Panic please help

ccdo

i exceeded my calorie intake from 1200 to 1500 will that effect the hard work i have done by doing that what should i do??? please help im worried

PattyTheUndefeated

Based on your ticker and your profile pictures, I don't think you need to worry. It almost seems like you might have done yourself some good. Don't mean to sound offensive, but you look like you should gain a few pounds. Unless your pictures are misleading, you look extremely underweight.

stormieweather

Well, you could work out for an hour. Or take an energetic walk. Or just not worry about it. It's only 300 calories. It takes 3,500 calories to gain or to lose a pound. You've got a long way to go to undo all your hard work.

Just start fresh tomorrow with new resolve You can do this!

amymeenieminymo

Based on your ticker and your profile pictures, I don't think you need to worry. It almost seems like you might have done yourself some good. Don't mean to sound offensive, but you look like you should gain a few pounds. Unless your pictures are misleading, you look extremely underweight.

I agree. I don't know how tall you are or your body type, but I can't imagine 96 pounds being that good for anyone, let alone needing to lose any weight.

SHBoss1673

it's a good question, how tall are you?

missykaye1975

Based on your ticker and your profile pictures, I don't think you need to worry. It almost seems like you might have done yourself some good. Don't mean to sound offensive, but you look like you should gain a few pounds. Unless your pictures are misleading, you look extremely underweight.

I'm afraid I have to agree with the others... You appear to be bone-thin....and worrying to this degree about going over by 300 calories could be a sign of a bigger problem. Focus on being healthy--not what the scale says. Life isn't worth ANYTHING if you aren't healthy enough to enjoy it.

BamaRose0107

Based on your ticker and your profile pictures, I don't think you need to worry. It almost seems like you might have done yourself some good. Don't mean to sound offensive, but you look like you should gain a few pounds. Unless your pictures are misleading, you look extremely underweight.

I'm afraid I have to agree with the others... You appear to be bone-thin....and worrying to this degree about going over by 300 calories could be a sign of a bigger problem. Focus on being healthy--not what the scale says. Life isn't worth ANYTHING if you aren't healthy enough to enjoy it.

I agree! We are not meaning any disrespect just a little concerned for you and your health.

ccdo

it's a good question, how tall are you?

5 ft 1

ccdo

Well, you could work out for an hour. Or take an energetic walk. Or just not worry about it. It's only 300 calories. It takes 3,500 calories to gain or to lose a pound. You've got a long way to go to undo all your hard work.

Just start fresh tomorrow with new resolve You can do this!

Thanks so so much i will work out for two hours instead to be safe and feel better. i am goin to start fresh tomorrow im currently 97lbs so dont wanna ruin that i want to be prefect for tuesday week for lunch with my mates.

thanks i feel better to hear i can do this thanks for ur support :flowerforyou:

lazygirllosesweight

it's a good question, how tall are you?

5 ft 1

So I notice that you haven't responded to anyone's concern. What do you think of what people have said?

ccdo

it's a good question, how tall are you?

5 ft 1

So I notice that you haven't responded to anyone's concern. What do you think of what people have said?

im 5 ft 1 and i have replied to two people thanks everyone i know people are concerned so am i but i just dont know

PedalHound

I'm also concerned that you haven't replied to or acknowledged any of the concerns of all but one poster. You've gone straight to the advice of how to compensate for 300 calories. At an already low bmi, it's very concerning that you are in a panic over 300 calories. As someone else said, the point is to be HEALTHY enough to enjoy life. Please be careful.

missykaye1975

Well, you could work out for an hour. Or take an energetic walk. Or just not worry about it. It's only 300 calories. It takes 3,500 calories to gain or to lose a pound. You've got a long way to go to undo all your hard work.

Just start fresh tomorrow with new resolve You can do this!

Thanks so so much i will work out for two hours instead to be safe and feel better. i am goin to start fresh tomorrow im currently 97lbs so dont wanna ruin that i want to be prefect for tuesday week for lunch with my mates.

thanks i feel better to hear i can do this thanks for ur support :flowerforyou:

Okay....I do not mean to be disrespectful either, but you're going to work out an entire extra hour to burn off 300 calories because you're worried about gaining a pound over 97 lbs., and fitting into a size 4 jean??! I'm no psychologist, but that is speaking "eating disorder" to me. Please, get some help! ......and I really DO speak from experience about health issues--I've had plenty!! If you ruin your body and your health in the process, then you will NOT feel better--PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY. Period. Just some tough love....

lazygirllosesweight

im 5 ft 1 and i have replied to two people thanks everyone i know people are concerned so am i but i just dont know

Does anyone in your life show concern for how thin you are?

