I'm going to post this and hope no one hates me after! lol
I have a problem and wouldn't mind some advice. Unlike a lot of people I don't want or need to lose weight, I'm sure everyone reading this wants to just strangle me right now. Don't jump the gun too quickly. I have to opposite problem. I can't gain weight. I know you all think I'm ridiculous for wanting to gain weight, but hear me out.
Part of the reason for not being able to get pregnant might come from me being underweight. I know I can gain weight I've been 10 lbs heavier before. However since I've "attempted" to gain weight I really don't think I've budged. Right now I'm about 112 lbs and I'm aiming for at least 120 lbs.
Now I say attempt for a reason. I blame a lot of my non-weight gain on my schedule both work and body. For a long time I wouldn't eat breakfast and I'm still not the best at it. I just wouldn't be hungry and unfortunately if I'm not hungry I have a hard time forcing myself to eat. I've tried protein shakes, slim fast (for the calories) ice cream, trail mix, etc.
My work schedule is hard too because I'll either eat breakfast or lunch not both. I go to work and even though they serve free lunch or salads and sandwiches I don't partake. I guess my best reasoning would be that it never sounds appetizing to me because I just ate. That brings me to after work. 9 o'clock. Dinner time, by this point I'm hungry, I've snacked at work but no meals since before work. This is the hardest part. I never know what to eat, and whatever I do eat I have to make it :( I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.
A part of me feels like they don't prepare you for marriage very well. Jayson and I have a great relationship, but that's not what I mean. I can never think of anything to eat and I especially don't want to have to think about it at 9pm.
One thing Jayson's been trying to get us to do since we've been married is a menu. I've tried this a few times, but it never sticks. I'll try to come up with even enough things for a week and ask Jayson for some ideas and he has nothing. (I prefer 2 week menus because we never go shopping every week) Anyway he's no help in this menu department and I can't blame him completely because his ideas I've already come up with, but a little help like something he ate when he was younger even would be nice.
So I'm coming to my blog friends for help. How can I gain weight and what can I make for dinner and/or bring to work to eat, and a sandwich gets old :( So I'm sending out my S.O.S. hoping I'll get some new ideas!
Thanks all!
5 comments:
Hey Kim, this is Sasha and I've heard that if your underweight, it can sometimes have an effect on fertility. My first thought is, have you had your Thyroid checked? I had the opposite problem of low Thyroid, which causes you to gain weight among other things, so I started taking a low dose and I think it helped us get pregnant... Just an idea. I know how hard it is and we tried many different things.
Also, it's hard to shop and cook for just 2 people. When I was working I would plan a weeks worth of meals, shop on Sat. and make the meals on Sun. and just take them out of the fridge each day of the week. I know this could also be a pain, so one other idea is to drink those Ensure drinks. They have more calories and vitamins than the slim fast :)
Hey Kimmy,
Rob and I have been having the same problem with what to eat after a long day at work.
We have found that some sort of a menu works.
Mainly its more we just list off a few different meal ideas we would like that week and we do assign days but my mood changes what I like to eat so a lot of the time I just scramble the weeks menu around as each day goes by. You don't always have to stick to what you planned for that day if you want what is planned 2 days from then then switch it.
the best thing I have found too is knowing alot of very easy very quick recipes. or having things in the house that just cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
I must say we eat alot of breakfasts for dinner because we find it a faster meal and I always love breakfast.
I've never been able to shop for 2 weeks because I can't do a 2 week menu plan it has to be week to week else it doesn't work for us.
Facebook me I can give you alot of ideas for quick meals and recipes if you would like.
for gaining weight have you tried eating MacDonalds everyday?? (gosh I made myself sick just writing that) Just kidding. sorry can't help with that.
We love you Guys!!
Make a weekly menu of high caloric foods, cook all on one day, freeze or keep in fridge till use. Don't skimp on breakfast or dessert for that matter, lol. You can do it!
More thoughts. I have lots of food ideas and recipes. And you can shop with me and Henry if you want. I've done a two week menu before, plus there's some awesome websites with the coolest recipes. No worries Kim if you want it bad enough you will find a way!
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