Getting back on the right calorie track...

gale1089
gale1089 Posts: 67
edited February 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone!

This is my second week of eating more calories to get my metabolism, health and sanity back... and I have a few questions and concerns. First of all, let me say I'm really freaking out:sad: ... just seeing that calorie count go over 1000 BEFORE dinner is a challenge. I'm recovering from an eating disorder (restricting/bingeing/purging) which I luckily didn't get too caught up in before I figured out how unhealthy and horrible I felt. Since March, I've been eating 500-1000 calories or less and in July I started getting closer to 1200. I eat very healthy and exercise 4-6x a week. So now I'm in the 1400-1600 range and I refuse to step on the scale. I know I've gained (hopefully mostly muscle) but I'm sooo terrified of seeing that number... though at the same time I'm hopeful i've made progress and want to see! I don't know what to do. I'm feeling super discouraged today, especially because I'm high in calories today and feeling really bloated. I only had some 'vanity' pounds to lose so I know this is for the best (right?) Will this get easier? Will I stop gaining? Should I weigh myself and make sure I'm on the right track? How badly do you think I recked my metabolism in the last 5 months? Help/Advice pleaseee. :frown:

by the way.. I'm 5' 7" was 135-137 when I weighed over a week ago.

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  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    I don't claim to understand your problems or position at all but reading your post I just feel compelled to write that 1600 is a good amount and don't be afraid to slowly increase it by say 50 a week to see how you get on.

    You look great in your pic and I've added you.
  • gale1089
    gale1089 Posts: 67
    I don't claim to understand your problems or position at all but reading your post I just feel compelled to write that 1600 is a good amount and don't be afraid to slowly increase it by say 50 a week to see how you get on.

    You look great in your pic and I've added you.

    I'm trying out this whole 'eat more to lose weight' thing and I'm just very hesitant and unsure if I'm doing the right thing.
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