Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

I Need Help Trying To Gain Weight!

Lizzz88

By Lizzz88
in Related Issues & Disorders

Recommended Posts

Lizzz88 Rookie
Lizzz88
Posted

I'm 5'4'' and before I was diagnosed with Celiac I was always thin and weighed about 100-105 lbs. I am now 90 lbs and I don't feel healthy. I started a food journal to try to see how many calories i'm getting but it's hard because I get so full so fast! I end up eating hardley anything every hour. Does anyone have any suggestions? I tried drinking Boost bc it's lactose free and gluten free. Is there anything else I can do to gain weight? It's hard to gain weight with gluten free food it seems like, especially lactose free food.(not sure if I am lactose intolerant yet)

Please let me know if you have any gluten/lactose free recipes that will pack the pounds on! Thanks!!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
Posted
Please let me know if you have any gluten/lactose free recipes that will pack the pounds on!...

L88,

At one time I thought that I might be lactose intolerant, but now think it was only a temporary condition associated with being undiagnosed celiac, ie. having celiac and eating gluten.

I'm also trying to get some weight back. I make muffins, throw lots of stuff in there, make 'em real fattening. Eat yogurt, not fat free either. Switched to whole milk, with protein powder, and chocolate drink powder. Bananas, even though I'm not crazy about fruit. And of course, I'm still trying to make bread. So I can eat tuna, ham & cheese, roast beef, and other kinds of sandwiches (you don't always have time or are inclined to cook a meal). I think it's starting to work. I've reversed the weight loss and put on a couple pounds. Took 7 1/2 weeks to get this far.

Sorry, that's probably not much help. Hang in there sister.

best regards, lm

Mayflowers Contributor
Mayflowers
Posted

As one who used to be skinny... I recommend peanut butter 2 -4 tablespoons daily, at least twice a day. That would be heaven for me. I love it. That and munch on trail mix with nuts all the time. Nuts and peanuts will definately put weight on you. And don't forget the carbs.

Felidae Enthusiast
Felidae
Posted

Peanut butter, nuts of any kind, dried fruit, coconut milk, avacados, Glutino pretzels...

I've been baking a lot of quick breads and cakes. Also, muscle weighs more than fat, so exercise is a great help. Physical activity tends to make me hungrier and therefore I eat more.

When you are a thin person, it takes a longer time to put on a few pounds. Eat as much as you can, but don't expect quick results. I gained five pounds since the fall and that is a huge amount of weight gain for me.

taweavmo3 Enthusiast
taweavmo3
Posted

I'm in the same boat....I was hoping to hang on to some of my baby weight from my last baby, but it came right off, and then some. I know I'm lucky in that regard, but I am way too skinny and would love to gain at least 10 pounds. My husband jokes about how bony I am. I too get full pretty quick, and I don't get as hungry as I used to.

I'm doing the boost shakes too, but I find it hard to eat a meal along with it. So that kind of defeats its whole purpose of adding extra calories to my meal, lol. Anyway, I don't really have any ideas, but I can certainly sympathize! It's a hard thing to talk about, because the people around me are trying to lose weight, and the last thing they want to hear is me gripe about how skinny I am, lol.

skinnyminny Enthusiast
skinnyminny
Posted

I have been in this same situation for a while.. Eating 3 meals and 2 snacks is important I eat lots of nuts and nutbutters, rasins. And like others have sai try include potatoes and carbs at all meals. I would suggest investing in a bread machine nd I haven awesome recipe that is really easy if you can get back to eatin sandwhichs it will help too! the bread taste like heaven and the real stuff! I always start out the day with a big breakfast.

Exercise does help build muscle mass and that adds weight.

good luck I know it can be hard!

Run-4-Jesus Rookie
Run-4-Jesus
Posted

As a few others have said excercise will help A LOT. It's amazing how hungry it will make you. Some people excercise to lose weight but I've put on 15 pounds since becoming a dedicated runner.

If you end up not being lactose intolerant, then drink whole milk for sure! It helps a lot!

GOOD LUCK!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


  • 4 weeks later...
melly7105 Newbie
melly7105
Posted

hey guys, i am in your same position as well. i am trying to gain weight, i feel so fragile. Im lathargic feeling , and get full so quickly! I try to eat as much as possible but when i wake up im feeling horrible, im working an 8hr day as a phone agent, hardy can snack this time yr, its busy season, and will stuff my face when i get home at night. Im still eating gluten, but have gotten better at selections. ive been allgeric since aug of 04. at that time i was 130 lbs, and started being sick and lost weight i was a steady 107-110 ish for yr 1/2 so, and then slowly got into lower 100s ,since id say december ive become so tiny, like 90 now or even less sad to say, and im disgusted, i just cant get an appitite . I have a bread machine, but the bread ive tired my favorite sandwich in that box/ and bobs red mill and another one, ill have to think, but i can taste the difference, and i think its just so bland and the taste makes me actually feel sick. I love the kinnnikikik pancakes mix, but cant live off that. i just got slim fast chocolate and ensure high protein shakes, i have a few pasta brands gluten free i like alot, and i will make mac and cheese w/ it. or butter. i eat fruit, some veggies, but i feel liek im always just snacking and want a full gluten fee delicious meal. is anyone around miami area here on this board >? anyways, hope you guys can give some of your tips, alot of you have been at this for a while and are strong with it.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

As you heal you will be able to absorb more of what you're eating.

