Girls. I can't eat hardly.

[lananoel]

Disclaimer. I am NOT bulimic, or anorexic

As of lately I cannot eat more than 800 calories because I am terribly depressed, I would really like to eat but I can't. I'm 5'4 and only 104 lbs... so you can see why this is a major problem! any tips? advice? Appetite spiker's?

[1LLSHOT]

Hey you,

It's a whole lot easier to drink things then it is to eat solid foods in your state. For one it's faster. Liquid nutrients gives you the opportunity to get in in your system fast before your depressions tells your mind that you don't want to eat. I would suggest all-natural fruit shakes.

Pineapple juice - A serving is about 130 calories. Good carbohydrates for energy, which not eating drains you of and sweetness.

Protein Powder - A whey protein power added to this shake will throw in another 100 calories per scoop ( See the label of course). Gotta keep your strength up or your body well start to metabolizing your muscles. Not sexy.

Milk or Yogurt - Good for another 120 calories, 2% whole fat milk gives ya some calcium and fat. The fat isn't a bad thing in your state. You need a bit of this.

Strawberry/Bananas/Mango's- One serving of one of your favorites (or more) will give you about 140 calories.

That's almost 500 calories each shake! Put this stuff in a blender with some ice (so it's not so thick) and you have something you can drink alone or with those baby portions of solid foods your probably taking - Slowly increasing your daily calorie intake.

You can also try eating smaller portions more often. Every 2-3 hours.

In terms of advice on the rest, all I can say is this. I don't know why your heart is broken, but try to stay busy, laugh as much as possible, focus on the things you have going for you rather than the bad and remember the Beatles said " I get by with a little help from my friends".

GO GET EM' - THIS TO SHALL PASS!

[lananoel]

Aww.. thanks. the response is very detailed and useful. I'll give it a go.

[sharkbaittt]

Awh I'm sorry dear. I really really would suggest seeing a doctor about this, be it your family doctor, a dietician, a physcologist, any which would help.

I have friends who are you're height and weight, and they're naturally thin that way. But if you're not natually slim, this isn't normal. Make sure what you eat isn't empty calories (junkie food- ie. chips and salty foods, high fat things like fast food, sugary things like deserts). Take in enough protein. You can obtain this through fish, meats, nuts, and soy products. Also eat veggies that are higher in fiber, it''s more filling. If you can't eat much, make it count.

As for an appetite spike, exercise and stay active. I'd google excercises that don't burn many calories. That way you're not burning the little food you eat, just burning energy to make you hungry.

Good luck!