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I usually (now that I've added a little extra protein) get to the 800-900 mark, calorically speaking. I shoot to clear at least 1000 or so. It's really hard! I measure & count everything & let Fitday do my energetic accounting. My challenge is that fats (which add tons of calories) violently trigger attacks, so they're out. Sugar is a trigger & most products make me feel ill. I'm shooting to at least get near my BMI on a regular basis which is 1375-1400. Ususally if I get around 1000-ish calories & more than enough protein I won't wake-up hungry in the middle of the night & have a "witching hour" snack.

I must say, though that infusing my food with colour and flavour & fun--covering all the tastes does make me feel good & leaves me very satisfied. Hey, even the music in the background is part of the energy that the food imparts. My energy & blood sugar is much better with vegetables as my primary source of carbohydrate & they are rather low density
(but high-test) sources of energy.

I read a neat article, by the way, about food/anxiety. Your "cereal girl" response is actually totally therapeutic for eating for anxiety as cereals are B-vitamin fortified (those are majorly depleted by stress/anxiety!). Foods high in folate are great for us anxious types--yes, broccoli was on the list as was salmon.

How are you doing with project "weight gain?" It is really really hard to gain weight & years ago when I had to gain weight I could only do it via tube feeds!

My pants are a tad too baggy, so I'm doing my best to just keep on eating & eating lots! I'm really depressed about my alopecia & HUGE bald spots!

Kate.

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