BMI of 15!

[CaseyChieri]

I saw the midwife a few days ago and said I had a very low BMI of 15, and that It's a surprise I'm fertile or even getting periods.

I'm never had an eating disorder. I'm naturally very skinny and just burn off food quickly.

I eat 3 main meals
I eat my 5 a day
I eat a range of different foods


What foods could I eat to put weight on that wouldn't hurt the baby?

 

[kirstymichelle]

well a BMI of 15 is low what do you weigh? and your height?

Healthy fats wont hurt x

 

[mrswoody]

To be honest I wouldn't read too much into it. BMI is based on weight and height and does not necessarily show if your unhealthy etc in my line of work we get assessed on fitness each year. My hubby is classed as obbese (sp) according to his BMI but eats healthy and works out 5 days a week and is training for a half marathon! If you want to put a little more weight in carbohydrates could be the way forward. X