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Hello, I, too, have been struggling to gain weight, and in Jan/14 my doc sent me to a nutritionist. I was shocked when she told me to forget about eating healthy for now, and to add all the fat and sugar I can to my diet. My goal has been to gain a lb per week, which I have achieved. She had me change to whole milk, (no…

I agree that you should see a dr as that is seriously underweight. I too am trying to gain weight and a nutritionist told me that calories are way more important than nutrients right now. The easiest calories are in sugar and fat. I've switched to whole milk, and she even has me adding cream to my smoothies and lattes. I…

I have this problem, too. I saw a nutritionist who said calories are more important than nutrients for the underweight, so I switched to whole milk, and even use cream in my lattes, smoothies, casseroles, etc. I find it easier to drink than eat, when I'm not hungry, so lots of smoothies and lattes. I also add ground flax…

Whole milk is even better. You can even add cream to your smoothies, casseroles, coffee, etc.

Ditto - I sent a msg to MFP several weeks ago but never heard back. We have to motivate ourselves, I guess. But we can support each other, so good luck!

Hi, I too am trying to gain weight. I saw a nutritionist who said my commitment to healthy eating is good, but when trying to gain weight not to worry about fats and sugar. There are a lot of calories in unsweetened fruit juices, and she had me switch to whole milk. I'm adding cream to my smoothies, lattes, and casseroles.…

Hi - today is my first day here, and my goal is to gain 15 ponds in 15 weeks. I'm not trying to bulk up, as most of those trying to gain seem to be. I hope tracking my food and calories will motivate me to eat more,,,