Worries and oh noes

[nohanii]

eeee So we were assigned homework for my Nutrition class. We had to keep track of our food intake for two consecutive days and work out the percent of Calories from protein, fat and carbohydrates, plus our percent of daily recommended fiber intake. I'm... concerned. I worked out on Tuesday and ran some, but I only ate about 900 Calories in that entire day. When I ride my bike up hills on campus, I end up feeling a bit sick almost every time, though not especially tired. I'm concerned that my fatigue is related to not eating enough. I'm not the most active person in the world, but I do work out 2-4 times a week, volunteer at the zoo and tutor for four hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (which takes a surprising amount of energy). My two-day average caloric intake is about 1215 Calories, but most days I probably don't make it much past 1000. Am I worrying for no reason or is this a legitimate worry? Should I start eating more?

In two days I had:
145.2 grams of protein --> 580.8 Cal from protein
41.75 grams of fat --> 375.75 Cal from fat
368.7grams of carbohydrates --> 1474.8 Cal from carbohydrates
for a total of 2431.35 Cal
and 26.6 grams fiber 

Percent of Calories from protein 23.89%
Percent of Calories from fat 15.45%
Percent of Calories from Carbohydrates 60.66%
Percent of daily recommended fiber 53.20%

Also, I need to get my yearly pelvic exam soon. Meaning, within the next two weeks. Problem is, I hate hate HATE it. I would rather get stabbed with another enormous needle and almost pass out from the pain and pain-induced-nausea than get this exam again. BUT, I have to get this exam done in order to get my birth control. So, I need any advice you guys might have for making this less of a hellish experience; all I've found online just says to relax. Uh yeah I TRIED THAT THE LAST FOUR TIMES. STILL SUCKED ASS. I'm definitely asking for the damn speculum to actually be warm this time instead of freeze-the-sun cold. That, and I'm asking for the smallest one they have. Is there anything else I can do, maybe "warm up" before the appointment? Anything? Also, in your experience, do male or female doctors generally do a better job? Nurse practitioners?

Comments

[subluxate]

You need more fiber--brown rice and beans are a great source. Your proportions of calorie sources look pretty good, though. Just more whole grains, or add in some flaxseed (ground or meal). It's got a lot.

Also, guess who's never had a pelvic before and probably should? Dr. M does them, doesn't she?

[honeystix.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I had three with her and was never very comfortable at all. Cold hands.