Omelet wrote:
>
> In article >, Arri London >
> wrote:
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> > Omelet wrote:
> > >
> > > In article >, Arri London >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > That's a bit different. We are talking about someone who quite readily
> > > > skips meals altogether, without making it up later.
> > >
> > > I normally only eat once or twice per day. So does dad, and our meals
> > > tend to be small.
> > >
> > > What's the big deal?
> >
> > You are trying to lose weight. The Maternal Unit is underweight. Not
> > taking in calories isn't such a good idea.
> >
>
> Mm, good point. I guess the best thing to do then is when you can get
> her to eat, give her high calorie, nutrient dense stuff.

That is my cunning plan Doesn't always work, of course :P

>
> Have you tried meal replacement shakes just as a supplement? Ones made
> with whey protein generally mix pretty smooth without the grittiness of
> cheaper protein powders.
> --


LOL she cannot stand them and with good reason. That stuff is nasty.
Every time she is in hospital they try to make her consume those shakes.
However yoghurt-based fruit smoothies go down well, so we do try to make
those frequently.