Over the last few years, I've lost a ton of weight; 20 lbs to be exact- but when you're only starting at 105lbs that's a lot. I've been going through testing to try and find the cause. So far, we've discovered IBS-which severely limits the foods I can eat- and that I have no motility in my esophagus, which makes swallowing food very difficult.
My goals are:
- Gain 15 lbs by the end of this year. I started at about 90lbs, and am up 5 pounds in just over 3 months which is right on track!
- Start exercising again. While I can't do much until I gain some weight, I would like to have the weight I gain be healthy muscle instead of fat.
- Eat a better diet. This will also come after I gain weight. For now, I have to eat high calorie foods- which often aren't healthy in order to take in enough calories to gain the weight I need.
- Get out more. Being so thin and being sick so often has really kept me home a lot, so somewhere in all of this work, I'd like to get out more!
That's awesome Erika!! It seems as if you are really taking a stand for yourself. Be a self-advocate! We'll be there to support you all the way...ANYTHING you need...just let us know! WE LOVE YOU!
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thank you :) i love you guys too!
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