I am never hungry I have to force myself to eat and I just gain gain gain weight
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I don't thinks it's possible to never eat and gain weight. But if it is , go get your thyroid checked maybe? And cortisol levels? And vitamins maybe your lacking something or have too much of something that could be helped with medicine. Or maybe it is some type of eating disorder ( no 0ffense at all) the body needs food to have a metabolism maybe not eating slows your metabolism and your body goes into starvation mode so when you do eat it does stuff to multiply the fat etc to help it's self. Like for most people (me anyways) when I go on a diet I can lose 10 pounds in 3 weeks but the minute I go off I can gain that 10 back in 1 week. Maybe your body is in that mode everyday!! Hood it helps no judgment here0
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than calculate/convert on google
i have entrees that it only shows ounces while i weigh in grams i have to convert that and 61 gram is than 2.15 ounce etc
besides that you can make yuor own entrees
And medicine or any medical issues is not an excuse for not losing weight
it can slow it down yes
but not losing is only when you eat too much calories
Really thighten up your logging and be accurate
IN the beginning its a bit of a hassle But sit down in the evening and prelog the next day. Take your time and search the right entrees or make the ones you need
After some time it only takes you 3 minutes a day to plan and do it right0 -
and btw with logging everything, i mean EVERYTHING
So you weigh also butter, sauces, etc
Everything that has calories
And liquids like milk you can use cups for
So only water has no calories!
And dont believe the serving sizes on the labels they are most of the time wayyyyy off
So weigh!!!!0 -
Honestly, if the thought of food makes you want to puke, you need a therapist. You don't have to be skinny to have an eating disorder and your posts about your reaction to food are really troubling. You need to take care of your mental health as much as your physical health.0
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »ok I agree she needs to weigh everything and log it but,Im going to put this out there. my daughter was the same way,never hungry and didnt eat much food. most days it was under 1200 calories. she kept gaining weight even though she was barely eating, BUT, come to find out she has hyperthyroidism and insulin resistance(but not diabetic yet). she has only lost 14 lbs since april 2nd. she is on low carb and 1200 calories and some days she struggles to eat that much food. so yes it is possible to gain weight when you have health issues and arent eating enough food.my daughter sees an endocrinologist because of all of it. I know a lot of you said that its not possible but it is. you can also have insulin resistance and not know it. she has had it for years and all her blood work would come back normal until recently.
When I was a kid my mother could not figure out why I was gaining weight either because she moderated what I ate at home. The problem was that I went other places to get food, therefore I was indeed eating enough food to gain weight. In other words, it's possible your daughter eating more food than your realize. This has no reflection on your as a mother, but simply goes to say that there is no possible way to know exactly how much she is eating unless you are with her 24/7.
Even with a medical condition, could it be that when she was gaining weight on "under 1200 calories," because she was eating more than both you or she realized?
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »ok I agree she needs to weigh everything and log it but,Im going to put this out there. my daughter was the same way,never hungry and didnt eat much food. most days it was under 1200 calories. she kept gaining weight even though she was barely eating, BUT, come to find out she has hyperthyroidism and insulin resistance(but not diabetic yet). she has only lost 14 lbs since april 2nd. she is on low carb and 1200 calories and some days she struggles to eat that much food. so yes it is possible to gain weight when you have health issues and arent eating enough food.my daughter sees an endocrinologist because of all of it. I know a lot of you said that its not possible but it is. you can also have insulin resistance and not know it. she has had it for years and all her blood work would come back normal until recently.
When I was a kid my mother could not figure out why I was gaining weight either because she moderated what I ate at home. The problem was that I went other places to get food, therefore I was indeed eating enough food to gain weight. In other words, it's possible your daughter eating more food than your realize. This has no reflection on your as a mother, but simply goes to say that there is no possible way to know exactly how much she is eating unless you are with her 24/7.
Even with a medical condition, could it be that when she was gaining weight on "under 1200 calories," she was eating more than both you or she realized?
