DedicatedDishGirl:
Hi everyone! First post, but been lurking here for a while.
I want to try gaining weight but I have an odd relationship with food and not a lot of money so stuffing isn't a consistent option. I've tried chugging heavy cream but it makes my stomach pretty upset, maybe I'm just doing it too fast?
Looking for any beginner advice you could offer as well as any to get around these problems.
Thnx y'all
If you don't have a lot of money, my advice is go the slow and steady method. Weight gain can get expensive - and not just because of food prices. You'll have to replace your clothes and any other items you outgrow. You'll also need to pay for any unexpected health complications that arise as you gain (*** American healthcare). If you go slow, you can save up funds for these things. Plus, you'll give your body a chance to adapt to the changes, so you'll need less medical care.
On that note, be careful with using junk food to gain weight. It's a popular go to since it's high in calories and cheap. But that can backfire on you if you don't balance it out with healthier meals. You're more at risk for health complications (gotta pay for your medical bills). Also, junk food isn't very filling. You will end up paying for more food to feel full when you can buy normal food and spend less to feel full.
If you don't know how to cook, now is the time to learn. The best way to gain weight for cheap is to make your own high calorie meals.
