Does/has anyone tried boost or ensure to gain weight?

[Anonymous]

I am 21, and am 5'6 and only weigh 104. I can't gain weight for some reason. My ribs stick out and my arms and legs are scary skinny. I've always been skinny but like a year ago, I lost a few lbs for some reason. some of my boobs went with the weight too. They're still okay but not like they were. Anyways, I try eating lots but can't gain weight. Id like to weight at least 110 or 115. even though that is probably still really underweight. but its a lot more than my current 104 weight. Well I think I'm going to start drinking boost or ensure to gain the weight. I've read lots of places online that it works. I tried it last year but it got kind of annoying continuously running to the store, so I gave up before I saw any difference. has anyone tried boost or ensure? usually people say " just be happy that your skinny", and.. well I'm not. so don't bother saying that lol. and its unhealthy to be that skinny. anyone with thoughts or comments are welcome, thanks.

[lanky1]

I tried boost for a few days. It tasted horrible so I stopped. I've since given up on gaining weight. I did try Muscle Milk a while back and I thought it tasted pretty good so I'll have one of those occasionally but not often enough to do me any good.

[jacquesvol]

BMI:16.8 ( link )

Your indeed underweight according to that. What's your doctor's recommendation?

[Asker]

Oh wow yeah I am, it was like 16 something and I'm supposed to be over 18. I've tried to talk to doctors about it, but they just say they don't know why I'm underweight and to be thankful that I'm not over weight lol

[jacquesvol]

My son was underweight too. A few years of marriage changed a lot. (they both love cooking)

[yellowbrickroad]

when I was younger I had this same issue, and it sounds funny, but my doctor had me drink slimfast. It worked because if you eat big meals while drinking slimfast, it will work the opposite way.

[Asker]

Hm that's interesting