I never really mentally got past the part where the 14 lb loss in six weeks was stated as some sort of negative
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crashintome05416 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »crashintome05416 wrote: »Wcrashintome05416 wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Op like others have stated, nobody here is trying to make you cry. People don't gain weight magically. You have only logged breakfast today and other then that, your log is empty. Your not weighing your foods properly, because 0.6 of a sausage patty isn't the correct way to enter how much sausage you've eaten. Weigh things on a scale, in grams.
If you truly believe that your gaining all this weight without eating at a surplus, then you need to find a specialist to help you and access your medical situation. But just know that they'll also ask you to weigh all your foods and log them so they can see how much you consume. So either way, you need to start weighing foods and logging correctly if you want to pursue this.
I'm sorry you feel attacked, but you truly haven't been. Ppl are just trying to show you how it is and for whatever reason, you don't seem to want to hear it.
I was on medicine for my thyroid but I stopped taking it someone else asked me that. I am on Wellbutrin and anxiety medicine. I weighed the sausage a whole one weighed .08 ounces I only ate half so I really don't know how to log it since it doesn't show a weigh go log food via ounces.
Way* to*
weigh what is left over and substract
I don't know my fitness pal app doesn't show a spot where I can log food in ounces. So I really just log how it offers. I stopped taking my medicine because I was just borderline hypothyroidism and it was causing cystic acne. I'm supposed to be retested soon to see where my thyroid is at after being off the medicine for three months.
Oh my goodness, I love you profile picture with your baby- adorable!
Medical conditions do change things, which means you have to work harder to find your calorie deficit. It's important to let your doctor in on all things you are doing regarding your thyroid and diet, etc. Maybe your doctor can refer you to a registered dietitian specializing in thyroid disorders.
As for logging: I read a lot of packages and research at the USDA website to obtain accurate calories for foods, and then I enter them in My Foods database using grams. That way, I can weigh everything possible in grams for accuracy. I do with 99% of the foods I eat.
Also, I see you put in over 800 calories today for 50 minutes of cardio. Where did you get those cardio numbers from? I ask because that number seems high for the time you exercised. If your food calories are underestimated, and your exercise calories are overestimated, then that can kill or lessen a calorie deficit by quite a bit. I suggest eating half or less of those calories back.
Also, be sure you weigh every single thing you eat, including pre-packaged foods, those 100 calorie packs (which generally weigh more than what's on the package, so they're not really 100 calorie packs), and strive to accurately log everything. This will also help you to find your calorie base sweet spot, if you will, and get you back on track.
I'm am also sorry about the loss of your dad.0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »ok I agree she needs to weigh everything and log it but,Im going to put this out there. my daughter was the same way,never hungry and didnt eat much food. most days it was under 1200 calories. she kept gaining weight even though she was barely eating, BUT, come to find out she has hyperthyroidism and insulin resistance(but not diabetic yet). she has only lost 14 lbs since april 2nd. she is on low carb and 1200 calories and some days she struggles to eat that much food. so yes it is possible to gain weight when you have health issues and arent eating enough food.my daughter sees an endocrinologist because of all of it. I know a lot of you said that its not possible but it is. you can also have insulin resistance and not know it. she has had it for years and all her blood work would come back normal until recently.
When I was a kid my mother could not figure out why I was gaining weight either because she moderated what I ate at home. The problem was that I went other places to get food, therefore I was indeed eating enough food to gain weight. In other words, it's possible your daughter eating more food than your realize. This has no reflection on your as a mother, but simply goes to say that there is no possible way to know exactly how much she is eating unless you are with her 24/7.
Even with a medical condition, could it be that when she was gaining weight on "under 1200 calories," she was eating more than both you or she realized?
