Eating 600 calories a day, want to increase but terrified...

Scoobydoo1180

I have had a desk job for 10 years. When I started, I was thin (and 21 yrs old). I put on some weight a couple of yrs later. I now however, realize why. It mainly started when I began a serious relationship w/ my bf. I was dependent on mom of cooking. I didnt really cook, per se. He cooked a little. We ordered a lot of take out and ate out alot. Also I parked my butt on the coach a lot. I would come home and be tired. I never thought I would gain weight b/c I had been skinny my entire life. It really was the bad food and lack of exercise that did it. I got comfortable in my relationship and didnt even realize all the weight I gained. I kept thinking I was bloated all the time and why dont my pants fit ? I was a stupid young person ignorant to consequences. Then I got on the scale and wow, okay. Anyways, moral of the story is, it wasn't the desk job, it was the change in my lifestyle and diet.

I have since lost weight by tracking what I eat and working out however I can (walking is a must but I recently started the gym too before my work day). I am 5' 2'' and almost 32 yrs old. When I am very conscious of my diet and exercise, I average about 1200 - 1400 a day and then I subtract my exercise. I also take fiber pills w/ breakfast and sometimes dinner.

Honestly, you know what you did wasn't the best idea, it happens. People do the same thing day after day overeating or eating horrible food. There are consequences to their choices just as if you continue eating too little.
Your body deserves to be treated better. Best of luck!

estitom

I used to eat about 1,300 calories but ever since I got a desk job I became terrified at the thought of gaining weight due to not moving around so much during the day so I cut my intake to about 650 and have been living like this for a few months.

Don't you get hungry?

:noway:

MMB5222

bump for later

ellasanvictores

Supporting study on consuming only 600 cals per day:

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/eat-lot-live-lot-longer-scientist-claims-consuming-600-calories-day-adds-years-lifespan-article-1.1126577

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/eat-less.aspx

Ximana

you could focus on what your eating rather than calories

eat so your body doesn't starve

eat mostly fruits and veggies and lean protein

after a while- slowly induce whole grains

like quinoa-

Ximana

with a waist like that

17 pounds is too much to lose

in my opinion

Sabine_Stroehm

you could focus on what your eating rather than calories

eat so your body doesn't starve

eat mostly fruits and veggies and lean protein

after a while- slowly induce whole grains

like quinoa-

Holy necroposting batman!

megsmom2

You may need to seek professional help. What you're describing has all the qualities of an eating disorder and a bunch of strangers on the internet can't possibly get to the root of your emotional relationship with food the way someone trained to deal with EDs can.

Whatever you decide I wish you lots of luck in your journey.

This. You have some seriously disordered thinking about your body and food. Food is fuel for a healthy body, not an enemy. Please get some help.

Ximana

hopefully you can apprreciate how beautiful you are and you'll be fine

stay healthy

kbmnurse

Get a grip!