weight loss

[meggster22]

so i know this is not quit the same as others on this forum but i do have a weight issue as well that is concerning to me. In the past year i have lost an excessive amount of weight with out needing to do so. i am now almost 30 lbs under weight. at my lowest point i was 93 lbs. i am not anerexic or bulemic i just cannot gain the weight in need to to be healthy again. i have tried all different diets from eating fast food to eating salads and a more healthier diet and nothing seems to help gain weight. it is difficult for me to work out because i ahve no muscle mass and get hurt to easily to be lifting weights or even running. i litteraly ate only taco bell for 6 months to try to gain the weight and i lost more weight. I know i know all of you are thinking "what is she complaining about? she is skinny right?" well i like being skinny as all of us like or would like to be but i know i am too skinny and i need advice as to how i can gain weight. I have tried exercise and all of that but i just get hurt. i have a grand total of 5 injuries right now from trying to work out and getting hurt. please help me!!!!

[Barb135]

I agree that you should get blood work done.  You could be either hyperthyroid or diabetic.  Get tested asap.

[meggster22]

thank you. your advice is very helpful. I ahve been told to get more blood work done but have never had the time or money. but now that i ahve a non biased person telling tme to do that i think i will. :) thank you

[michellemarie1120]

First of all, I can relate to what you are saying more then you know. I too can't for the life of me keep weight on me, but mine is due to several things specific to my illnesses and medications. BUT, I can tell you this: First thing to do (ASAP) is to get you white blood cell count measured as well as your thyroid. You should get a full blood work up done, but take my advice: DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO TAKE TOO MUCH AT ONCE!!! Girls as small as we are risk a drop in blood pressure. Make sure for the blood draw you 1. Ask them to put you in a room with a flat bed (not in a chair) so your heart rate is steady and 2. bring juice to drink afterword to rehydrate and elevate your blood sugar levels.

My other piece of advice is this: While loading up on calories makes sense when one wants to gain weight, doing so through the consumption of fast food can have the opposite effect on some people. Empty calories tend to shoot straight through someone with a high metabolism so my secret: Pumpkin seeds. PACKED with calories, as well as nutrients.

If all blood tests come back normal, you may have a food allergy, or Celliac, a gastric issue... so that would be the time to move to a specialist.