Yeah, don't do that.Just make sure you're fully recovered before your next workout. Maybe cut the weight training back to two days a week. That's the advice they give to "hardgainers" who have trouble gaining weight.
I like them just sunny-side up fried in olive oil with some sliced tomato and whole wheat toast on the side. The quickest way, though, is probably hard-boiled. But, there's all sorts of things you can do: omelets, deviled eggs, Spanish tortilla... if you can contemplate downing olive oil by the spoonful, there's got to be at least some way to prepare them that will be palatable for you.(BTW, I actually did down olive oil by the shot glass at one point in an attempt to gain weight. It was not a pleasant experience, lol.)
Some other ideas:
- hummus (made from chickpeas -- high in protein, healthy, you can just use it as a dip for pita bread)
- potatoes (good, calorie-dense course of vitamin C, B6, and potassium; also a good at night-time meals because it has a lot of tryptophan which can help with insomnia)
- canned tuna (great source of protein -- no more than one can a week, though, because of mercury concerns)
- rice (goes with just about anything and is more calorie-dense than bread)
- avocados (great source of healthy fats; I actually eat these right in the shell with a spoon, sprinkled with a little salt and chili powder)
- nuts (good, calorie-dense source of fat; maybe even go dark-chocolate-covered)
- oatmeal (actually pretty high in protein for a grain; great source of dietary fiber -- if you buy the plain kind, you can mix it with all sorts of things: nuts, dried fruit, molasses or maple syrup)
- dried fruit (good to snack on in between meals... not too much though)
- Greek/Turkish-style yoghurt (higher in fat and creamier than the sugary flavored Yoplait stuff; it's a little sour, though. I actually blend about half a cup of it into my protein shakes to cut the nasty protein powder aftertaste)
- beans (good source of protein and fiber; you can buy these dried in huge bags; only thing is you have to soak them overnight before you can cook them)
- plantains (if you can find/cook these, they can be a good source of starchy, carby goodness, lol)
- bananas (ubiquitous, good source of potassium which aids post-workout muscle recovery)
- good quality chocolate (I know you said you don't have a sweet tooth, but maybe just sneak in a little piece or two once a week; also has good antioxidants)
Also, if you aren't already, eat frequent small meals instead of fewer large ones. Avoid caffeine and nicotine which are appetite suppressants. And yeah, seconding (thirding?) about getting a blood panel to see if there's something else going on.
You're welcome!Yeah, I've done some pretty crazy things (e.g., the aforementioned olive oil thing, lol) trying to gain weight myself. I know how frustrating it is.



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