food for gaining weight

[robert321]

I'm skinny as a rail, really tall too, so that doesn't help. I'm 6'2" and weigh 140 soaking wet. In the evenings when everyone else's shadows get tall and skinny, mine has given its all and gives up till morning. I wear pants all summer to hide the skinny legs and love that first cold snap so I can get the hoodies out and wear them till April.
I eat like a horse, I know where every buffet in the county is, and they know me. An average snack is typically instant pudding. Its something I know how to cook, and when you eat all 2 cups of it, it's really high calories.
I have all the suggestions from the dietician as to what to eat but it seems they all are made out of cardboard, tar, dirt, chalk, and paint. Does anyone have any ideas as to what to eat that can be found in the kitchen instead of Home Depot?

 

[robert321]

I'm skinny as a rail, really tall too, so that doesn't help. I'm 6'2" and weigh 140 soaking wet. In the evenings when everyone else's shadows get tall and skinny, mine has given its all and gives up till morning. I wear pants all summer to hide the skinny legs and love that first cold snap so I can get the hoodies out and wear them till April.
I eat like a horse, I know where every buffet in the county is, and they know me. An average snack is typically instant pudding. Its something I know how to cook, and when you eat all 2 cups of it, it's really high calories.
I have all the suggestions from the dietician as to what to eat but it seems they all are made out of cardboard, tar, dirt, chalk, and paint. Does anyone have any ideas as to what to eat that can be found in the kitchen instead of Home Depot?

 

[robert321]

I'm skinny as a rail, really tall too, so that doesn't help. I'm 6'2" and weigh 140 soaking wet. In the evenings when everyone else's shadows get tall and skinny, mine has given its all and gives up till morning. I wear pants all summer to hide the skinny legs and love that first cold snap so I can get the hoodies out and wear them till April.
<br />I eat like a horse, I know where every buffet in the county is, and they know me. An average snack is typically instant pudding. Its something I know how to cook, and when you eat all 2 cups of it, it's really high calories.
<br />I have all the suggestions from the dietician as to what to eat but it seems they all are made out of cardboard, tar, dirt, chalk, and paint. Does anyone have any ideas as to what to eat that can be found in the kitchen instead of Home Depot?

 

[ymikhale]

Have you tried adding coconut oil to your food? I did that with my dd and she went from 25th percentile for weight to 95th, almost overweight now.

 

[ymikhale]

Have you tried adding coconut oil to your food? I did that with my dd and she went from 25th percentile for weight to 95th, almost overweight now.

 

[ymikhale]

Have you tried adding coconut oil to your food? I did that with my dd and she went from 25th percentile for weight to 95th, almost overweight now.

 

[mamaScarlett]

Start using a food diary. Don't focus on gorging yourself with calories/junk food. Focus on getting healthy calories in.
Theres a big difference between getting 300 calories of sugary processed food and 300 calories of healthy food that will actually do some good for your body.
Dairy has lots of calories and protein. Take lower fat dairy products to get what your body needs, but not get too much of the unhealthy fats that are bad for you.
Eat whole grain breads, not starchy processed food. Do smoothies!
Mix berries, yogurt, whole milk and a protein powder (some taste really good, like a milk shake). You can get tons of protein in them, plus 400 or 500 calories.

 

[mamaScarlett]

Start using a food diary. Don't focus on gorging yourself with calories/junk food. Focus on getting healthy calories in.
Theres a big difference between getting 300 calories of sugary processed food and 300 calories of healthy food that will actually do some good for your body.
Dairy has lots of calories and protein. Take lower fat dairy products to get what your body needs, but not get too much of the unhealthy fats that are bad for you.
Eat whole grain breads, not starchy processed food. Do smoothies!
Mix berries, yogurt, whole milk and a protein powder (some taste really good, like a milk shake). You can get tons of protein in them, plus 400 or 500 calories.

 

[mamaScarlett]

Start using a food diary. Don't focus on gorging yourself with calories/junk food. Focus on getting healthy calories in.
<br />Theres a big difference between getting 300 calories of sugary processed food and 300 calories of healthy food that will actually do some good for your body.
<br />Dairy has lots of calories and protein. Take lower fat dairy products to get what your body needs, but not get too much of the unhealthy fats that are bad for you.
<br />Eat whole grain breads, not starchy processed food. Do smoothies!
<br />Mix berries, yogurt, whole milk and a protein powder (some taste really good, like a milk shake). You can get tons of protein in them, plus 400 or 500 calories.

 

[ej0820]

your home depot comment made me lol, haha.

I don't need a whole lot of weight gaining advice myself, but I'm pretty attentive to what others give and get. Christian is right about the dairy. I've heard of some CFers having really great luck gaining some extra pounds by eating a bowl (or two or three, I personally could eat six <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> ) of cereal before bed but instead of filling it all with milk, pour some heavy cream in. It tastes just as good but can really add to what you're getting out of the bowl of cereal.

