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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. My doctor says that it is far more likely to have health problems from being overweight and it is very rare and in extreme cases for that to happen from being underweight. She also said that BMI is a really poor guideline to use because there are a lot of specific variables and based on my body and health needs she recommends around 1,000 calories to get as low fat as possible which is better for organs, weight lifting (which I do), and moderate cardio for heart health (I take brisk walks). I have plenty of energy and stamina and my strength is increasing from the weight training. Because I have to stick to low protein I will be challenged to gain a lot of muscle but I am doing what I can. Maybe my needs will change in 10-20 years but for now this seems to be working pretty well. Less food also helps with inflammation which in turns helps organs function better. I am not just doing this willy nilly without putting thought into it. I really think Americans are used to eating a lot of food and we are using to seeing people look fatter. My family in Europe eat way less food (I know because I have spent time with them), are thin, and healthy. They do walk a lot.

That said, I think I will revise my weight goal slightly and try to stay around 105, which for my height (just shy of 5’2) is appropriate. [/quote]

105 and 112 aren’t that different. You say all these things but let a random number dictate your life. That’s borderline OCD.

I an 5’2” and I wear the same clothes between 103 and 118. [/quote]

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