GothNerdSpoonie's Journal, 04 Dec 23

my BMI is a scary 18.1 

have you tried having protein shakes between meals? 

Keep going. You can do it and being on the site and monitoring self is a really good step. 

Thanks for the encouragement, I have Aymes meal supplements prescribed but stopped taking them when I started 3 meals a day. Felt sure I would have put weight on but No! 😞 Have started them again. 

Hello Gothnerdspoonie, it's sad what I've just read. The breathing I truly suggest you talk to a doctor. You sound poorly. No disrespect, but do you smoke? If yes, see if that's causing your problems. Please try and give up, just think of the money you could save. If you do smoke, they cost a lot, so for every packet you do, smoke save up for something very special. If you don't, then please get it checked out either way. It should not hurt you when you eat. Have you ever been bulimic or something similar? Please look into anything that's a problem to you, please don't be afraid to speak out. We are all here to help you. Goid luck, love. Much love ❤️ Merry Mel 😍  

Sorry love what is COPD?. XX 

Thanks Merry.Mel Have been ill for 14 years diagnosed as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (the breathing problems) and Right Heart Failure, yes breathing problems I'm on 24/7 oxygen. I don't smoke, or drink. The docs say because the large muscles which are my heart and lungs have to work harder it means I burn calories faster. Coupled with that the fact that chewing is tiring, breathing is some times hard when eating so I don't always manage enough cals in a day. This app helps me monitor it. I just never thought I'd have to eat so much! I'm trying and my appetite has improved so I try and boost my cals with high protein and calories rich foods when I can. Thanks for the kind thoughts and support from everyone.