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Question: Is there a healthy way to gain weight fast?

(Posted by: kieerst.(: on 2010-07-29 10:08:27)

I'm 5'7 " and 100 pounds. I'm also a 15 year old girl. I went through an eating disorder recently, which i'm over, but i'm so mad at myself for losing all of that weight. I hate how all my bones stick out, and how I can't go shopping because nothing fits me. I have no curves anymore. I look like a little kid. A really tall little kid. I have a sister that's 19, and we've always had the same body. I'm a little bit taller than her, but we gain weight in the same places, we [[used to]] wear the same size clothes, everything. Now i'm so jealous of her, because it's in our genes to have thick legs, a big butt, and a small waist. Which is exactly what she has, and what i used to have. Now, I don't have anything. I'm so tired of it. What are some foods that can help me gain weight somewhat quickly, but healthily? Like, I know there's peanut butter, and meat, and carbs. But is there anything else? I'm also working out, so I don't want answers like "ice cream " Because i've already tried it, and it hasn't worked. And I want to be healthy. So if anyones gone through this, i'd love some helpppp. :) Thank you!

Posted by: ny on 2010-07-29, 10:27:43

If you want to put on weight, you should work out, to insure that you put on muscle and not fat. Healthy weight gain, just like healthy weight loss, takes time and requires a conscious effort to apply good habits. Recommended Ways to Gain Weight Have meals with the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and the right kinds of fat (such as unsaturated and monounsaturated fats, olive oil, canola oil, pistachios, almonds and walnuts). Heinemann suggests the following ratio: 60%-70% carbohydrates, 10%-15% protein, and a small amount of fat. Eat foods higher in calories, vitamins, and minerals, as opposed to higher in fat or sugar. Pack more nutritious calories in each serving. For example, you may add grated cooked eggs to mashed potatoes, ground chicken to soups and gravies, cheese in casseroles, eggs, and soups, and nonfat dried milk in soups, shakes, milk, and mashed potatoes. If you get too full too fast, try having more high-calorie foods or slices of foods as opposed to consuming the whole thing (raisins versus grapes, granola and Grape Nuts versus corn flakes, mango slices versus the whole mango). Limit drinking beverages to a half-hour before and after a meal. Drink mixed juices (apple/ berry, peach/ orange/ banana as opposed to one juice beverages) for a higher calorie intake. With moderation, you may add in good fat sources to meals such as nuts, avocado, olives, and fatty fish (salmon and mackerel). Snack in between meals. Nuts, dried fruits, and yogurt are good options, but it's also important to find nutritious foods that you will enjoy. Have a nutritious snack before bedtime, such as a peanut butter sandwich.

Posted by: Dillon Gipson on 2010-07-29, 10:10:32

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Posted by: Ginger on 2010-07-29, 10:18:32

I'm glad you're working out and wanting to eat healthy. That's a great start. I can tell you that the type of working out you do can affect weight loss/ gain. If you just run or do any kind of cardio exercise, you're just going to be burning off all the weight you want to gain. However, strength training will help you build muscle, which will add a little meat to your bones and make you weigh more in a good way. Muscle weighs more than fat, so concentrate on building muscle. Eating lots of protein rich foods is essential for this, because your body will need protein to build the muscle. Besides meat and peanut butter, other protein rich foods are nuts, beans, tofu, yoghurt and other dairy products. Also make sure you are eating enough calories each day. At 15 years old and exercising, you should probably shoot for 2000 a day. Hope that helps!

Posted by: Killuy Sumer on 2010-08-01, 00:50:58

Bring balance to the force. If you eat the same foods over and over again, you’re going to get bored – unless they’re foods you really, really like. Feel free to change it up – keep your tongue happy. Balance carbs with proteins with fats, though. If you have more of one nutrient for one meal, try more of another nutrient for the next. And for heaven’s sake, don’t just shop in the “diet� section of the store. You can still (likely) eat the same things you’ve always eaten, just not so much of them at any one time.