A True 'Hardgainer'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7858664/The-girl-who-must-eat-every-15-minutes-to-stay-alive.html

** This would truly suck. ** (SD)

The girl who must eat every 15 minutes to stay alive

Lizzie Velasquez weighs just four stone and has almost zero per cent body fat but she is not anorexic.

In fact, the 21-year-old from Austin, Texas, must eat every 15 minutes to stay healthy.

Miss Velasquez has a rare condition which prevents her from gaining weight even though she eats up to 60 small meals a day.

Despite consuming between 5,000 and 8,000 calories daily, the communications student, has never tipped over 4st 3lbs.

“I weigh myself regularly and if I gain even one pound I get really excited,” said 5ft 2 ins Miss Velasquez, who wears size triple zero clothes.

"I eat every 15-20 minutes to keep my energy levels up.

“I eat small portions of crisps, sweets, chocolate, pizza, chicken, cake, doughnuts, ice cream, noodles and pop tarts all day long, so I get pretty upset when people accuse me of being anorexic.”

She was born four weeks prematurely weighing just 2lb 10oz. Doctors found there was minimal amniotic fluid protecting her in the womb.

“They told us they had no idea how she could have survived,” said Miss Velasquez’s mother Rita, 45, a church secretary.

Doctors speculated Lizzie might have the genetic disorder De Barsy syndrome but soon ruled it out as it became clear she did not have learning difficulties.

“They kept on trying to figure out what was wrong with her but we treated her like any other child,” said Mrs Velasquez, who charted her daughter’s health in dozens of notebooks.

She was taken to see genetic experts but they still could not diagnose her.

Miss Velasquez’s case has fascinated doctors all over the world and she is part of a genetic study run by Professor Abhimanyu Garg, MD, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Professor Garg and his team now believe Lizzie may have a form of Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome (NPS) which causes accelerated ageing, fat loss from the face and body, and tissue degeneration. People with PRS often have triangular and prematurely aged faces with a pointy nose.

He said: "I am aware of a small number of people that have similar conditions to Lizzie but each case is slightly different.

"We cannot predict what will happen to Lizzie in the future as the medical community are yet to document older people with NPS.

“However Lizzie is lucky to have healthy teeth, organs and bones so the outlook is good. We will continue to study her case and learn from her.” Miss Velasquez has helped to write a book about her incredible experiences.

It is due to be released in September.

What a horrific disease. Every time some pussy complains about not being able to eat enough, someone had better post that link and say there’s a 4st 3lbs girl eating more than you.

[quote]SteelyD wrote:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7858664/The-girl-who-must-eat-every-15-minutes-to-stay-alive.html

** This would truly suck. ** (SD)

The girl who must eat every 15 minutes to stay alive

Lizzie Velasquez weighs just four stone and has almost zero per cent body fat but she is not anorexic.

In fact, the 21-year-old from Austin, Texas, must eat every 15 minutes to stay healthy.

Miss Velasquez has a rare condition which prevents her from gaining weight even though she eats up to 60 small meals a day.

Despite consuming between 5,000 and 8,000 calories daily, the communications student, has never tipped over 4st 3lbs.

“I weigh myself regularly and if I gain even one pound I get really excited,” said 5ft 2 ins Miss Velasquez, who wears size triple zero clothes.

"I eat every 15-20 minutes to keep my energy levels up.

“I eat small portions of crisps, sweets, chocolate, pizza, chicken, cake, doughnuts, ice cream, noodles and pop tarts all day long, so I get pretty upset when people accuse me of being anorexic.”

She was born four weeks prematurely weighing just 2lb 10oz. Doctors found there was minimal amniotic fluid protecting her in the womb.

“They told us they had no idea how she could have survived,” said Miss Velasquez’s mother Rita, 45, a church secretary.

Doctors speculated Lizzie might have the genetic disorder De Barsy syndrome but soon ruled it out as it became clear she did not have learning difficulties.

