Question 1

hi ...i'm want to gain more weight.my current weight is 116 pounds .i've been drinking ensure plus and boost plus .how many should i drink a day?

Accepted Answer

Gaining Weight: Probably 2-3 bottles a day
in addition to your regular 1600 calories a day food intake to maintain 116 pounds at normal daily activities. This will add 500 extra calories per day.

There are 3500 calories in 1 pound of weight.  If you add 500 calories a day in a week you will gain 1 pound of weight. 500 x 7=3500 calories

Question 2

for my daily workout can i drink ensure plus and boost?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume you are trying go gain weight or muscle mass after a workout?

Ensure plus and boost contain a large amount of calories and protein.  Drinking one of each after a workout shouldn`t cause a problem.

Question 3

i want to gain a littlie weight what is the best to drink boost ot ensure plus.

Accepted Answer

Calories: Look at the calories. Whichever has the most, would help you gain more weight.

Question 4

is ensure plus good if you workout?

Accepted Answer

Could be: I would just eat a balanced meal.  I guess it could be used as a meal replacement if you wanted to do that.

Question 5

does ensure plus help you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

It can be part of a: Program to help with weight gain.

Question 6

will ensure plus help you pick up some weight?

Accepted Answer

It can be added to: Your diet to assist with weight gain.

Question 7

how many ensures plus to drink a day to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

That depends on how : Fast a rate of gain you desire ; how many calories your take in compared to how much you burn. Ensure plus is 350 calories ; there are 3, 500 calories per pound.

Question 8

i would like to gain 10 pounds (i am 132 lbs and 5'7"). how many ensure plus drinks should i consume and how long would that take?

Accepted Answer

Gain weight: At your age it is likely that your mother has all of the necessary information from your earlier clinic visits. That will tell if your weight is OK or not and a decision can be made for you to see the Gynecologist.
Please do not take large amounts of ensure and other drinks till you see the doctor.

Question 9

ensure plus is a steroid ?

Accepted Answer

No: Ensure plus is a nutritional supplement.

Question 10

how many ensure plus to drink a day to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

The math: Ensure plus = 350 calories.  One pound = 3, 500 calories.  3, 500 calories divided by 350 calories = 10 days with all other factors remaining the same.

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Hi ...i'm want to gain more weight.my current weight is 116 pounds .i've been drinking ensure plus and boost plus .how many should i drink a day?

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For my daily workout can i drink ensure plus and boost?

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I want to gain a littlie weight what is the best to drink boost ot ensure plus.

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Is ensure plus good if you workout?

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Does ensure plus help you gain weight?

A member asked:

Will ensure plus help you pick up some weight?

A member asked:

How many ensures plus to drink a day to gain weight?

A member asked:

I would like to gain 10 pounds (i am 132 lbs and 5'7"). how many ensure plus drinks should i consume and how long would that take?

A member asked:

Ensure plus is a steroid ?

A member asked:

How many ensure plus to drink a day to gain weight?

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