So I know that I am more in the "wrinkly guts, nonexistent butts" category, but I am not making progress on weight gain, and I really don't want to get the "Eat a sandwich!" look, so I hope you guys don't mind my "joining the club". I went online to get tips on how to improve, and there's not much (you type in "trouble gaining weight" and most of it is about body-building or digestive track diseases). But I did realize that besides my old jeans looking extra baggy and my doctor noticing, that my all-time low in weight has also caused (or at least contributed to) a bit of depression and muscle-loss (I'm huffing carrying around a 15lb. 8-month-old). So here's my plan:
1. Eat more carbs: I plan to eat at least one slice a day to start(outside of breads regularly eaten with meals). I will eat one extra serving of pasta each day (Mac n cheese until I build momentum) or a potato (yes, I've even gotten out of that habit). I would also welcome any good recipes, especially if they are good for you, but most importantly, if they're tasty.
2. Get more milk: This one is weird, because I never had a problem until I couldn't have lactose! I think I might mix in flavors to my weirdly-sweet Lactaid and I guess eat more pudding (ideas are welcome there).
3. Eat healthier: With the way I eat now, Nicole gets whatever nutrition I take in, and I'm left with one too few sugar buzzes.My plan is to take one day a week to bag good, sustaining snack foods, that I can grab and eat while I'm nursing, playing dress-up, washing dishes, etc. jey, maybe it'll even help Vanessa bulk up, as she finds my food more interesting than her own, even when it's the same. I'll still have my daily dose of chocolate, but I need to go past the "nibbling" habit. One site suggested looking at athlete diet plans (like marathon runners) so maybe Matt and I can even team up.
4. Exercise: Matt pointed out that muscle loss might be part of the weight problem. Plus I know exercise will help me have a larger appetite. I plan to hop on the elliptical machine three days a week for 30 min each.
2 comments:
Lisa, I am sure that having any weight problem is hard. I know all of us who have to lose weight are always wishing we had your problem. I'm sure it is a challenge to constantly worry about what you should be eating so you can gain weight! It's a pain for all of us to think so much about what and how much to eat!
That said, have you thought much about having some kind of protein shakes as snacks. I know you can't have milk products, but I'll bet you could find some powder that you could mix into the Lactaid milk. I know that they can be expensive, but maybe something like "Instant Breakfast" or "Slim Fast" might work. You could ask Mollie, because after her jaw surgery, she existed on drinks for a few weeks.
I think that you will be able to start gaining some weight back soon, because Nicole will be eating more regular foods and nursing less.
Good luck on your challenge, and thanks for your kind words to the rest of us bloggers!
lisa,
i could tell you all of the foods that made me gain weight, but unfortunately none of them are healthy!!
i echo all of mom's ideas...if i find any more, i will certainly let you know!! good luck and keep us updated!
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