopefully it helps
  • saltlife2414
    saltlife2414 Posts: 46
    Hi I'm trying to gain weight would love some help from you guys add me!!!
  • saltlife2414
    saltlife2414 Posts: 46
    melodymommie wrote: »
    tionnewatkins154 wrote: »
    I'm also on a weight gain journey, I'm a mom and also lost weight after having my baby. Just wanted to say hello and good luck on your journey. P.s. Do you find it difficult to eat light along with doubling your calorie intake?

    Yes I do!! It's extremely difficult to eat soooo much extra food, I feel so tired and sluggish all the time and can never finish all my meals , I've started a supplement called cb-1 weight gainer , it's supposed to stimulate your appetite and slow your metabolism , hopefully it helps

    I fell like I don't have the time to eat extra I've been at this a month and only gained 4lbs
  • bstrowsen
    bstrowsen Posts: 21 Member
    Hey all if ur in a weight gain journey join my group I've sent a few of u an invite to join!!!
  • bstrowsen
    bstrowsen Posts: 21 Member
    melodymommie wrote: »
    Also I can not figure out how to add friends on this thing! :-/ lol

    Hey join my weight gain group I sent u an invite???
  • bstrowsen
    bstrowsen Posts: 21 Member
    saltlife2414 wrote: »
    melodymommie wrote: »
    tionnewatkins154 wrote: »
    I'm also on a weight gain journey, I'm a mom and also lost weight after having my baby. Just wanted to say hello and good luck on your journey. P.s. Do you find it difficult to eat light along with doubling your calorie intake?

    Yes I do!! It's extremely difficult to eat soooo much extra food, I feel so tired and sluggish all the time and can never finish all my meals , I've started a supplement called cb-1 weight gainer , it's supposed to stimulate your appetite and slow your metabolism , hopefully it helps

    I fell like I don't have the time to eat extra I've been at this a month and only gained 4lbs

    Hey join my weight gain group please sent u an invite!!!
  • bstrowsen
    bstrowsen Posts: 21 Member
    bstrowsen wrote: »
    melodymommie wrote: »
    Also I can not figure out how to add friends on this thing! :-/ lol

    Hey join my weight gain group I sent u an invite???

    Go to friends and type our name in and send it where it says email or username in the friends thing
  • melodymommie
    melodymommie Posts: 11 Member
    saltlife2414 wrote: »
    melodymommie wrote: »
    tionnewatkins154 wrote: »
    I'm also on a weight gain journey, I'm a mom and also lost weight after having my baby. Just wanted to say hello and good luck on your journey. P.s. Do you find it difficult to eat light along with doubling your calorie intake?

    Yes I do!! It's extremely difficult to eat soooo much extra food, I feel so tired and sluggish all the time and can never finish all my meals , I've started a supplement called cb-1 weight gainer , it's supposed to stimulate your appetite and slow your metabolism , hopefully it helps

    I fell like I don't have the time to eat extra I've been at this a month and only gained 4lbs

    That is normal , 1lb a week , keep going :)
  • melodymommie
    melodymommie Posts: 11 Member
    bstrowsen wrote: »
    melodymommie wrote: »
    Also I can not figure out how to add friends on this thing! :-/ lol

    Hey join my weight gain group I sent u an invite???

    Will do! :)
  • knitknut44
    knitknut44 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi Everyone! I'm new to the forums here, and hoping to a part of this group. I too am trying to gain weight (by several doctors' orders). I'm currently 20-25 lbs underweight (or more depending on which doctor I talk to), recovering from another serious abdominal surgery (3 weeks post op), and just starting to try to eat a bit more again. I am facing another surgery later this year (jaw replacement, one of my other problems for eating normally!), and need to gain weight for it, as well as to recover from this current surgery.

    I am almost vegetarian (still do some fish though), and can only eat soft foods, and in small amounts. It might not be long until my diet will be liquids only. I do lots of smoothies (of my own creation), and want to gain weight in a HEALTHY way, I do not like empty calories, I am not use to any junk food in my diet, and sweets and rich foods just make me feel sicker.

    I look forward to being part of a group with the same goals...I need motivation from others who understand! I'm so tired of being told to just eat ice cream and cookies. That is not what I consider a good option for my health! I am very health conscious, and most people just don't understand that. There's more to gaining weight AND eating healthy than normal people realize. My goal is a half pound a week gain, but I've still been sliding downwards post-op, and need to work harder on it.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    knitknut44 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone! I'm new to the forums here, and hoping to a part of this group. I too am trying to gain weight (by several doctors' orders). I'm currently 20-25 lbs underweight (or more depending on which doctor I talk to), recovering from another serious abdominal surgery (3 weeks post op), and just starting to try to eat a bit more again. I am facing another surgery later this year (jaw replacement, one of my other problems for eating normally!), and need to gain weight for it, as well as to recover from this current surgery.

    I am almost vegetarian (still do some fish though), and can only eat soft foods, and in small amounts. It might not be long until my diet will be liquids only. I do lots of smoothies (of my own creation), and want to gain weight in a HEALTHY way, I do not like empty calories, I am not use to any junk food in my diet, and sweets and rich foods just make me feel sicker.

    I look forward to being part of a group with the same goals...I need motivation from others who understand! I'm so tired of being told to just eat ice cream and cookies. That is not what I consider a good option for my health! I am very health conscious, and most people just don't understand that. There's more to gaining weight AND eating healthy than normal people realize. My goal is a half pound a week gain, but I've still been sliding downwards post-op, and need to work harder on it.

