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Weight Gainers: What did YOU eat today?

I am copying the many times copied thread, "What did you eat today?" in hopes of helping some of those who are just starting to gain and have no clue what to eat. I know that when I began weight recovery, I was eating tons of low-cal foods just because that's what I was used to. I learned the hard way that dense foods are essential to weight gain when you have high caloric requirements (at one point I needed 4500 cal to maintain my weight on BEDREST). Perhaps newbies can get some ideas if we post our weight gain meal plans! Even if you're not gaining anymore, grab an old one and post it!:]
Please note that every body is different and some will need more or less calories than others to gain. This thread is just so that you can get an idea of what you need.
Oh, and yes, I'm breaking the "no calories, no portions" rule, since it is pretty helpful in this case. If you want to post cals/portions you can. I just ask that you don't post if you're not eating enough, though as this is a weight gain thread, I would hope none of you are undereating.;]
I'll start....
Breakfast (875 cal)*

• 1/2 cup oatmeal (150) cooked with
• 1 cup evaporated whole milk (300)
• 1 mashed banana (100)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (200)
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed and cinnamon to taste (50) 
• 1 hard-boiled egg (75 cal)

Morning Snack (300 cal)*

• 1/4 cup mixed nuts (200)
• 1/4 cup dried apricots (100)

Lunch (660 cal)*

• 1/4 cup rice cooked in 1 cup chicken stock (300) and
• 1/2 cup canned or cooked chickpeas (145) and
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese (150) and
• 1/4 cup each onion, peppers, and tomato (30) cooked with
• 1 tbsp olive oil and curry powder to taste (120)

Afternoon snack (390 cal)*

• 1 serving baby carrots (35)
• 1/4 cup hummus (155)
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts (200)

Dinner (875 cal)*

• 1 cup of my insane Mac & Cheese recipe (515)
• 2 cups tossed salad (45)
• 2 tbsp rasins (60)
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (105)
• 2 tbsp dressing (150)

Evening snack (480)*

• 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (180)
• 1/2 cup homemade granola (300)

About 3600 calories :]

Honesty time: I'm jumping the bandwagon.

The only reason I really still post here as much as I do is because I'm a moderator, and not so much as part of this board (specific topic) community so much any more. I'm happy to contribute, but more passing through. I go between being triggered and trying to help, and it wears on me. Add it to the fact that I'm trying to push people to eat more all across the board, and then to come back here in hopes you guys are eating at least the 2500 you need, doing well... and not always getting that disheartens me. I need to have as much hope as I can in this not just for others getting better, but to help if I ever doubt myself to say: "If they can, so can I".

yesterday:

b- oat bran, dried fruit, cottage cheese, coffee

s- strawberries

l- all bran, cottage cheese, yogurt, banana, peanut butter

d- chicken stir fry with green beans and tomatoes, pita with hummus

s- oatmeal with granola

I hate this. Everyone's leaving :'(

Even dolly has stopped posting it seems! I didn't think everyone was doing too badly.. like I see progress in people's eating every day.

I will be so sad if this thread dies. It's kept me going.

Hey hey :] It's okay. I'm defo still around for PMing and all that lark, and I keep an eye on all your blogs. Also, remember: a person not posting one day doesn't mean they're gone for good!

Mashed; I know how ya feel. This thread has inspired me to eat foods I was afraid of (chocolate chip muffin anyone?) and not feel guilty about it because you all have shown me that it is what I need to do to get better. That being said; I've been lazy and havent posted about my food lately. I suppose mostly I've been trying to eat and not think about it after.  But I definitly feel like seeing what other people recovering eat has helped me figure out what I personally need to be eating, and not to worry so much.

I'm glad that so many have made the transition from needing this to help them move on to not needing it so they can move on even further in recovery. It gives me hope that one day, it will be possible for me too. But it is saddening when the people you were admiring are gone.

You're not getting rid of me that easily :]

I'm still gonna post, just had a bit of a downer ED wise this weekend because I feel I ate so much and stuff :/ Just my head's been full of ED thoughts recently...And I had awful chest pains and a racing heartbeat and headache last night and I Was too scared to do anything except crawl up on the sofa and hope my mum wouldn't realise how sick I was. Gah that sounds attention seeking :| I'm sure there's nothign really wrong with me at all, just a cold or something. But it felt bad last night, and it's easing off now anyway.

