my bmi is low, i realize, and i have been trying to stay at this weight. i hate the thought of gaining weight. i eat the best, healthy foods available at my home. i avoid meat. i use my asthma inhaler and coffee for 'lifts' when i need a 'pick-me-up'. i am concerned, using the inhaler, because it doesn't work as well any more, to relieve the anxiety i feel sometimes, when i think i need to treat my asthma symptoms. i have used it like that for years, i just didn't aknowledge it. i always thought it was for asthma,it never occured to me i used it for "anxiety". once, a physician asked how many times i use my inhaler for 'anxiety', so, they thought i am misusing it?, i agree, somewhat... the way i eat is kinda the same as forever for me, only now i amafraid to gain weight.... i feel desparate sometimes, to find a way out- of what i feel are so many problems i've dealt with - and not eating as much, seems to help me cope. i wonder if i am hurting myself, but mostly know i am. help!
2007-12-19 03:13:48 · 2 answers · asked by Susan 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i am allergic to eggs and all poultry products. also sesame and flax!
2007-12-21 05:34:18 · update #1
no, you are doing really well. Avoiding meat is a really smart thing to do. You can try eating more chicken or turkey for pick me ups, or a banana. Also if you increase your exercise, such as walking...this is an incredible pick me up that stays with you for a really long time. So exercise more.
Eat small meals more often, that will probably help your mind set. A little protein, etc. If you watch biggest loser, that is what they suggest. Maybe go on their site for sugestions. like a banana and a little fat free yogurt....etc.
Your weight is right in line with what it should be.
sounds like you are doing good.. keep it up.
stay off drugs if you can.
2007-12-19 03:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Rockyrocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm 47, the same height as you, and weigh around 55-56kg, which is about 121-123 in pounds - and my BMI is around 20 which is in the healthy region (18-24). I should really be a couple of kilograms lighter, for my build.
Anyway, BMI is just a statistic. How you look and feel is much more important. It sounds as if you have a lot of other worries, but you really don't need to be concerned about your weight.
2007-12-19 03:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by Kukana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