My daughter is 21, 4'9" and weighs 88lbs. She needs to gain "some" weight. It is very difficult for her to find pants to fit. She is "very" energetic. On the go all the time between work and classes. She "eats" lunch, dinner, and snacks at night. Not much more than coffee for breakfast. Maybe an occassional pastry. Are there any "drinks" or supplements (vitamins) she can take to safely increase her weight? Any known web sites to check? She gets so upset every time she tries to shop for clothes. Cant find zero short or 00 short jeans. Hates going in the kids dept. Thanxs!
2006-09-11 02:50:23 · 14 answers · asked by naonip 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Firstly, she is actually at a healthy weight for her height. She's just very very petite! If she's uncomfortable though, my patients with anorexia drink Ensure for weight gain. It's packed with nutrients and calories, but is condensed, so it will not leave her feeling overly stuffed. Kind of tastes like chocolate milk. It comes in chocolate, vanilla, butter pecan, etc. http://ensure.com
Also, if she's concerned, meeting with a doctor and a nutritionist might help reassure her. Here's a link to find a nutritionist:
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_fanp_consumer_ENU_HTML.htm
Good luck!
2006-09-11 03:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a nutritionist. They're going to tell you honestly what's safe for her to take. A sales rep is looking out for his bottom line, they normally make commission on the products they sell. Have you had her checked for thyroid problems?
As long as she's eating, she's fine. Protein is helpful for building muscle. Carbs are our bodies preferred source of fuel. Ensure is good. When I had pneumonia, it's what I drank to make sure I was getting some calories and nutrition, I couldn't keep solid food down for a long time and lost a significant amount of weight (93 lbs at my lightest). When I was able to eat again, I found while I was drinking it, I put on more weight while using it than just trying to eat balanced meals alone. Express carries 0 short, I'm still recovering and was sick with pneumonia almost 2 years ago :/ Though I'm finally back up to 110. If she gets the chocolate ensure, mix in some chocolate syrup to make it a little more palatable. All of the nutrients in it can make it taste a little yuck.
2006-09-11 09:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem and consulted a doctor. The results: my metabolism was way too fast so they prescribed some protein shakes and a strict diet containing lots of protein and injectable vitamins. It is important to know what to eat, in what amount, and monitor that she eats at least 4 to 5 times a day not including snacks.
2006-09-11 09:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Apollo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, with your use of " ", i cant tell if she actually eats or you're just saying she hardly eats. make sure she's eating about 2000 calaries a day, heavy on the carbs. that should get her a few pounds in about 2-3 weeks. are her eating habits good? or is she only drinking coffee and eating pastries? she needs water and protien and veggies and all that good stuff. maybe you should see a nutritionist? or at least your dr to make sure she isnt at an unhealty weight? (she's short, so i dont know how much she should weigh at that height)
2006-09-11 09:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a weight coach. I have a program that will safely help her gain the weight. It is so easy to do and can done no matter how busy she is. Please go to my web-site. Fill out the contact page, and I will contact you with some information. Good Luck
2006-09-11 10:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can get protein shakes or drink carnation instant breakfast drink or enure along with eatting as she has to build up her weight she needs to add more calories then she is burning to gain.
2006-09-11 09:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by cry_7_24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may actually be little she can do as he metabolism seems like it runs very high and it also sounds as like she is healthy and very normal. Some women don't truly become WOMEN and get a nice figure until after they have a child .
2006-09-11 09:56:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
protein is the greatest thing for weight gain. boost is also wonderful for that i work in a nurseing home and we give it to or patients who need a few pounds. things like peanut butterand jelly sandwhiches is great too. dab some on crackers and its great tasting and helps with the nutrition. good luck,hun.
jan
2006-09-11 09:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by strwberridreamz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Influence her to eat more and then I would tend to eat more carbs than protein. Keep the meals ballanced with an emphasis on carbs. You may also want to see a doctor
2006-09-11 09:52:52 · answer #9 · answered by bradthepilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes local nutrition stores carry 'weight gainer'
speak with the sales rep about what would be the safest for her to take
2006-09-11 09:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by DeaconFrost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