I think I'm just trying to get less obsessed over food, and triggers and stuff don't help...But this board is often what keeps me motivated and I really would be screwed without you people sometimes, you're my biggest inspirations half the time:)

I really hope this thread doesnt die :( I need to see what other recoverers are eating or I'll drive myself insane thinking I'm eating far too much/less.

Lala I really owe you so much for all your amazing advice, and mashed I owe you loads for all the inspiration you give me ^^And I love everyone else too!

Just as long as we are inspiring to each other it's okay =]
But it's not good to be obsessed about anything I suppose ,something my mum said actually. So I'm not gonna become obsessed about food. As hard as it is sometimes ;)

Breakfast:
Soya Milk
25g Bran Flakes
25g Bitesize Shredded Wheat
Blueberries
Raspberries
Small handful almonds

Lunch:
Peanut Butter + Banana Toastie
Cantaloupe

Snacks throughout day:
30grams coconut mushrooms

Dinner:
Mushroom Peanut oil stir fry thing

Snack:
2 Dark Rye Ryvitas
Peanut Butter
Jam

Love you all very much :) xxxxx

foodies!

breakfast
all bran
banana
skim milk
grapefruit juice

snack
toasted nut and cranberry luna bar

lunch
baked tofu, spinach and tomato sandwich
mustard
tomatoes
broccoli

snack
fage
cashews
applesauce

dinner
black bean and bulghar wheat chile
cabbage

snack
nana porridge
brown sugar

Hey everyone! Don't worry! As lala said, i'll still keep up with you guys, especially the blogs, and you an definitely pm me if you have questions or just want to chat. I completely understand where many of you are, and you're all making so many improvements daily and should be so proud of yourselves! I had to do it too, and its just that now I no longer feel like I can relate and dont have many problems reaching my 3000 every day. Keep up the great work and I know you'll all eventually get here too!

I don't think the thread is dying, you guys will keep supporting each other and any new people that come in. You'll all evenually recover enough to not need this anymore and the new people will tke the lead roles, but we'll always be here for each other. Like I said, i believe cc is a stepping stone, we should be worried if people weren't moving on.

love you all! <3

thanks Gibbit; I'll miss you though, even if you (or anyone) isn't entirely gone.

Today...

Breakfast: muesli with applesauce/protein powder mix. cup o' pineapple. cran-plum juice.

Snack: blueberry muffin (now with buttery spread!) greek yogurt with honey, applejuice.

Lunch: White-choclate PB and Jam sandwhich (with extra PB), sliced up apple. peach-swirl cream cup.

Snack: Greek yogurt, ground nuts, sultanas

Dinner: tomato/spinach salad topped with bulgur wheat and cottage cheese

Snack: not yet had but will be pumpkin oatmeal with a hefty drizzle (or two..or three) of maple syrup. Mom's been having toast with syrup for breakfast and it smells soo good. So! I'll use some too.

By the way guys - I haven't gone for a walk in TWO days. Granted, I did some shopping and got my nails done. But take that ED! Woo.

Okay, first day and first time posting:

Breakfast - peanut butter sandwich, fritos, french onion dip, cranberry/grape juice

Snack - Boost Plus, almonds, dried apricot

Snack -fritos, guacamole, cranberry/grape juice

Dinner -egg salad sandwich, fritos,  french onion dip

Snack - Boost Plus

It was tough eating all this. i didn't really have an official lunch meal, was too full from snacking i think. Will do better. I was past being full, but I managed to do it!! I don't know how many calories I've been consuming prior to today, but i know it was not enough. Glad to be here on this site with everyone.

