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Forum	Topic	Date	Replies
Foods	Healthy diet?	Jul 28 2009 23:59 (UTC)	6
I agree with the post above. However, I would also like to ask, where is all the fruit?
Weight Gain	alternatives to fruits and vegetables?	Jul 23 2009 18:07 (UTC)	3
It doesn't matter. They are still part of a healthy, balanced diet whether you are gaining, losing, or maintaining. Not to mention that some like avocado, potatoes, and bananas are high calorie. There are hundreds of available varieties of fruits and vegetables with different flavors, so surely you can find at least some you like.
Weight Loss	A little confused!	Jul 23 2009 16:56 (UTC)	3
It's more of a trial and error thing. Try 2000 for a week or so and see what happens. If you gain, you can lower the amount. If you lose, well, that's what you want, right? And if you maintain, you can choose to keep it there or take off a few hundred calories to lose.
Weight Loss	I am starved!!	Jul 23 2009 16:50 (UTC)	4
Maybe 1200 calories isn't enough for you. It is the bare minimum... Also, if you don't like water, maybe you could try a flavored one? Maybe Propel for some extra vitamins? I get the powdered packets of Propel since they are cheaper.
Foods	Questions on some foods...	Jul 06 2009 02:18 (UTC)	3
You could also have tempeh, seitan, lentils, greek yogurt. There's a lot of soy products out there too, but I wouldn't recommend relying on them. You can also find small amounts of protein in grains. As for the ratio, it really depends on your preferences. I would say don't go under 20 % fat or over 30 % protein though.
Health & Support	Is it okay not to have a period?	Jun 27 2009 16:04 (UTC)	25
Yea, you definitely don't weigh enough. I'm 5'5" and my doctor said my lowest healthy weight is 110.
Health & Support	My doctor told me to increase my calories- mental anguish has followed. Help?	Jun 27 2009 16:01 (UTC)	14
You're doctor is right dear, you should be eating more. You said you panic if you even hit 1,100 and even that's below the lowest limit of 1200. Even if you were overweight and need to lose weight, you would need more. I know it's stressful, but I can see a troubling pattern here: You're still not happy with you're weight, you don't eat enough to sustain your body's functions, and you associated your weight loss and eating with control. Those are things that you will usually find in someone with an eating disorder. I know you're weight isn't dangerously low now, but it could end up like that. You need to stop for your health. You might need help to do that. And you're wrong, you can do it. I had an ED, I remember bawling my eyes out everytime someone made me eat more than I wanted to, but I got through it and I live a much happier life right now. To answer your final question, yes, you should go back. Avoiding doctors because they know something is wrong should just tell you that something IS wrong with what you're doing. It's their job to keep you healthy.
Foods	Bread lover!!!!	Jun 27 2009 15:48 (UTC)	2
Unless you're eating garlic bread or ciabatta, most bread is around the same calorie range. I love bread, too. I usually try to go for something whole-grain. I also like rye, sourdough, french, tomato basil, and tuscany. Loaf or baguette form, I love them.
Foods	How much do you spend on groceries each week?	Jun 27 2009 15:41 (UTC)	5
We spend about 100-120 when we go, but we go to the store every other week.
Foods	The truth about "0" calorie Parkay Butter Spray	Jun 27 2009 15:40 (UTC)	13
I've known about calories in spray butter for a year or so. As for Pam or similar prducts, I usually just do a quick sweeping spray across a pan and use a paper towel to even it out and soak up the excess.
Foods	foods of your childhood:	Jun 27 2009 15:31 (UTC)	114
1. Hot dogs (and I hate them now) 2. Lunchables 3. Ketchup/mustard sandwiches 4. Oreos 5. Frosted Flakes
Foods	"What IS That!?!"	Jun 27 2009 15:28 (UTC)	38
At school I was eating cauliflower and some girl asked me what it was. Same with dates, but that's a little more understandable.
Weight Loss	what protein shakes do u use?	Jun 27 2009 15:10 (UTC)	2
Second the Spirutein. Except I never have it in liquid form, it's always mixed in my oatmeal. And it mixes a lot better than whey does.
Weight Loss	Low calorie desserts	Jun 27 2009 15:05 (UTC)	6
Oh yea, parfaits are good. I've recently been crumbling the 100 calorie Oreo packs and layering it in between Dannon Light and Fit vanilla yogurt. Strawberries taste good when dipped in just the yogurt. Ruggles Moosetrack frozen yogurt is really good for 140 calories per serving. I also like to slice an apple and sprinkle it with cinnamon and stevia or bake a banana. I know that Hungry Girl has a new book out that has several sections dedicated to just desserts. I might check that out.
Health & Support	Upping the calories for anorexia recovery...	Jun 16 2009 05:22 (UTC)	2
I definitely second the comment above. You can adjust those anyway you want. Also, if you find that is still hard on your stomach, try taking in some calories throught 100 % fruit juice or milk.
Foods	Too much fruit and vegetables?	Jun 16 2009 04:31 (UTC)	9
That sounds perfectly fine to me. I think there are people who get 12-15 portions and are fine.
Health & Support	Trying to gain	Jun 06 2009 16:45 (UTC)	2
Something that helped me a lot during my recovery was to get out with my friends. It will take your mind off of food and dieting. The downside is that you might be faced with situations that include food that makes you uncomfortable, but you can use that to get over those fears. But congratulations on taking the step and good luck!
Foods	Healthy foods you didn't think you'd like, but do	Jun 06 2009 16:40 (UTC)	3
Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, watermelon, oatmeal, turkey, tuna.
Foods	What's in your fridge?	Jun 06 2009 16:31 (UTC)	9
Hmm... Let's see. -8th Continent Light Original soy milk -Several different brands of light yogurt. Except Yoplait. -Sugar-free Jell-o vanilla pudding -1% Lifetime cottage cheese -Frigo Light cheese sticks -Broccoli -Fresh-cut pineapple -Salad mix -Sparkling water -Apples -Smuckers Natural fruit preserves -Land O' Lakes light butter made with canola oil -Galaxy Foods cheddar soy cheese slices -Egg Beaters Original Kinda wish the pudding wasn't in there.
Foods	Are carbs a good thing or bad?	Jun 06 2009 16:09 (UTC)	2
I personally don't think it matter how many carbs with get, as long as they are mostly complex and as long as you are getting a good balance of nutrition from protein and fats also.

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