Ok, this is getting scary, please help.
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Ok, this is getting scary, please help.
First off, please don't nag me because I'm having this problem, but I'm losing weight at a rate that is alarming for me. I am almost 6' 2" I used to weigh 170-175 pounds in college. Last week i weighed myself and I was 151.4 lbs. I just got off the scale and it was 144.9! So...I'm now pretty solidly underweight.
I got diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 7 months ago, which has drastically changed my eating patterns and put me on a fairly strict diet. I don't want to explain what CD/gluten intolerance is but it's easy to google. Anyway, point being, I can only eat certain foods and because of the high price and the fact that I hardly make any money, it's hard to eat enough to maintain my now~150 lb frame, not to mention the demands that cycling puts on your body. It's frustrating to be in this catch-22, and I know people hate me because I can't maintain weight, but this is terrifying for me. I've dropped 30 pounds that I DON'T have to lose. I would eat more, but I'm honestly not hungry. When I'm hungry I eat, and I eat until I'm full, please don't think that I'm anorexic.
Are there any nutritionists around here who can recommend a 4-5,000 calorie diet for someone with CD and a limited budget? I don't care how it tastes/smells/long it takes to cook, I'm serious about gaining 5-7 pounds back and not dropping under 150 again.
I got diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 7 months ago, which has drastically changed my eating patterns and put me on a fairly strict diet. I don't want to explain what CD/gluten intolerance is but it's easy to google. Anyway, point being, I can only eat certain foods and because of the high price and the fact that I hardly make any money, it's hard to eat enough to maintain my now~150 lb frame, not to mention the demands that cycling puts on your body. It's frustrating to be in this catch-22, and I know people hate me because I can't maintain weight, but this is terrifying for me. I've dropped 30 pounds that I DON'T have to lose. I would eat more, but I'm honestly not hungry. When I'm hungry I eat, and I eat until I'm full, please don't think that I'm anorexic.
Are there any nutritionists around here who can recommend a 4-5,000 calorie diet for someone with CD and a limited budget? I don't care how it tastes/smells/long it takes to cook, I'm serious about gaining 5-7 pounds back and not dropping under 150 again.
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wow. Thats quite a bit of weight you've dropped. Check out this website https://www.curezone.com/ Its a good resource of people treating and sometimes curing their illnesses. It's usually best to be your own doctor/nutritionist. It takes a lot of time and research but at least you'll get a lot done then those clowns who get paid and bribed to dope you up.
All the best to you.
All the best to you.
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What I would do:
You are obviously in a Caloric deficit. I would sign up for fitday.com and input several days worth of meals to get an idea of what Cals you are taking in.
Caloric dense foods? I don't know what you can eat other than gluten-free foods but I would go for peanut butter, avocados and nuts.
You are obviously in a Caloric deficit. I would sign up for fitday.com and input several days worth of meals to get an idea of what Cals you are taking in.
Caloric dense foods? I don't know what you can eat other than gluten-free foods but I would go for peanut butter, avocados and nuts.
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I'm not familiar with Celiac Disease but Wikipedia says that basically you're restricted to a glutton-free diet. Glutton-free diet are relatively common. Just avoid wheat and barley products. Also avoid most processed foods. Rice and potatoes are cheap substitutes for pasta.
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A peek at www.celiac.com gave a lot of sources of info about gluten-free food. Somewhere to go after your doctor advises you.
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Rice noodles are relatively cheap at the Asian grocer as is rice itself. Check these out: These are a fantastic high calorie snack: Pao de Queijo
Indian vegetarian food is also great and dirt cheap if you learn how to make it. Idly and sambar, dosa, vada, uttapam, all delicious and gluten free. $20 at the Indian grocer will feed you for a week if you're vegetarian.
If you're not so skilful in the kitchen, get stuff like Zatarain's red beans and rice. They have a whole line of pretty good stuff, bean soups, etc. All very cheap as well. Just add water and cook.
Indian vegetarian food is also great and dirt cheap if you learn how to make it. Idly and sambar, dosa, vada, uttapam, all delicious and gluten free. $20 at the Indian grocer will feed you for a week if you're vegetarian.
If you're not so skilful in the kitchen, get stuff like Zatarain's red beans and rice. They have a whole line of pretty good stuff, bean soups, etc. All very cheap as well. Just add water and cook.
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this isnt meant as a jab, so dont take it as such. your dr diagnosed you with CD and then didn't give you recommendations on how/what to eat or set you up with a nutritionist? is there any chance that you can give him/her a call and get a referral?
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