Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

Specific Diets & Nutrition
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Increase Calories......REALLY?!?!?

cobra93
cobra93
Posts: 131
Joined: 2003/10/20
United States
2003/10/24, 01:52 AM
The nutrition calc on this site recommends that I take in 1745 calories per day. I do eat 5-6 meals per day and I have a hard time taking in more than 1400 calories (1500 if I really push it) Is this too low? Keep in mind that my body is already freaking out that I've changed my eating habits (long bout with an eating disorder---though that's another issue I'm still working on) and I have a tendency to get bloated quickly...(probably from actually eating good stuff....) anyway, I think I'm adjusting realtively well, just a little concerned (and confused) about the calories. I'm following the exercise portion of the program and lifting 5 x a week and doing cardio for 20-30 min following the weights. Somedays instead of my regular cardio I'll take a spin class at the gym. I've finally decided to take charge of my health and I definitely don't want to do anything that makes it worse.... Any and all words of wisdom would be very much appreciated!!!!
cobra93
cobra93
Posts: 131
Joined: 2003/10/20
United States
2003/10/24, 01:52 AM
Oh yeah, I'm 5'7" and 131 lbs...
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2003/10/24, 06:22 AM
That calorie amount really doesn't sound too high, especially if you are lifting and doing cardio.
Try gradually increasing your caloric intake, though, or your body may not know what to do with all of the new extra calories. Add 100-200 calories to your daily amount and stay at that level a week or two before going up again.
You may be bloating because you are suddenly eating more fiber than previously, again, increase your fiber gradually and that should help. Lots of extra water can cause you to feel bloated, make sure you are sipping all day long, not slamming whole glasses at once.
Ease yourself into this - it is easy to become disordered about a 'healthy 'llifestyle, also. Make gradual changes and enjoy the process. better health and fitness will come.
Good Luck!

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