Hello I am nineteen years old 5'9 and 120 pounds and I model just a few shows, nothing international but I am under constant pressure to keep my size. How many calories should I be consuming to maintain this figure? I don't want to turn to smoking, not eating, or anything like that...thank you.
At 120lbs (8st 8lb) your BMI of 17.8 is unfortunately well into the 'clinically underweight' bracket. http://www.kidsnutrition.org/bodycomp/bmiz2.h tml
If you are under constant pressure to be underweight you should stop modelling and do something where you're not required to put your health at risk. Below a BMI of 19 periods can stop, for example. Below a BMI of 18.5 and you're risking a lowered immune system, hair-loss, depression...
You need about 2500 cals a day to increase your weight to a more healthy level. Absolute minimum would be 128lbs.
What type of food should not be eaten?
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