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@Magical: must be nice for him. Those poptart sandwiches sound really good, I will have to give them a try some time, thanks for the suggestions. Haha at the holidays are coming, yes they are good for gaining weight. I always get the 1lb Reese's package from CVS, so much peanut butter lol. @Chris: yea it sounds like they…

I have whey protein that I use some times when I make protein pancakes, but other than that I don't really use it. I don't eat pasta or soups, nor do I drink coffee, so those are all out. I would love to cook everything in some kind of oil but I have to watch how much fat I eat, too much and it exacerbates my symptoms and…

@Jamal: I have, the problem is I cannot eat fatty meats in any appreciable amount unless it is bacon for some reason, so I have been having some with breakfast @Magical: wow you must be extremely active throughout the day, I work a desk job and while I do make a point of getting up and stretching and even work standing up,…

GNC or vitamin shoppe both sell quest bars. My favorite is the chocolate chip cookie dough with PB&J in second. I also love the cravings PB cups, I switch between the three of those depending on what I'm craving each day. I'd recommend getting the sampler pack because then you can see which flavors you really enjoy.

I have not, but seeing as I don't like beer it's something I would not try. Thanks for the suggestion though.

That's a solid vid, thanks for that. I watched a video of Arnold Schwarzenegger along the same line and it hit home as well. I'm getting it done.

@CarlK: that's part of my motivation as well. When I undereat I am sore longer and wind up getting injured at one point or another and frankly I'm sick of it. I cannot do small and more often meals, I need time to digest, so I just have to pony up at my three squares a day. @Vertor: I'm pretty active, I workout three days…

@letmebangbro: Yea I hear you, getting used to it is rough at times but I've been keeping at it. @yogabikegym: I can't handle some calorie dense food like olive oil, but peanut butter is good to go so I've been relying on that. That's a good way to approach the eating more mindset, thanks.

@ritchiebulk: I wish I could do that man. @obsidianwings: Thanks for the support, I appreciate it. @letmebangbro: Like Frank Yang's bulking video? Hah, that's a good one. Google it if you haven't seen it yet. I've been trying to make food more tasty and it has been working, it's just tough at times. Definitely need to pick…

@Robp: google "gastroparesis" and see what comes up. People have died due to this, and I had to go to the ER at one point when I was 118lbs because I couldn't eat for two days straight and was light-headed and in pain 24/7. It's no joke. That said, I agree that at this point it's mind over matter because I have all the…

It's common for people to gain up to 5lbs when starting creatine, so you are fine, I would not sweat it.

Yea I couldn't do what you do, I have gluten issues. Good to see you found a solid way of gaining. I've been eating largely paleo and working out since 2007 so a general health boost will not make it go away. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it, and good luck with your bulk as well.

Are you currently bulking? I try to follow that rule but at times I need to stuff myself in order to get in a good amount of calories. I get around that range for protein, normally get 150-165g a day so I'm good there. I guess I just have to suck it up and learn to deal with the stomach issues, I already have medication…

I've been trying to gain weight since last September, but only recently have I stepped it up and been actually gaining a good amount. I don't feel stuffed 24/7, but only because I don't average 2,200, more like 2,100 or lower, but it is still much better than before. I don't feel overly full all the time, sometimes I feel…

@zipnguyen: My problem is due to my stomach disease, but I do find it's easier if I keep at it, it just gets tiring to keep pushing food in my mouth. @mank: This is my second week of making an effort to get above 2,000 calories a day and I am getting used to being full more, but it still sucks at time. I will definitely…

@Evgeni: I will look into it, thanks. I'm gluten intolerant to a degree and can only handle bread like one or two times a week, so alot of those high GI foods are out. Thanks for the list though, I can eat some of the things you mentioned so I will focus on those. @neadermagnon: I'm gluten intolerant to a degree, I can…

I definitely need to experiment more with liquid calories. I'm not familiar with the workout routine, are you trying to gain, lose, or maintain? I can't believe I'm eating the same as you on a bulk and gaining weight, my metabolism must be slow as heck.

It's easier to eat three big ones to give my body time to digest, lots of smaller ones didn't work because I was constantly digesting food.

@Neadermagnon: they say low fat because fat slows absorption and gastroparesis already slows stomach digestion as is. They are not anti-fat for the normal SAD reasons. I agree though that fat is the easy way to up my cals because it takes up the least amount of stomach space out of the three macros. I can tolerate a…

@robp: my body doesn't get used to it, many days it's a struggle. @travjess: try GNC or vitamin shoppe for weight gainers. @cwolfman: I know 2,200 is low, but I don't even hit that average and still gain. On weeks where I've done well an averaged around 2,000-2,050 I've gained .5lb or so, but that has been few and far…

Mssiera and ndj: I've been sticking to food that is tasty but sometimes I don't even want them. Peanut butter, chicken, and ground meats are a big part of my protein intake along with eggs for breakfast. @morebean: good point, nothing worth achieving in life is easy. @kitkatty: I cannot do the full fat versions of some…

Unfortunately my stomach being what it is, I cannot tolerate any kind of weight gainers, just straight protein shakes with water. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Which flavor was more prominent, the white chocolate or the raspberry? Did you microwave it or eat it out of the wrapper as is?

You are killing me! My GNC has no idea when they will get it, so annoying. How does it compare to the chocolate chip cookie dough? I really want to try this bar but don't want to order a box online and then not like it.

Will do, thanks!

I have a food scale so I'm all good there. Thanks for the site, I will use it from now on when I have these types of situations.

Peanut butter, avocado, milk, butter, eggs, protein shakes, coconut oil, olive oil, fatty cuts of meat, cheese,...tons of options.

You don't like the PB cups? Shame, I love them. I rotate between the CCCD, PB&J, and the PB cups.

That's great to hear, thanks! I will pick one up after yoga tonight.

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