PattyTheUndefeated

it's a good question, how tall are you?

5 ft 1

So I notice that you haven't responded to anyone's concern. What do you think of what people have said?

It's sad when a website that's meant to help those who are trying to get healthy are also helping those maintain a unhealthy and dangerous lifestyle. I'd be highly defensive and angry if someone accused me of having a eating disorder when I didn't. The fact that she avoids the controversy all together is the sign of a big problem. Like I said, unless those pictures are someone else, she needs help. Unfortunately, this isn't the site for it. :frown:

PedalHound

it's a good question, how tall are you?

5 ft 1

So I notice that you haven't responded to anyone's concern. What do you think of what people have said?

im 5 ft 1 and i have replied to two people thanks everyone i know people are concerned so am i but i just dont know

So when you say you're also concerned, what are you refering to? I think I can speak for the other posters here when I say we're not worried about your 300 calories, we're worried that you are taking an unhealthy approach to your body and keeping it well. A specific number on the scale doesn't tell you nearly as much about your health as your body composition and it's very clear from your photos that you don't have any excess fat to burn in order to achieve a healthy weight. Perhaps a bit of the opposite (with healthy weight, not just body fat). Are you concerned that you are too thin? Or about your 300 calories?

SHBoss1673

I wouldn't jump to any conclusions. ccdo, if you feel like talking about it, what are your goals and do you feel like you need to maintain the weight you are at now?

I can tell you that at 5'1" and 97 lbs, your BMR is probably around 1120 calories or so. and your Maintenance calories, if you are moderately active, should be around 1750 calories a day.

Eating 1200 is very low as I doubt your Body Fat % is much above 18% or so. If you have trouble eating more calories, or feel guilt or anxiety about doing so, then yes, I would say you probably have some sort of eating disorder. if you don't and were just confused about how many calories you should be eating, and what this site does about exercise calories, feel free to post your questions on here, or email one of us (someone you feel comfortable asking) and I'm sure they would be more than happy to answer your questions.

Just know that this site is here to support you, and everyone in it is only concerned for your well being!

jennbissonnette

I agree with Patty. If she does have an issue theyre is nothing that any of YOU are going to be able to say to her through a online message to make her change her mind about the way she feels. And btw, im 5' 1". And i was that weight. It was thin but thats what i thought had looked good on my body. Unless you have the same body as her, You dont know how it lays on her body. Ive had a baby so things look different but my goal right now is 105. After that, i might go to 100. IDK, ill see. but then again. All our bodies are different. I think you look GREAT! NOthing more, nothing less. Godd luck .Just be healthy babe!

-Jenn

PattyTheUndefeated

I wouldn't jump to any conclusions. ccdo, if you feel like talking about it, what are your goals and do you feel like you need to maintain the weight you are at now?

I can tell you that at 5'1" and 97 lbs, your BMR is probably around 1120 calories or so. and your Maintenance calories, if you are moderately active, should be around 1750 calories a day.

Eating 1200 is very low as I doubt your Body Fat % is much above 18% or so. If you have trouble eating more calories, or feel guilt or anxiety about doing so, then yes, I would say you probably have some sort of eating disorder. if you don't and were just confused about how many calories you should be eating, and what this site does about exercise calories, feel free to post your questions on here, or email one of us (someone you feel comfortable asking) and I'm sure they would be more than happy to answer your questions.

Just know that this site is here to support you, and everyone in it is only concerned for your well being!

I'm with Banksinator!

2betoned

Well, you could work out for an hour. Or take an energetic walk. Or just not worry about it. It's only 300 calories. It takes 3,500 calories to gain or to lose a pound. You've got a long way to go to undo all your hard work.

Just start fresh tomorrow with new resolve You can do this!

