Just a note: I would use meds but due to adverse reactions it's not doable at the current time, which is why diet is so important to me C:

I had wondered about that but too polite to ask. *hugs* from yelleena

A mass gainer such as this http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/d.....egagainer.html combined with non-aerobic weight lifting will put weight on you fast. You'll also look cool and muscular :P

There's always MREs if you can find some. Ready-to-eat food, high calorie density, and meet a lot of nutritional requirements on their own.

As a person that has always had issues with weight loss due to IBS.. The MREs we're freaking awesome and stayed with me. I think they are 2000 calories each which allows you to nearly 2x your intake if you eat one for lunch, then eat a normal dinner!

Why don't you try some short orders, things usually on the appetizer list or ask for an entree that they can cook within fifteen minutes.

Try eating some rice meals too. :P that should help.

When my mom's thyroid goes in overdrive, chicken/beef pasta or rice helps a lot. If you can bring a small electric burner, that would be ideal. Use pouched rice and canned meats (or deli cuts kept in a cooler?) if cooking isn't allowed in the hotel. Also, seeds., nuts and trail mix for snacks to keep those proteins up!

My mom had radioactive iodine treatment when I was a child (about 23 years ago..). Ick. Now she can't keep the weight off.

I would say peanut butter is your friend. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches on whole wheat bread would be quick, healthy and a good source of calories. Most whole wheat loaves are 90 to 120 calories per slice, peanut butter is 200 for two table spoons and bananas are about 120 calories. High protein and carb and not TOO filling.

Bananas are a great portable food period.

Cans of chili, chunky soups and beans with meat are all very portable and quick to microwave. Be sure to try and get heart healthy versions, or your sodium intake will be through the roof.

I like to bake special muffins. I always replace the oil with apple sauce or mashed banana, use whole wheat flour, throw in whey protein powder (the body builder mix), add raisins and nuts and ground flax seed. Muffins are very versatile and store well. My fiance needs a LOT of protein, so I try to sneak it in any way we can.

I would suggest protein bars too (the bodybuilder kind, not the special K ones). They're very calorie dense and portable. Especially at a con it's easy to eat one on the go as a snack. Granola bars also pack a hefty punch.

Do you make your muffins from scratch? If so, could I know what recipes you use? =o

Yeah, they're really easy to make. They're not the most delicious thing ever.. but they're tasty enough to me. Don't expect a light, airy, buttery muffin like the ones you get from the store. They're dense and nutritious.

The base recipe is:

3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
8oz yogurt
2 egg whites
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups oats
1 cup raisins

You can cook them as bars in a 13x9 inch pan or in muffin tins. Cook about 25 minutes.

Basically mix wet ingredient, mix dry ingredients, combine.

I have replaced the white sugar with Splenda before, the oil replaced with applesauce, used whole eggs, used whole wheat flour, added cocoa and left out the raisins, added whey protein, added milled flax seed... It's super versatile and you can adjust it as you like it. Probably could add peanut butter in too and replace the yogurt or oil with mashed bananas.

Sounds delicious to me! Thank you very much for sharing =3

I was told to cook with "real butter" and heavy cream when ever I could as they really add on fat and calories. BUT I'm also lacking most of my colon and fats don't get absorbed by my system aswell as they do for normal people so I'd still say go easy.

ICE Cream is a great source of calories to burn off if you can handle dairy products keep it in mind as a "big" snack.

Oats and nuts of course are great too I eat granola just right outta the bag as a snack and can get 500 calories that way

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I feel you on the thyroid. I ended up losing a shitload of weight do to it and its such a pain in the ass.

First off: its easier to drink calories than eat them. So drink stuff with calories.
healthy calories, so juice, milk, soymilk, or nit milk preferably. soda is a bad substitute, but is better than nothing. A really good option, if you can find it is kefir which is basically drinkable yogurt. It's generally not as filled with corn syrup as most of the drinkable yogurts marketted to kids. you're not as likely to see it convenience stores... but MIGHT find it ethnic convenience/grocery stores. Not likely in a bodega, but may find it in other ethnic groceries.

at this time of year, if you like it, you may be able to pick up eggnog which is basically liquid calories. That you MIGHT find at convenience store near con!


For actual food, GORP is a good idea. Good Old Raisin and Peanuts. or trail mix. You're better off making your own than buying it. About half of it should be easy to eat cereal (cheerios, chex, etc. stuff that is in chunks, not flakes), of the remaining half, make half of that dried fruit, the other half nuts or seeds. raisins and peanuts are usually the base, but you can also mix in other fruits like craisens or dried apricots. On the nut side, sunflower seeds or wasabi peas are also good editions. The mix of cereal, sugar, and protein gives you a nice mix of things so you get some fast energy AND some slower digesting as well. plus easy to transport and easy to get a quick nibble of in between.

peanut butter is also a good option. or nutella. either or as a sandwich or on crackers. Or matzah which you MIGHT find in neary convenience stores at this time of year!

I know as a baker who works at a hospital and my dad having weight probems himself and I as well having that kinda problem I recommend baked goods.

It can be preped at home before you go and can be put in Baggies. I recommend granola with a honey base for s easy sugar, peanut butter with oats or made into a granola bar or cookie form. something you can eat on the go. I recommend looking for a recapy that has alot of eggs in it as well. Not sure about quick meals but if you have a mini frige or ice box on hand you can make some hot pockets from home.
Just take frozen bread dough and fallow the thaw instructions. take fillings like sacue, cheese, meat and what not with high protein and fat and put then in the middle of a small fist size rolled ball leaving the edges clear, fold in half and seal with water dabbed edge. Bake intill golden brown on 350f. heats up fast in microwave {2 min maybe 3} and can keep up to a week in the frig.
Have trouble rolling out the dough? leave for a 10 min brake and come back. the gluten will relax in that time and it will be workable again.
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I know that things that keep my blood sugar up (and hence I have been avoiding for better success in my weight loss) are complex carbohydrates like rice, breads, pastas, grains,. Fruits and sweets do put your sugar up but burn out quickly. Unfortunately my experience is with Diabetes and not thyroid conditions, but I hope it helps.