89 lbs and feeling confident
karaceason
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so I'm weighing in at 89 lbs and in way under weight for my bmi, I'm not even sure how this happens . I eat when I'm hungry and I have 2 kids !!! But I really hate my body and have just been obsessing with gaining weight without being miserable doing so ! Wish me luck !
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Would love some skinny friends to join my weight gain journey with !!!0
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Are you in therapy?0
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No ,I don't know where to go or what to do other than eat a lot . I've went to Drs but they never do anything really . I'm not scared of getting big I want to so I don't think I have a problem that way I just find myself only eating 700 calories a day , and will go days doing this , and I smoke ,stress makes me smoke a lot more than normal which also doesn't help0
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Good luck gaining
I can sympathise, it's not easy eating a lot when you are used to eating very little. I get what you are going through, I did the same for years. Keep at it though, you'll get there 0 -
I'm not sure if this is true, but I've heard people gaining weight during the process of quitting smoking. Guess it's the constant snacking (need something to grab between fingers and put into mouth) that cause the weight-gain. OP, maybe this could help?!0
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Thank you everyone !!!!! I'll be so happy when I'm not a Skelton ,here is what I look like right now
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I know that feeling all too well! It doesn't take too long to start seeing the difference. After about 1 to 2 months after I started my mission I could see the difference in myself and others started commenting on the change. Consistency is key though, keeping at it over the long run isn't the easiest. I recently started slipping into old habits and lost 10lbs (I had gained 30lbs), I wasn't a happy bunny lol.karaceason wrote: »I'll be so happy when I'm not a Skelton
If you are one to forget to eat, set alarms on your phone for reminders. Calorie dense foods can help a lot, pistachio's and whole milk have been a savior for me. I would leave bags of pistachios all over the place to encourage me to snack.
Keep that 'before' picture for comparison, 2 months from now, take another snap
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I sure will and I will deff try the nuts as a snack I like to snack !!!! I am hoping I can just grab my shoulders and not feel bones one day0
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Very understandable. Maybe invest in some peanut butter and Ritz crackers.karaceason wrote: »Thank you everyone !!!!! I'll be so happy when I'm not a Skelton
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+1 on the calorie dense foods. Always go with full fat versions.
Not sure that macro management would help too much, but protein and fats are supposedly more satiating, so maybe concentrate on a higher level of carbs?0 -
Speaking a foreign language right now ,how about some examples of foods I should be eating guys ????? That I can work with lol0
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Peanut butter, olive oil, anything to get to 1200 minimum calories0
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Ice cream, cheese and full fat dairy, avocados0
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karaceason wrote: »Speaking a foreign language right now ,how about some examples of foods I should be eating guys ????? That I can work with lol
Lol. I hear you.
Peanut Butter & Pretzels
Cheese - I like getting really, really good cheese and making a giant plate of grapes, apples, cheese, & crackers
Avocado
Nuts
Cereal & Whole Milk
Pizza
Ice Cream
How tall are you?
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I'm 5'4 lol omg yall I'm going to be a blimp after today .ive never ate this much this frequent since I was pregnant lol . I'm so full I'm miserable and I still have 1500 calories to go today .jesus lord0
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One decent sized bowl of ice cream would double your caloric intake.0
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What's your total calorie goal? What have you eaten so far?karaceason wrote: »I'm 5'4 lol omg yall I'm going to be a blimp after today .ive never ate this much this frequent since I was pregnant lol . I'm so full I'm miserable and I still have 1500 calories to go today .jesus lord
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My daily goal is like 2500 .0
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No it's 2100, I've got 1200 to go . And I FEEL SICK0
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karaceason wrote: »No it's 2100, I've got 1200 to go . And I FEEL SICK
Did you eat the first 900 very quickly?
