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Putting on Weight

grandmoon — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 06:48:45 GMT

The grandson who has moved back with me has been under great stress lately and has lost a lot of weight. I am trying to work out what to feed him so he will put some weight back on.

Anyone have any suggestions ??

Re: Putting on Weight

amber-eyed-girl — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:02:09 GMT

His favorites. So that he will eat it all.

- so anything rich and creamy, but be balanced with fruit and vegies too, so he stays healthier while putting a bit of weight on.

Lasagna, pizza, icecream for dessert, homemade burgers...

Pasta with creamy sauces...

large steaks with potatoes, as chips or roasted...

really, what might suit his tastebuds 🙂

Re: Putting on Weight

ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:18:23 GMT

In the short term you could get some sustagen or some Up and Go.

They seem to like the up and go, but its quite expensive I think.

And bread and desserts with every meal if he has the appetite.

Re: Putting on Weight

cmcoins2000 — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:19:35 GMT

@grandmoon wrote:
The grandson who has moved back with me has been under great stress lately and has lost a lot of weight. I am trying to work out what to feed him so he will put some weight back on.

Anyone have any suggestions ??

I suggest you eat together - simply what you are used to eating.

Going to extremes usually has the opposite effect - too much weight - then the opposite problem.

A good balanced diet - daily.

Beautiful at the moment - go for a walk together - work up an appetite & eat well.

Forgot to mention - under these circumstances - hugs can add to weight.

Re: Putting on Weight

grandmoon — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:45:10 GMT

He has been existing on smokes, coffee ad energy drinks and every little food. I have now got him eating 3 times a day but he is still eating very little meats, He doesn't anything sweet.

This morning I weiged him and he was only 50.5 kilos he is 182.9 cm and his bmi is 15

Re: Putting on Weight

cmcoins2000 — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:51:21 GMT

@grandmoon wrote:
He has been existing on smokes, coffee ad energy drinks and every little food. I have now got him eating 3 times a day but he is still eating very little meats, He doesn't anything sweet.

This morning I weiged him and he was only 50.5 kilos he is 182.9 cm and his bmi is 15

Ok - not a good place to be.

How old is he - this I think is important.

My apologies - old enough to be in old money - how tall - seems tall - weight - heavens that is underweight.

I am about 5'11, weigh around 60 kilos - at least got half of it ( used to be stones ) but a female.

Re: Putting on Weight

grandmoon — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:57:08 GMT

He is turning 23 next week. He is just over the 6 foot. He was just of 60 kilo before he started to loos the weight. I am hoping that he can get to about 62 or 64 kilos.

Re: Putting on Weight

imastawka — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:57:09 GMT

That's 6'1 in old money, Helen.

He must be skin and bones, grandmoon. Just keep feeding him.

If he can cut down the smokes - they do suppress the appetite.

If you've got him long enough, I'm sure you'll feed him up

Re: Putting on Weight

ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:01:23 GMT

And get him off the energy drinks if you can.

They are bad news.

That is a huge weight loss for him.

Re: Putting on Weight

cmcoins2000 — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:01:26 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
That's 6'1 in old money, Helen.

He must be skin and bones, grandmoon. Just keep feeding him.
If he can cut down the smokes - they do suppress the appetite.

If you've got him long enough, I'm sure you'll feed him up

Thank you Stawka.

He seems to be where he should be.

Sounds like a bit of TLC - + a good diet & grandmom has him covered.

God I hate it when help is so difficult - those that need help really can only do it for themselves.

We just have to be there for them.

How tall are you Stawka & don't fib.

Re: Putting on Weight

imastawka — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:04:48 GMT

Personal or what?

5'4" short, dunno what that is in new money

Re: Putting on Weight

cmcoins2000 — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:04:50 GMT

@ten*teeny*tiny*toes wrote:
And get him off the energy drinks if you can.
They are bad news.

That is a huge weight loss for him.

Totally agree.

But at 23 he is substituting those for food.

Seems to be the mindset.

Re: Putting on Weight

cmcoins2000 — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:07:35 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Personal or what?

5'4" short, dunno what that is in new money

OK.

Really sorry I asked & do humbly ask your forgiveness.

Really only - 5'4".

Re: Putting on Weight

imastawka — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:16:48 GMT

That makes me cute, Lanky

Re: Putting on Weight

j*oono — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:23:42 GMT

@grandmoon wrote:
He has been existing on smokes, coffee ad energy drinks and every little food. I have now got him eating 3 times a day but he is still eating very little meats, He doesn't anything sweet.

This morning I weiged him and he was only 50.5 kilos he is 182.9 cm and his bmi is 15

Any chance that he is taking anything else that he shouldn't be?

Re: Putting on Weight

grandmoon — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:28:44 GMT

@j*oono wrote:
@grandmoon wrote:
He has been existing on smokes, coffee ad energy drinks and every little food. I have now got him eating 3 times a day but he is still eating very little meats, He doesn't anything sweet.

This morning I weiged him and he was only 50.5 kilos he is 182.9 cm and his bmi is 15
Any chance that he is taking anything else that he shouldn't be?

No he has just come through a nasty relationship breakup. When he is stressed he doesn't eat.

Re: Putting on Weight

fiestas*girl — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:34:49 GMT

theres peobably,more to this than meets the eye

apart from a relationship breakup, consider his living environment

a domineering parent can crush some kids

just saying

Re: Putting on Weight

lloydslights — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 21:11:45 GMT

He is a big boy of 23 and I'm sure he is pleased that you have taken him in while he readjusts and reassesses his life. But he is that, a grown up young man. It is his decision as to what he eats.

I'd suggest to serve some smaller than usual meals for him and that you sit as a family unit for the meal - don't hover. Talk about the day or whatever else is of interest . Not his eating habits.

Ensure he has some chores to do around the place so that he has some responsibility and purpose.

Also grandmoon, I notice a"mothering" neediness. May I suggest that, if possible, you get yourself a pet to pamper.

Your grandson might like to assist you in the selection.

DEB

Re: Putting on Weight

grandmoon — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 21:17:36 GMT

@lloydslights wrote:
He is a big boy of 23 and I'm sure he is pleased that you have taken him in while he readjusts and reassesses his life. But he is that, a grown up young man. It is his decision as to what he eats.

I'd suggest to serve some smaller than usual meals for him and that you sit as a family unit for the meal - don't hover. Talk about the day or whatever else is of interest . Not his eating habits.

Ensure he has some chores to do around the place so that he has some responsibility and purpose.

Also grandmoon, I notice a"mothering" neediness. May I suggest that, if possible, you get yourself a pet to pamper.

Your grandson might like to assist you in the selection.

DEB

The desire to keep my grandson live and health stems from the fact that i have already lost one grandson.

Re: Putting on Weight

lloydslights — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 21:46:27 GMT

I sympathize profoundly at the loss of another grandson.

I believe normally, our body does not willingly let it starve itself. He is readjusting following a break up and the loss of a peer at some time in the past. Both stressful situations. Have the good food available for him.

I wish the best outcome for you both.

DEB