Expert: Joanne - 8/12/2005

Question
I have a question concerning my weight gain from recovering from anorexia.  I'm currently 90 lbs, 5'5”, and I'm 17 and female.  I have been consuming 2000-3000 calories a day and my weight has not changed in a week…I hover between 89 and 90.  I try to still eat semi-healthy but I am eating lots of carbs, fats and sugar too.  Am I eating the wrong foods? And if so what should I be eating.  I'd like to be gaining weight at 2-3 lbs a week if that is at all possible for my metabolism.  It's always been fast and that's why I lost 40 lbs in 2 ½ months but now it's working to my disadvantage.  Also, after consuming a normal sized meal I often feel very ill and get gas and diarrehea.  After 3000 cals, I am stuffed.  I also go to the bathroom (number 2) at least 2-3 times a day and pee like a racehorse…is this influencing my non-weight gain? What should I do…increase the calories even more?  Eat more fats?  Eat more frequently even though I eat ever 2-3 hours?  Please let me know.



Thanks,


Answer
Quite often it is suggested that to gain weight you should eat high carb and high protein foods.  Other than this I really am not sure sorry!  I never had a problem putting the weight back on after losing a lot!

I suggest that to do this properly, you should speak to a nutritionist.  They should be able to give you advice on the safest way to gain weight.

Sorry I couldn't have been of more help!  Please contact me again if you have any more questions!

Love Holly