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CJAngel 07/09/2013

I've been having problems with my weight since I began college. There was a point in time where I wasn't eating for a matter of weeks because it physically made me sick. My friends all stepped in to help me out and I've since had a decent though not perfect eating pattern. My problem is, no matter how much I eat, I can't keep the weight on. I'm roughly 30 lbs under weight. I've thought of exercise...taking all that weight on as muscle mass. But I can't seem to find the motivation to do so. Any suggestions?

ThePepperMan 07/10/2013

Have you talked to a doctor and a nutritionist? They should be able to help you evaluate your caloric intake and compare it to your exercise level.

Keeping a journal of what you eat and what exercise you do would really help!

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ArielAngel 07/10/2013

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Diets-Weight-Maintenance/support-group

This group might be helpful, its helping me abit

I agree with pepper, talk to a nutritionist, they might help.

MegK05 07/11/2013

Have you talked to a doctor about this? There are all sorts of gastrointestinal ailments than can cause people to feel sick when eating and not be ale to gain weight or to rapidly lose weight. I would talk to a doc, get some blood work done.

CJAngel 07/11/2013

Unfortunately, I can't afford to see a doctor. At the moment, I can't even afford to keep myself fed. But when I get back home, I'm going to try harder to get a job at my college. Thank you, Countrygirl. I'll look into that link. As soon as I can afford too, I'll go and see someone. Thanks for your suggestions :)

Friend19 09/02/2013

Try high calorie things that are healthy and cheap like peanut butter?

I mean I am underweight too, my doctor told me it was because I am vegetarian...Are you? Like what do you eat?

HUGS

sjmd 09/02/2013

are there any free clinics around you? I know Illinois has a medical card that covers people that don't have insurance i'm not sure about other states. try ensure, boost or things along that line to help gain weight until you can get t a dr and get bloodwork done.

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