Does anyone eat when they aren't hungry to fulfill their cal

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  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I rarely eat when I'm not hungry. But I might have an extra glass of wine if the calories are just sitting there waiting to be consumed. I'd rather have a buzz than go into the dreaded starvation mode. :drinker:

    Drinking alcohol to prevent a reduction in metabolism is kind of self-defeating...

    Did I meniton the buzz??

    lol yes, yes you did :wink:
  • alleyag
    alleyag Posts: 142
    I feel you on this one. I'm also gaining at the.moment and sometimes I feel like a bear going into hibernation.4000 calories of healthy wholesome food is no easy task. I've gotten to the point of actually liquifying my meal to get it down. I will not fail. EAT BIG LIFT BIG GET BIG. I'm not complaining though I enjoy this much more than the cut, but it does have its disadvantages.

    LOL bro, use IIFYM. You will be fine eating a few more calorie dense foods to get that 4000 in. =)

    Lol liquified oatmeal and eggs with ice and protein powder isn't really that bad. Hahaha Arnold did it. Just don't try with chicken and vegetables. Bad f.n idea....
  • susanswan
    susanswan Posts: 1,194 Member
    I'm considering taking a week off of MFP, and just writing down what I eat without looking it up.. has this worked for anyone? I'm afraid (ironically) that I'm eating more to satisfy the 1700 calories I'm given everyday.. and now I've gained 2 pounds back.. :/
    Any tips? Advice?

    A few years ago after losing 55 pounds I realized that this was a very time consuming project to log my food, journal, etc. I thought that I wouldn't have to do it "forever" and should learn how to adapt. Well after gaining 20 pounds back and taking 3 years to find my first step back up on the wagon, I decided I am a lifer here. I simply MUST be accountable. Otherwise you forget that your old, comfy over eating habits are right there waiting for you in a week moment. First it is that cookie, then it's the beer, then it's another beer, a piece of pie. IT all starts adding up very quickly and I lost it. I held stable for 2 years and only gaining a few pounds at first. but I never did make it down to 135. I was only 18 pounds away and gained 20 back. Now I am about 10 pounds away from my goal and I realize that aside from being away from my computer for extended periods (my cell phone only makes phone calls!) I MUST be accountable to myself on a regular basis or risk failure again. It is way too hard for me personally to start over.

    I didn't see anyone address that part of your question. I realize mine was an extreme case. But I think it comes down to if you can't judge your calories adequately throughout the day NOW while you are logging, what makes you think you will be able to do a better job if you stop it altogether? I know you don't want to do it forever. But you better get it right while you are working MFP before you try to fly alone. Good luck to you!
    Susan
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