In the meantime, eat, eat, eat. Take all that everyone does to lose weight and reverse it! In the beginning, I would eat three times as much as my husband just so I wouldn't lose more. Eventually I put back on 10 pounds. My 18 year old daughter told me a few months ago that I used to eat 10 times as much as her, but then it was only 3. Now I eat about the same as she does.

Exercise is good. Weight training helped me to not look so skinny.

You need veggies, but put some coconut oil on them for added calories. If you have toast, use peanut butter for added calories. Worry more about being healthy than gaining weight, it will come before you know it.

wowzer Community Regular
wowzer
Posted

I've always weighed between 99-102. I'm 52 years old now. I started the gluten free diet the beginning of the year and I'm up to 108. I'm 5'4". I do think as you heal your body will absorb the nutrients better and it will just happen. Good luck

loco-ladi Contributor
loco-ladi
Posted

Well, when I was a teenager I looked all but anorexic even tho I ate constantly whatever I wanted didnt seem to do anything, my doctor suggested the "ice cream" diet now if your lactose intolerant this will not work and not sure yet about ice cream in general as I am just a rookie, but he said eat one dish or cone of ice cream EVERY DAY and it did indeed add on a bit, not like he expected but I am now guessing it was a chance to get me a much earlier and accurate diagnosis.

please remember I am a rookie here so dont take anything to seriously I am still learning this myself.

Tash-n-tail Rookie
Tash-n-tail
Posted

What they said!

I've always been on the slim side and simply blossomed moving to the UK. Seven years later I have the measurements I had when I was in my twenties and have to pick up slacks in the boys department which isn't a resounding success.

1. EAT. Don't make a crusade out of it but do nibble thru' the day.

2. Careful with the peanuts and check to see you tolerate them, if not try almonds or something else.

3. Careful with the raisins -- here in the UK several Co's dredge them in flour so they don't stick together.

4. As your stamina improves and you have more strength sign-up for an exercise programme.

5. Include oils and fats like butter and coconut or olive oils.

Best!

Marcus.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      126,097
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    John.B
    Newest Member
    John.B
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.9k
    • Total Posts
      69.2k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • cristiana
      Weird Symptoms

      By cristiana · Posted

      Not sure if related to coeliac disease but my ear ringing  has stepped up a notch since diagnosis.  Even since a child silence really hurts my ears - there is always a really loud noise if there is no other noise in a quiet room - but my brain has learned to filter it out.  Since diagnosis in my forties I also get a metallic ringing in my ears, sometimes just one, sometimes both.  But it comes and goes.   My sister also suffers now, we are both in our fifties, but she is not a coeliac, so for all I know it could just be an age thing.  I do get occasional stabbing pain in my ears but that has been all my life, and I do appear to be vulnerable to outer ear infections too.  So not a particularly helpful reply here, but I suppose what I am trying to say is it might be related but then again it could just be one of those things.   I think in the UK where I live doctors like you to report if you get tinnitus in just the one ear.  I reported mine but no cause was found.  Most of the time it is nothing but sometimes it can have a cause that can be treated, so perhaps worth reporting to your GP.  
    • Scott Adams
      Celiac Maybe a Possibility?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, and thank you for sharing your story! It sounds like you’ve been through an incredible journey with your health, and it’s no wonder you’re starting to piece things together and wonder about celiac disease. Your experiences—from childhood through adulthood—paint a picture of symptoms that are often associated with celiac disease, though they can overlap with other conditions as well. The recurring sinus infections, being underweight as a child, chronic gastrointestinal issues, nutrient-related symptoms like cramps, and the persistent fatigue and brain fog are all things that many people with undiagnosed celiac report. Your reactions to gluten also stand out. The improvement in symptoms when you reduce or remove gluten, followed by the resurgence of pain and other problems when you reintroduce it, is a common experience for those with celiac or gluten intolerance. While your frustrations and trials with elimination diets might not have given you concrete answers yet, they’ve provided valuable clues. It’s also worth noting that celiac disease doesn’t always present in the classic way. Many people, like yourself, may not experience severe gastrointestinal distress but instead have “atypical” or extraintestinal symptoms like joint pain, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, and more. It’s a condition that can go undiagnosed for years, especially when symptoms are subtle, sporadic, or mistakenly attributed to other issues. The fact that you’ve sought alternative approaches to feel better shows just how determined you’ve been to find relief, even without a definitive diagnosis. Given your history and how your body responds to gluten, it would be worth exploring celiac disease further with a medical professional. Before removing gluten completely, it’s important to get tested while you’re still eating it, as going gluten-free beforehand can affect the accuracy of the results. A blood test for celiac antibodies (like tTG-IgA) is usually the first step, and if positive, an endoscopy may follow to confirm the diagnosis. If the testing process feels daunting, keep in mind that getting answers could give you clarity and help guide your health decisions going forward. Whatever the outcome, you’ve already made significant strides in identifying triggers and managing your symptoms. Your awareness and persistence are key, and this community is here to support you as you continue to seek answers. This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of blood test, and what a positive results means in terms of the probability that you might have celiac disease. One test that always needs to be done is the IgA Levels/Deficiency Test (often called "Total IGA") because some people are naturally IGA deficient, and if this is the case, then certain blood tests for celiac disease might be false-negative, and other types of tests need to be done to make an accurate diagnosis. The article includes the "Mayo Clinic Protocol," which is the best overall protocol for results to be ~98% accurate.    
    • More2Learn
      Celiac Maybe a Possibility?

