On Feb 4, 11:21 pm, "Jenny" wrote:
Maybe I should tell you more about myself...

I'm 25 and weigh 112 pounds at 4'11". My BMI is 22.6. A healthy BMI is
between 18.5 and 25. I know I have a healthy BMI, but there is a lot
of fat on my body. I don't like exercise much. I would much rather
restrict calories to lose weight. People haven't been very supportive
of my methods. I also have an eating disorder, but it's under control
right now. I binge and purge. My goal weight is 95 pounds. At that
weight my BMI will be 19.2, still normal. I admit I have problems with
my body image. I just think things will be better for me at 95 pounds.
It's still healthy so I see no problem in trying to attain it.

My plan is to eat a max. of 800 kcal/day until I'm 95 pounds. Once I
reach 95, I will eat more until I stop losing weight and then maintain
my weight. I'm taking a calcium supplement and multi-vitamin because I
know I'm not getting enough nutrients from my food.

My plan for Feb. 5:

Breakfast:
1 package instant oatmeal 180 kcal
1 multi-vitamin 0 kcal
1 calcium chew 20 kcal

Lunch:
1 can salmon 120 kcal
1 cup noodle soup 70 kcal

Dinner:
1 cup Romano beans 260 kcal
200 g broccoli 70 kcal
1 calcium chew 20 kcal

Total: 740 kcal

I burn about 1400 kcal per day. So with eating about 800 kcal/day I
have a deficit of 600 kcal/day. I will lose about 1 pound a week.

I hope I get support here.

Jenny --

My goodness! You are at the lower end of the weight range already. I
hope you've checked with your physician about your plan.

There is a problem that some very well-trained athletes have when
their heart rate goes very, very low. At that point, some minor
anomalies can translate into rhythm problems, etc. With very low
weights, there are some risks available too.

I evaluate people with a variety of disorders, including eating
disorders. I'd be cautious about going on a program that may be
harmful for you. If your physician (or other primary health provider)
says okay, then it seems okay to me, but really I would urge you to
get a formal okay from him/her and to be willing to return to his/her
care for ongoing follow-ups. Too little weight and electrolytes,
essential muscle functioning, etc., will be negatively impacted.

Have you checked your plan and goals out with your primary care
provider? (I sure don't want to be a negative force, but if you were
my daughter, I'd ask the same question.)

Yours truly,

Caleb