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I've not eaten more than that for about 8 years. Less at times.

Would anyone be able to suggest me a regular plan (don't mind repetitive) - motivation to eat is very hard due to chronic severe depression and PTSD but this is not helping so do want to try and make changes but don't know where to start.... I've searched online for plans but not got far. Personal recommendation would be…

According to this my BMR is 1600 but I gain on anything more than 1200 :/

Thank you for reply. Not easy. I'm 1.67m and 53kg but this is the upper end of what I can tolerate if you know what I mean.

When I have eaten more, I gain :/

Please read my past posts - I do see therapist and psychiatrist and GP but they won't help with this. Focusing on psychological issues not practical - i.e. metabolism.

Could someone please explain TDEE to me?? I know about BMR. I suppose to complicate things further, because of my depression, I do have bad days and worse days, resulting in my intake fluctuating somewhat. Will this negatively affect metabolism?? Would it be better if I could try and have consistency daily? Thanks for…

Well, how do I get that if my GP can't help?? I'm already with a therapist. I've asked a simple qu anyone else may ask. I appreciate peoples concern but even more appreciate responses to my actual question rather than advice thats not possible to follow.

Thank you. I hope so.... tried for long enough. WOuldn't wish it on my worst enemy. You keep going with your aims too.

I HAVE. Sorry, but please stop saying this as the doctor was not interested. I'm normal weight so that's it as far as they're concerned. My question is just as anyone else may ask about metabolism so I'd be thankful of responses to that instead of advice to go to doctor when I have. This is not meant rudely, just…

Straight up answer - nobody knows how long it could take for YOUR body to stabilise. The AVERAGE is about 4-6 weeks. I would suggest doing some reading on the subject :) [/quote] Thanks ironanimal. Sorry, other reply was not aimed at you.

Thanks Spaingirl2011. When you say slowly increase....do you have any specifics?? Currently my intake is spread, grazing. Is that going to help or make things worse metabolism wise?

Thanks for the thought, but surprisingly enough (after 16 years!) I have seen just one or two nutritionists!! Ridiculously NHS won't provide that if you're normal weight anyway. And, my question is nothing about the ED. I'm the most recovered I've ever been, so advice on my question would be greatly received.