Chief Longwind Of The North
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5'3" and 195 lbs! I graduated high school at 5'6" and 92 lbs., litterally. I joined the U.S. Navy at 19 years of age at a whopping 103 lbs. And could I ever eat a ton of food. 
Then (heavy, heavy sigh here), my metabolism changed at around age 22. I gained 15 lbs. of muscle in 2 weeks. Then I got married and slowed down the physically demanding life-style some. Now it's a fairly solid (except for the belly) 5'6" at 220. And I eat moderate meals.
I'm all for the high caloric meals, but have to caution you to use high calorie and healthy ingredients such as sweet potatoes, olive, seed, or avacado oils, lean meats such as pork, fish, poultry, etc. as beef (though I use and love it) carries risks, and not just from the saturated fats. Don't cut it from your menu, just don't make it the primary ingredient.
Also, if you tolerate them well, use the dairy products, both as a beverage, and in your recipes. And remember, beans are high in nutritional value, starches, and fibers. They are an incredible food that can be made in thousand different ways, everything from baked beans, to bean soup, to Dahl, to bean pie (tastes amazingly like pumpkin pie).
And don't forget the squash family, especially the winter squashes. And then there are cantaloupes, the nutritional king of the mellons.
Rice is fairly high in caloric content. But use brown rice for the additional nutrients, and whole grain pastas and other whole grain products.
And also, don't pass up any opportunity for the colorful veggies and fruits. It's strawberry season right now, and soon we'll be seeing fresh raspberries, blueberries (a miracle food in itself) and a host of other trully yummy and calorie rich fruits. Then there are the peppers.
There is no reason to eat an unhealthy meal when you can have a superb and healthy one that suits both your pallate and body. Don't be afraid to talk to a nutritionist. And I know you love to cook.
Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
Then (heavy, heavy sigh here), my metabolism changed at around age 22. I gained 15 lbs. of muscle in 2 weeks. Then I got married and slowed down the physically demanding life-style some. Now it's a fairly solid (except for the belly) 5'6" at 220. And I eat moderate meals.I'm all for the high caloric meals, but have to caution you to use high calorie and healthy ingredients such as sweet potatoes, olive, seed, or avacado oils, lean meats such as pork, fish, poultry, etc. as beef (though I use and love it) carries risks, and not just from the saturated fats. Don't cut it from your menu, just don't make it the primary ingredient.
Also, if you tolerate them well, use the dairy products, both as a beverage, and in your recipes. And remember, beans are high in nutritional value, starches, and fibers. They are an incredible food that can be made in thousand different ways, everything from baked beans, to bean soup, to Dahl, to bean pie (tastes amazingly like pumpkin pie
).And don't forget the squash family, especially the winter squashes. And then there are cantaloupes, the nutritional king of the mellons.
Rice is fairly high in caloric content. But use brown rice for the additional nutrients, and whole grain pastas and other whole grain products.
And also, don't pass up any opportunity for the colorful veggies and fruits. It's strawberry season right now, and soon we'll be seeing fresh raspberries, blueberries (a miracle food in itself) and a host of other trully yummy and calorie rich fruits. Then there are the peppers.
There is no reason to eat an unhealthy meal when you can have a superb and healthy one that suits both your pallate and body. Don't be afraid to talk to a nutritionist. And I know you love to cook.
Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
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) but the sad thing is is that those things are soooo filling. i love fresh fruit and fresh veggies but i just get sickeningly full if i eat bulky food and in turn can't get in all of the calories i need. its hard to get 4,500 calories in! i have to stick with compact foods or else liquids that leave the stomach quickly. i do drink lots of tomato juice and other juices, and i'll make vegetable-based soups like carrot or tomato and puree them, but i have to add cream and butter to make it of a high caloric value. i eat cream, butter, pasta, potatoes, and lots of red meat, but i balance it out when i can with things like olives and olive oil, natural peanut butter, dried fruits, etc. the dried fruits aren't as filling as fresh and i can tolerate those in small amounts. 