“They kept on trying to figure out what was wrong with her but we treated her like any other child,” said Mrs Velasquez, who charted her daughter’s health in dozens of notebooks.

She was taken to see genetic experts but they still could not diagnose her.

Miss Velasquez’s case has fascinated doctors all over the world and she is part of a genetic study run by Professor Abhimanyu Garg, MD, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Professor Garg and his team now believe Lizzie may have a form of Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome (NPS) which causes accelerated ageing, fat loss from the face and body, and tissue degeneration. People with PRS often have triangular and prematurely aged faces with a pointy nose.

He said: "I am aware of a small number of people that have similar conditions to Lizzie but each case is slightly different.

"We cannot predict what will happen to Lizzie in the future as the medical community are yet to document older people with NPS.

“However Lizzie is lucky to have healthy teeth, organs and bones so the outlook is good. We will continue to study her case and learn from her.” Miss Velasquez has helped to write a book about her incredible experiences.

It is due to be released in September.

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No offense to Lizzie, but the accompanying picture made my stomach turn.

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?

[quote]Rational Gaze wrote:
What a horrific disease. Every time some pussy complains about not being able to eat enough, someone had better post that link and say there’s a 4st 3lbs girl eating more than you.[/quote]

x2

By the way, it looks as though she has healthy round breasts for such a tiny girl.

[quote]NAUn wrote:

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?
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You’re asking as if she had a NORMAL metabolism.

What does 4st 3lbs mean??

[quote]AndrewG909 wrote:
What does 4st 3lbs mean??[/quote]

4 stone, 3 lbs, 1 stone = 14 lbs (I believe).

[quote]NAUn wrote:

No offense to Lizzie, but the accompanying picture made my stomach turn.

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?
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This is a small woman. You really expect her to eat like me? Hell, I would have problems with 8,000cals a day if I truly needed to eat that much just to not lose more weight. I have to eat a lot as it is and it is a hassle sometime for me…and I couldn’t fit one pinky toe in a triple zero sized anything.

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:

No offense to Lizzie, but the accompanying picture made my stomach turn.

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?
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This is a small woman. You really expect her to eat like me? Hell, I would have problems with 8,000cals a day if I truly needed to eat that much just to not lose more weight. I have to eat a lot as it is and it is a hassle sometime for me…and I couldn’t fit one pinky toe in a triple zero sized anything.[/quote]

No, believe it or not, every time someone mentions a person eating a lot or being large or lifting weights they aren’t in fact referring to you. I know that’s been hard for you to realize but maybe one day you’ll get there.

[quote]pushmepullme wrote:

[quote]AndrewG909 wrote:
What does 4st 3lbs mean??[/quote]

4 stone, 3 lbs, 1 stone = 14 lbs (I believe).[/quote]
Correct. So this girl weighs a whopping 59 lbs!

[quote]NAUn wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:

No offense to Lizzie, but the accompanying picture made my stomach turn.

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?
[/quote]

This is a small woman. You really expect her to eat like me? Hell, I would have problems with 8,000cals a day if I truly needed to eat that much just to not lose more weight. I have to eat a lot as it is and it is a hassle sometime for me…and I couldn’t fit one pinky toe in a triple zero sized anything.[/quote]

No, believe it or not, every time someone mentions a person eating a lot or being large or lifting weights they aren’t in fact referring to you. I know that’s been hard for you to realize but maybe one day you’ll get there.

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You can’t be that stupid. You really missed the point being made because I mentioned myself at all?

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:

No offense to Lizzie, but the accompanying picture made my stomach turn.

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?
[/quote]

This is a small woman. You really expect her to eat like me? Hell, I would have problems with 8,000cals a day if I truly needed to eat that much just to not lose more weight. I have to eat a lot as it is and it is a hassle sometime for me…and I couldn’t fit one pinky toe in a triple zero sized anything.[/quote]

No, believe it or not, every time someone mentions a person eating a lot or being large or lifting weights they aren’t in fact referring to you. I know that’s been hard for you to realize but maybe one day you’ll get there.