I never really mentally got past the part where the 14 lb loss in six weeks was stated as some sort of negative
To me, that seems like an awful lot of weight to lose in six weeks--over 2 pounds a week. My mother would have freaked out at that.0 -
TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »than calculate/convert on google
i have entrees that it only shows ounces while i weigh in grams i have to convert that and 61 gram is than 2.15 ounce etc
besides that you can make yuor own entrees
And medicine or any medical issues is not an excuse for not losing weight
it can slow it down yes
but not losing is only when you eat too much calories
Really thighten up your logging and be accurate
IN the beginning its a bit of a hassle But sit down in the evening and prelog the next day. Take your time and search the right entrees or make the ones you need
After some time it only takes you 3 minutes a day to plan and do it right
Well according to all my doctors not eating enough calories will cause you to gain weight. But I guess cause you said so they are all wrong. I walk up to 15 miles a day waitreessing maybe on a good day lll eat dinner. I have been barely eating 600 calories a day. I burn triple what I eat. Yes the thought of eating makes me sick I have been to therapist most of my life. I've never had this problem of not wanting to eat it started after my dad died I'm trying to change it slowly.If you want to succeed at losing weight you have to be honest with yourself about what you are eating in the first place. I log everything even on days when I've gone completely off track and eaten double my goal (like this last week!). It's the
That'crashintome05416 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »crashintome05416 wrote: »Wcrashintome05416 wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Op like others have stated, nobody here is trying to make you cry. People don't gain weight magically. You have only logged breakfast today and other then that, your log is empty. Your not weighing your foods properly, because 0.6 of a sausage patty isn't the correct way to enter how much sausage you've eaten. Weigh things on a scale, in grams.
If you truly believe that your gaining all this weight without eating at a surplus, then you need to find a specialist to help you and access your medical situation. But just know that they'll also ask you to weigh all your foods and log them so they can see how much you consume. So either way, you need to start weighing foods and logging correctly if you want to pursue this.
I'm sorry you feel attacked, but you truly haven't been. Ppl are just trying to show you how it is and for whatever reason, you don't seem to want to hear it.
I was on medicine for my thyroid but I stopped taking it someone else asked me that. I am on Wellbutrin and anxiety medicine. I weighed the sausage a whole one weighed .08 ounces I only ate half so I really don't know how to log it since it doesn't show a weigh go log food via ounces.
Way* to*
weigh what is left over and substract
I don't know my fitness pal app doesn't show a spot where I can log food in ounces. So I really just log how it offers. I stopped taking my medicine because I was just borderline hypothyroidism and it was causing cystic acne. I'm supposed to be retested soon to see where my thyroid is at after being off the medicine for three months.
Oh my goodness, I love you profile picture with your baby- adorable!
Medical conditions do change things, which means you have to work harder to find your calorie deficit. It's important to let your doctor in on all things you are doing regarding your thyroid and diet, etc. Maybe your doctor can refer you to a registered dietitian specializing in thyroid disorders.
As for logging: I read a lot of packages and research at the USDA website to obtain accurate calories for foods, and then I enter them in My Foods database using grams. That way, I can weigh everything possible in grams for accuracy. I do with 99% of the foods I eat.
Also, I see you put in over 800 calories today for 50 minutes of cardio. Where did you get those cardio numbers from? I ask because that number seems high for the time you exercised. If your food calories are underestimated, and your exercise calories are overestimated, then that can kill or lessen a calorie deficit by quite a bit. I suggest eating half or less of those calories back.
Also, be sure you weigh every single thing you eat, including pre-packaged foods, those 100 calorie packs (which generally weigh more than what's on the package, so they're not really 100 calorie packs), and strive to accurately log everything. This will also help you to find your calorie base sweet spot, if you will, and get you back on track.
I'm am also sorry about the loss of your dad.
Thank you! ! I got it from beach body calculator0 -
crashintome05416 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »crashintome05416 wrote: »Wcrashintome05416 wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Op like others have stated, nobody here is trying to make you cry. People don't gain weight magically. You have only logged breakfast today and other then that, your log is empty. Your not weighing your foods properly, because 0.6 of a sausage patty isn't the correct way to enter how much sausage you've eaten. Weigh things on a scale, in grams.
