How Is My Meal Plan?? Plz Critique?

Question

I am a recovering anorexic, and i need to put on at least 10 lbs in order to stay out of inpatient. (i am 17, 5'4 and around 80lbs now). I still have many fears and doubts about this, but i know i need to be strong and do this for my health. Here is the meal plan i have created to hopefully help me gain some weight:

Breakfast -8am

-2 slices wheat toast with 2T peanut butter

-medium apple

-80z juice

Snack-10am

-Ensure Plus Shake

Lunch 12-1pm

-turkey/cheese (2slices) sandwich on wheat with lettuce,tomato, mustard

-carrot sticks with hummus or ranch dip

-80z juice

Snack 3-4pm

-Ensure Plus

-piece of fruit

Dinner 5-6pm

-Veggie burger on bun with ketchup

-side salad (veggies, cheese, nuts, dressing)

-8oz milk

Snack 8-9pm

-granola bar

-8oz milk

This meal plan i've made contains a little more than 2500 calories. (right now i am eating an average of 1600 a day). Will this plan help me gain weight HEALTHILY? Any suggestions?

Thank you

Answer 1

You definitely have the right idea with the increase of your calories.  Though normally a gradual increase is suggested, say 500 calories at a time so that your body can make the adjustment.  

You have effectively broken down your diet and if you can handle the increase then I would try it. Just make sure you run it by your family doctor so he/she can help you keep track of your progress.

And remember to, if you can, involve yourself in some form of exercise program. Whether it be low impact or some lite stretching. Just something to increase your heart rate. It might help build your appetite and muscle growth, which will in turn allow you to consume your entire caloric load.

Answer 2

Honestly i think you're on your road to recovery,

just keep it up and let your mind believe that this is good,

& this is what you should be eating. Yes more, but no less.

Answer 3

I think that plan sounds amazing. They are all healthy items you have chosen instead of just junk food so I would imagine you will do just great with your goal.

Good job at doing what you can to ensure your recovery. You are so young and will have the rest of your life to have a great story to encourage other people who are going through the same thing! Make sure you tell your story to others and help others get well :)

Answer 4

Yes, that looks very good. Just remember, it's still not healthy to eat when you aren't hungry. If you are eating, say, the veggie burger, but the salad filled you up, don't force yourself to eat it.

As some critique, you shouldn't eat your snacks that late. The milk is alright, becaus that should help you sleep, but you needn't eat anything after dinner.

Good luck!

Answer 5

That is a very healthy meal plan.  You will get lots of nutritional benefits from it and you should gain weight healthily. I wish you all the best Good luck. <3 <3