Are you becoming obsessive?

AmberJslimsAWAY

I just started on MFP a week ago, and I find myself telling people "Did you know such-and-such has THIS MANY calories?! You shouldn't eat that..."

I'm becoming obsessed!!! At least here, I have some kind of outlet! haha

leahhugh

I wouldn't say that is a bad thing! You are more aware of what you are eating, which isn't bad!

AmberJslimsAWAY

I wouldn't say that is a bad thing! You are more aware of what you are eating, which isn't bad!

But I'm turning my nose up at what OTHER people eat... lol

ltlemermaid

I have always been like that since I started tracking what I eat, but I usually don't tell people its bad/shouldn't eat it unless they ask. I've found that others especially those not tracking get very annoyed when calories etc are pointed out to them.

I love coming on here because it is an outlet -enjoy

rock127

This is because you are learning new things and want others to know as well but...perhaps you would soon learn not to overtell others about calories or else they would start getting irritated.

MissJenn33

I'm obsessed too! It just means we're super focused and that's good!

TiffaniBarrett

I have ALWAYS been obsessed! And people are now used to it! They even ask me how many calories things have!!

Its a good thing - trust me. When you are out and about, you know how many calories are in certain things and what you can or cannot eat!

xx

AmberJslimsAWAY

This is because you are learning new things and want others to know as well but...perhaps you would soon learn not to overtell others about calories or else they would start getting irritated.

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

cjhart81

I have definitely become obsessed since joining a few weeks ago and am actually SHOCKED most of the time when I see how many calories are in things.. I am trying really hard to be good though and cant wait to start seeing some results! I read peoples success stories on here and its great! I hope I can be one of those soon!

UponThisRock

Once you realize that no ones going to listen to your advice anyway, you'll learn to keep things to yourself and be a lot happier.

Give it a few months, you'll be as jaded as me in no time.

UponThisRock

This is because you are learning new things and want others to know as well but...perhaps you would soon learn not to overtell others about calories or else they would start getting irritated.

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

A large egg is 70 calories

jenniferdances1

^^I was just about to say that. lol

michaeltoye

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

that's a big chicken ;-)

AmberJslimsAWAY

This is because you are learning new things and want others to know as well but...perhaps you would soon learn not to overtell others about calories or else they would start getting irritated.

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

A large egg is 70 calories

I think I may have put a cup instead of just an egg when I put it in my food log. oops!

vonnywaft

Maybe its a goose egg?!

AmberJslimsAWAY

Maybe its a goose egg?!

hahaha maybe

Athijade

I think I broke the internet...

But yea, like they said, no way is a boiled egg that many calories.

Also, I understand the obsessiveness. However I try my best to NOT allow it to happen and not talk about it to others. Why? Because I need to have a healthy relationship with food and obsessing over every. single. bite. will not allow that. I also don't want to annoy my friends who are being so supportive!

QueenJayJay

I wouldn't say that is a bad thing! You are more aware of what you are eating, which isn't bad!

But I'm turning my nose up at what OTHER people eat... lol

Do you want us to tell you that you are bad?

rock127

This is because you are learning new things and want others to know as well but...perhaps you would soon learn not to overtell others about calories or else they would start getting irritated.

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

Obsession is a key to achieve something so it's not bad.So you can talk about all the stuff here because we all here are more or less obssesive about fitness.Usually talking too much about fitness/calories might not be a good idea with everyone.

btw may I see the link which says egg has 150 calories? This is because last time I checked it was about 70 for whole egg and 15 for egg white.

helenoftroy1

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

no no no no, don't be going thinking eggs are bad!! They have 70 for one egg and they are brilliant for quick breakfast, super healthy lunch or anything. Good calories vs bad calories.

Sorry I'm a huge egg lover!!! And totally know what you mean by calorie know how. I like to watch others eat. But don't tell anyone!!

:drinker:

mhankosk

I am totally obsessed with watching what I eat. My co-workers ask me all the time how many calories are in this or that. Be careful, or you will soon find yourself showing someone an awesome butt exercise in a crowded bar. Yea... I did that! LOL

AmberJslimsAWAY

I am totally obsessed with watching what I eat. My co-workers ask me all the time how many calories are in this or that. Be careful, or you will soon find yourself showing someone an awesome butt exercise in a crowded bar. Yea... I did that! LOL

Been there already! Wasn't in a bar, but it was in the middle of a busy parking lot :laugh:

sundancer1966

I have been totally obsessive since I started in Late May, this is my weapon for losing weight. I was telling everyone at first, and noboday was taking me seriously. NOW, when the results are showing, I am getting asked, how did I lose so much so fast, and how they wish they could also. I tell them, 1. join MFP and use it, 2, move more, and 3 eat less.

Good luck on your journery!!!

tinalatina

I am more obsessed with my own food intake and excercise rather than others. But its contagious...got my husband and daughter eating healthy now too. Probably because I do all the cooking! lol But being Obsessed...YES i am....but I feel like thats the only way you can get anywhere with loosing weight!

thepetiterunner

This is because you are learning new things and want others to know as well but...perhaps you would soon learn not to overtell others about calories or else they would start getting irritated.

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

A hard boiled egg doesn't have 150 calories, I have one almost every morning, it's more like half that. And it's great that you're so interested in keeping track and maintaining, but as others have mentioned, you may want to keep someo f it to yourself. It can rub others the wrong way and sometimes come across as judgemental.

Best of luck to you.

KandieLantz

Just saw this a couple of days ago... thought you might enjoy it. :happy:

"Obsessed is the word the lazy use to describe the dedicated"

Stay obsessed girl!

eeebee

I try to contain it, that's why I like this place. Like a boiled egg has STUPID calories. like 150 or something, for ONE egg. :grumble:

no no no no, don't be going thinking eggs are bad!! They have 70 for one egg and they are brilliant for quick breakfast, super healthy lunch or anything. Good calories vs bad calories.

Sorry I'm a huge egg lover!!! And totally know what you mean by calorie know how. I like to watch others eat. But don't tell anyone!!

:drinker:

I'm a egg-head too, I love them, can't get enough of them.

I eat on average 4 boiled eggs a day (usually the whites only - to keep fat level to a minimum) and allow myself a couple of whole eggs on the weekend. Yolks n all.

Just today I put as my status: Checking in on MFP several times a day now. For me, it's overtaken FB!

AmberJslimsAWAY

Just saw this a couple of days ago... thought you might enjoy it. :happy:

"Obsessed is the word the lazy use to describe the dedicated"

Stay obsessed girl!

Love this!

mallory3411

A little bit. My fiancee laughs at me sometimes for the amount of time I spend on here or planning meals

noneya2010

I watch my intake carefully but don't find myself snubbing what others are eating because they may not have the weight struggles I do and may be perfectly healthy. Also, that may be the 1 time they are eating out of the norm for them too -- to each his/her own!

maryjay51

one place i do work for is obssessed as i am when it comes to eating healthy and working out ..another place -- nursing home is about as unhealthy as you can get ..i think im the only one who pays attention to what i eat and who works out ..go figure being in a nursing home.. however i do say stuff at the nursing home hoping one day itll stick to someone.. i have also referred this website to a ton of folks ..i have no clue if anyone is using it but at least i know i did my part. i just found out about MFP this year and i love it