If you truly believe that your gaining all this weight without eating at a surplus, then you need to find a specialist to help you and access your medical situation. But just know that they'll also ask you to weigh all your foods and log them so they can see how much you consume. So either way, you need to start weighing foods and logging correctly if you want to pursue this.
I'm sorry you feel attacked, but you truly haven't been. Ppl are just trying to show you how it is and for whatever reason, you don't seem to want to hear it.
I was on medicine for my thyroid but I stopped taking it someone else asked me that. I am on Wellbutrin and anxiety medicine. I weighed the sausage a whole one weighed .08 ounces I only ate half so I really don't know how to log it since it doesn't show a weigh go log food via ounces.
Way* to*
weigh what is left over and substract
I don't know my fitness pal app doesn't show a spot where I can log food in ounces. So I really just log how it offers. I stopped taking my medicine because I was just borderline hypothyroidism and it was causing cystic acne. I'm supposed to be retested soon to see where my thyroid is at after being off the medicine for three months.
Oh my goodness, I love you profile picture with your baby- adorable!
Medical conditions do change things, which means you have to work harder to find your calorie deficit. It's important to let your doctor in on all things you are doing regarding your thyroid and diet, etc. Maybe your doctor can refer you to a registered dietitian specializing in thyroid disorders.
As for logging: I read a lot of packages and research at the USDA website to obtain accurate calories for foods, and then I enter them in My Foods database using grams. That way, I can weigh everything possible in grams for accuracy. I do with 99% of the foods I eat.
Also, I see you put in over 800 calories today for 50 minutes of cardio. Where did you get those cardio numbers from? I ask because that number seems high for the time you exercised. If your food calories are underestimated, and your exercise calories are overestimated, then that can kill or lessen a calorie deficit by quite a bit. I suggest eating half or less of those calories back.
Also, be sure you weigh every single thing you eat, including pre-packaged foods, those 100 calorie packs (which generally weigh more than what's on the package, so they're not really 100 calorie packs), and strive to accurately log everything. This will also help you to find your calorie base sweet spot, if you will, and get you back on track.
I'm am also sorry about the loss of your dad.
Thank you! I got it from the beach body calculator.0 -
crashintome05416 wrote: »[
Well according to all my doctors not eating enough calories will cause you to gain weight. But I guess cause you said so they are all wrong. I walk up to 15 miles a day waitreessing maybe on a good day lll eat dinner. I have been barely eating 600 calories a day. I burn triple what I eat. Yes the thought of eating makes me sick I have been to therapist most of my life. I've never had this problem of not wanting to eat it started after my dad died I'm trying to change it slowly.
I'm afraid the bit in bold is just rubbish ...
You need to go to your doctors ...MFP can't help you ...you have a thyroid condition and a mental issue with food ..you need RL expert help from people with access to your medical records
Good luck
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You dont have to getting nasty because you dont like what you hear.
And yeah eating not enough makes you gain weight...sure that's why all the starving hungry children in Africa gain weight and get fat of hunger.
everybody here tries to help, but it seems you know it even better than the people who are here to lose weight.
But like i said up to you
I only know that together with the majority of the other MFP weight loss people we lose weight when we eat less calories than we burn and gain when we eat too much calories.
You are different how ever so i advice you to see a therapist/doctor and dietist to help you any further. Because it is obvious you need some more specialist help here.
Specially for your denial thinking.
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Not eating enough calories causes weight loss, not weight gain. This is why starving people get thin and can actually starve to death -- they do not pack on more fat to live off of, despite there being nothing to create fat from, and they do not learn to live off of air.
Think about it. If your body requires 2500 calories to run, to keep your heart beating, to get you around your job, etc, and you eat 500, it needed to use 2000 calories worth of your own body tissues just to stay alive that day. How would it make up the difference -- 2000 calories of fuel you did not feed it -- and then also somehow pack on 3500 more calories of extra fuel you didn't feed it, to gain you 1 lb?
