Advice for gaining weight?

[Allos]

I've had mono for the past few weeks and I'm in the process of recovering (finally), but I went from 135 to 120 pounds while I was sick. In short...I look really really skinny and I'd like to gain that weight back (healthily of course). Anyone else been in a similar situation or anyone have advice as to how to go about this?

[Neoswayne]

make your own food and when recipes call for oil, use butter. Do not exercise as much. Make sure your diet is well balanced too. I have that problem but don't have mono....genetics. I'm 17 and yet I only weigh 125 lbs. My friend had mono, so I would guess it would be like most other infections. Drink a lot of fluid and eat plenty.



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[Vorpal]

One more post until 1,000 for you lol.

Watch TV/Play games/Eat a little more junk food. Or a lot of healthy food. And more soda. And less Excercise.

[Neoswayne]

Actually now that I give it some nore thought, I would say do not over tax your body. A great sway in your metabolism is very bad. Make sure you don't over exercise or under exercise. Keep a balanced healthy meal, but you will want to eat a larger amount and eat a few more fats and carbohydrates. Drink plenty of water to keep your body system working actively, esp. your digestive tract. well, I guess that's all the advice I can give you from 3 highschool medical classes! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Allos]

Thanks guys, it's appreciated.

[EphekZ]

weight gainers?

[medusae]

Protein shakes are good for that. They're really expensive, but they kept my weight constant when I was bedridden and unable to chew solid food for 2 weeks after surgery, plus will be nutritious. I'd say one a day would be good.. just don't eat a ton of meats along with them, because a lot of protein is just as bad for you as too little.

Also, eat healthy items, but eat them later at night when your metabolism is naturally slowing down.

[Dhylec]

On 2006-12-01 20:07, darkgunner wrote:
weight gainers?

Kind of strange, but true. In a place (& time) where most people only wanna lose pounds, there are some who wants to gain weight.

My light-eating habit has kept me from gaining what I want, but I guess that's fine. ;]

[Shattered_weasel]

No need for any of this.

Main thing you can do is eat some food before you go to sleep. Anything with peanut butter in it would be beautiful.

[MasterJoel]

i am 22 and weigh 125. i keep saying i'm going to gain weight, but, i don't have the time or energy to keep motivated on a plan. but, i did ask my doctor about it. he said to make sure i eat 3 meals a day, and eat protein for breakfast. he suggested eggs or oatmeal every morning in leiu of a protein shake.

and exercise. like weight lifting and stuff. it's because i'm not doing that that i haven't gained any weight, despite 2 years of culinary school and 2 years of restaurant work.

anyhow, good luck!

[tank1]

Imo having more buttery snacks etc is probably gonna make you feel sick after awhile i advise you basically put more Meat in your diet (red preferably) or if your a vegetarian try meal replacment shakes alongside a normal meal.

[Tweengo]

I have a high metabolism (so I'm told), and no matter how much I eat, I don't get fat....which is handy 'cause then that means I can eat biscuits everyday http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif Just relax, make some coffee, stick the T.V on and dip your biscuits into your drink and think 'aaaah, that's the stuff'.

[Akdov]

I lost 20 pounds when I was sick back in January. I found that exercising and eating in moderation over a period of 5 months works well. I recommend weight training to get the muscle mass back.

Hope you feel better Allos.

[Neoswayne]

Yes, we hope you get better you extreme, Supreme, Pantsless Commander!!
biscuit = cookie so don't freek out american people. lol.



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[Eihwaz]

Eat fewer, larger meals, as that will help slow down your metabolism a bit. Also, it might help to have a nourishing snack before very soon before you go to bed.

Try to eat more healthy fats, like avocados, olive oils, etc.