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I have a really poor appetite. I don't eat very much and when I do, I get full really quickly. Lately I've been losing weight (I'm about 120 pounds) and really just need to eat up...

I think that I have a somewhat high metabolism so that I process food quickly, but my hunger reflex is "off". Being hungry simply doesn't make me feel uncomfortable..and half the time I don't even notice my hunger until someone else asks me "what have you had to eat?". I don't think I have an eating disorder either...I think I just have a small stomach. When I eat, I try to do so in large bites and relatively quickly to get as much food in my belly as I can.

Any ideas on good, nutrient-rich foods or ways to induce my appetite? I love to cook so that's not too much of a problem.

I'm considering trying to eat 4-6 smaller meals per day instead of 3 larger ones.
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What exactly is wrong?
rubyblue
rubyblue
I think the smaller meals a day are a good idea. Have you though about having milk shakes? I have a really good one in the morning and it isn't like eating food, at least not for me. I can PM you the recipe if you like
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not sure about the 4-6 meals per day, but if you are not eating much you should try to get as many greens as you can. Leafy greens have tons of iron. are you a meat eater?
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Ruby, that would be awesome, thanks!

Chelsa, I just get really full really quickly. I used to eat a normal amount but nowadays just don't get the nutrition I need.
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mainemine, I think that meat is the best evidence on Earth for a caring, loving God. If I could, I would be a carnivore...

Yes, I eat meat :-). I love meat.
rubyblue
rubyblue
Research indicates that 4 - 6 small meals a day are better for us. Do you like nuts and raisins/sultanas, as a handful of them are full of nutrition?
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deleted_user
Definitely, I like snacky-type foods that I can eat throughout the day.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I also have a small stomach and cant handle large meals.
Eating little and often is apparently better for you.
Nuts are a good idea. Also fruit and yoghurt.
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deleted_user
yup! nuts and meat, greens. even in small potions, thats right, potions, would make you feel awesome!
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My mum used to have this going on to. She didn't have an eating disorder but she just didn't think about it. I suggest going with 6 small meals instead of trying to eat huge amounts. Eat what ever you fancy but try to stick with basic food groups instead of junk food. Cheese is very calorifically dense and would work for one of the small meals but you need a balance rather than just empty calories. If you like chocolate milk try soy choc milk. It is really good, even I like it and I am a bit odd about textures.
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Carnation instant breakfast is great. i have a son with adhd and he doesn't eat a lot because of his meds. i give him these with all his meals cause you mix it with milk and it's just "chocolate milk". he loves it and it's loaded with good stuff.
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