How the hell did I manage to do this years ago?

I used to eat 3600 calories, 180 grams of protein a day in addition to all my soda. Looking back now idk how I did it. I barely got half that today and feel like Im gonna burst my stomachs so full. I think it’s because of the low cortisol crap but if I even think of a protein drink I start to gag. I could barely eat a meal and a protein bar today and I continue to only be able to drink juice and soda. How the hell do bodybuilders manage it? I mean besides the fact they take steroids.

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Lilymoon · F

How much do you weigh?

Captainjackass · 31-35, M

@Lilymoon 190 ish.

Lilymoon · F

@Captainjackass still pretty healthy weight

Captainjackass · 31-35, M

@Lilymoon meeh I gained 10 pounds in the last month and don’t know why. It just pisses me off Im so weak now.

Lilymoon · F

@Captainjackass yeah that's a bit weird

Captainjackass · 31-35, M

@Lilymoon plus because of my cortisol levels Im both weak and have a bloated stomach.

Lilymoon · F

@Captainjackass cortisol is important... I think if there's an imbalance it's stress related

Captainjackass · 31-35, M

@Lilymoon mines the lowest it can be apparently which probably means there’s an underlying cause.

Lilymoon · F

@Captainjackass yeah you need to get it checked out..find out what you can do

Captainjackass · 31-35, M

@Lilymoon I finally got an appointment but the soonest they can see me is 4 months from now of course.