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Need to gain weight....

Zhills — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:43:22 GMT

Not sure where I should post this...can anyone tell me how to improve my appetite and put my weight back on!

Don't do well with dairy so it is difficult. I use non-dairy nutritional drinks and they help...but not enough!

By mid afternoon, I just don't want to eat...anything!

Help...

Re: Need to gain weight....

ahoymate — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:52:16 GMT

I feel your pain. Food is too much work and can't find much that I want to eat.

Good luck. Maybe, maybe, maybe, see your MD. MD's don't know much about this, IMO.

Re: Need to gain weight....

tansy — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:56:10 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Not sure where I should post this...can anyone tell me how to improve my appetite and put my weight back on!

Don't do well with dairy so it is difficult. I use non-dairy nutritional drinks and they help...but not enough!

By mid afternoon, I just don't want to eat...anything!

Help...

Have you checked with a doctor to be sure there isn't a medical reason for the weight loss, @Zhills?

Re: Need to gain weight....

rockygems123 — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:03:41 GMT

@Zhills

We could list all kinds of foods that are high caloric, probably high fat & sodium too, so they may not be good for your health.

Suggestions to talk to your doc is probably the best thing. They would know if you have specific needs and there also may be an underlying issue as mentioned.

Just the thought of eating unlimited pizza, ice cream etc is pretty fun though lol.

Re: Need to gain weight....

ahoymate — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:06:04 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@Zhills

We could list all kinds of foods that are high caloric, probably high fat & sodium too, so they may not be good for your health.

Suggestions to talk to your doc is probably the best thing. They would know if you have specific needs and there also may be an underlying issue as mentioned.

Just the thought of eating unlimited pizza, ice cream etc is pretty fun though lol.

Yes, would be nice but some have issues with cholesterol. Not thyroid.

Re: Need to gain weight....

rockygems123 — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:07:45 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
@rockygems123 wrote:
@Zhills

We could list all kinds of foods that are high caloric, probably high fat & sodium too, so they may not be good for your health.

Suggestions to talk to your doc is probably the best thing. They would know if you have specific needs and there also may be an underlying issue as mentioned.

Just the thought of eating unlimited pizza, ice cream etc is pretty fun though lol.
Yes, would be nice but some have issues with cholesterol. Not thyroid.

@ahoymate

That's why I said she should see her doc. The excess pizza & ice cream was a joke.

Re: Need to gain weight....

Mz iMac — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:13:59 GMT

@Zhills If you are "under weight," your doctor will/should recommend OTC pills that will increase your appetite. There are plenty of them out there. Go to your local vitamin store and/or pharmacy & ask for pills that will increase your appetite.

I am 5'6 120 lbs soaking wet. The most I've ever weighed was 130 lbs - pregnant. I love food, love to eat & almost nothing is off limits (I draw the line at insects).

Per my doctor I have a high metabolism. Also genes plays a part. No "fat" genes on the maternal or paternal side of my family.

I also lift weights to stay toned. Toned muscles will help you put on a pound or two.

Re: Need to gain weight....

beckyb1012 — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:20:01 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Zhills If you are "under weight," your doctor will/should recommend OTC pills that will increase your appetite. There are plenty of them out there. Go to your local vitamin store and/or pharmacy & ask for pills that will increase your appetite.

I am 5'6 120 lbs soaking wet. The most I've ever weighed was 130 lbs - pregnant. I love food, love to eat & almost nothing is off limits (I draw the line at insects).
Per my doctor I have a high metabolism. Also genes plays a part. No "fat" genes on the maternal or paternal side of my family.

I also lift weights to stay toned. Toned muscles will help you put on a pound or two.

Where the heck have you been? You had so many of us worried!! So happy to see your nic in a thread, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Re: Need to gain weight....

Love my grandkids — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:26:23 GMT

@Zhills You need to talk to your doctor and also a nutritionist referred by your doc. Is there a medical reason for your weight loss?

This is something that needs professional attention.

Re: Need to gain weight....

Mz iMac — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:30:18 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
Where the heck have you been? You had so many of us worried!! So happy to see your nic in a thread, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

@beckyb1012 Was helping my mother in celebrating her 100th year!

Happy holidays & Happy New Years to you to.

Re: Need to gain weight....

skatting44 — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:31:38 GMT

talk with MD . I think they prescribe medical marijuana for malnutrition due poor appetite

Re: Need to gain weight....

Zhills — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:36:23 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
talk with MD . I think they prescribe medical marijuana for malnutrition due poor appetite

Can't go that route! Just not hungry!

Re: Need to gain weight....

smoochy — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:38:19 GMT

make appt w your primary care doc. He/she will assess: how much wt have you lost over what period of time?
when did you first notice loss of appetite?
do you have other symptoms besides lack of appetite? Among other questions about pain, bowel and bladder function etc Doc will likely order a comprehensive lab panel. Keep us posted if you care to share what happens. 🥰

Re: Need to gain weight....

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:44:34 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Not sure where I should post this...can anyone tell me how to improve my appetite and put my weight back on!

Don't do well with dairy so it is difficult. I use non-dairy nutritional drinks and they help...but not enough!

By mid afternoon, I just don't want to eat...anything!

Help...

@Zhills

This isn't just "not hungry" but could be a serious medical issue.

Serious question --- Why haven't you consulted your PCP? They may need diagnostic tests, or simply refer you to a nutritionist.

Something is wrong here, and shouldn't be assumed to be a minor issue.

Re: Need to gain weight....

Mz iMac — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:49:46 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
@skatting44 wrote:
talk with MD . I think they prescribe medical marijuana for malnutrition due poor appetite
Can't go that route! Just not hungry!

@Zhills Yes you can. MJ does not have to be prescribed.

Re: Need to gain weight....

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Re: Need to gain weight....

SandGirl — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:00:44 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Not sure where I should post this...can anyone tell me how to improve my appetite and put my weight back on!

Don't do well with dairy so it is difficult. I use non-dairy nutritional drinks and they help...but not enough!

By mid afternoon, I just don't want to eat...anything!

Help...

A good friend of mine is genetically thin, her diatition told her to add two tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter to two of her meals or as snacks, she did this and it worked for her, she adds more if she wants to put on a little more weight, it's not so filling and full of calories.

Re: Need to gain weight....

Shelbelle — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:55:52 GMT

Maybe see a Nutritionist rather than an MD if you already know medically you have no issues.

Re: Need to gain weight....

piperbay — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:55:56 GMT

@Zhills Can you find a doctor that does functional medicine? I have found a chiropractor who does this and she helped me with some gut issues.

I highly recommend having a stool test done. This will give you a picture of what is going on in your gut. Maybe that is a gut issue that you don't have much of an appetite.

Re: Need to gain weight....

Carmie — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:57:29 GMT

@Zhills What are you eating when you do have something?

I am throwing this out there and I am not sure this applies to you, but it could help if it does.

If a person does not consume enough carbs, their body will go into ketosis. Ketosis will make you not hungry and also helps you lose weight.

Make sure your diet consists of foods high in carbs, like breads and rice and fruit and fruit juices.

Eating just meats, and proteins like eggs with low carb veggies will cause ketosis.

Food high in carbs also trigger your appetite and make you hungry.

I hope you find a solution.