Now, I'm struggling to maintain a weight above 90 pounds and getting worried that I'll dip into the 80s. I have always been a small person (a petite 5 ft), but I have not been this thin since high school...I can easily wear three shirts without any loss in mobility and today, I had to adjust my skirt which kept trying to turn itself backwards. Oh yeah, I can also slip my pants off with any unbuttoning or unzipping--convenient and efficient, no? Er, not to mention completely sexy. ;)
But I guess the kicker came when my therapist changed the subject today to tell me she was worried. I'm shrinking at a rapid rate and "can't bear to lose anymore," she says. She specializes in eating disorders, and I couldn't help but wonder if she suspected a disorder (story of my life). So now I'm off to see another medical professional--this time: nutritionist. Hopefully, I can find a way to still eat healthy and gain weight. Sigh. To be honest, I'm tiring of dealing with my health. I feel like my days are spent shuttling myself around to various health appointments. I miss the days when I worked my usual long hours and just came straight home...
After my alarming appointment, I came home and proceeded to stuff my face with food. Bring on the sesame snack sticks, Wasa rye crackers, and a giant bowl of brown rice and cabbage with tofu. I feel full after my meals but apparently, this is not enough.
i wonder if taking whey protein will help you maintain a normal weight. i usually take it after strength training because it's good for building new muscle cells, which should add weight. the one from trader joe's is tasty. i miss it with soy milk. makes it taste like a malted shake. but you probably need one without all the added extra flavors. i think you can buy plain whey protein at a place like gnc.
ReplyDeletehopefully the nutritionist won't press you too hard about having an eating disorder.