Deficit Diet and Mood Fluctuations
WantBestME
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I am getting super angry nowadays for silly things [Eg: DH coming late by an hour even due to valid reasons]
I always had anger issues but it was once a while(say once in 10-15 days) but now i keep-on finding reasons to become angry.
I am not able to control it at that time..even though later i realize i am over-reacting.
Is it due to the restricted diet? Does a deficit diet have anything to do with rapid mood fluctuations?
Have you faced this? Any remedies?
I always had anger issues but it was once a while(say once in 10-15 days) but now i keep-on finding reasons to become angry.
I am not able to control it at that time..even though later i realize i am over-reacting.
Is it due to the restricted diet? Does a deficit diet have anything to do with rapid mood fluctuations?
Have you faced this? Any remedies?
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have you spoken to someone about your anger issues before?0
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TavistockToad wrote: »have you spoken to someone about your anger issues before?
Since i started dieting(deficit) , i am no longer able to control (Effectively) my anger. I speak and hurt others before thinking.
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Yes, a restrictive diet can make you moody. I know when I was eating at 1200 I was always in a bad mood. And it won't help if you already had issues. Try upping you calories and see how you feel.0
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how many calories are you eating and what macros?0
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TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.0 -
WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
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WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..0 -
WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..
you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..
you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
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WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..
you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
increasing your calories will mean you lose weight slower, but if its a choice between that and how you're behaving at the moment, i know which i would go for.0 -
Are you doing any exercise? I used to suffer from depression and anger management issues, but exercise really helps with mental health. Just a suggestion. Helps to physically get rid of any aggression or anxiety. Now when I know I am going to lose it, I just go for a brisk walk and feel so much better.
I also agree that healthy fats are very essential to make you feel satiated and less "stressy".0 -
Are you doing any exercise? I used to suffer from depression and anger management issues, but exercise really helps with mental health. Just a suggestion. Helps to physically get rid of any aggression or anxiety. Now when I know I am going to lose it, I just go for a brisk walk and feel so much better.
I also agree that healthy fats are very essential to make you feel satiated and less "stressy".
Post workout - after a day - i become moody.. May be i should exercise everyday
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TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..
you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
increasing your calories will mean you lose weight slower, but if its a choice between that and how you're behaving at the moment, i know which i would go for.
True!!! I will try UPing for a few days and check the difference.0 -
If you are also exercising so much, why is your calorie intake just 1200 calories? It seems a bit low, but that is just me.0
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TavistockToad wrote: »
Eat back my calories? I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »how many calories are you eating and what macros?
1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
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With only 15 pounds left to lose, having your goal set to a pound a week is too much. Are you exercising and eating back those calories?0
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WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »
Eat back my calories? I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard
It is really hard. For some people (and I relate), upping calories and eating back your exercise calories inspires fear about regaining weight. But lots of people on here lose weight with more calories and eating back their exercise calories. As someone mentioned, if it's a choice between changing your weight loss plan and how poorly you're treating people who love you, it should be the former.
I have bipolar disorder, so believe me, I know about mood swings. I also know how low blood sugar can make me very angry if I don't eat enough protein and fats, and in general undereating makes me temperamental. There are meditative techniques that can help with out of control emotions; you might want to look into that.
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WantBestME wrote: »Eat back my calories? I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard
Realising that you have an obsession is half the battle won. Up your fats, up your calories a bit, and chill out with the husband. Is he really going to love you more if you weigh less?0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »With only 15 pounds left to lose, having your goal set to a pound a week is too much. Are you exercising and eating back those calories?
I am exercising but i don't eat back my calories0 -
oedipa_maas wrote: »WantBestME wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »
Eat back my calories? I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard
It is really hard. For some people (and I relate), upping calories and eating back your exercise calories inspires fear about regaining weight. But lots of people on here lose weight with more calories and eating back their exercise calories. As someone mentioned, if it's a choice between changing your weight loss plan and how poorly you're treating people who love you, it should be the former.
I have bipolar disorder, so believe me, I know about mood swings. I also know how low blood sugar can make me very angry if I don't eat enough protein and fats, and in general undereating makes me temperamental. There are meditative techniques that can help with out of control emotions; you might want to look into that.
Thanks for understanding. I will try to maintain both. I am practicing to stay calm and start doing yoga0 -
WantBestME wrote: »Eat back my calories? I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard
Realising that you have an obsession is half the battle won. Up your fats, up your calories a bit, and chill out with the husband. Is he really going to love you more if you weigh less?
But yesterday was day 1 without any mood issues inspite of him coming late due to his work.
Today will be day2 on this streak . I am going to maintain a "MyHappyPal" Diary
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