      By More2Learn · Posted

      Hi, I am new!  (Although I've used this forum as a reference over the past couple of years.) I'm just looking for some initial reactions to if I actually might possibly have Celiac Disease, or if I'm reaching here.  I have had lifelong health issues and not once has a doctor suggested I look into celiac. I always thought it was basically an extreme allergy that needed an EpiPen, and I know that's not me.  However, I stumbled upon some symptoms, realized I was wrong, and after some research I'm almost shocked at what I have found.  It seems like anything I've ever struggled with has a potential correlation to this disease!  I'm in my 40's, now.  Here is my journey to date... Issues as a Kid: tons of allergies, and had sinus infections all the time... however I didn't have hayfever-like allergies and the scratch tests didn't register much, it was more that when I was exposed to allergens (like say I spent hours with a cat) I was certain to get a sinus infection and it lasted months. was extremely skinny and everyone always said I was anorexic (I wasn't) always getting sick and the illnesses hang on for a long time always cold (my favorite thing to do is sit in front of a space heater or be out in 90 degree weather) intermittent bad constipation (still happens but not as severe) horrible toe cramps that would wake me up in the middle of the night As I got older (teenage/college years): acid reflux diagnosis learned that beer made me EXTREMELY sick, cannot tolerate it horrible issues with menstrual cycle - I wasn't regular, had awful cramps and PMS, sometimes cannot function the first couple of days night terrors/sleep walking more stomach issues - I learned I couldn't have black coffee.  I often had issues especially when traveling.  For example I finally noticed a pattern that I could never, ever eat at a hotel buffet spread - it would always make me sick afterwards. More recent problems: always tired periodic pain on right side that can be so painful I can't stand up straight. Have had all kinds of scans and doctors always say I'm fine.  I was so sure I had gallstones or my liver was failing but... nope. chest pain brain fog not diagnosed but many, many ADHD symptoms lots of inflammation, am overweight now toe cramps evolved into leg/calf cramps None of my symptoms from any era of my life ever really resolved, except I went from being skinny to ~20/30 pounds overweight, and as I got older I got less outright sinus infections.  Largely due to the pain in my right side and the fact that I always, always seem to pick up every illness, especially when traveling, I started pursuing alternative medicine paths... I did the Pritikin lifestyle, I tried an elimination diet, I followed the Root Cause Protocol, I did a Leptin reset.  A lot of these paths recommend removing gluten, and in the past year or so some of my symptoms have gone away!  Specifically less issues with toe cramps, sometimes the side pain would go away for a long time, and my acid reflux got much better.  But, because I was never diagnosed with any specific intolerance, I wasn't militant about the gluten - I had cut out dairy, soy, all kinds of things.  So I would say cross-contamination is ok, or make an exception at a group outing. Then one day, I just got frustrated and ate some normal slices of pizza... and my side pain came back!  I started doing research and now I'm here and wondering... could I have actually had this my whole life??!? Thoughts and observations welcome.           
    • Wheatwacked
      Ground meat absolutely full of gluten?

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      "grass-fed" meat by definition cannot contain wheat as it means the animal is only fed grass  organic meat can be fed wheat feed
    • Scott Adams
      Weird Symptoms

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Your symptoms would not be typical celiac disease symptoms, but still could be related due to possible nutrient deficiencies.  The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.  Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend that those just diagnosed with celiac disease take a broad spectrum vitamin/mineral supplement, which would greatly benefit most, if not all, newly diagnosed celiacs.      
×
×
  • Create New...