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gaining weight the right way
i need to gain weight, but in a healthy way, im vegetarian and i have a pretty high metabolism. oh yeah im 17/f and im very active and i cant gain weight, my body has gone away right before my eyes. my boobs are SO much smaller than they used to be and my arms are real small too. im usually good with this stuff but now i suck at it. lol help me:(
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Hi, I'm old enough to be your grandfather. I hope the wisdom that comes with age will be helpful to you.
I am pleased to see that you want to gain weight the proper way. It is very important in any type of dieting, yes gaining weight can be considered dieting, that it be done properly and under supervision of your doctor.
Why do you need a doctors supervision, for the very fact that your wrote; "my body has gone away right before my eyes. my boobs are SO much smaller than they used to be and my arms are real small too." This may have more to do with a change in body sculpting do to hormones from puberty, yes you are still going through puberty, than metabolism. So you should first consult with your doctor.
At 17 you have medical confidentiality so anything that is said between you and your doctor stays between the two of you. Your doctor cannot discuss this with anyone including your parents without your written consent. This is contained in a law known as HIPPA and you have been covered by it since you were 13.
So first visit your doctor to find out why your body has changed and you have lost weight. If it is do to metabolism or hormones caused by puberty the doctor may be able to correct this with medication or hormonal treatment. The doctor will then tell you what your ideal weight for your height and skeletal frame should be.
Then with the doctor monitoring you; you should visit a nutritionist. Being a vegetarian it is important that you get the proper proteins into your diet that you loose by being a strict vegetarian. Working with the nutritionist you can work up menus and meal plans that have the proper caloric intake for your activity schedule and you weight goal.
Most health food or vitamin stores have a nutritionist or dietitian on staff who will be happy to work with you for little or no charge. Vitamin substitutes will probably be a big part of your plan. This is good; just make sure you purchase all natural vitamins. They cost a little more but they are better for you.
I hope I have been helpful.
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Increase your calorie intake, and eat more complex carbohydrates.
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