Hey I always thin from my childhood I really want to gain weight my height is 5'4 and my weight is 48 I have vitamin deficiency of D and b12 also calcium I took supplement given by the doctor for these vitamin but I don't think I recovered I eat and poop if I eat food fast and cold my knee hurts I really want to gain weight my hands are so thin so my legs is always I gain in upperbody but I want to gain whole I m allergic to milk butter as everytime I eat I poop and got stomach pain after that
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Your body frame and weight are often influenced by genetics as well. Sometimes gaining weight can be a challenge for some individuals and it is perfectly normal.
-To understand what food suits you or not a food tolerance test can help you do that. Medical tests including igG, complete blood tests also including your vitamin d and b12 levels would help give a better clarity where you stand in terms of nutrition.
-Nutrition and diet should be personalized and there is no one diet or plan that fits all of them as every individual has a different unique set of requirements that needs to be addressed.
-Meanwhile you can try to keep a food diary to note down foods that you consume daily, and symptoms experienced post consuming them, so you get better clarity.
-And for vitamin D and B12 deficiency try to have a walk between 11am to 1pm in sunlight and if you consume animal foods, eggs and chicken can be included in your diet.
-Milk and milk products also help in obtaining vitamin B12.
-Remember that the right kind of exercise like strength training can help in muscle gain and plays a role in your weight gain journey.
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It sounds like you have food sensitivities or intolerances. These issues can worsen nutrient absorption. That could also be a reason for no weight gain.
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Thanks for the detailed input . Always thin, with milk and butter allergy and current taking vitamin D , B12 and calcium
Here is Personalized weight gain and gut friendly strategy:
1. Eat every 2-3 hours:
Small , frequent meals to help improve digestion and
Calorie intake
Includes mix of protein, healthy fats and carbs in every
Meal
2. Includes high calorie and nutrients dense foods
Add healthy fats:
Avocados, peanut butter, almonds butter, flaxseed oil
Sesame oil
Protein:
Tofu , lentils, chickpeas, Rajmah , moong, soy chunks
Complex carbs:
Brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, oats, millet
Nuts and seeds:
Almonds , walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds,
Flax seeds and chia seeds
3. Use plant based alternative for dairy:
Lactose-free milk or
Almond, soy , coconut, oat and rice milk
4. Smart snack strategies
Banana with peanut butter
Trail mix
Smoothie with plant milk , banana and peanut butter
Roasted chickpeas , makhana, boiled corn with spices
5. Supplements Smartly:
Vitamin D - take with fat early morning
Vitamin B12 - good for energy and metabolism
Calcium: take apart from iron rich meals or tea/ coffee
For better absorption
Optional Additions :
Probiotics: improve digestion and gut health
Plant based protein supplements: muscle gain
6. Hydrate well :
Avoid drinking large amounts of water just before/ after
Meals
Add ajwain , fennel tea, ginger tea if digestion is weak
Weight gain and change in body structure both are two different parameters. You should work out for body toning and shaping simultaneously weight gain. Better idea is to get the constitution done and go accordingly. That will guide you about the bodily parameters and the root cause of the issue. Once you are clear about the vata/ pitah/ kapha level you can choose the right food for yourself
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