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Hi, Ms. Samathlee Colon,
I have in several months dropped more than 30 pounds. I have a body size at 5'1" and 74 pounds and I'm 20 years old. I am trying to gain a little weight now, but I'm not sure how to do this in a healthy way. I'm very worried of gaining too much and becoming overweight; I'm not very big on exercising. How many calories should I eat in order to gain and maintain a weight of about 90 pounds? Also, I have not had my period for more than three months, when I begin to gain weight will it come back?
Thank-you very much.
Hello again... I apologize that you were unsatisfied with my answer. However if you read below I had previously requested that you send me a note on your eating habits right now - which will further help me revise and tweak it as necessary. I hope to hear from you soon with this information in order to answer your question properly. Thanks!!
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You definutly need to gain some, and by watching your nutrition, and taking your vitamins - yes in time your period will come back. And if this is still an issue you might need to start taking some birth control to regulate it. However - please respond with your daily eating habits and we can go from there- to increase in a healthy mannor. Thanks
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| Comment | While Ms. Colon responded very quickly and gave some helpful pointers, such as the vitamins and birth control, I felt she wan't thorough enough. She didn't say anything about my calorie increase and basically told me what I already know-I need to put on some pounds and do it in a healthy way. I was a bit disappointed, I suppose, because she wasn't as specific as I thought she would be. | ||
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Samathlee Colon, CNA
Expertise
I can answer anything having to deal with eating disorders from bulimia to anorexia. The effects you go through during and after.
Experience
I have personal experience in this area. I was bulimic for almost ten years. I have been recovered from this illness for roughly five years now. I went to school for nursing and since then have been medically and emotionally counseling people with this same disease. I have seen many people come out of this stronger and healthier.
Organizations
I am with the Rock Christian Church in Talking Rock, GA. And was also previously a counselor with Allexperts.com.
Publications
My writing can be found on Poetry.com.
Education/Credentials
I am a CNA,HHA First Aid and CPR Certified.
Past/Present Clients
I have clients of all ages from children to adults.
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