I need to eat more, but I'm not hungry.

Would measuring what you eat make you more likely to eat it? Removing the fear of overeating? I would also suggest trying not to eat processed food. When it comes to bingeing I find the processed carbs the worst, biscuits, cakes, even crisps/chips, so I would avoid that and try to get some real protein and fruit and veg in.

Hi,

I play A LOT of sport and I have to eat 3,500. How are you eating (by that I mean are you eating 3 meals a day). Personally I find the easiet way to bump them up is break down your meals and eat more often.
Try and google 2250 cal diets and you can get an idea of what you need to be eating on certain websites.

Does anyone else have any advice?

I'm having similar, yet probably not quite as extreme, problems. I eat three meals a day (quite substantial meals at that) and don't hit the 1200 target I've been set on here. It surprised me how little the calories I eat add up to because I'm always really full at the end of the day although I normally eat less than 1000 calories! Apparently I should be starving and tired, which I'm most certainly not. I have too much energy if anything.

I would agree with the post above about getting into a routine of eating at certain times. I always start feeling hungry about midday and know it's time for lunch, for instance. The other option is to spread it out throughout the day and just eat a little here and there every couple of hours. Just try and eat as much as you can without forcing food into yourself and, with time, it should work out.

Have you considered nutrient dense smoothies? Adding a plant based whole food supplement like that sold at myvega.com (I have no affiliation with Vega products but have used them and they're dairy, gluten and soy free)

Try blending
1/2 avocado
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup frozen berries
1 tbsp flax oil
1/2 cup water

This tastes like a blueberry shake and is filling because of the fat content--don't let that scare you away: fat doesn't make you fat; carbs--specifically refined carbs--are what pack on the pounds. If your carbs come from vegetables, nuts and fruit, it's far healthier than any enriched cereal or prepared food.

If you add a protein powder, then add more water. I blanch and then freeze leafy vegetables like kale or spinach to add for extra nutrition.

Why are you trying to lose weight? If you're an anorexic bulimic, and currently seeking help (which is great, well done you) then why oh why are you still trying to lose weight? Do you want to be healthy and live your lovely life or eventually die from anorexia?

eta - I shall have to read any replies tomoorw, it's late, Im unwell and need to go to bed. Nighty night

Eat nutrient dense foods. Instead of eating egg whites, eat the whole egg. Most of the nutrients are in the yolk, anyway. Add olive oil to veggies, or make a dip with whole-fat greek yogurt (add some garlic powder, onion powder, and dill, and it's like ranch!). Eat more nuts-- snack on raw almonds if you need a snack. You can also eat fruit with a little bit of raw almond butter. Apples and pears are fabulous for dipping in almond butter!

I hope this helps; I struggled when I was in high school and undergrad with this, too. You should be SO proud of yourself for getting help.

I was going to suggest nuts too. Almonds are so good for you, and just 24 of them adds around 160 calories. Also avacados.. lots of nutrients and other health benefits - half of a medium avacado is around 125 calories. You can add avocados to a salad, or to your eggs omelette style.