i've lost 15 lbs since i joined cross country. i was already underweight.

[KillTheSilence]

before i joined cross country i was atleast 145 lbs. since then, it has dropped to 130. this is nowhere near healthy for my height (6'3"), and needs to be fixed.

 

problem is, i've been having trouble gaining weight for almost my entire life! i have a high metabolism, and it's obvious that cross country is going to burn a lot more calories than the norm.

 

i haven't confronted my coach about this, but only because i just learned about my condition after school.

 

what should i do?

[chai714]

Talk to your doctor concerning this. If you're not happy with what he has to say, perhaps a nutritionist.

[kb109]

burritos and peanut butter & jelly sandwhiches......those never fail to help me pack on the pounds! hahah except i'm not intentionally trying to gain but in all seriousness, you should probably see a nutritionist and they will decide what you can do to get to a healthier weight. god i'm so jealous of people with fast metabolism! ha

[Day_Walker]

I think you need to consult a nutrionist and he/she will be able to outline your proper caloric intake if you are going to run cross country.

[jaiva]

Can we switch problems? I wish I had a high metabolism. However, yeah I agree with the rest. Talk 2 the doctor and a nutritionist about it. Don't worry too much though because if you're healthy, you're healthy. Know what I mean?

 

Jaiva

 

[BBHFutureAllAmerican]

weight gainer protein drinks could help some give you well over 2000 calories in one serving just don't get the cheap gnc stuff

[some-guy101]

sugar, protein, and carbs. Sugar will make you gain weight, protien is good for build the muscle you need(also add some iron with the protein) and carbs are great since people hate them.

[Luck of the Irish]

and carbs are great since people hate them.

^^^^^^^^^^^

 

If you are seriously considering gaining weight and muscle mass, you will probably have to quit cross country. Lifting weights, then doing that amount of cardio will be counter productive and leave you extremely fatigued and frustrated. Spend the money and see a nutritionalist. Then get a good workout routine. Lots of protein and high weight/low reps.

[melee18]

you might also want to consider getting your thyroid checked.

[InaneCathode]

Well.

My completely uneducated and likely completely idiotic advice would be to eat as many calories as you possibly can. Steak with ALL the fat left on it. Basiccally, as much fat as you can possibly choke down.

[eremy]

I agree with the eating more calories, just make sure they are "good" calories, not a bunch of fat You don't want to add heart problems to the list. I also agree with what everyone else is saying about seeing a nutritionalist...those people obviously know better. In the meantime, keep an eye out for high calorie protein bars. You can actually make some yourself that are extremely healthy, that can get you 2000 calories. Milkshakes are always good too.