I am 5"5, and I am 73 pounds. I do not eat breakfast, or lunch, and I eat dinner once in a blue moon. I am just not so hungry.
I love to exercise and I love to do gymnastics and sports.
Is this very bad?
2006-12-28 11:56:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's a form of anorexia. Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 12.1, or extremely underweight. Anorexia is not only the avoidance of food, but also presents itself as addictions to exercise.
Very bad? If you stay the course your on the road to heart conditions, stoke, liver and kidney failure, etc. If you love to exercise, do it smart. Eat healthy foods, eat small meals more than 4 times a day, and talk to your doctor.
2006-12-28 12:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem- i don't eat when i'm not hungry, which can mean skipping breakfast or lunch. but i at least eat 2 meals a day because you need the nutrients food provides in order to survive. Hunger doesn't have to be your stomach feeling empty. You can also be hungry if you are feeling lightheaded or weak or have a headache. Half the time my stomach doesn't feel empty, but because i have a headache or am unable to fully concentrate i know that i have to eat. You are way to underweight, and it is very unhealthy...you could very well die in your sleep. Here's how to gain weight:
"1) Count how many calories you eat in a normal day. Don't change anything, just eat like you normally would and count how many calories you consumed. This is an extremely important step, so try to be as exact as possible. Also, weigh yourself.
2) Starting the day after you counted calories, eat 500 calories MORE then you normally do. So, lets pretend that the day you counted calories you counted 2000. For the rest of the week, you would now eat 2500 calories a day. Instead of eating 3 big meals a day or eating all day all the time, spread those calories out over 5-6 smaller meals. Eat one meal every 2 and a half to 3 hours. To get big, you have to eat big! Remember that.
3) Weightlifting! Get in the gym and lift! This is another important step to how to gain weight, so make sure you are doing it correctly. For more information on weightlifting workout routines and splits, read the workout routines and splits section.
4) At the end of that week, weigh yourself. You'll notice you're gaining just after one week! Now, don't expect to see a 10lb increase. Gaining anymore then 1 or 2 pounds a week is unhealthy and means you're putting on way to much fat. So look for 1 or 2 pound gains at the end of the week. Don't sound like much? You can be gaining 5-8 pounds a month!
5) Heres an important one. At some point, you will stop seeing weight gain. At this point, you will have to eat even more. So, when you stop gaining for at least 2 weeks, it means it is time to start eating an extra 250 calories a day. Every time you see you haven't gained weight for at least 2 weeks, add an extra 250 calories."
Also, be sure to have a ton of protein, like red meat. And drink protein shakes 1-3 times a day (there's a protein powder you can mix with milk, or whatever you want)
But please, act now. You don't want to be hospitalized, do you??
2006-12-28 20:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by bree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yes it is! You better write a will and order funeral arangements. Your heart will give out one day. I am being stark because it is the truth.
2006-12-28 20:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is bad...definitely see a doctor ASAP...start eating..and if you're worried about getting fat..eat fruits and vegies, ANYTHING...because you're underweight and definitely lacking nutrients...
At your height you should be at least 100 pounds!!! Please learn to take care of yourself, and see a doctor.
2006-12-29 11:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is bad, please see your Dr. or get some other professional help.
I think you already know it is not normal, or you would not be asking the question.
Please take care of yourself and get some treatment immediately.
2006-12-28 20:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by ~☼SunnySideUp☼~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im sorry yes....drink the weight gain stuff....
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
u shood be atleast 117
2006-12-28 20:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by BOOM, roasted. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well u r really skinny.. i think u have to see a doctor... dont worry... u just have to eat alot...
2006-12-28 20:01:07 · answer #7 · answered by alisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very bad. it can kill you
2006-12-28 20:00:38 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