I’ve always been underweight, my entire life. Even as a teenager. I’ve not been able to get above 125, and at the moment, I’m at 103. My BMI is 14.8. I know I need to eat at least double the calories, but I get nauseous if I eat too much. I’m also lactose intolerant and allergic to tree nuts, so it makes it hard to supplement with protein shakes. I tried the fairlife protein shakes but I think my digestive tract doesn’t agree with monkfruit.

I don’t know what to do. I’m tired of feeling weak all of the time, and having no energy. It feels like my bones themselves hurt. I have a doctor’s appointment in a couple of weeks where we’re going to discuss testing my thyroid, but I’m feeling like I’m damaging my body beyond repair at the age of 29. I already broke my leg once. I have an implant from it, and the surgeon was very concerned about my weight and that I might have osteoporosis.

This is mostly a ramble. I’m gunna go eat spoonfuls of peanut butter and try to make myself feel better for awhile. If you have any tips, please advise. Thank you.

  • underweight_twig@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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    16 days ago

    I do enjoy rice, yeah. That’s not a bad idea, especially with the veggies.

    Regarding the vape, I actually had to recently quit for unrelated reasons, but I can definitely confirm that I was eating more frequently with live resin carts. I’m hoping to be able to use them again in a few months, fingers crossed. Thanks for the tips.

    • Michael@slrpnk.netEnglish
      5·
      16 days ago

      Definitely advise you to check out Type 2 flower (low THC potency) or edibles made from Type 3 hemp (high CBD, low THC) if anxiety or THC sensitivity is the issue. Carts are very, very potent and I do not recommend them for most people, dry herb vaping low potency flower is much easier to mitigate side effects.

      I also edited my reply with a link to Lazarus Naturals for full spectrum tinctures, which is a great company. HCF is my favorite for Type 2/3 hemp flower (search the acronym and append hemp at the end).

      Disclaimer: Be advised that CBD has a grapefruit effect and is best to consult with your doctor before regularly consuming if you’re taking any medications.