What about gaining weight?

[dreamyxo]

Everyone talks about the struggle of losing weight but for some of us the struggle is gaining weight.  I've been thin all my life.  Even as I get older they say your metabolism is supposed to slow down well I'm still waiting and it hasn't happened yet.  Anyone else feel my pain?

[aflyingmonkey]

No.  I only could dream of such pain
I would think you could just eat ice-cream & drink shakes and the weight would just come on.  Not  healthy way to gain, but a delicious one.

[Shaquaysha2210]

im trying to loose wight not gaining

[Shaquaysha2210]

i gained a few pounds

[braggin]

I know that having your problem CAN be just as bad as having too much weight and not being able to lose it. But a lot more people have the latter problem than the former, so I bet it's hard for you to share your discomfort with others like you. I myself have the opposite problem like so many others.

[bretay]

gaining weight i have no problem with....losing weight is my problem...i exercise...my eating is not the best but i dont overeat...working on cutting back on sodas

[sak4kat]

I have dealt with weight gain on behalf of my daughter while she was going through adolescents.  She developed anorexia.  The process of her gaining weight was physically, emotionally and even spiritually hard for her.  It was hard for me to watch...but she had to go through an intense program to kick the eating disorders butt.  I pray she keep control of ED (eating disorder) and it doesn't control her through the rest of her life.  She's 18 now.  Out of my hands so to speak. 

[ancmetro]

     My personal opinion is "all genetics". Love your body: Fat or thin. Then, start working from there. And, improve your overall health.

[BATISTAGIRL663]

lordy have mercy id like to know what it feels like to want to gain --i have spent my whole life a chunky gal and wanting to lose weight --never wondering about gaining that was the easy part !

[Tresbn00]

As an analyst and underwriter, in the grand old world of finance, I am always looking for greater efficiencies. One area that most people overlook, including myself, is the extreme cost linked to being overweight. Health costs go up as the need to visit the doctor increases. Missing work tends to increase with poor health and sickness. Food costs are generally higher. People tend to buy more junk in order to compensate for what they have or don't have. For instance, buying new clothes to cloak the extra weight. Drink more because they are not happy with their weight. Less depression seems to shroud those who are exercising more frequently. I am aiming for working out at least thirty minutes a day for the next thirty days and minimizing my food intake.

[snuggleycutejc]

I had a friend so skinny, FYI = you can have high cholesterol when skinny too, so be careful on how to keep up your weight

[teenangel]

i don't have that problem. i'm trying to lose the weight i put on

[ladavia89]

I personally don't know the struggle but I know people that do. I usually see it more with older people that need to gain weight. Have you tried drinking your calories with supplements like protein shake and Boost?

[haimsterette]

My sister has a naturally fast metabolism and was very underweight (about 20-25 pounds so). Her doctors put her on something called Remeron. It increases your appetite. She got to being just at a healthy weight but then lost a little more due to stress. Stick with pasta, French bread, protein shakes and ice cream. To gain, you have to commit to eating about every 2 or 3 hours, and eat before bed. You can do it!  I had to gain when I got out of the hospital this year (89 pounds at my lowest) and it took 8 months, but I was able to get at least close to a good weight for my height. Good luck! I don't know about you, but I felt weaker and more sluggish being so thin. Now that I'm eating quite a bit, I'm able to do much more.   

[dreamyxo]

I personally don't know the struggle but I know people that do. I usually see it more with older people that need to gain weight. Have you tried drinking your calories with supplements like protein shake and Boost?

I tried those drinks a few times but not regularly they have way to much sugar and too many ingredients for my liking.