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Gaining weight

gsteph18
gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have a autoimmune disease and I’m trying to gain weight and if anyone can tell me how I can gain weight. Certain foods can cause inflammation in my body like gluten i have multiple sclerosis where my immune system being attacked so is there any tips anyone can give me on gaining thank you

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  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    fat has 9 calories a gram. Added fats can help. Eat food with a higher calorie density that don't trigger your immune issues. best wishes
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    Ok I’ll try that also I got like a protein powder I been taking it for a month but didn’t see any difference in my weight but hopefully the second month I’ll see a change for once.
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    gsteph18 wrote: »
    Ok I’ll try that also I got like a protein powder I been taking it for a month but didn’t see any difference in my weight but hopefully the second month I’ll see a change for once.

    Do you have trouble getting fda recommendations for protein oh 0.8g/kg of lean mass? Protein is probably the worst macros for weight gain. Protein is far more satiating that fat or carbs. I would suggest eating non satiating carbs, like added sugars and fats to get calories in if that is a problem.
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    I take whey protein
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    A lot of food trigger my immune system being attacked so I’m trying to gain with whatever I can I guess. But it’s the gold standard 100% whey is what I take and these things that’s called benecalorie I put one of those in my drink
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    gsteph18 wrote: »
    I take whey protein

    what are your stats. Height, weight, age, gender? MFP suggested calories for weight gain? Are you having trouble getting hungry? Always full? No appetite?
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    Not really having a problem with eating just finding the right food on how to gain weight with a autoimmune disease bc a lot of food gets me dizzy and pressure built up from my immune disease
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    Yea I tried to talk to the doctor but she just says what I should cut out she wasn’t any help but yes I do go to gym I try to go almost everyday
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    gsteph18 wrote: »
    Yea I tried to talk to the doctor but she just says what I should cut out she wasn’t any help but yes I do go to gym I try to go almost everyday

    https://www.fineformcoaching.com/packages
    I have had much interaction with this nice lady. Might I suggest you look into using her if you can afford it. BTW... I am in no part of this business, just my opinion that she might be able to help.
  • Strudders67
    Strudders67 Posts: 989 Member
    Eating more calories than you burn is how people typically gain weight. Make sure you factor in your exercise too, as that adds to what you burn. Assuming you've put your stats in to the MFP guided set up and have a calorie goal that would cause you to gain at a reasonable rate, bear in mind that that's without purposeful exercise (assuming you entered your Activity level correctly).

    As said above, fats and calorie-dense foods will be your best bet. Without knowing what causes inflammation, we can only make generic suggestions, but having things like cheese, nuts, seeds, avocado, oil or butter (add them to your veg / salads), rice and potatoes are fairly high calorie. Protein may make you feel full, without adding as many calories as fat will.
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    Ok I’ll try that thank you it’s just hard trying to gain it’s frustrating
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,128 Member
    gsteph18 wrote: »
    Ok I’ll try that also I got like a protein powder I been taking it for a month but didn’t see any difference in my weight but hopefully the second month I’ll see a change for once.

    protein powders aren't particularly designed to trigger weight gain.

    Track your calories If possible to be sure you"re eating enough to gain weight.

    Can you get a referral to a dietician?
  • gsteph18
    gsteph18 Posts: 9 Member
    I add like peanut butter and fruit and yogurt with the powder and yea I mean I have different doctors to see I’m supposed to take blood work next week. Pretty much everything I eat gives me pressure in my head so not sure why. But I’m trying to drink shakes bc it’s a lot of calories and I can just drink it fast
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,128 Member
    gsteph18 wrote: »
    I add like peanut butter and fruit and yogurt with the powder and yea I mean I have different doctors to see I’m supposed to take blood work next week. Pretty much everything I eat gives me pressure in my head so not sure why. But I’m trying to drink shakes bc it’s a lot of calories and I can just drink it fast

    Peanut butter is a great idea.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    My doctor is wise enough to realize that standard training on nutrition is inadequate and referred me to a dietitian :)

    If you can't get a referral to an RD, do increase fats. Peanut butter is a great calorie booster.

    @singingflutelady might have some advice.
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