73jj, I've only started posting on this forum/thread this week as well. Hi. =)

I know how you feel about the fullness. As weird as it sounds, it IS an odd feeling feeling full, yet we just have to rise above it and keep going. You seem to be doing well so far, good luck! =D

BREAKFAST: Bowl of All-Bran cereal with banana; Orange juice

SNACK: Two handfuls of cashews; Sultana snack pack

LUNCH: 3 small pieces of thai sweet chili twist loaf, one with cheese, hot sauce and tomato, others spread with avocado; cucumbers and tzatziki; Pepsi Max

SNACK: Berry Fruits yoghurt mixed with fresh strawberries and banana slices

DINNER: Steak, potatoes, sliced cucumbers, avocado; Pepsi Max

SNACK: Glass of Milo

..The first time in around two years that I've eaten steak. Hey, it was actually quite appealing!

So, are both of you eating at least 2500?

73jj & hotsauce - hi, welcome to the forum! :) as lala says, are you both hitting 2500? because i can't stress how important it is. ive been struggling for that mark for weeks now, and i finally think im very close to it. It's difficult but mandatory if you want to recover.

only today my mum had a go at me and said "well you're the one who might not be around at chrismtas!" (meanng i might be dead before xmas if i dont gain some) it's NOT a good position to be in. we NEED to gain. and FAST. xxx

::hugs dolly:: I hate when my parents say things like that to me...my mom cried on my birthday this year because she didn't believe I was going to make it to 20. Try to use it as motivation - PROVE THEM WRONG! And feel good about it.

Food today:

Breakfast - 1/2 cup muesli mixed with 4oz of protein shake. tinned fruit cup. Glass of cran-plum juice.

Snack - Apple juice, Greek yogurt with several drizzles of honey. And some kind of buttery-muffin. I think it was supposed to be corn...but it kind of tasted like coconut? Hmmph. That's what I get for letting my mom buy my muffins while I was out on Sunday..I don't know what kind they are >.<

Lunch - Wheat wrap with white-chocolate peanut butter (I'm getting more liberal with this PB - its soo good and all natural!) and blackberry spread. Sliced up apple. Tofutti peaches-cream cup for "dessert"

Snack - Greek yogurt with vanilla and chopped nuts/seeds, box o' raisins

Dinner - will probably be leftovers. bulgur salad topped with sliced veggies and tofu.

Snack - 5-grain hot cooked cereal with pumpkin pie filling and maple syrup. Oh so warm and good in the cold.

The other day I actually said I was thankful for warm food. Didn't even think about it, just came out of my mouth after spending an afternoon out. Maybe the E.D. really can go away after all these years?

I hate comments like that :( I know how you guys feel. But Rebel's right - it's all incentive to recover. Sometimes I think we need to use the word 'recovery' instead of 'gain' - as long as we remember that without the latter, the former can't exist!

Anyway, I'll be away for a few days because I have my Oxford interview starting tomorrow until Friday - super nervous :-( However, after a min-panic/hiccup this evening (which I go into long boring detail about on my blog haha) I've decided that I can't do much about what happens in the interview itself.. but I can control how well I feel during it physically, and I'm determined to keep my intake up, if not increase it, over the time I'm there.

My Mum wants to take me to Morocco in the Feb half term.. but only if I gain about three kilos.. I honestly don't know how possible that is in the space of time I have.. Even in hospital I've never gained weight that fast (it took me 11 months as an IP on 3500 to gain 8 kgs) but I guess I'll just have to try my damndest and see where I am...

Anyway, I'm going to get an early night because I've got a *long* day tomorrow. Ugh. My teacher's advice to me was 'enjoy it'..?!?!?!?! Crazy man. Anyway, cheerio lovies. I've decided I'm setting you all a little task for when I get back.

Rebel --> PB and cinnamon raisin bagel! Or PB and muffin.. trust me, you will think you've gone to heaven. (Note I didn't say 'died and gone to heaven' - RECOVERY IS ABOUT LIVING!)

Dolly --> Get intake up to 2500. Properly - and do it one day, then the next, and every day, not just for one or every other day. You wanna have something to make your mum smile about by Friday! Your specific challenge is to pack a DECENT FREAKING SANDWICH for school girl! If I hear about one more pickle one I am going to march up to Scotland and smack your bony little bottom.

hotsauce and 73jj: Also to get to 2500.

Lala --> Do something totally self indulgent. Anything. Something you really enjoy. Honestly, love, you spend so much time helping others and giving out advice... give yourself a break and let yourself be the one who is looked after for a while!

