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Need to gain weight

sabersbr11
sabersbr11 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I know it sounds ridiculous but I’m trying to gain weight i have medical conditions so i cant eat that much any advice would be appreciated

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    You physically can't eat, or you just have no appetite? Perhaps it's worth bringing it up with your Dr/dietitian?

    If you struggle with volume, choose calorie dense foods. Eat frequently - snack a lot. Drink calories between meals.

    Also try weight training so you put on muscle and not just fat.
  • ohhapidays
    ohhapidays Posts: 18 Member
    When I was in my teens I wore lots more clothing so I did not look so skinny. Ok things changed but I know how you feel and even thou I dont have answers I wish you lots of luck.
    I know you may have to get the right balance as lots of fatty foods etc will effect your cholesterol levels and its a hard one to balance as I used to look after my dad who had COPD.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    sabersbr11 wrote: »
    I know it sounds ridiculous but I’m trying to gain weight i have medical conditions so i cant eat that much any advice would be appreciated

    you need to speak to a doctor and get a referral to a dietitian if you have a medical reason that stops you eating.

    and, peanut butter.
  • sabersbr11
    sabersbr11 Posts: 2 Member
    I do meet with a dietitian but she couldn’t help me because my low appetite plus I’m allergic to peanut
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    sabersbr11 wrote: »
    I do meet with a dietitian but she couldn’t help me because my low appetite plus I’m allergic to peanut

    cashew nut butter then...

    the dietitian sounds rubbish. there is a list of calorie dense foods somewhere which would be worth a look.

    full fat dairy is a good place to start.
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