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Try ramping up slower. Rather than going from zero to a hundred in one day, try adding 200 calories per day to your current routine. Next week, you can add another 200.0
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Sweetie. Going from 700 to 2500 is like trying to fly a jumbo jet after your first single engine Cessna lesson. Give your body some time to adapt. You've got to 1000 so far today. Get in 200 more and count your day as a success.
Diabetics must eat on a schedule and after a while it becomes routine. If you plan to eat every couple hours, even small snacks, you can slowly adapt to eating more and becoming reacquainted with your hunger signals. Having snacks on hand like nuts and hiker's mix can help a lot. Have protein bars or something similar in your purse and in your glove box. Always having something on hand will remind you to eat often.0 -
karaceason wrote: »I'm 5'4 lol omg yall I'm going to be a blimp after today .ive never ate this much this frequent since I was pregnant lol . I'm so full I'm miserable and I still have 1500 calories to go today .jesus lord
I promise you wont be a blimp! Try some ice cream ...its easy to eat and get calories from it even when youre full!0 -
Yeah yall are right I am trying to get there way to fast and yes I ate like a freaking starving jungle child in 1 hour and now I'm miserable lol .i have never felt this full in my life . But honestly I can feel a difference in my stomach it's so full I can't feel my bones which ROCKS . I already feel thick and fabulous LOL0
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I'm gaining weight to, load up on your breakfast in calories, protein and carbs. Chicken, eggs, turkey sausage or oatmeal and bananas! For me I eat 3 eggs and 8oz of turkey sausage and I have gained 3 pounds consistently. Lots of protein.0
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Good Luck...ur beautiful0
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Would love to stop smoking myselfkaraceason wrote: »No ,I don't know where to go or what to do other than eat a lot . I've went to Drs but they never do anything really . I'm not scared of getting big I want to so I don't think I have a problem that way I just find myself only eating 700 calories a day , and will go days doing this , and I smoke ,stress makes me smoke a lot more than normal which also doesn't help
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karaceason wrote: »Yeah yall are right I am trying to get there way to fast and yes I ate like a freaking starving jungle child in 1 hour and now I'm miserable lol .i have never felt this full in my life . But honestly I can feel a difference in my stomach it's so full I can't feel my bones which ROCKS . I already feel thick and fabulous LOL
LoL Fantastic! Get used to that feeling. That's where I found the whole milk helped. I find drinking my calories easier, you feel a bit bloated for a wee while after drinking a pint of milk but it only lasts ten minutes or so and you feel normal again. 10 minutes of heaviness = 370 calories
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Sweetie. Going from 700 to 2500 is like trying to fly a jumbo jet after your first single engine Cessna lesson. Give your body some time to adapt. You've got to 1000 so far today. Get in 200 more and count your day as a success.
Diabetics must eat on a schedule and after a while it becomes routine. If you plan to eat every couple hours, even small snacks, you can slowly adapt to eating more and becoming reacquainted with your hunger signals. Having snacks on hand like nuts and hiker's mix can help a lot. Have protein bars or something similar in your purse and in your glove box. Always having something on hand will remind you to eat often.
Seconding this.
It is okay not getting to 2500 the first day, or even the first week. Just try fo a little more each day.karaceason wrote: »Yeah yall are right I am trying to get there way to fast and yes I ate like a freaking starving jungle child in 1 hour and now I'm miserable lol .i have never felt this full in my life . But honestly I can feel a difference in my stomach it's so full I can't feel my bones which ROCKS . I already feel thick and fabulous LOL
LoL Fantastic! Get used to that feeling. That's where I found the whole milk helped. I find drinking my calories easier, you feel a bit bloated for a wee while after drinking a pint of milk but it only lasts ten minutes or so and you feel normal again. 10 minutes of heaviness = 370 calories
Also seconding this. Drink calories is much easier than eating them. Drinking a couple glasses of whole milk over the day can add a lot of calories.
Also, normal sodas can help too.
What also helps is not buying any diet or low fat products. Just go for regurlar and whole options.
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