[/quote]

You can’t be that stupid. You really missed the point being made because I mentioned myself at all?

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No I dismissed your point in favor of bringing up a facet of your post(s) that I found (find) annoying.

The fact that she is small is a reason I brought up the idea of liquid calories since those are easier to ingest. I think we could agree that 1000 calories in liquid form is easier for most people to down compared with solid foods (hence weight gainers).

what does she do at night? I mean she has to sleep sometimes…
does she get food in liquid form intravenously?

[quote]NAUn wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:

No offense to Lizzie, but the accompanying picture made my stomach turn.

60 meals for 5000-8500 calories? I wonder why she doesn’t (or can’t) eat larger meals to get the same calories, or liquid calories. Shouldn’t eating so frequently just make her metabolism even faster?
[/quote]

This is a small woman. You really expect her to eat like me? Hell, I would have problems with 8,000cals a day if I truly needed to eat that much just to not lose more weight. I have to eat a lot as it is and it is a hassle sometime for me…and I couldn’t fit one pinky toe in a triple zero sized anything.[/quote]

No, believe it or not, every time someone mentions a person eating a lot or being large or lifting weights they aren’t in fact referring to you. I know that’s been hard for you to realize but maybe one day you’ll get there.

[/quote]

You can’t be that stupid. You really missed the point being made because I mentioned myself at all?

[/quote]

No I dismissed your point in favor of bringing up a facet of your post(s) that I found (find) annoying.

The fact that she is small is a reason I brought up the idea of liquid calories since those are easier to ingest. I think we could agree that 1000 calories in liquid form is easier for most people to down compared with solid foods (hence weight gainers).
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Oh just you wait! He’s gonna strawman the sh!t outta you son! I bet when he calls you racist/tiny/unintelligent/generic simplistic insult you’ll regret ever posting!

Guys, I know it’s fun to win an online argument, but is it really necessary to shit all over a thread about a sick girl?

[quote]Mackk wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:
Stuff…
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Oh just you wait! He’s gonna strawman the sh!t outta you son! I bet when he calls you racist/tiny/unintelligent/generic simplistic insult you’ll regret ever posting!
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Oh, Jesus Christ, why does every thread have to turn into a fucking clusterfuck?

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]Mackk wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:
Stuff…
[/quote]

Oh just you wait! He’s gonna strawman the sh!t outta you son! I bet when he calls you racist/tiny/unintelligent/generic simplistic insult you’ll regret ever posting!
[/quote]

Oh, Jesus Christ, why does every thread have to turn into a fucking clusterfuck?
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I dunno, Steely… but putting Jesus in the same sentence as clusterfuck is just an invitation to a thunderbolt from above.

lol

Does she have to go to the toilet every 15 minutes?

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]Mackk wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:
Stuff…
[/quote]

Oh just you wait! He’s gonna strawman the sh!t outta you son! I bet when he calls you racist/tiny/unintelligent/generic simplistic insult you’ll regret ever posting!
[/quote]

Oh, Jesus Christ, why does every thread have to turn into a fucking clusterfuck?
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Because ProfessorX has a huge superiority complex and feels compelled to point out that he’s bigger than you, a doctor (even though hes only a dentist), was born in the hood, works harder than you, etc. etc. in every single one of his 30000 or whatever posts. People put up with it because this is a bodybuilding forum and he’s a big dude, but man could you imagine hanging out with someone like that in real life?

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]Mackk wrote:

[quote]NAUn wrote:
Stuff…
[/quote]

Oh just you wait! He’s gonna strawman the sh!t outta you son! I bet when he calls you racist/tiny/unintelligent/generic simplistic insult you’ll regret ever posting!
[/quote]

Oh, Jesus Christ, why does every thread have to turn into a fucking clusterfuck?
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Sorry, I must be in the wrong place… I thought this was the internet :wink: