Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Hi, I was wondering if anyone had advice about gaining wieght when vegan? I have been vegan for 4 years, and my husband (through gentle pressure from me haha) Has decided to go vegetarian, finally. My question is.... he is already underwieght at 5" 10' and 110lbs. And although his body is solid muscle, we both think he should reach a healthier wieght. (say: 135 to 145lb) Are there any ways to gain wieght with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle? What foods should we concentrate on? I was thinking more beans, rice, avacados, and olive oils. Any ideas? Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 sit and watch horrible tv all day long hahahahahahha weight gain huh?? pasta avocadoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Well, you can always add some nut butters (I love almond butter), and what about desserts like fruit pies? Oil pastry is easy and delicious as the crust, and there's nothing like a good fresh blueberry pie! (Or peach or cherry.) Lots of good wholesome breads ought to do the trick, too. Boy. Wish I had that problem!! SusanHel <notha_skadi wrote: Hi, I was wondering if anyone had advice about gaining wieght when vegan? I have been vegan for 4 years, and my husband (through gentle pressure from me haha) Has decided to go vegetarian, finally. My question is.... he is already underwieght at 5" 10' and 110lbs. And although his body is solid muscle, we both think he should reach a healthier wieght. (say: 135 to 145lb) Are there any ways to gain wieght with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle? What foods should we concentrate on? I was thinking more beans, rice, avacados, and olive oils. Any ideas? Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger To send an email to - Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Hi! Well, I had this exact " problem " for most of my life (I was 5'10 " and weighed about 100 lbs). It has taken some time, but I have finally gained some weight and am keeping it on (now I vary between 120 and 130). As you have noted, oils, avacados, nuts, nut butters, anything with good fats will help in the cause. Also, anything with lots of protein (tofu, etc.) since 1 g of protein has more calories than 1 g of carbs. Rice, however, fills you quickly with not many calories. I also avoid meals made entirely of a salad because they fill quickly with few calories. Basically, he should eat more of the high-calorie foods than most people and fewer of the old stand-by fill-uppers. My other advice is -- Eat often! If he has any lactose intolerance problems whatsoever, he should avoid dairy since that will just cause everything to " go right through " -- lost calories. Hopefully that helps some. Sara Oh yeah, being underweight also gives you the go-ahead to drink plenty of beer! Cheers! , Hel <notha_skadi> wrote: > Hi, > I was wondering if anyone had advice about gaining wieght when vegan? I have been vegan for 4 years, and my husband (through gentle pressure from me haha) Has decided to go vegetarian, finally. My question is.... he is already underwieght at 5 " 10' and 110lbs. And although his body is solid muscle, we both think he should reach a healthier wieght. (say: 135 to 145lb) > > Are there any ways to gain wieght with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle? What foods should we concentrate on? I was thinking more beans, rice, avacados, and olive oils. Any ideas? > > > Make Art, Not War Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 In a message dated 6/3/04 7:02:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, notha_skadi writes: Do beans make you gain wieght? I want to force feed him some beans. With avacado and home brew :{) homebrew...ok, i'm coming over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Yes thank you, your answer did help. Eating more often is what im trying to make him do. And eating more filling (calorie laden) things when he does eat. Thanx!Sara <gagrip5 wrote: Hi! Well, I had this exact "problem" for most of my life (I was 5'10" and weighed about 100 lbs). It has taken some time, but I have finally gained some weight and am keeping it on (now I vary between 120 and 130). As you have noted, oils, avacados, nuts, nut butters, anything with good fats will help in the cause. Also, anything with lots of protein (tofu, etc.) since 1 g of protein has more calories than 1 g of carbs. Rice, however, fills you quickly with not many calories. I also avoid meals made entirely of a salad because they fill quickly with few calories. Basically, he should eat more of the high-calorie foods than most people and fewer of the old stand-by fill-uppers. My other advice is -- Eat often! If he has any lactose intolerance problems whatsoever, he should avoid dairy since that will just cause everything to "go right through" -- lost calories.Hopefully that helps some.SaraOh yeah, being underweight also gives you the go-ahead to drink plenty of beer! Cheers! , Hel <notha_skadi> wrote:> Hi,> I was wondering if anyone had advice about gaining wieght when vegan? I have been vegan for 4 years, and my husband (through gentle pressure from me haha) Has decided to go vegetarian, finally. My question is.... he is already underwieght at 5" 10' and 110lbs. And although his body is solid muscle, we both think he should reach a healthier wieght. (say: 135 to 145lb)> > Are there any ways to gain wieght with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle? What foods should we concentrate on? I was thinking more beans, rice, avacados, and olive oils. Any ideas?> > > Make Art, Not WarTo send an email to - ur answer Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 Its all about the soaps. Oh and watching the tenth rerun of 'seventh heaven' with the sound off and making up you own story line. With the curtains drawn so no light penetrates. Do beans make you gain wieght? I want to force feed him some beans. With avacado and home brew :{)EBbrewpunx wrote: sit and watch horrible tv all day longhahahahahahhaweight gain huh??pastaavocadoesTo send an email to - Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 Yeh I wish I had that problem too! Haha. Pies? hmm I must learn to bake this pie you speak of. He likes sweats. Alot. thanx for the suggestion!Susan Spain <susanspain2004 wrote: Well, you can always add some nut butters (I love almond butter), and what about desserts like fruit pies? Oil pastry is easy and delicious as the crust, and there's nothing like a good fresh blueberry pie! (Or peach or cherry.) Lots of good wholesome breads ought to do the trick, too. Boy. Wish I had that problem!! SusanHel <notha_skadi wrote: Hi, I was wondering if anyone had advice about gaining wieght when vegan? I have been vegan for 4 years, and my husband (through gentle pressure from me haha) Has decided to go vegetarian, finally. My question is.... he is already underwieght at 5" 10' and 110lbs. And although his body is solid muscle, we both think he should reach a healthier wieght. (say: 135 to 145lb) Are there any ways to gain wieght with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle? What foods should we concentrate on? I was thinking more beans, rice, avacados, and olive oils. Any ideas? Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger To send an email to - Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger To send an email to - Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Home brew? Where do y'all live? I'm there. Beans. Plenty of protein, so they probably have quite a few calories, I would guess. Haven't tried the all bean diet, though. Sara , Hel <notha_skadi> wrote: > Its all about the soaps. Oh and watching the tenth rerun of 'seventh heaven' with the sound off and making up you own story line. With the curtains drawn so no light penetrates. > > Do beans make you gain wieght? I want to force feed him some beans. With avacado and home brew :{) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 That would be fine whith us! I live in So. Cal. though.EBbrewpunx wrote: In a message dated 6/3/04 7:02:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, notha_skadi writes: Do beans make you gain wieght? I want to force feed him some beans. With avacado and home brew :{)homebrew...ok, i'm coming over.... To send an email to - Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I live in southern california. (I coughed when I typed that)Sara <gagrip5 wrote: Home brew? Where do y'all live? I'm there.Beans. Plenty of protein, so they probably have quite a few calories, I would guess. Haven't tried the all bean diet, though.Sara , Hel <notha_skadi> wrote:> Its all about the soaps. Oh and watching the tenth rerun of 'seventh heaven' with the sound off and making up you own story line. With the curtains drawn so no light penetrates.