Eating struggles
Hey, so I dunno if this is the right place to talk about it, but eating has never been my thing. High metabolism coupled with a lack of appetite means I'm basically a living skeleton.
Recently, I started getting hungrier more often adn tried to up my food intake. But guess what? No weight gain. Then after being sick for a bit, I lost even more weight and the hunger pangs went away too. Now everyone's like, "Just eat!" but it's easier said than done. The mere thought of chowing down makes me feel queasy or super tired.
Sometimes I'll have cravings, but as soon as I start eating? Nausea attack! And here's the kicker-every time someone comments on my body, it just turns off any appetite I might have had. It's like they're trying to be helpful, but their good intentios come across as insensitive and make me feel worse about myself.
And you know what's funny? Despite wanting to gain weight and actually fit into my clothes without feeling like a stick figure in an oversized tux, there's hardly any info out there on how to do that. Everywhere I look, it's all about losing weight. So yeah, it feels pretty lonely trying to put some pounds back on.
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Thanks for being so open, I guess. Maybe talking to a nutritionist could help a lot?
It might make you feel better adn heard, I think.
Take care tonight, hope everything goes well!
Hi there,
Thank you so much for sharing this with us in the Healthy Living community.I think it's really important to acknowledge how challenging it can be for people who want to gain weight compared to those looking to lose it. It sounds like you've already had a medical assessment and don't have any underlying conditions affecting your ability to gain weight, which is great.
As a nurse, fitness instructor, and nutrition coach myself, I would definitely recommend having a proper medical assessment first before starting anything on your own. Maybe you could try using protein or nutritional shakes to fill in some of the gaps? You can make them at home with healthy ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and yogurt. There are lots of recipes available online too.
Talking to a registered dietitian or nutritionist might also be helpful. They can create a personalized nutrition plan based on your neds. Dietitians are typically covered by medical insurance plans, so you might be able to get an initial consultation for free or at no cst.
I hope this helps and I'm looking forward to hearing about any progress you make! We're here to support you every step of the way
That sounds super stressful, honestly. You know how hard it is when something that should just flow naturally feels like such a struggle? I was thinking mayeb trying to drink soup or a smoothie could be easier for you. For me, cold drinks always slide down smoother than room temp ones.
Maybe take small sips and have an ice lolly in between too-anything to distract your mind so you're not overthinking how yucky it might taste. I mean, sometimes when I'm reading or listening to music, I forget I've even eaten! Even watching YouTuube videos can be a good distraction. You know, when you're preoccupied with something else, time just flies by and suddenly the whole ordeal is done.