Gaining weight problem

[SirPlzCalmDown]

My recruiter recently sat down to talk to me about how me being underweight is an issue. After I enlisted, he said that it wasn't going to be a big issue. I'd just be put on double rats. I'm 5'11'', and 130~ lbs. I leave in July. My family's not the richest family in the world. We're on food stamps, and we're barely making it by. How am I supposed to gain weight if there's barely any food and I don't have any money for protein shakes or anything like that? I'm scared that I'll end up getting discharged or I'll end up having my ship date extended?

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[josephd]

I know you said money is an issue but if you can hit the $1 menu at McDonalds once a day it would help. Try to eat as much carbs as you can and drink a lot of water. I assume you metabolism is fast enough that neither of these suggestions should really hurt you in anyway. And as long as you are staying active and in shape.

[SPENCE0351]

Can you get a job in a food joint? Maybe in a pizza shop or washing dishes at a restaurant. I worked in a pizza shop after school when I was younger and we got free food or what ever was left over at the end of the night. This would help feed you and even put a little money in your pocket to help out with your families financial issues.

[ideaman99]

I entered Parris Island at 130 lbs and left it 150 lbs.