Is this normal???

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  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    I must say, I am amazed at how helpful everyone is!!! I am so worried that I will not succeed again this time that I think I am being too hard on myself from the beginning. After reading all the responses, I am going to cut myself a little slack for a few days, while I get the hang of this!

    The boards are great. I am so thrilled that I found MFP, especially since it's free! :happy:
  • mrsjennifermaffei
    mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
    You can do a couple things...1: You could work out more so you have more calories to eat or 2: You can eat what you want and call today your "cheat" day and plan better for your day tomorrow. Hope that helps you decide.
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    My daily calories for the day is just over 1400. I work at a desk job so do not burn many calories during the day. I am going to have a look to see how to change my food diary so that everyone can see it. I'm sure that would help too!
    I must say, I am amazed at how helpful everyone is!!! I am so worried that I will not succeed again this time that I think I am being too hard on myself from the beginning. After reading all the responses, I am going to cut myself a little slack for a few days, while I get the hang of this!

    Yes! Cut yourself a little slack. Occassionally I'll have a bad food day (like being surrounded by Christmas goodies and being depressed and suddenly finding those Christmas goodies in my mouth and wondering how they got there! lol). And I will struggle the next couple of days being super hungry and having a hard time getting back on track. It's perfectly normal. You will succeed this time. Have confidence!
  • syd1980
    syd1980 Posts: 283
    I used to do that when i first started watching my food intake. I also have low sugar issues at time. I started eating 4-6 small meals a day. This helped keep my sugar balanced and didn't fill straving. Also drink your water. Aim for 8 glasses, but it took me awhile to learn to like water. So everyday i tried to drink one more glass then yesterday.

    I also agree you may be cutting your calories to fast. You might want to set it to losing one pound a week. That way it isn't such a shock to the body and the body has more time to adjust.

    This is a lifestyle change that comes with alot of trial and error. Hang in there and you will find what works for you. Best of luck on you journey, and you can add me as friend if you like.
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