Does anyone else feel the same way?

TeeJayBee_xo

argh feeling so bad for eating that donut.. still, my total only came to about 560 calories today.. but every time I go over 600 calories I feel hideous about myself starting to think I'm taking this all too seriously, this site says I should eat at least 1200 calories a day but I know I wouldn't be able to do that.. help!

albinogorilla

you are either really bad at math, or you are starving yourself

peanut613

It's important to eat 1200 calories a day. Any less and your body clings to every bite and stores it. You gain weight. Add fruits and veggies, yogurt, nuts to your diet. Skip the donut and shoot for healthier calories. If you feel disgusting eating so little, it should be a huge red flag for a possibility of an eating disorder.

You're simply not eating enough.

Evy79

The idea that you are only eating 600 calories a day is insane! Ideally eat no less than 1200 if not more!

oswaldbowser

600 calories is not a diet its suicidal starvation.....your body could start shutting down

STUPIDITY !

bigdawg025

You my dear have an eating disorder... I would suggest getting some help. It's only for your benefit.

mermx

So let me get this right, you are only eating 600 cals a day????


Where in MFP has it given you that guideline?

Leanne1795

Are those figures for real??? Nobody should eat that little. Is this a joke?

Mommyof3loves

You're going to have to find away to eat over 600 calories no doubt about it because you can't live on 600 calories a be healthy. Not to overstep but are you working on getting over an eating disorder?

realme56

You need to see someone for eating disorders before you really hurt your body.

GouchisGirl

Well, sweetie, you need to eat a little more then that. I know 18 is the age of wanting thin and quick, but it is harmful. I'm sure you've heard it all before. Girl I am 34 and I STILL feel guilty if I eat something that isn't healthy, but then again I had an eating disorder for 7 years when I was younger. I have found that if you stick to healthier options it is easier not to feel guilty. Instead of a donut, go for a Greek yogurt with some granola if you want a sweet or some cheese and crackers if you are in a salty mood. You can do it!

shaj316

I see you are trying to gain weight instead of losing like most folks on MFP. Have you consulted with a doctor? If so, what did they say?

I think the other folks who use MFP to gain weight need to chime in here. I have to believe 600 cals a day is not something a doctor or dietitian would have suggested.

meerkat70

It doesn't really help to call the girl stupid.

But to the OP ... those are some pretty serious eating issues you've got going on there, lovely. You need to take this seriously, and get some proper support. Panicking about eating more than 600 cals a day is not a good sign. That donut is the least of your worries.

Do you have access to a counsellor you could talk this over with?

SannaBourne

hey.. i know how you feel but don't give up, you can beat this

GouchisGirl

600 calories is not a diet its suicidal starvation.....your body could start shutting down

STUPIDITY !

Not nice.... if she does have a problem that most certainly isn't going to help. Has everyone forgotten that this site is to HELP people by positive motivation?! :mad:

meerkat70

I notice you're in sixth form. There'll be a counsellor at school you could talk to in the first instance, who could help you find the support you need.

meerkat70

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lucylue21

*i will just answer your question and not judge* ahem. yes i feel quilty sometimes after eating a doughnut or a bowl of icecream. i feel like i could have eaten something better for my body. it is normal to some degreeto think that way. if you feel it is being obsessive maybe dont count calories and just start making healthyer options for food.

beckybernardo

I am going to go against everyone else and tell you that I know what you mean. If I eat too many calories, I don't lose weight either. I have to almost starve myself, or I just dont lose. I think that everyones body is different and I am glad to see others eating 1200 calories and lose weight, but I just can't seem to. Since I have been eating more calories, I have not dropped a pound, and I am working out at least 30 to 60 minutes a day

dlcam61

Ok. you are starving yourself. This is called anorexia and it can become fatal. Please know that 1200 calories is not overindulging. It is the bare minimum to survive. I see from your profile you want to weigh about 6 1/2 stones, which equates to 91 pounds to us Americans. This sounds way too low, and again brings me back to the anorexia problem. Become friends with healthy choices in your diet that are a good mix of lean protein, green leafy vegetables, fruits that pack a healthy dose of fiber and complex carbohydrates like brown rice. But most of all, in order to combat your anxiety over food and body image seek help from a certified nutritionist. Ask your doctor for a referral. They can help you overcome your fears of food and also help you design a menu that you can eat with confidence and not fear. Remember above all else to love the body you have without abusing it to make it too skinny. Is it really worth being skinny if it kills you? :flowerforyou:

Jessicaruby

NO need to be mean to her............i understand what you mean but you have to relize that this is unhealthy and very harmful. i have had problems with eating disorders and went through a time when i would only eat about 300calories a day and exercise 3 times a day. it go to the point were i would get dizzy and light headed all of the time and black out sometimes. when i started to eat again i gained the weight back and my metabilism was shot. if you need someone to talk to or have any questions just send me a message. you are not alone, but in order to help yourself and not harm your body you need to eat at least 1200 calories.