Pasta, especially whole grain, tends to be a good calorie booster--add regular butter and/or cheese to it, and you're even better off! We like to make whole wheat pasta with butter, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese-YUM! Add any kind of cheese, though, for a whole wheat mac and cheese. As far as pasta goes, I like adding it to canned soups, even if they already have noodles in them. My favorite is to make some pasta, heat up tomato soup and pour it right over the pasta and top it off with cheddar cheese. I'll add extra pasta to just about any campbell's soup, though.

I don't know if you're a salad eater, I have my moods. A lot of dressings can add to the calories. My dietitian at clinic actually told someone to add olive oil to the dressing on her salads for weight gain. Sunflower seeds and nuts and fruit are good too, so if that sounds good to you, throw them all in a salad (or just eat them by the handful). You can even find some really tasty dressings out there and just use them on a sandwich instead of (or in addition to) mustard or mayo.

Peanut butter is always good, so is pure fruit juice.

Whole wheat bread is better in calories than white bread. If you're weird about whole wheat, they now make white whole wheat bread. My fiance loves it and he always hated "brown bread" lol. Like the pasta, you can add anything to a piece of bread to make it even better. Butter your toast before you put jelly or peanut butter (or both) on it. Cream cheese and jelly sandwiches are a favorite of mine.

And there's always the number one rule...everything is better with bacon. Bacon can add some calories to anything, especially if it's cooked in olive oil.

Hope this helps! Good luck.

 

[ej0820]

your home depot comment made me lol, haha.

I don't need a whole lot of weight gaining advice myself, but I'm pretty attentive to what others give and get. Christian is right about the dairy. I've heard of some CFers having really great luck gaining some extra pounds by eating a bowl (or two or three, I personally could eat six <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> ) of cereal before bed but instead of filling it all with milk, pour some heavy cream in. It tastes just as good but can really add to what you're getting out of the bowl of cereal.

Pasta, especially whole grain, tends to be a good calorie booster--add regular butter and/or cheese to it, and you're even better off! We like to make whole wheat pasta with butter, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese-YUM! Add any kind of cheese, though, for a whole wheat mac and cheese. As far as pasta goes, I like adding it to canned soups, even if they already have noodles in them. My favorite is to make some pasta, heat up tomato soup and pour it right over the pasta and top it off with cheddar cheese. I'll add extra pasta to just about any campbell's soup, though.

I don't know if you're a salad eater, I have my moods. A lot of dressings can add to the calories. My dietitian at clinic actually told someone to add olive oil to the dressing on her salads for weight gain. Sunflower seeds and nuts and fruit are good too, so if that sounds good to you, throw them all in a salad (or just eat them by the handful). You can even find some really tasty dressings out there and just use them on a sandwich instead of (or in addition to) mustard or mayo.

Peanut butter is always good, so is pure fruit juice.

Whole wheat bread is better in calories than white bread. If you're weird about whole wheat, they now make white whole wheat bread. My fiance loves it and he always hated "brown bread" lol. Like the pasta, you can add anything to a piece of bread to make it even better. Butter your toast before you put jelly or peanut butter (or both) on it. Cream cheese and jelly sandwiches are a favorite of mine.

And there's always the number one rule...everything is better with bacon. Bacon can add some calories to anything, especially if it's cooked in olive oil.

Hope this helps! Good luck.

 

[ej0820]

your home depot comment made me lol, haha.
<br />
<br />I don't need a whole lot of weight gaining advice myself, but I'm pretty attentive to what others give and get. Christian is right about the dairy. I've heard of some CFers having really great luck gaining some extra pounds by eating a bowl (or two or three, I personally could eat six <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> ) of cereal before bed but instead of filling it all with milk, pour some heavy cream in. It tastes just as good but can really add to what you're getting out of the bowl of cereal.
<br />
<br />Pasta, especially whole grain, tends to be a good calorie booster--add regular butter and/or cheese to it, and you're even better off! We like to make whole wheat pasta with butter, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese-YUM! Add any kind of cheese, though, for a whole wheat mac and cheese. As far as pasta goes, I like adding it to canned soups, even if they already have noodles in them. My favorite is to make some pasta, heat up tomato soup and pour it right over the pasta and top it off with cheddar cheese. I'll add extra pasta to just about any campbell's soup, though.
<br />
<br />I don't know if you're a salad eater, I have my moods. A lot of dressings can add to the calories. My dietitian at clinic actually told someone to add olive oil to the dressing on her salads for weight gain. Sunflower seeds and nuts and fruit are good too, so if that sounds good to you, throw them all in a salad (or just eat them by the handful). You can even find some really tasty dressings out there and just use them on a sandwich instead of (or in addition to) mustard or mayo.
<br />
<br />Peanut butter is always good, so is pure fruit juice.
<br />
<br />Whole wheat bread is better in calories than white bread. If you're weird about whole wheat, they now make white whole wheat bread. My fiance loves it and he always hated "brown bread" lol. Like the pasta, you can add anything to a piece of bread to make it even better. Butter your toast before you put jelly or peanut butter (or both) on it. Cream cheese and jelly sandwiches are a favorite of mine.
<br />
<br />And there's always the number one rule...everything is better with bacon. Bacon can add some calories to anything, especially if it's cooked in olive oil.
<br />
<br />Hope this helps! Good luck.

