I Can't Get The Food Down--Please Help
When I first started my 6-8 meal a day, approx. 3500 calorie diet, I was able to get the food down, no problem. I felt full and sometimes didn't want to eat, but I pushed myself and I was able to. Now, I'd say, within the past week or so, I just can't get the food down. Why did it start off so easy for me and now it's difficult? I'd think it'd be the other way around--hard at first and then easier. I'm working out 5 days a week and I have more motivation than I know what to do with, but it's gotten to the point that I'll start dry-heaving or gagging when I try to get all my meals in. I tried different foods, chicken, tuna, steak, salmon, but it's all the same. Anyone have any suggestions? I know I could up the protein shakes to 3-4 a day (instead of 2), but I think that's kinda cheating because I really WANT to be able to eat whole foods, 5-8 times a day without a problem. Thanks.