[Leigh P.]

Is did I start to high, based on the fact that I should have gone by the formula or should I have gone with the numbers from the metabolic test that I had done?

I don't think where you you started from matters. I think where you are ending up is what matters. You are going to have to learn to eat for what you move and what you need. Normally I don't tell people to buy the "gowearfit" bands but in your case I think in order to help yourself more and to have a easier time with all of this it would people important to have a good gauge of your activity level.

At your size though and being that you work a desk job, you have to realize that healthy or not healthy, you aren't likely to burn a lot for that amount of time. However, given your personality and typing style I think you more than make up for that with the training you did in the past. Not doing that kind of aggressive training will mean burning less calories, not because you are sick, but because of movement.

As far as fats being off, I mean we are talking like 6-8% nothing way out there? But my question is could my fat storage be based on my digestive system and my other disorders not being on track yet, like my menstrual cycle, etc, or is it just the fact that I have been eating in such a deficeint for so long and my body is adjusting to the higher calories? I am guessing it will eventually stablize? Or do you think that until my hormones are back on track? I did the quiz and I had more B's which is not too bad, but with all my problems I would have guessed I was more a C

You are going to gain some physical weight from the eating decrease. You may lose some as you stable out, you may not. You are going to be retentive.

The short answer is if you got your activity level dialed in and your medication is good, there shouldn't be a problem.

At the same time, don't underestimate caloric intake, ever. Eyeballing can lead to bad things for those in your type of position. I am not saying to become OC, what I am saying is until you get your health and your system all dialed in and in shape, don't leave anything to chance. You don't want to be kicking yourself because you eyeballed or ate out too much.

With the digestive issues and having food sensitivies now, are there any food suggestions you could give that will help? Just have to stay away from gluten and diary mainly, oh and alot of nuts(peanuts, almonds) should I eat more clean--the problem is that means alot more food, right?

There are tons of veggies, rice, potatos, fruit, gluten free breads, goat milks, greek yogurt, seeds instead of nuts, etc.

Basically everything that is hip and in at your local organic shop.

Let me say I don't really mind as much as I thought I would putting on some weight I thought I would really have a problem with it, but the truth is I just want to get back to normal and feel better, and start all over--The Right Way!! Do you think all of these issues can be reversed!! If you say "Yes" I could kiss you!!! I just wonder or if you could tell me if I am gaining body fat vs water weight vs staying the same because of my body still malfunctioning if this is the case it is ok, we just have to fix it!!

I can't give you a definite, it would be unethical. I can say that you are on the right track and if you do what your doctors recommend and start to take care of your body, you should be a lot happier and feeling a lot better.

At the same time don't forget the basics.