Anonymous
Post 07/31/2020 08:19     Subject: Re:I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Anonymous wrote:I doubt you are too thin. For instance (since apparently we are humble bragging) , I am 5'7" with a medium build around 120, and I am fit (swim, run, lift, bike, etc) - but I'm not too thin. I'm not sickly or haggard or anything of the like - I'm in my 40s.
Just eat when you want to, why force yourself to eat when that isn't what your body wants?


Different body types, bone density, and body composition. I doubt you have a "medium" build if you're 5'7 and 120 and don't look too thin. You probably have small bones, or a narrow-set frame, low bone density, or maybe you're Asian. There is an objectively healthy range of body weights within CDC BMI guidelines, but within those different body types look and feel healthier at different weights within that range.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2020 17:43     Subject: Re:I'd like to GAIN some weight back
I doubt you are too thin. For instance (since apparently we are humble bragging) , I am 5'7" with a medium build around 120, and I am fit (swim, run, lift, bike, etc) - but I'm not too thin. I'm not sickly or haggard or anything of the like - I'm in my 40s.
Just eat when you want to, why force yourself to eat when that isn't what your body wants?
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2020 10:13     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Shakes and smoothies. With my first pregnancy I had trouble gaining (and was not overweight to start) and a nutritionist recommended adding a shake with high nutrient ingredients (not powders or other crap like that but actual foods like but butter, yogurt, whole milk).
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2020 10:08     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Just wait a few months and use the holidays to bulk up.
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2020 20:13     Subject: Re:I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Try to get most calories for dinner. You'll gain weight, guaranteed.
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2020 19:27     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Yup, smoothies will help you with this problem. You can pack a lot of calories into a smoothie and it can still be healthy and not too filling.
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2020 09:45     Subject: Re:I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Some ideas here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/gainit/wiki/index
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2020 09:30     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
I’m with you OP.

Smoothies with whey and nut butters are a good choice in the summer. I also eat a lot of avocado. And I love iced lattes with whole milk. I can also easily manage dark chocolate and the occasional ice cream in the summer. Otherwise it’s mostly lettuce I crave (though I use a fair amount of olive oil!) with a protein source.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2020 13:58     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Anonymous wrote:I have a problem working up an appetite in hot weather. All I really crave is fresh fruit and raw veggies, which is fine, but protein and carbs are just unappealing to me when it's so hot all the time for some reason. I still work out, and I'm pretty good at hydrating and replenishing my electrolytes, but I just don't seem to want substantial meals, even after I recover from working out in the heat. I'm 5'4 and 112 lbs, and I have a medium frame (not small boned) so that weight does not look good for my build. I'd like to gain 5-10 lbs and maintain that. What are some good summer recipes for high-protein, nutritious meals? And does anyone else have this problem of hot weather making them less hungry - is that a thing?


MyFitnessPal.com has a forum for folks working to gain weight. Lots of recommendations for how to eat when you don't have a lot of appetite.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2020 12:40     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Smoothies. Add a whole avocado to frozen fruit, whole milk and spinach. Could add ice cream too. Plus protein powder.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2020 08:57     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
I workout early and most of the year make a high protein breakfast such as an omelette with turkey meat, avocado, cheese and vegetables. I then have mostly vegetables and lean protein the rest of the day with an apple or berries mixed in.

When it is this hot I've found that's the last thing i want, so generally have two hard-boiled eggs and a smoothie made from fresh fruit and vegetables with whey added.



Anonymous
Post 07/27/2020 08:34     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Fish tacos with lots of cotija cheese and diced avocado. It's light and summery and full of protein, healthy fats and veggies.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2020 08:30     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
Love good was supposed to be love food. Oh and I listed it twice.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2020 08:30     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
I don’t feel as hungry but I still eat— boredom, love good, I love good. Try more cheese, full fat dairy, avocado, etc? Are you overly health conscious? Have you been checked out for health problems? Loss of appetite is concerning. It may be best to get a blood work up. Tell your doctor if eating makes you nauseated or vomit.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2020 08:19     Subject: I'd like to GAIN some weight back
I have a problem working up an appetite in hot weather. All I really crave is fresh fruit and raw veggies, which is fine, but protein and carbs are just unappealing to me when it's so hot all the time for some reason. I still work out, and I'm pretty good at hydrating and replenishing my electrolytes, but I just don't seem to want substantial meals, even after I recover from working out in the heat. I'm 5'4 and 112 lbs, and I have a medium frame (not small boned) so that weight does not look good for my build. I'd like to gain 5-10 lbs and maintain that. What are some good summer recipes for high-protein, nutritious meals? And does anyone else have this problem of hot weather making them less hungry - is that a thing?