Foodies -->
Breakfast
All Bran
Skim milk
Banana
Juice
Coffee w. skim milk
Lunch
[At restaurant]
2 pieces flatbread
Fried (!!) aubergine dip
Garlic yoghurt
Dressed salad
Another aubergine dip
Pickles
Snack
Fage
Cashews
Applesauce
Dinner
Wholewheat bagel
WHOLE CAN Amy's split pea soup
Broccoli
Cabbage
Snack
Porridge
Banana
Brown sugar
Hot ribena - mmm :)

Thanks!

I started being a little under 2200, in order to get used to having so much food in my stomach, and in the past few days I've gradually worked my way up to 2500. I've been doing that by having bigger portioned snacks, and using a lot of condiments. Is that the way to go do you think?

dolly, that's a tough wake up call. =( You can do it though! And you'll feel so gratified when you do. Same as you, mashed, and just think of Morocco! =D But even if you don't gain three kilos in that time, gaining at all is a good step, right? It means you're well on the road to recovery.

Rebel: *Hugs* :) I will try to use it all as motivation, thanks :) Arrgh I wish I could try that white choc peanut butter it sounds sooo yummy, they only have the milk chocoalte here :( And it's lovely too of course :P And YES the ED can go away after all these years, think positive girl! :]

Mashed: You're right, without recovery, gaining won't happen. Or the other way round haha. Good luck in your interview! I'm sure you'll do great! My challenge to you is to completely try something new tomorrow, if you get time. Like stop off at a cafe and order a big chocolate orange mocha with lots of whipped cream or something :) If it's not possible timewise, try it some other day!:) And I proper laughed my arse off at my challenge haha, no more pickle for me then :'( I'm coming home at lunch to make nutella on toast just for you!^^

Hotsauce: Yeah, that's the way to go, lots of liberal servings of yummy condiments, that's what I do! And chocolate is always a good help if you can allow yourself it :)

Lotsoflovexxxx

I've been on 2500 minimum going on three weeks now and i if anything maintained.. dropping .3kg. So EVERYONE.. eat.

Dolly - i was given the same talk with my nutritionist today.

It's just a down day. I'm wrapped in a blanket being mopey after all day christmas shopping trying to cheer up. three vanilla lattes (i haven't had one in years) and now a white choc and blueberry scone... yogurt and berries later.

XX

OMG, Lauren, you did it!  Are those scones amazing or what?!

And you went to your nutritionist after all.  That's showing ED you're serious--get the bugger running scared!

I'm having a mopey day too, but that hasn't stopped me eating, of course.   I'm up to 53 kg--2 kg until I hit my minimum BMI.  Don't worry, folks--I'm flattering myself that you are ;-)--I'm keeping going until I hit a BMI of 20, and then I might need to gain more--see how I feel. 

But holy snapping potatoes!  I'm almost not underweight any more.

Mel. xox

BREAKFAST: Bowl of All-Bran with banana; Orange juice

SNACK: Two handfuls of cashews; Sultana snack pack

LUNCH: (was at my little brother's Christmas concert) One slice of cheese pizza; one slice of cheese, ham, mushroom pizza

(afterwards my mum took my little brother to KFC because he wanted chips..)

Half a box of popcorn chicken with hot sauce; Pepsi Max

SNACK: Glass of skim milk; Banana

DINNER: (at restaurant with friends. I was actually quite excited about this) Grilled chicken burger with cheese, lettuce, caramelized onion and this beetroot sauce; Salad; small serving of cooked chips with tomato sauce

SNACK: A few handfuls of Maltesers; Two chocolate covered teddy bear biscuits; a few handfuls of Snicker "Pods" (bite-sized pieces of Snicker chocolate bar covered in a biscuit shell); around 1/4 of a block of Cadbury marble chocolate; One bowl of chocolate ice cream mixed with a bit of Milo;crushed up bits of the teddy bear biscuits, Maltesers and Pods

..I managed to convince myself pigging out on this with my friends was definitely okay, but when I came home I proceeded to do 200 push-ups. =| I feel kind of defeated since in sense, I gave into the ED. But on another hand I guess I did it because it was a force of habit for me, if that makes any sense? Ughhh.