Need help gaining weight!
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laurengross456
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I'm a very petite 20 year old.
I am over 10 pounds underweight for my height and I don't have a very big appetite most of the time.
I keep trying different types of food to gain weight but nothing has seemed to work so far.
Does anyone have any suggestions of good weight-gain food?
I am over 10 pounds underweight for my height and I don't have a very big appetite most of the time.
I keep trying different types of food to gain weight but nothing has seemed to work so far.
Does anyone have any suggestions of good weight-gain food?
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eat...more....calories....=]
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benjam2421 wrote: »eat...more....calories....=]
Haha well thanks! That's what I'm trying to do but I only seem to get at most 1,000 cal on a good day0 -
Protein shakes0
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Eat until you're full then drink calories. Rinse repeat
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Protein shakes are pretty low calorie. You have to start adding things to them. And they'll make her full then she won't be eating more of other things.Protein shakes
Do you enjoy any high calorie food, Laurengross? Eat nuts. Drink wholemilk milkshakes or whip up a smoothie with peanut butter. Avocados? Butter?
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laurengross456 wrote: »benjam2421 wrote: »eat...more....calories....=]
Haha well thanks! That's what I'm trying to do but I only seem to get at most 1,000 cal on a good day
1000 cal per day? I'm also quit skinny and trying to gain some weight, but I can't imagine eating so little, my breakfast is about 400-500 kcal: oatmeal with nuts, milk, fruit. I eat about 1750 kcal in days when I have no workouts, and additional 200 cal when I have workout during the day.
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Completely stealing this from another user, but here are some higher calorie foods to help you get to your goal (to put on weight, you're going to need to eat above maintenance, which will be well above 1000 calories).
This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
honey
molasses0 -
drink a gallon of milk a day0
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I know that's you RippetoeCapt_Apollo wrote: »drink a gallon of milk a day0 -
laurengross456 wrote: »benjam2421 wrote: »eat...more....calories....=]
Haha well thanks! That's what I'm trying to do but I only seem to get at most 1,000 cal on a good day
So your problem is you get full too easily? Try blending up milk, protein powder, peanut butter, banana, avocado and seeing if that helps. If you drink tea/coffee you can melt in some coconut oil and add olive oil or butter into food.0 -
scottacular wrote: »laurengross456 wrote: »benjam2421 wrote: »eat...more....calories....=]
Haha well thanks! That's what I'm trying to do but I only seem to get at most 1,000 cal on a good day
So your problem is you get full too easily? Try blending up milk, protein powder, peanut butter, banana, avocado and seeing if that helps. If you drink tea/coffee you can melt in some coconut oil and add olive oil or butter into food.
That's a good idea, I'll have to try that. Thank you!
I haven't heard of adding coconut oil to tea and coffee, but that sounds like it could work pretty well.
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Completely stealing this from another user, but here are some higher calorie foods to help you get to your goal (to put on weight, you're going to need to eat above maintenance, which will be well above 1000 calories).
This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
honey
molasses
This list is awesome. thank you!!
I'm going to try to have most of what I eat come from these things. 0 -
two servings of ice cream is about 300 to 400 calories...
everyone can use more ice cream in their day, right?0 -
A year ago I could only manage 1000 calories on a good day, I went to see my doctor and got nutrition drinks - like a meal in milkshake form. These helped me increase my calories and increase my appetite slowly. I still drink these drinks now and aim for 3000 calories a day! I love eating now. I like avocados, nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, dried fruits, smoothies, cheese etc. I'm going to start protein shakes soon as need to up my protein intake. I try to have a big breakfast in the morning (600-800 calories) to give me energy for the day. I also snack throughout the day and get really hungry at night - sometimes I even wake up in the middle of the night!! Good luck with gaining weight - find the foods you like and eat lots of them!!
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emilybradshaw25 wrote: »A year ago I could only manage 1000 calories on a good day, I went to see my doctor and got nutrition drinks - like a meal in milkshake form. These helped me increase my calories and increase my appetite slowly. I still drink these drinks now and aim for 3000 calories a day! I love eating now. I like avocados, nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, dried fruits, smoothies, cheese etc. I'm going to start protein shakes soon as need to up my protein intake. I try to have a big breakfast in the morning (600-800 calories) to give me energy for the day. I also snack throughout the day and get really hungry at night - sometimes I even wake up in the middle of the night!! Good luck with gaining weight - find the foods you like and eat lots of them!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. I hadn't thought about nutrition drinks, only the protein shakes. So I'll have to try that. Thanks 0 -
You have to workout! Avoid cardio. Do some resistance/strength training.( squats, calf raises, keep backs, etc). Since you don't eat your daily recommend intake buy supplements, protein powder(drink with milk in your case), nuts, and take your multivitamins. After a good workout, you will be starvingggg so you will eat Everything in sight. Should definitely see and feel a difference within 3 weeks. Only if you stay dedicated and focused.0
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Chocolate. every. Day.0
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I'm trying to gain weight too and found this thread really useful. Thanks and good luck x0
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eating nuts or any kind of nut butter can add calories very quickly and easily
coconut oil -900 calories per 100g
peanut butter - 600 calories per 100g
Cashew nuts - 530 calories per 100g
almond 570 calories per 100g
Macadamia Nut 720 calories per 100g
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