Any girls here that are trying to gain weight?

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  • adobrev
    adobrev Posts: 108 Member
    Kestrelwings wrote: »
    NEVER try to change your body based on what some guy says. It is a road to disaster. Whether you were 100lbs or 300lbs he would have used it as an 'excuse'. And changing to what you think someone else wants will not work. You are a woman, not a mannequin that is to be adjusted to what each bloke says.

    You're very right. And deep down I know that, but it really shattered my confidence.
  • JoanWolckenhauer
    JoanWolckenhauer Posts: 3 Member
    I have been underweight all of my life but recently lost more weight due to some medical issues. This app helps me eat the number of calories prescribed by my Gastoenterologist and his Nutritionist. Glad I am not the only one trying to gain weight!
  • AishaRebecca5
    AishaRebecca5 Posts: 2 Member
    Working on toning my abs and am muscles will help when doing lift in dance
  • emoonting
    emoonting Posts: 14 Member
    Would anybody be willing to share their diary so I could get an idea of how others are getting their calories? I'm having real trouble getting over 1500 cal a day.
  • LuthienArFeiniel
    LuthienArFeiniel Posts: 1 Member
    I'm so glad I'm not the only one! MFP seems to be mostly focussed on people who are losing weight, so it can be a little discouraging at times...

    I'm about 65 kg (at 180 cm) and while not technically underweight, I'm working on gaining some muscle mass. I play roller derby, so I need it for stability and power, especially since I'm quite tall. My goal weight is 70 kg, for now.
  • romcfadden
    romcfadden Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Guys. Yes I'm trying to gain. Hopefully not all fat. lol
  • cgarner33
    cgarner33 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone I to am trying to gain weight. I am currently 123lbs based on my last Dr. visit and I'm 5'1. I used to be 130 and my goal is to get back to 130 nthn more. I've been under alot of stress lately and during the last yr or so which has caused me not to have a appetite nor eat healthy as I shld.
  • priss831566
    priss831566 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm 5'2" @ around 103 lbs, and mainly concerned because of how quickly I lost weight. Over the past 6 months, a number of issues have caused much stress, which triggered anxiety and of course, killed my appetite. I had already lost weight from breastfeeding, improved diet and exercise. However this past 2 months, I dropped 5-6 lbs without trying (anxiety severe, ruling out other health issues). I'm hoping to learn stress management techniques, while also learning to gain weight in a healthy way. Thanks for any advice! Good luck to all.
  • ayer941
    ayer941 Posts: 3 Member
    Hey just wanted to jump onto this board and introduce myself as well. I am 5'0 and 93 lbs just starting on this journey of gaining weight and getting some big muscle gain. It's definitely hard starting out for sure jumping up on the calorie intake I'm so not used to eating so much and as I have read from a lot of girls on here I lose my appetite when I'm stressed or have anxiety which is quite often, as a mother of 2, 6 and 3 things can get stressful at times. Hope all you girls have positive outcomes and it seems like there is a good support team on here can't wait to get to know some of you :)
  • VitaSh
    VitaSh Posts: 113 Member
    Coming off my competition prep diet and looking for some gains! I placed first in my division but I want to win overall next and I need more muscle :) Still trying to make my mind agree though, it's a bit of a mind**** trying to change your think to "gain"
  • adobrev
    adobrev Posts: 108 Member
    emoonting wrote: »
    Would anybody be willing to share their diary so I could get an idea of how others are getting their calories? I'm having real trouble getting over 1500 cal a day.

    Pasta with vodka sauce and mozzarella cheese,( I eat this often, which is a good 300-400 Cals)
    Rice
    Chicken is 110
    Garlic bread is 130 each slice,
    Mac n cheese prepared like the box says is 1200 calories. I normally eat 2/3 of the box so that's 800 calories
    A can of sprite is 140
    Orange juice is 110 fit 8 oz
    Chips ahoy cookies with Reese's peanut butter cups, I eat 2-3 per day because they're 80 Cals each,
    This is just some things I do to maintain my 2040 calorie goal
  • SamanthaNajarro
    SamanthaNajarro Posts: 1 Member
    So glad there's a community for ladies who want to gain! I'm having a hard time reaching my calories but this app makes it like a challenge I can wrap my brain around.
    I try to eat an avocado a day and almonds. Are there some other go to healthy calorie dense foods that you have to push you over?
    Has anyone tried bulletproof coffee?
  • Iceness001
    Iceness001 Posts: 1 Member
    Although I started using this app to lose weight (several years ago), the past year or so I've struggled to maintain (and then gain) weight, especially during a recent illness (still ongoing). I have struggled with fibro and was just diagnosed with CFS & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so I frequently have low energy and body pain. If anyone has suggestions for low impact, low energy exercises or secrets to jumpstarting a low appetite/motivation, please let me know. I would love to have some friends for support! Feel free to add me!

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