Posts by Henry Nelson95

I’ve been wanting to get back into swimming for a while now, but I think I need to pack on at least 20 pounds first. I'd rather not show up looking like a twig.

Betty Davis said:Sorry, I misspoke earlier—that shop is actually called Helicopter. Though, thinking about it, there’s a better option. Instead of just protein shakes, you should try Ensure Plus. It’s a high-calorie liquid supplement packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs, fats, and trace elements. It's usually recommended for people dealing with malnutrition, chronic illness, athletes, or anyone recovering from an injury. In your situation, you could use it as a supplement twice a day between meals—say, between breakfast and lunch, and again between lunch and dinner. Ensure Plus is covered by Medicare under their supplemental list, so if a hospital specialist recommends it, it can be prescribed. You can grab it at any pharmacy without a prescription, though it’s a bit pricey (one 220ml carton runs about $4.00), so you'd probably need around $8.25 a day. This would be great for you since it effectively gives you five meals a day with all the nutrients you need. They have vanilla and chocolate flavors🙂. As for the gym, just ignore that for now; the guys are giving you good advice—save the heavy lifting for when you're a bit older. Good luck!

Thanks, I'll give that a shot first.
Am I underweight?

David Parker54 said:Could you please explain how gaining weight helps with spinal issues?

Since I’m tall, I only weigh about 110 pounds, but I really need to be at least 145 for my height. Without some extra mass, there isn't enough padding to support my spine, which is causing scoliosis.
My doctor actually told me I need to put on at least 20 pounds because my current weight is dangerously low.

The real issue is that my spine is going to be completely wrecked if I don't put on some weight
it’s already starting to curve a bit.

I've been trying to train at home, but I’m just not seeing any results. I think it's time to start supplementing with protein.
Could you point me toward where I can pick some up and what the damage might be to my wallet? Also, should I be taking them before or after a workout?
I heard somewhere that once you've taxed your muscles—you know, when that soreness kicks in—that's when the protein helps them grow, but I'm not entirely sure if that's how it works.

So, I’m 16, standing 5'10", and weighing about 110 pounds. I can't seem to put on any weight no matter what I do, so I’ve been looking into protein supplements. Is that actually going to help, or am I just risking my health for nothing?
Does anyone have any actual advice on how to pack on some muscle and weight? 🤷