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brianpperkins wrote: »

You are not at risk of "starvation mode" where the body somehow creates matter out of nothing to store fat without the necessary surplus. You are at risk of actual starvation where the body starts looking inward and stripping needed nutrients from bone, organs, etc due to lack of sufficient intake which can lead to permanent, irreversible damage.

^ This.

If you literally cannot consume more than 400 calories, then you need to consult a professional therapist who specializes in eating disorders.

Agree with other two responses. If you are having a physical or psychological response to food, you need to get medical help asap.

Are you trying to gain weight?
Maybe have some calorie dense foods like peanut butter and cheese? Use butter in your food. Enjoy some ice cream.

kristinawalker14 wrote: »

I jjust really don't have a appetite.. I have ssome medical issues due to a previous wreck that I've been dealing with since october. Drs know.. I don't really know what to do.

I second checking in with the doctors. And I would ask for a referral to a dietitian who can help you. There's no pill or supplement that will protect your body from the serious side effects of eating this little. You need to find a way to get more calories.

kristinawalker14 wrote: »

Thank you guys so much! I have a appointment tuesday, which is a follow up to 2 procedures I had on Monday. . So hopefully we'll get answers.

I'm not trying to gain weight no, just be at a normal calorie intake..
Because I don't want my body to store fat.

This is a myth, your body will not "store fat" and prevent you from losing weight if you're eating so little. It will, over time, cause plenty of health issues, but weight gain is not one of them. There were no fat concentration camp victims, know what I mean? You're going to continue to lose weight if you eat a very low calorie diet, but it will slow as your body shuts down essential functions to conserve energy. It can't produce fat out of nowhere or no one would starve to death.

Are you sure you're only eating 300-400 calories per day? Just to put that in perspective, that's a small latte and a glass of juice, or a piece of toast with peanut butter, or like 4 oreos, for an entire day. Not "and", either, just one of those options. It's very, very little food and if that's honestly what you're eating for an extended period of time you will be dropping weight extremely quickly, nutrient deficient, and probably need to be in the hospital on a feeding tube.

kristinawalker14 wrote: »

Yeah, I'll give them a call and talk to one of the nurses. I don't have a eating disorder, I just get hella nauseous! I'm 5"9 and 20.
I haven't been eating like this for more then like 2 weeks, it's Just been since the procedures.

Most of the few calories I've been consuming are from drinks, and a small salad or piece of chicken.

And when I said storing fat, I guess I meant when my eating habits go back to normal, I don't want my body to save that.

That won't happen; you might see a little bit of water retention when you go back to eating normally, but that will resolve quickly and you won't affect how your body stores fat. If you're feeling nauseous following some kind of surgical procedure, that probably isn't abnormal (although I would call and ask just to be sure). In that case, eat whatever you can that doesn't make you feel sick. Try bland foods (rice, crackers, bananas, applesauce, vanilla ice cream, whatever). If you're trying to heal following some kind of procedure, your body needs calories to do that.

I don't have an appetite for the last few months because of my Crohn's and I force myself to eat at matenance because I am a weight lifter and don't want to lose all the hard earned muscle I have.

singingflutelady wrote: »

I don't have an appetite for the last few months because of my Crohn's and I force myself to eat at matenance because I am a weight lifter and don't want to lose all the hard earned muscle I have.

i have crohns too.. i remember the no appitie days... now im like opposite ravenous and extreme constipation.. like once every 2 weeks ugh. such a lovely disease.