Hoping to get to a healthy weight

PeacefulBalance
PeacefulBalance Posts: 473 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hey everyone,

I'm new to MFP and am in recovery from anorexia. I haven't been doing the greatest with my meal plan lately and I have fallen into a very unhealthy weight. I definitely need support in getting back up to my healthy weight and need accountability. Today I am only missing a couple things from my plan but I was sick all last night and this morning so I know I need to have a little more than my plan, it's just difficult. Thoughts on how to get back on track?

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  • sarafischbach9
    sarafischbach9 Posts: 466 Member
    If you are struggling to get in calories or need a little more calories in today than usual, then I suggest eating high calorie foods. These do not need to be unhealthy foods, like a donut or a triple bacon cheeseburger or anything. Or, you could add in a sweet today if you want to!

    One thing I heard of doing is adding nutella or any chocolate spread in vanilla or plain yogurt. Just a tablespoon or two. And that adds 100-200 calories to your yogurt and can help you increase calories. A peanut butter sandwich with 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter could also be a good lunch today.

    Avocados are nutrient dense, yet have a high calorie amount, and you can add a little bit of that to a sandwich.

    Eating nuts ( I like almonds ) in between meals can add a little extra calories.

    Good luck, Hope I helped a little bit!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I haven't been doing the greatest with my meal plan lately and I have fallen into a very unhealthy weight.

    You need to speak to your doctor about why you haven't been doing well with your meal plan.
  • PeacefulBalance
    PeacefulBalance Posts: 473 Member
    If you are struggling to get in calories or need a little more calories in today than usual, then I suggest eating high calorie foods. These do not need to be unhealthy foods, like a donut or a triple bacon cheeseburger or anything. Or, you could add in a sweet today if you want to!

    One thing I heard of doing is adding nutella or any chocolate spread in vanilla or plain yogurt. Just a tablespoon or two. And that adds 100-200 calories to your yogurt and can help you increase calories. A peanut butter sandwich with 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter could also be a good lunch today.

    Avocados are nutrient dense, yet have a high calorie amount, and you can add a little bit of that to a sandwich.

    Eating nuts ( I like almonds ) in between meals can add a little extra calories.

    Good luck, Hope I helped a little bit!

    Thanks that is helpful!
  • PeacefulBalance
    PeacefulBalance Posts: 473 Member
    I haven't been doing the greatest with my meal plan lately and I have fallen into a very unhealthy weight.

    You need to speak to your doctor about why you haven't been doing well with your meal plan.

    Just a lot of bad body image thoughts and stupid stuff...
  • mfp2014mfp
    mfp2014mfp Posts: 689 Member
    I haven't been doing the greatest with my meal plan lately and I have fallen into a very unhealthy weight.

    You need to speak to your doctor about why you haven't been doing well with your meal plan.

    Just a lot of bad body image thoughts and stupid stuff...

    I think what she is saying is if you are at risk of relapse, and it sounds like you are/have you should speak to your doctor to get the right support to put you back on track :flowerforyou:
  • Ulwaz
    Ulwaz Posts: 380 Member
    going through the same thing, add me if you need help :)
  • PeacefulBalance
    PeacefulBalance Posts: 473 Member
    I haven't been doing the greatest with my meal plan lately and I have fallen into a very unhealthy weight.

    You need to speak to your doctor about why you haven't been doing well with your meal plan.

    Just a lot of bad body image thoughts and stupid stuff...

    I think what she is saying is if you are at risk of relapse, and it sounds like you are/have you should speak to your doctor to get the right support to put you back on track :flowerforyou:

    Sorry I had a brain fart. I see a therapist and dietitian every week and we are working on it. I just don't want to end up in higher care again because I want to live my life.
  • PeacefulBalance
    PeacefulBalance Posts: 473 Member
    going through the same thing, add me if you need help :)

    Thanks! I will definitely add you!
  • hlm711
    hlm711 Posts: 38 Member
    Also recovering after a relapse from anorexia. I'd dont record my food on here at all but feel free to add also if you need to talk over things, I've recovered before, and definatly on the right track now so might be able to give some advice :)

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