RE: Tips for Gaining Weight
There's a VERY good chance that anyone VERY thin may have parasites, needing a Parasiticide from the Health Food Store. This includes worms of every sort, including tapeworm, and worms from raw or undercooked fresh fish. Without a good cleanse and parasiticide one can eat all day and never gain
The most fattening things are:
Breads
Milk and byproducts (ice creams, cheeses, whipped cream, butter, etc.)
Fried snacks, particularly Frito-Lay crackers!
Granola and rich Trail mixes;
eating a fewer times of day but larger portions;
resolving issues that are disturbing you.
eating 1 hr. before retiring for the evening.
meat/potato meals w/gravy and biscuits
Make VERY certain you take daily multi-vitamins/minerals, two for adults under 200 lbs., xtra-Vitamin C, 250 mg. to metabolize the vitamins and food nutrients; Vit. D, Folic Acid, Calcium, Vit E and Flax Seed oil.
If after being tested for Diabetes, Major Depression, and those diseases that cause severe weight loss,
there is no diagnosis, I'd try all of the above, eating
all sorts of sandwiches, chips, crackers, and meats
as well. It seems like there's something beside
hereditary going on. Good luck and God help you. : )
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RE: Tips for Gaining Weight
Like many here, I've never had trouble putting on weight, lol! But back in the 1970s when my brother needed to gain, his doc put him on milk shakes and malts. Nowadays, of course, there are protein shakes and fruit smoothies, as well as products like Ensure. I hear the flavor of the Ensure products is even improving to nearly palatable levels. However, also like others here, I find weight loss with a simple cold odd. Might be more than a weight problem? I'm not a big advocate of heading to the doc without good cause, but this just might qualify.
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I agree pretty much with Glenns Mom...seek a professionals advice.
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He could follow me around for a month and eat everything I eat... :-)
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Boy! Do I ever know what you are talking about! I am 58 and have never weighed a 100 pounds even when expecting. I still have to wear girls size 12 slim. Try finding dress slacks that size, not happening around here.I have tried everything. My kids all outgrew me and now the grands are too. It is a shame there is not a fix for our problem.
Posted on 05/29/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a 22 year old grandson who is 6'8" and has a 36" waist and 40" inseam. He eats like a horse, all day long and into the night. His doctor says there is nothing wrong with him, and that he is almost normal weight. But if he would gain a little more weight, like maybe have a 40" waist it would be somewhat easier to find affordable clothes for him. He is also disabled and low income. I help him out when I can, but you don't find his jeans in the discount stores.
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RE: Tips for Gaining Weight
The surest way to gain way is to sit on the couch all day, eating chips and ding dongs, then slug it all down with a large Coke. :)
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I grew up being extremely thin, so I have a lot of experience in this area! LOL Unfortunately once I hit 30, my metabolism hit rock bottom and now it's the opposite!
Anyway, when I was real skinny like that the doctors told me to drink 1-2 Slim Fast drinks WITH my meals, twice a day. It did work and brought my weight up to where it should have been at that time.
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http://nutrition.about.com/od/diets ... edicaldisorders/f/GainWeight.htm-lot of info there,good luck.
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I would suggest a good physical first to see if there is a problem with holding his weight on. I've never known anybody to lose weight with just a cold. Muscle building should add some bulk and weight. Again, a doctor should advise him.
When my grandmother was a young lady she had a similar problem and her doctor put on on 3 milkshakes a day, but that was in 1919. There should be supplements now that would work better. Suggest a doctor visit to him.
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