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Meal plan for weight gain

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kirsty32448
kirsty32448

Hiya

I was just wondering of any one has an examples of a weight gain meal plan. I was in a eating disorder unit last year and i have let my weight slip but beofre i get addmitted again id like to try and restore my weight by myself but dont have a plan to go by.

Thank You

 

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  • katlouise1989
    katlouise1989 kirsty32448

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    Hi Kirsty,

    That's great that you're looking to self-care to prevent admission.

    The way my dietitian approached it with me, was step by step increases. We did it by calories, which I appreciate isn't for everyone.

    I don't want to be triggering, so will try and avoid too much in the way of numbers. By slowly increasing your body will gain because you're eating more than you had been. You might also see some sharp increases but that will settle down as your metabolism starts to recover. 

    Has your unit given you any portion guidance - e.g. recommended amounts of food at each meal?

    There's no magic way, but definitely get in consistent meals. If something carby at lunch is too much, that's something to aim for, but you can get some pretty nutritious soups to start off. I found starting with porridge was good for breakfast, and before I got on to having milk with it, used water. So stages.

    Having a milky drink before you go to bed or yoghurt will start to improve your sleep which is a challenge when you are underweight.

    As you start gaining, increase your portion sizes, and increase snacks in the day. It's a good idea to prepare snacks e.g. hummus and carrots are a good one, but prepare how much hummus as if you're like me, you can end up eating more than you feel comfortable with. Yoghurts and smoothies also make for really good snacks.

    One thing that happens and is completely normal is that your body becomes extra hungry and you will crave more and more. This is your body recovering and you should try and work with it. Having carbs and fibrous food will really help.

    It's important to introduce solid foods quickly, because your jaw can adjust to liquids only + you will end up feeling a lot more bloated. 

    Does this help?

     

    • kirsty32448
      kirsty32448 katlouise1989

      Posted

      Hiya thank yo soo much for your reply. I dont want to trigger you either but at the moment i am eating around 1400 calories but i know i need to increase the numbers but am unsure of how and what to eat?

      I have stopped all my swimming for the moment which is hard but i know it needs to be done!

      The other worry i have s the weight wont stop going on but i guess it will eventually when come of a weight gain plan?

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