Weight

[Lynn1966]

Hi all I really need to put some weight back on.. Iv lost over 2 stone but I don’t look good with the weight loss.. I’m 5ft8 and now weigh 9st8lbs . I really could do with putting on at least a stone back on.. any healthy ideas pleasssseeee ?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Your aim should be to regain the weight gradually - to fast and you will gain fat and not lean muscle. A Mediterranean diet, just more of it, would be suitable. Base meals on brown rice, whole-wheat pasta or potatoes (preferably boiled or baked). Avoid too much fat and sugar as again they will cause you to gain fat. Muscle toning exercises would also be helpful.

[Lynn1966 in reply to MichaelJH]

Hi Michael, off course I meant in a healthy slow way.. I’m doing all off your above Thanks for your reply . Hope you are well x

[DavidG1971]

I’m same height and only about 1lb heavier. I feel ridiculously light, but rehab thinks this is my ideal weight. I’ve been stuck at this weight since my diet changed ....think it’s the new normal no matter what I do. Maybe it’s better to get used to it?

[Naka]

I've got the same issue. Not an inch to pinch. I'm on a oil, salt and sugar free whole food plant base diet. I know that's a whole month full. Only problem for me is I have low HDL. My weight has been stable (64kg 175cm) for 3 years. Though I'm a little concern about a thin layer of fat around organs which shows low as well. Been trying to at a few extra calories with almonds... will see. I tried the protein powder but again the added sugar gives me night sweats. Once I removed the sugar and only get it from fresh fruit the night sweats completely stopped.

[Lynn1966 in reply to Naka]

Iv got the inches to pinch , but it’s just loose skin. I was advised to eat nuts and find foods with good fats x

[Naka in reply to Lynn1966]

That's what I'm trying to do too. I soak half a cup of almonds overnight and remove the skin in the morning. Also been going to town with avocados hummus and do take flaxseed oil. If you find something else pls 🙏🙏 🙏 let me know.

[Lynn1966 in reply to Naka]

I certainly will let you know Naka. Off tithe shops today to get some nuts and seeds 😁😁x

[Camelliared]

See what advise Google comes up with . I think eating more small meals more frequently could help.

[Lynn1966 in reply to Camelliared]

I’m going to google good fat foods , thanks for your reply x

[jimmyq]

Pies ... but they are not considered to be healthy. Tell you what! I will eat them for you. 😄

[Lynn1966 in reply to jimmyq]

😂😂😂

[isobelhannah18]

How about extra nuts and seeds?

[Lynn1966 in reply to isobelhannah18]

Iv spoken to my cardio nurse today and this is what she also suggested. Thanks for your reply isobelhannah18.

[VelvetSky]

Hi Lynn, I’m like you, lost over stone in weight in three weeks after heart attack and stent, I think I have aged 20years, I look anorexic, I’ve just got so much wrinkly skin. Also my skin is not quite the colour it was, wonder if it’s the meds? I wonder if men get this problem, if so what do they do about it.

I’m type 2diabetic so watch what I eat, I’m ten weeks on now but still can,t put the weight back on, a lot of my clothes are just too big now.

I’m going to give eating nuts a try but as an asthmatic they make me cough. There are no easy answers are there ?