About three months ago I had an upper respiratory infection & bronchitis. After that I lost my appetite and just didn't gain it back. I have lost between 15-20 lbs. I have been overweight since puberty and I am only 19 but have lost all this weight. I needed to lose this weight but I am scared that I am losing it too rapidly. I actually have to make myself eat some mornings in fear I will make myself sick. Some advice please?
2007-03-18 14:32:00 · 43 answers · asked by p_shell1987 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Don't get me wrong I eat when I am hungry but a whole lot less than I used to. I have been through a lot of stress lately and have been through a very heart-wrenching breakup.
Should I talk to my doctor pr just let it go? I am proud b/c I have tried to diet but they haven't worked but what if something is really wrong. I don't think it is an eating disorder I'm just never hungry anymore.
Advice?
2007-03-18 14:35:43 · update #1
I would go to the doctor and talk to him about it. Losing that much weight after an uncomplicated upper respiratory infection is not normal!
2007-03-18 14:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by zigadenus68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though you don't give a time frame on how much weight you lost, 15-20 for you may not be that bad in say..4 weeks or so.
Also sounds like a stress issue, the heart can make you do all kinds of things, and a bad breakup= depressed for sure.
Try not to take it out on your body, your smart, and you know what your body needs to take care of you. Put you first!
Fresh air can bring a new outlook on things (Walk) and a good bunch of friends to hang out with helps also.
wishing you the best!
2007-03-18 14:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by Linda L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I know what you're thinking, but let's not worry yet. The illness will certainly leave you weak for a while, and no doubt your eating habits changed when you became ill. It may take a while to get your appetite back. When I had pneumonia and other stuff, it was 2 months before I could manage to walk to the gate. When you were ill, did you have any tests done, bloods, phlegm samples, x-rays? These would have ruled out the worst case scenario. You need to see your doctor and explain all this to him. You may have another illness, not connected to the original one, but one that can be treated. Only your doc can give you a diagnosis. Hope you get things sorted out soon. Good luck
2007-03-18 14:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine, unless you continue to lose. If you keep losing then see a doctor for any possible other reasons, but if you were over weight and have lost 15-20 lbs, then don't worry.
2007-03-18 14:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by TJTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3
2016-04-09 01:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don t go back to old eating habits even after you lose weight
2016-06-11 02:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
restrict your food intake drastically will slow down your metabolism
2017-03-06 03:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
waist dance to the radio or tap out a beat on the steering wheel while driving
2016-06-30 04:50:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink 3 cups of green tea in 24 hours researchers say it can increase energy expenditure by 106 calories
2016-05-24 03:13:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fresh herbs can really zing up a healthy meal try growing some in the kitchen using a strawberry pot preserve the flavor by adding fresh herbs at the end of the cooking process
2015-12-19 03:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by Roxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