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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ha.  I once had back-to-back conversations with one doctor about how to gain weight for one person, and a different doctor about how to help another person lose weight.

Advice from doctor #1 for gaining weight:
- Lots of protein and healthy fats, they are calorie-dense and will help pack on the pounds.
- Drink only water or whole milk.  Drinking water simply hydrates you so that you can focus your nutritional needs on higher-calorie foods.  Milk is for the fat and calcium ... low-fat milk and juice are not recommended.
- Lots of exercise, it'll make you hungrier so you'll eat more.

Advice from doctor #2 for losing weight:
- Lots of protein and healthy fats, they'll fill you up so you don't snack or eat as much overall
- Drink only water or whole milk.  Juice is empty calories.
- Lots of exercise to boost your metabolism.

My takeaway?  There is no formula for gaining or losing weight.  For you, I'd consider adding some good fats to lunch and afternoon snack rather than just raw veggies and apples.  Good luck![/quote]

Doesn't whole milk sound like a heart attack in a glass? And animal proteins are huge contributors to cancer and heart disease. [/quote]

No, it does not. It is a great way to add calories for those who have no issues with tolerating dairy. Drinking calories in general is a good strategy to gain weight. And definitely more fat. Nuts and dark chocolate are perfectly healthy and very calorie dense. Nut butters are another option. [/quote]

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