Low weight/BMI - how best to correct and how big a problem?
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My first suggestion would be to go see your GP get a health check.
You clearly have no appetite, which I think is a problem. If the doc gives you the all clear then start to snack on high calorie low bulk healthy foods (peanuts, nuts, cheese etc)
Also being underweight doesnt mean you shouldnt watch what you are eating with regards to fats, salt, processed sugar etc. Regular exercise would also be a good idea, a good workout/run might even give you an appetite.
Ive heard alot of good things about 5x5 & running, cycling also good options.
You clearly have no appetite, which I think is a problem. If the doc gives you the all clear then start to snack on high calorie low bulk healthy foods (peanuts, nuts, cheese etc)
Also being underweight doesnt mean you shouldnt watch what you are eating with regards to fats, salt, processed sugar etc. Regular exercise would also be a good idea, a good workout/run might even give you an appetite.
Ive heard alot of good things about 5x5 & running, cycling also good options.
Here's the 5x5 thread we have running - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It could be great for you but as above, have a chat with a doctor first to make sure that it would be suitable and there are no other underlying issues that should be looked at first.
It could be great for you but as above, have a chat with a doctor first to make sure that it would be suitable and there are no other underlying issues that should be looked at first.
KaraK said:
BoRED S2upid said:
What are you drinking? Coffee? Energy drinks? Do you smoke?
Erm..yes yes and yes 
Sorry for the thread resurrection but thought I'd just update... After my last post I made a concerted effort to eat more and specifically to make sure I upped my calorific intake. Not always the healthiest options to be honest but with my appetite still being AWOL I figured I'd take eating anything as a bit of a victory. The weight did indeed start to come back on and I clawed it back up to about 8st over a month or so. Had last week off work and despite not being majorly active I was finding myself continually famished - I'd eat everything in sight and then 2-3 hours later find myself hungry again. Some days I was probably consuming 4-5000 calories a day! Not sure what numerical difference this made to my weight as I didn't check but after not seeing me for a week I had people comment that I was looking "well" and my face had filled out a bit more again. To be honest despite spending a substantial amount of my time off recovering from a nasty cold bug that is doing the rounds I felt pretty great! Over the last weekend I was even starting to contemplate strapping on my trainers and going for a run!
Unfortunately I'm back at work now and my appetite has once again skipped town - I suppose in a way this is a good and bad news, good in that it suggests that I don't have some underlying serious health condition that is killing my appetite (this episode has been yet another reminder not to google your symptoms
) rather that it is a response to the stress etc resulting from work. The bad news obviously is that I can't just not go to work.
I'll probably be trying to get in to my GP soon and see if they have any ideas as to how best to manage this.
Many thanks to all who have posted with help/humour
Unfortunately I'm back at work now and my appetite has once again skipped town - I suppose in a way this is a good and bad news, good in that it suggests that I don't have some underlying serious health condition that is killing my appetite (this episode has been yet another reminder not to google your symptoms
) rather that it is a response to the stress etc resulting from work. The bad news obviously is that I can't just not go to work. I'll probably be trying to get in to my GP soon and see if they have any ideas as to how best to manage this.
Many thanks to all who have posted with help/humour
davepoth said:
Flibble said:
Time to start looking for a new job I'd think? It's really not worth staying in a job that appears to be literally killing you...
It does sound a bit like that, doesn't it?Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff