Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Frustration & counting calories

I was going to see a nurtitionist about this, but my doctor wants to wait until my physical (in March) and discuss it then. I'm trying to gain weight, and want to count calories and figure out how much I need to add to my diet to gain weight. I'm currently 92lbs, trying to get to 105. I workout 3 times a week but mostly gentle cardio (20 mins) and weights.

My frustration is with all the conflicting information. I go online to different sites and they all say I need different amounts of calories, ranging from 1800 to 2600 cals/day to gain weight. This is a huge range, so I guess for now I'm just trying to eat as much as I can.

I'm also frustrated because it seems like I'm eating a lot but can't get nearly enough calories. Other people have posted what they eat and # calories, they aren't eating as much as me and their calories are higher. Am I not counting right? Or are the foods I'm eating just so low-cal that I'm eating a lot but it's not adding up? I can't eat to the point where I'm stuffed, cuz my IBS acts up. So basically I'm eating as much as I can without causing symptoms.

Here's a sample 1-day menu:
oatmeal + mixed berries + acacia 200cals
bio-k+ 45cals
egg white 20cals

white bread 200cals
turkey breast 50 cals
veganaise 90 cals
lettuce, olives

3 ginger snaps 140 cals
applesauce 90 cals

1 cup silk milk 140cals

Chicken and Artichokes with pasta 255 cals

Rice + fish (leftovers) 300 cals

Total: 1530

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Kat

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