TooFatToFit

From your profile:
the main reason I want to get in shape is for when I hopefully go to Camp America next year as a Camp Leader - need to be able to keep up with all the kids in the physical activities such as kayaking etc!

You will most definitely not be able to keep up with the kids if you're body is malnourished and weak. You need to fuel it. I'm only 5' nothing as well, and I know how weight sits on us even worse than on taller people, but skinny and dead is not the extreme you need to take. Please talk to someone at school or your parents or a help line...

meerkat70

I am going to go against everyone else and tell you that I know what you mean. If I eat too many calories, I don't lose weight either. I have to almost starve myself, or I just dont lose. I think that everyones body is different and I am glad to see others eating 1200 calories and lose weight, but I just can't seem to. Since I have been eating more calories, I have not dropped a pound, and I am working out at least 30 to 60 minutes a day

That's cause you're starving yourself too..... Just at a higher weight.

The OP is aiming for a goal weight of 6 and a half stone. Do you have any idea how underweight that is? I don't think you should enable her, do you?

Raf702

argh feeling so bad for eating that donut.. still, my total only came to about 560 calories today.. but every time I go over 600 calories I feel hideous about myself starting to think I'm taking this all too seriously, this site says I should eat at least 1200 calories a day but I know I wouldn't be able to do that.. help!

Wow, 500/600 is way too low. What are your current stats, if you don't mind posting? And from there we can help determine what your maintenance should be.

SannaBourne

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Sanna, with all due respect, there isn't a healthy way to starve yourself. Supporting each other in disordered eating isn't the way forward either....
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yeah, you're right .. could you edit your comment to not show mine please? i want her to get better

lucylue21

Ok. you are starving yourself. This is called anorexia and it can become fatal. Please know that 1200 calories is not overindulging. It is the bare minimum to survive. I see from your profile you want to weigh about 6 1/2 stones, which equates to 91 pounds to us Americans. This sounds way too low, and again brings me back to the anorexia problem. Become friends with healthy choices in your diet that are a good mix of lean protein, green leafy vegetables, fruits that pack a healthy dose of fiber and complex carbohydrates like brown rice. But most of all, in order to combat your anxiety over food and body image seek help from a certified nutritionist. Ask your doctor for a referral. They can help you overcome your fears of food and also help you design a menu that you can eat with confidence and not fear. Remember above all else to love the body you have without abusing it to make it too skinny. Is it really worth being skinny if it kills you? :flowerforyou:

did you also see where she is 5 feet tall? yes that would put her bmi at 17.8 but she will most likely gain some wieght back from this and or she may not make it that low

Ashley121205

I'm hoping that you can get the help that you need with your caloric intake and your mental view on eating. I don't think calling anyone going through this stupid. It's an honest problem. But fyi a similar post was locked yesterday due to it pertaining about eating disorders along with posting the proper people to contact for help.

I hope things get better for you.

lucylue21

mfp also says that it is not to be attacking the op. honest questions can be asked. i dont think she was trying to do anything wrong. i think other people can cause it to be locked

meerkat70

did you also see where she is 5 feet tall? yes that would put her bmi at 17.8 but she will most likely gain some wieght back from this and or she may not make it that low

You have to be kidding? You think that aiming to be malnourished is ok, cause she might gain the weight back before she... you know... dies? And I guess the damage that eating this way does to the body along the way... well, that's easy to repair, isn't it? Oh wait....

FFS.

This girl needs assistance. She doesn't need people telling her it's ok to starve herself, and that being unhealthily skinny is really a desirable outcome.

kcgslp

argh feeling so bad for eating that donut.. still, my total only came to about 560 calories today.. but every time I go over 600 calories I feel hideous about myself starting to think I'm taking this all too seriously, this site says I should eat at least 1200 calories a day but I know I wouldn't be able to do that.. help!

Ok the last thing you said was "help"

So truly I think your head knows that you need it. I don't know you but from what you've written it does sound like you've got an eating disorder or at least some things to work out.

As many people have said 600 calories is NOT ENOUGH to keep your body functioning adequately. Feeding your body gives it the energy to stay fit.

The thing to remember is that your body is an amazing creation that is all about self preservation!
So those who say they don't loose weight unless they reduce calories to dangerous levels have already set their body into survival mode....your body is trying to hold on to every last bit of fat/nutrients it can because it thinks it is starving.

Feed your body a MINIMUM of 1200 calories then you'll have the energy to burn it off with great workouts.

Friend me if you'd like. You can do this! You CAN EAT and be healthy and look great!

TeeJayBee_xo

Thank you to everyone that has been understanding, I asked this as I have started to realise how much the intake of calories is making me constantly worry, & starting to realise it isn't 'normal'..
I just wanted to see if anyone else was going through the same mindset as me right now, & if it was normal to feel like this.. if that makes sense at all? But once again thank you for all of you that have been kind about it. :flowerforyou: xx