> > Do beans make you gain wieght? I want to force feed him some beans. With avacado and home brew :{)To send an email to - Make Art, Not War Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 ooohhh. i'm sorry fled from there a number of years ago.... fraggle That would be fine whith us! I live in So. Cal. though. EBbrewpunx wrote: In a message dated 6/3/04 7:02:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, notha_skadi writes: Do beans make you gain wieght? I want to force feed him some beans. With avacado and home brew :{) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 hmmmmm *scratches head* i'd have to pick SoCal... vegas has always been seemed to me to the condensced version of wots wrong with the US, with lotsa sparkling lights added... at least in SoCal there are pockets of sanity..small pockets, but pockets none the less cheers fraggle *who, alas, is probably overdue fer a vegas visit* Ah, So Cal. I live in Las Vegas, so take your pick. Which is the lesser of 2 evils, it's hard to say. If you ever feel the need for a "vacation" in Vegas, just bring along plenty of home brew, and you'll have a place to stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Ah, So Cal. I live in Las Vegas, so take your pick. Which is the lesser of 2 evils, it's hard to say. If you ever feel the need for a " vacation " in Vegas, just bring along plenty of home brew, and you'll have a place to stay Sara , Hel <notha_skadi> wrote: > I live in southern california. (I coughed when I typed that) > > Sara <gagrip5> wrote: > Home brew? Where do y'all live? I'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 true, but then, technically..sooo am i..well, an extra 10 hrs hour away..but..still as fer homebrew, yer just gonna have to wait til my friend and i get our new rig together...we are building a ten gallon system at his warehouse..well..until i broke my leg patience grasshopper, patience cheers fraggle True, but Vegas is so close to Zion and Death Valley and northern Arizona and the coast and everywhere else good. As far as vactioning in Vegas. Like I said, just bring some home brew (or other good microbrewery beer of your choice)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 True, but Vegas is so close to Zion and Death Valley and northern Arizona and the coast and everywhere else good. As far as vactioning in Vegas. Like I said, just bring some home brew (or other good microbrewery beer of your choice)... Sara , EBbrewpunx@c... wrote: > hmmmmm > *scratches head* > i'd have to pick SoCal... > vegas has always been seemed to me to the condensced version of wots wrong > with the US, with lotsa sparkling lights added... > at least in SoCal there are pockets of sanity..small pockets, but pockets > none the less > > cheers > fraggle > *who, alas, is probably overdue fer a vegas visit* > > > > Ah, So Cal. I live in Las Vegas, so take your pick. Which is the > > lesser of 2 evils, it's hard to say. If you ever feel the need for > > a " vacation " in Vegas, just bring along plenty of home brew, and > > you'll have a place to stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 I too am an escaped ex so cal boy San Bernardino lived in high desert and Salem Oregon too I remember on KROQ they use to call Hollywood and Las Vegas Sodom & Gomorra (right out of your wrath of god bible stories) well here I am in Perth Western Australia just about as far away from so cal as you can get and still be near civilisation and what kinda job do I do ???? I work in the only Casino here in Perth as a Dealer don't figure does it (lol) but here I am living the California Dream of having a house with a bit of land an organic garden, environmental home, close to the ocean and to the desert (no mountains in W.A.) and loving it I have been in Australia for 18 years not the picture postcard of enviro friendliness but it is really truly is a great place to live and I invite any of my fellow Californian vegan friends, if they are in the neighbourhood, to drop in for a coopers (natural beer) all the best Craig Sara [gagrip5]Tuesday, June 15, 2004 3:00 AM Subject: Re: Question 4 groupTrue, but Vegas is so close to Zion and Death Valley and northern Arizona and the coast and everywhere else good.As far as vactioning in Vegas. Like I said, just bring some home brew (or other good microbrewery beer of your choice)... :PSara , EBbrewpunx@c... wrote:> hmmmmm> *scratches head*> i'd have to pick SoCal...> vegas has always been seemed to me to the condensced version of wots wrong > with the US, with lotsa sparkling lights added...> at least in SoCal there are pockets of sanity..small pockets, but pockets > none the less> > cheers> fraggle> *who, alas, is probably overdue fer a vegas visit*> > > > Ah, So Cal. I live in Las Vegas, so take your pick. Which is the > > lesser of 2 evils, it's hard to say. If you ever feel the need for > > a "vacation" in Vegas, just bring along plenty of home brew, and > > you'll have a place to stay :)To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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