It really can't. It can't create matter out of nothing. The myth of starvation mode sounds less logical when you say what it is really saying: "Don't undereat, or your body will get spooked and create fat using magic!"
That aside:
Loss of appetite is one possible response to any number of things, including grief. It is how I respond to grief, as well as some other types of emotional devastation. If it started after your dad passed, then that is likely what is going on with you. It usually passes for me given enough time.
(Oh and when I say loss of appetite, I don't mean "I forgot to eat" or "I'm just not hungry", I do mean "the thought of eating makes me feel sick" and "the act of eating is almost impossible".)
It can also be a side effect of anti-depressants, or of depression, etc. So if your mental health worsened (which I'm assuming it did -- mine would), or if you changed your meds around that time, that would be one avenue to explore.
I also agree with others that keeping a meticulous log for a few weeks would be helpful, no matter what you want to do in the future -- it would give you excellent data to take to a doctor or therapist, and it would give you an idea about a calorie target that might work for you. Log everything -- coffee, tea, added sugar/cream, oil you cook with, butter, condiments, bites while cooking, one hard candy from a bowl at the dentist's, gum, soda, diet soda -- yes, even most 0 calorie foods technically have calories (5 or less I think? I can't remember the rule). But just *really* get good data on what you consume. It will be valuable to have.
And I'm really sorry to hear about your dad, and that this thread has been upsetting for you. I do think everyone here means well and genuinely wants to see you succeed and feel better.0 -
This went well lolz.0
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OP. I suggest reading up on this:
http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/FALL/thermodynamics/notes/node15.html
And apply that to your situation before making claims that you're eating less than you burn and gaining weight.
If you still want to make that claim, and you can prove it, then there is literally a million dollars waiting for you here:
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TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »You dont have to getting nasty because you dont like what you hear.
And yeah eating not enough makes you gain weight...sure that's why all the starving hungry children in Africa gain weight and get fat of hunger.
everybody here tries to help, but it seems you know it even better than the people who are here to lose weight.
But like i said up to you
I only know that together with the majority of the other MFP weight loss people we lose weight when we eat less calories than we burn and gain when we eat too much calories.
You are different how ever so i advice you to see a therapist/doctor and dietist to help you any further. Because it is obvious you need some more specialist help here.
Specially for your denial thinking.
A lot of people on here have been rude! You included! I don't like food I'm not in denial about what I eat because I drink most of my meals! Obviously I'm trying to get back on track this is my first day back to logging. Jeeze is there a way to delete this thread?????????-2 -
crashintome05416 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »You dont have to getting nasty because you dont like what you hear.
And yeah eating not enough makes you gain weight...sure that's why all the starving hungry children in Africa gain weight and get fat of hunger.
everybody here tries to help, but it seems you know it even better than the people who are here to lose weight.
But like i said up to you
I only know that together with the majority of the other MFP weight loss people we lose weight when we eat less calories than we burn and gain when we eat too much calories.
You are different how ever so i advice you to see a therapist/doctor and dietist to help you any further. Because it is obvious you need some more specialist help here.
Specially for your denial thinking.
A lot of people on here have been rude! You included! I don't like food I'm not in denial about what I eat because I drink most of my meals! Obviously I'm trying to get back on track this is my first day back to logging. Jeeze is there a way to delete this thread?????????
I have not been rude
I just told you how it works for all people
Gain weight = eating more calories than you burn
Maintain= eat the same as you burn
Lose weight = eating less than you burn
For EVERYBODY!!! Only medical issues, how long your overweight and how much and some other factors determen the timeline and how much you lose
Very simple
That you cant accept that is up to you, your body is the perfect counter in this case and tells you too much calories so i gain. Or i dont lose.
If that is being rude ( just telling the truth and how it works)
Than you have a long road to go.
Good luck on your journey!
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How do I load a picture I tried to finish my log for the day and it will not save it and tells the dangers of under eating. Unless you are here with me watching me eat or not eat your not going to believe me so this is a waste of time. I'm done eating for the day and I think I ate like 300 calories0
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