 

[JORDYSMOM]

The way Jordan put weight on was to drink protein/weight gainer shakes, and then work out. Weight training helped him build muscle. It made him healthier overall. Some people can eat like there's no tomorrow, but still not really gain weight. Getting on a training program that targets certain muscle groups can really help.

As for diet, Jordan eats pretty healthy, but he does add a lot of dressing to salads. He eats a lot of bacon too. I fry a couple of pounds on Sundays, and he eats on it every morning for a week or so, and adds it to a burger or chicken breast.

I agree that the healthier fats are best. High protein is always good. I hope you find what works best for you.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

The way Jordan put weight on was to drink protein/weight gainer shakes, and then work out. Weight training helped him build muscle. It made him healthier overall. Some people can eat like there's no tomorrow, but still not really gain weight. Getting on a training program that targets certain muscle groups can really help.

As for diet, Jordan eats pretty healthy, but he does add a lot of dressing to salads. He eats a lot of bacon too. I fry a couple of pounds on Sundays, and he eats on it every morning for a week or so, and adds it to a burger or chicken breast.

I agree that the healthier fats are best. High protein is always good. I hope you find what works best for you.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

The way Jordan put weight on was to drink protein/weight gainer shakes, and then work out. Weight training helped him build muscle. It made him healthier overall. Some people can eat like there's no tomorrow, but still not really gain weight. Getting on a training program that targets certain muscle groups can really help.
<br />
<br />As for diet, Jordan eats pretty healthy, but he does add a lot of dressing to salads. He eats a lot of bacon too. I fry a couple of pounds on Sundays, and he eats on it every morning for a week or so, and adds it to a burger or chicken breast.
<br />
<br />I agree that the healthier fats are best. High protein is always good. I hope you find what works best for you.
<br />
<br />Stacey

 

[colinmaydahl]

What is Your email I have some good recipes. I eat lots of chicken, rice, pasta, fresh veggies from the farmers market. Butter is good. Learn to cook a few things. Pesto with pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, basil, parmisan cheese, with pasta has lots of calories and is tasty. I can only eat when I like what I'm eating. I've been out of the hospital for just over a week, and I'm up 6 lbs! I'm 5'11'' and 156!

Colin

 

[colinmaydahl]

What is Your email I have some good recipes. I eat lots of chicken, rice, pasta, fresh veggies from the farmers market. Butter is good. Learn to cook a few things. Pesto with pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, basil, parmisan cheese, with pasta has lots of calories and is tasty. I can only eat when I like what I'm eating. I've been out of the hospital for just over a week, and I'm up 6 lbs! I'm 5'11'' and 156!

Colin

 

[colinmaydahl]

What is Your email I have some good recipes. I eat lots of chicken, rice, pasta, fresh veggies from the farmers market. Butter is good. Learn to cook a few things. Pesto with pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, basil, parmisan cheese, with pasta has lots of calories and is tasty. I can only eat when I like what I'm eating. I've been out of the hospital for just over a week, and I'm up 6 lbs! I'm 5'11'' and 156!
<br />
<br />Colin

 

[Liza]

For years we have been trying to figure out how to get the most calories in the smallest amount of food as possible. Lean Cuisine's, have a good amt of calories and a good size just for a snack. Anna' used to eat two glazed chicken Lean Cuisine's for a snack after school around 4pm then still eat supper at 7. Trying more frequent small meals/snacks. We have a recipe for alfredo sauce that is really good and is packed with calories if you want me to send it to you. It's completely from scratch though. Ben and Jerry's ice cream is also loaded w/calories. Someone else mentioned pastas, which is good. Chef boy ardee. I'm thinking college student quick meal/snack here. Then the usual, butter, whole milk, heavy cream.

 

[Liza]

For years we have been trying to figure out how to get the most calories in the smallest amount of food as possible. Lean Cuisine's, have a good amt of calories and a good size just for a snack. Anna' used to eat two glazed chicken Lean Cuisine's for a snack after school around 4pm then still eat supper at 7. Trying more frequent small meals/snacks. We have a recipe for alfredo sauce that is really good and is packed with calories if you want me to send it to you. It's completely from scratch though. Ben and Jerry's ice cream is also loaded w/calories. Someone else mentioned pastas, which is good. Chef boy ardee. I'm thinking college student quick meal/snack here. Then the usual, butter, whole milk, heavy cream.