Posted by raybakes on October 2, 2004, at 8:51:53
In reply to Gotta gain some weight -- how?, posted by Racer on September 30, 2004, at 12:36:33
> I know, this is something to discuss with the doctor. I will. Meantime, though, I get very sick and miserable if I eat too much or too often. Still, I have to do something.
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> I do have a pantry full of good tasting junk food snacks -- thanks to my mother (cookies and some coffee cake in the freezer) and my husband (potato chips, peanut butter M&Ms, and ice cream bars) -- but I don't want to unbalance my diet any more than it already is. Would adding something like V-8 help? Or maybe some peanuts? Or would it be better to add a piece of toast between breakfast and lunch?
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> Does anyone have any thoughts on this? (And keep in mind that I may not be able to follow through on this. I know I need to, but that's a whole 'nother animal.)
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> Thanks.I couldn't gain weight until recently, so understand how frustrating it is!! Zinc and B6 are important for regulating hunger, and a good multi vitamin/mineral like thorne's 'extra nutrients' might be worth a try. If the gut's inflamed, you won't feel hungry, so fish oils can be good, and also stomach acid and digestive enzymes, can help to reduce the discomfort after eating.
I had a milk allergy that caused me to lose weight, but if you're ok with dairy, thorne also make a whey protein concentrate, that is good for weight gain too.
Good luck,
Ray
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