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Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
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Sep 2, 2008 3:35 PM
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Thank you so much for your insite. Unlike you my disorder was hidden for way too long and I have had to overcome it without the help of a rehab. My new husband quickly caught on and simly will not put up with my bad eating habbits. I now have reactive hypoglycemia and low pressure both caused from my battles. I will definatly try to impliment some of your ideas. I just hope that I can fing these things sugar free bc I now have to follow a diabetic diet.
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Sep 2, 2008 9:20 AM
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I forgot to add, moderate walking, with lifting will be extremely beneficial if not necessary. I could not do high impact aerobics or running like I use to bc I would lose every lb I gained. Now I go to spin class 3 times a week. I use a rowing machine to keep my arms up and an ab machine for my lower abs. Takes some dedication, but they should be low enough so that you are not burning off what you gain, but your body needs enough a small amount of exercise, youll feel better too! 
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Sep 2, 2008 9:16 AM
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tforman...
So I too struggle with an eating disorder, although it is alot more manageable after almost a 6month stay in Az (Remuda Ranch) for treatment. With constant support of a therapist, dieticians etc. I have gained a much healthier outlook on food. I love cooking and what use to be a symptom of my disorder has now been an outlet. I have had trouble gaining the weight and after one csection as well, I have found it difficult to keep up the weight as well as keep myself toned. Weight flucuations are soo not attractive for my skin. After trying to eat enough calories to keep my weight on, it just wasnt working. I started adding Ensure to every meal, I hated them so I added Carnation instant breakfast drinks and the change is incredible. I use to drink CIBs 4 times a day. One with every meal and as a am/pm/or hs(before bed) snack. Honestly you do have to introduce or add some higher calories foods (dairy, carbs, etc) all with moderation, but most likely a bit higher than some individuals. The CIBs or something like it, even slim fast (NOT AS A REPLACEMENT) but in addition to, are so beneficial, adds to your caloric intake, but also tons of vitamins and nutrients my body is lacking. Unless of course that would trigger you to skip meals. Hopefully this was somewhat of a help!
Good luck!
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Sep 1, 2008 9:00 AM
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well my gaol to gain weight is no longer a want but a gonna happen thing. I was having some health issues and went to see the doc. He ran some tests and found out that I have a rare form of hypoglycemia. My whole diet has to change drastically. Now I have to figure out how to cook for myself and my family without having to make 2 completely differant meals every night .
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Jul 10, 2008 3:31 PM
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If trying to gain a little weight in a healthy way - try adding a few nutrient dense higher calorie foods like almonds, avocados, dried fruit, etc...
Also, agree with the other poster about keeping up with the walking routine and adding a little resistence training to maintain mescle tone.
Good Luck!!.
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Jul 1, 2008 12:25 PM
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> > My 11 y/o nephew is very thin due to ADHD
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> That's a tough one. My 14 yr old nephew is the same.
> He has not had a very stable home life, so no one
> e has been monitoring him very closely 
I think it's a trend of a lot of ADHD kids, some due to being busy, sometimes because of meds. If they are taking meds for it then talking to your doctor could help. I'm sure they have lots of ideas since it's a common issue.
Now for my idea; my niece has this, and when she was young and visiting I'd make sure she got a snack every few hours, having her stop what she was doing to help me make it.
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Jun 30, 2008 11:52 AM
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> My 11 y/o nephew is very thin due to ADHD
That's a tough one. My 14 yr old nephew is the same. He has not had a very stable home life, so no one has been monitoring him very closely
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Jun 26, 2008 12:23 PM
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Add more protein to your diet and invest in a set of free weights. Protein and weight lifting will add muscle mass to your frame and tone you in general.
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Jun 26, 2008 11:26 AM
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> LOL - I would have said you need to eat more creamy
> sauces & dips But those aren't necessarily
> healthy!
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> I found this link for you - the U of Michigan Health
> System has a nice listing of ideas for Healthy Weight
> Gain. I may have to print it out for myself (even
> though I don't need to gain weight!)
> http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_healgain_crs.ht
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> BTW, I really didn't need to know how tall you are.
> But you can't just look at the number of pounds to
> o know if you are at a healthy weight. It also
> depends on other things such as height, body build &
> age.
Thank you for the link! I will share it with my sister (see my post about my thin nephew). I love the advice from you and st. boisterous! I'm pretty savvy at looking things up online, but sometimes I get frustrated with all the other junk that comes up, lol. It's always nice when someone else finds info first  I love these boards!
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Jun 26, 2008 11:22 AM
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There are also many supplements available to help you when *diet* (meaning your eating habits and not the effort to lose weight) and exercise aren't enough, but as the others have posted, you should definitely consult with a professional. This could be a dietician or other health care professional. There are certain medical conditions that can prevent you from gaining weight and if you've been struggling with an eating disorder, you may need medication to control something as simple as your thyroid. My 11 y/o nephew is very thin due to ADHD and drinks high calorie protein shakes, but they aren't for everyone. Good luck!
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Jun 26, 2008 9:28 AM
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LOL - I would have said you need to eat more creamy sauces & dips But those aren't necessarily healthy!
I found this link for you - the U of Michigan Health System has a nice listing of ideas for Healthy Weight Gain. I may have to print it out for myself (even though I don't need to gain weight!) http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_healgain_crs.htm
BTW, I really didn't need to know how tall you are. But you can't just look at the number of pounds to know if you are at a healthy weight. It also depends on other things such as height, body build & age.
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Jun 25, 2008 2:45 PM
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I am 5'51/2" i do eat red meats and biscuits but I also eat a lot of vegis and very little junk. I have spoken to my doc and he says to exercise and eat in moderation. I also TRY to hide my disorder from my children so they dont end up like me. thanks for the suggestions from all
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Jun 25, 2008 11:51 AM
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You don't say how tall you are....
As I understand it, an eating disorder - which ever one you sufffer from - is a life long struggle. Along with finding a dietician, perhaps you should join a support group or find a therapist? This may be especially important for your children, as they will learn their eating habits by your example!
As mentioned, the way to gain weight is to increase the number of calories you are eating. So, assuming your diet is healthy, maybe you need to increase your portion sizes or force yourself to have a second serving at dinner?
Some weight gain is possible due to muscle tone, but not all will be.
Good luck & let us know how you do?
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Moderator_Jane
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Jun 25, 2008 9:57 AM
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I totally agree with Jen that a dietitian would be a good option. The only thing I can add in the way of support, is to treat gaining weight the way people who lose weight successfully do it, and that is to make small changes over a long period of time.
The rule for those losing weight is to eat less calories than you burn up in your day, yours would be to eat a few more calories than you use every day. Approximately 3500 calories represents one pound. If you want to gain 1/2 pound per week, you only need to have a net gain of 250 calories per day.
For those of us who constantly fight the desire to eat when we are stressed, tired and busy, it sounds to me like you have the exact opposite problem by not wanting to eat when you are stressed, tired and busy.
This is a great community and you can find a lot of support here, with the occasional friendly jab. Take care and good luck!
Jane
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Jun 25, 2008 7:21 AM
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what are you eating?...sounds like you need some red meat and a couple of biscuits.....LOL
seriously, check with your doc and maybe cunsult with a dietition about a diet that can lead you in the right direction. st. boisterous would know more about that. good luck
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