Ghastly...how'd you win the battle of the bulge?

[Ghastly]

Buck cake.

[Toawa]

And there's always tofu. Mmmmm... Tofu..

Unfortunately, after I got home from UIUC, I discovered that there are no restaurants in the area that will even touch the stuff.

[Mootpoint]

Re: Proteins as a vegetarian - it's actually relatively easy. Most of your vegetarian convenience foods are made from some form of soy, which is high in protein. I like cooking with tofu, too - at least when I'm making Asian food.

I'm a lacto-ovo vegetarian, so I use milk products (prefer to drink soy milk) and eat eggs, so that helps, too. Beyond that, it's just a point of trying to add beans or nuts to the diet, as well. A multivitamin when memory serves me, too.

Barring all that, buck cake is of the good, too.

[Major Maxillary]

there's this stew that i like to make, i call it sun of a bitch stew, but unlike the old west stew of old, there's no cow brain in it.

it involves lots of rice, potatoes, spagetti, tomato sauce, cyenne pepper, wosteshistesire sauce, beans, hamburger, and chicken.

one bowl is all you need to give you the energy and nutrients for at least half the day.


as for staying thin, it helps to have a high metabolism, but in lieu of that, you just need to eat in moderation. i.e. no feasts or banquets. fat is just surplus nutients, so you ned to use that surplus before it becomes a surplus.

of course, i find it hard to gain weight, so i doubt i'm much help in this matter.

[Moo Cow]

I'm not a vegetarian, but do have some knowledge... Like was said before... protein isn't hard for vegetarians to get. Besides soy, there are also beans (which combined with rice make a complete protein) and even certain grains... but beans and soy are the best. That b eing said, I know too many vegetarians who don't get protein because they don't like these foods! Generally the main problem is getting nutrients like iron, which is most abundant in red meat. But even that can be solved with certain green leafy vegetables. Basically, if you're going to be a vegetarian, do the research, and have a balance. Taking good multi vitamin supplements can help too.


I have a tip for losing/maintaining weight- don't take seconds. (exception - vegetables) Take what you think you'll want and eat it. If you're still hungry, no seconds of meal or dessert! If you're so desperate you should eat more veggies, the kinds without many calories, like green ones. Corn for example, is more like a grain, and tomato is a fruit. Also, make vegetables a habit... instead of grainy side dishes, like mashed potatos or other things... have several vegetable dishes. For example, my parents and i make a coooked vegetable and a raw one with dinner. I usually end up eating several portions of salad and the cooked one so that I get most of the daily requirement at dinner. That being said, it's not a necessity, but it's good for you. In terms of fruit, it's good and all, but I've found you don't really need more than 2 servings. Veggies are more important. But juice an fresh fruit are good for you. Just watch out for high calorie juices and blends. Also, sugarwise, lots of sweet things make you crave more sweets. So make sure you don't get into the cycle! Don't eat candy or sweets every day... if you have dessert, skip a dayt in between. It's hard but it's good for you.

ok,that's enough... time to take my own advice...
~Sara

[Swordsman3003]

I have trouble gaining weight. I've been 120 lbs. for almost 2 years!

[Skztr]

I have trouble gaining weight. I've been 120 lbs. for almost 2 years!

Fuck you!

[Swordsman3003]

It is not fun being a teenage boy and also being a shrimpy nerd. The only saving grace I have is that i'm 5ft 11. But I look like butter spread too far on toast. I suppose I'll fill out sooner or later though.

[Moo Cow]

Well, lots of protein would help you... other than that just natural exercise willhelp you gain muscle mass. Lean muscle (from normal exercise) is less dense than stuff from weight training, but it's healthier.

How old are you? Yuo should start filling out in your late teens and it ends in your twenties usually.

~Sara

[Swordsman3003]

I just turned 15 at the end of April. Lately, I have noticed that I have a 'little' more muscle than I'm used to. It's probably due to the fact that I just spent 2 weeks with my uncle in virginia. He's a contracter. Among other things, he was reinforcing a deck with some extra posts. Guess who had to dig the holes through solid clay. I did other things too, like mixing concrete.

I guess it just goes to show that if I tried I could probably get a little muscle. But I'm not too concerned right now. I'm still growing.

[Moo Cow]

Yeah, you're pretty young (oh noes! another minor on the forums, quick call the cops!) most guys my age still haven't fully grown (I'm 17). But if manual labor makes you more muscly, that helps! Of course, no need to be concerned if you feel healthy.

~Sara