When I started my blog, I was trying hard to gain weight by consuming tons of vegan junk food. If you read my early entries, you’ll find many posts about sugary desserts, and even some posts that mention me having a snack of multiple pieces of cake (such as in this post).
I was constantly consuming exorbitant amounts of vegan layer cake, brownies, cookies, and downing soy ice cream by the pint (in a single sitting) in an attempt to put some weight on. However, there were two problems with this strategy:
One was that I’d feel so awful after stuffing so much junk into me that it would cause me to undereat later (and thus, I didn’t see any lasting weight gain). Two was that all the sugar I was consuming was really draining me of energy.
After a few months of eating like this, I had to seriously change my diet. Nowadays, I eat a high-calorie diet, but it’s mostly made up of healthy foods, with very little sugar. I feel much better this way.
See the following post for more:Â Chocolate-Covered Katie: My High Calorie Diet.
I really enjoyed that post.. it is great thatyou are so open about your body image and stuggles, I am sure you have heard a lot of people say things to you… but I think it is def important to learn to be comfortable with who we are and except things we may never be able to change!
No problem. Interesting url.
Just thought I’d let you know you have good taste! The Princess Bride and chocolate…truly awesome like you said (oh, and awesome like you!!).
I had a lot of issues with my weight when I was in high school. I remember eating a lot of peanut butter, because it was the most calorie-filled thing in the house. I also remember eating an entire stuffed-crust pizza on my 14th birthday and throwing up. A lot. I wore long sleeves all the time, trying to avoid comments about my arms.
Lately, though… I’m quite happy with my body. I even think I look decent in skinny jeans, which just accentuate the bean-pole shape of my body.
You could always come hit the weights at the gym with my friend and I! We’ll get your weight up!
I’m thinking of having that BBQ like Sunday the 14th. Would that be a good date for you? I’m trying to get an idea of what works for people
Actually, after I posted this I remembered I’m going to be out of town that weekend– the next weekend then!
I wouldn’t mind at all to change your URL on my blogroll. I agree with Ricki. I will still read your blog, regardless of the URL name.
happy blogging and eating! 🙂
Patrick–
Haha, I’d love to go to the gym with you and your friend! I try to lift weights three times a week, but it sadly doesn’t seem to be making my arms any bigger (although I know I’m getting stronger, because I’ve progressed from 5lb weights to 8 to 10).
I think I’m around all September ;o).
hi, i’m a new reader and i really love all your recipes and blog posts!! i’m a huge lover of those clif bars and stuff as well.
i’m just commenting because i just feel the same way as you do. I’ve been trying SO HARD to gain weight recently..
Lyk i’ve eaten 3/4 cup (180ml) of peanut butter A DAY.
And then i would feel so sick and stuff for the entire day..and I would have diarrhea everyday (even now)
I’ve been eating protein powders and trail mixes as well..
Now I’ve gained 4kgs since I began doing all this.
I was really interested in your blog because I was originally a really healthy-eater. I love eating foods that just happen to be healthy! (lol)
When this weight-gain journey is over, I’m really looking forward to trying your recipes. But really, I just wanted to say Thank You.
I can see how you feel about eating too much sugar. when i get too much sugar, i get a bad migraine and end up incapacitated for the rest of the day or so :P. Same thing happens when i consume too much caffeine.