    Sounds like you need a RD more than this forum but good luck and I hope it goes well for you.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    knitknut44 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone! I'm new to the forums here, and hoping to a part of this group. I too am trying to gain weight (by several doctors' orders). I'm currently 20-25 lbs underweight (or more depending on which doctor I talk to), recovering from another serious abdominal surgery (3 weeks post op), and just starting to try to eat a bit more again. I am facing another surgery later this year (jaw replacement, one of my other problems for eating normally!), and need to gain weight for it, as well as to recover from this current surgery.

    I am almost vegetarian (still do some fish though), and can only eat soft foods, and in small amounts. It might not be long until my diet will be liquids only. I do lots of smoothies (of my own creation), and want to gain weight in a HEALTHY way, I do not like empty calories, I am not use to any junk food in my diet, and sweets and rich foods just make me feel sicker.

    I look forward to being part of a group with the same goals...I need motivation from others who understand! I'm so tired of being told to just eat ice cream and cookies. That is not what I consider a good option for my health! I am very health conscious, and most people just don't understand that. There's more to gaining weight AND eating healthy than normal people realize. My goal is a half pound a week gain, but I've still been sliding downwards post-op, and need to work harder on it.

    Sounds like you need a RD more than this forum but good luck and I hope it goes well for you.
    Agreed.

    And keep in mind that being 20lbs underweight (or more) can be a serious health risk. If cookies and ice cream can get your weight up, I don't think I'd consider them unhealthy. Eating as you are now is what is unhealthy.

    Not sure what you consider rich foods, but if you can only eat soft foods, try nut butters (creamy), full fat dairy, pasta (cooked until it's rather mushy), refried beans, fruit juice, cream based soups (that might be too rich though), etc. But I agree that a registered dietitian familiar with your health concerns would be more of a help.
  • Kashgains
    Kashgains Posts: 2
    Hey, I'm also trying to gain weight. I started my journey on the 1st of december at 109lbs and today 3rd Feb, I weigh 122lbs. All the best to you and all that are trying to gain weight. We can do this! :)
  • Katebe11a
    Katebe11a Posts: 4
    Hi Everyone!!
    Good luck to you all with your weight gain! There's so much out there about losing weight they forget to remember how for some of us gaining weight and keeping the weight on (in a healthy way) can be so difficult! I've been back on a weight gain programme since December and I was doing so well (+1lb gain per week) but then I got ill and found eating a struggle and I lost 5lbs so all my hard work (eating 2300+ cals a day really is hard work) was wasted. However I haven't let it beat me and I am back eating lots again this week!! It can be hard being around people on weight loss programmes as they don't take me seriously - I just get a lot of "oh I'll give you my weight!" Be nice to know some fellow weight gainers for the extra support!
    What are your tips for weight gain? I eat lots of nuts and nut butters. It can be tricky too because a vegetarian.
    Best of luck everyone!
    Kate x
  • Katebe11a
    Katebe11a Posts: 4
    Kashgains wrote: »
    Hey, I'm also trying to gain weight. I started my journey on the 1st of december at 109lbs and today 3rd Feb, I weigh 122lbs. All the best to you and all that are trying to gain weight. We can do this! :)

    Woohoo! Well done!! You've done fantastic! :D What are your strategies for your weight gain? Good/exercise?
    Kate x
  • Katebe11a
    Katebe11a Posts: 4
    Katebe11a wrote: »
    Kashgains wrote: »
    Hey, I'm also trying to gain weight. I started my journey on the 1st of december at 109lbs and today 3rd Feb, I weigh 122lbs. All the best to you and all that are trying to gain weight. We can do this! :)

    Woohoo! Well done!! You've done fantastic! :D What are your strategies for your weight gain? Good/exercise?
    Kate x

    *Food sorry :)
  • knitknut44
    knitknut44 Posts: 5 Member
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    knitknut44 wrote: »
    And keep in mind that being 20lbs underweight (or more) can be a serious health risk. .

    I know I need to get the weight back up for my health, and am working on it slowly, for now I'm just holding steady while recovering from surgery. I had a real setback last night after having a higher calorie smoothie that almost landed me back in the ER. So I found out I still have to take it slow. After I can eat a bit more normally I hope to add in the more rich foods. I did see an RD while in the hospital and will see about continuing with her after my recovery.

    Right now everything seems like a vicious circle. And normal weight people, and especially those trying to lose weight, just don't get it. Even my husband, who is trying to lose weight. He complains that weight loss and using My Fitness Pal is too much work...guess what, it's just as much work for us that are trying to gain weight, too! I know all of you here must "get it" though, because that's why we are here! So thanks for the support!
  • knitknut44
    knitknut44 Posts: 5 Member
    Kashgains wrote: »
    Hey, I'm also trying to gain weight. I started my journey on the 1st of december at 109lbs and today 3rd Feb, I weigh 122lbs. All the best to you and all that are trying to gain weight. We can do this! :)

    Wonderful! That is great, and encouraging! Care to share if that rate of gain had any "side effects", like more or less energy, or anything else you noticed? I feel like I need to go slow, as to not shock my system, and would be happy with half pound/week to start. But hopefully can do more eventually, but hope to know what others have experienced with faster gain rates.
  • LiftingRiot
    LiftingRiot Posts: 6,946 Member
    Just cycled back on creatine. Quit smoking and eating close to 4000 calories a day to gain weight. We will see if it works. I weigh 200 but would really like to be 225.
  • choob6634
    choob6634 Posts: 2
    Starting my journey today, after being away from it for like 6 months . It was so hard to maintain a 3000 calorie diet and feeling bloated all the time. This time I will accomplish my goal and will keep everyone updated, currently weigh 125. Sending everyone motivation ✌️
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