Thanks so so much i will work out for two hours instead to be safe and feel better. i am goin to start fresh tomorrow im currently 97lbs so dont wanna ruin that i want to be prefect for tuesday week for lunch with my mates.

thanks i feel better to hear i can do this thanks for ur support :flowerforyou:

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!!! Are you serious? Working out for an extra hour ? Are you going to eat more tomorrow so you can burn it off..This is a bit extreme..It takes more than eating 300 calories over your req. calorie intake to gain weight. By forcing yourself to workout longer this one time, I believe will send the wrong message to young girls who feel that you MUST be a size 0,2,4..I am a size 6 and am happy with that....If I went over 300 cals today, I'd note it and do better tomorrow, but i'm scratching my head on your decision..The key is to get fit and be healthy the Safe way..Just my thoughts..God bless you!

missykaye1975

I wouldn't jump to any conclusions. ccdo, if you feel like talking about it, what are your goals and do you feel like you need to maintain the weight you are at now?

I can tell you that at 5'1" and 97 lbs, your BMR is probably around 1120 calories or so. and your Maintenance calories, if you are moderately active, should be around 1750 calories a day.

Eating 1200 is very low as I doubt your Body Fat % is much above 18% or so. If you have trouble eating more calories, or feel guilt or anxiety about doing so, then yes, I would say you probably have some sort of eating disorder. if you don't and were just confused about how many calories you should be eating, and what this site does about exercise calories, feel free to post your questions on here, or email one of us (someone you feel comfortable asking) and I'm sure they would be more than happy to answer your questions.

Just know that this site is here to support you, and everyone in it is only concerned for your well being!

YES....what he said. Nobody is here to judge....just to help and support. :flowerforyou:

tobebetter

all you have to do is walk off the extra intake calories when you get home, don't worry1

ccdo

thanks everyon for your concern and to clear things up i wanna stay 97lbs not above it and over 1200 is quite drastic to me and i am eatin healhty i count calories but thats all and i generally work out the normal way but when over eat like i did i tend to panick that people will say that i gained weight etc and i dont want that. my doctor is ill for another few weeks but i certianly DO NOT have ED disorder of any kind in my opinion i just like to be slim and skinny like i have always been my whole life being 98lbs and above for some reason scares me so much that i just exccercise it off

thanks everyone for your conecern but i have noone in my whole life to talk about this at all im serious any time ive tried im stupid accordin to them so i turn to hear to look for advise but anyway ill be ok so no need to worry everyone ill be fine ill just do what someone said and that should save me from weigh in tomorrow

thanks again it was lovely to get such a big repsonse and support ive never had that in my life so ye thank you for that im filled with emotion now that so many people care anyway ill be fine :flowerforyou:

ccdo

all you have to do is walk off the extra intake calories when you get home, don't worry1

Thanks you i think ill burn it off quicker by joggin but ye ill do taht tomorrow as well

Sunsh1ne

I am concerned as well. According to the BMI calculator, your weight is already in the unhealthy range. You should be between 98 and 130 pounds. I think we're all a little worried about you. Overweight is bad, but underweight presents its own health problems, and they are just as serious. My best friend was very underweight in the past, and last spring it contributed to other health issues and created a condition that put her in the hospital for a month. Almost a year later, she is still recovering.

As for your question about going over on your calories... 300 calories is not huge. Keep in mind that to gain one pound in a week, you would have to average 500 calories over every single day. One day where you go over by less than 500 will not derail your diet.

pattitricia85

remember MFP typically gives you a 500 calorie deficit so eating 300 extra, you still have a 200 calorie deficit

ccdo

I am concerned as well. According to the BMI calculator, your weight is already in the unhealthy range. You should be between 98 and 130 pounds. I think we're all a little worried about you. Overweight is bad, but underweight presents its own health problems, and they are just as serious. My best friend was very underweight in the past, and last spring it contributed to other health issues and created a condition that put her in the hospital for a month. Almost a year later, she is still recovering.

As for your question about going over on your calories... 300 calories is not huge. Keep in mind that to gain one pound in a week, you would have to average 500 calories over every single day. One day where you go over by less than 500 will not derail your diet.

thank u that makes alot of sense to me now but my BMI is in the healhty range ive checked i think it is anyway if it isnt then that would be strange anyway thanks for your response and dont be worried im fine :flowerforyou:

ccdo

remember MFP typically gives you a 500 calorie deficit so eating 300 extra, you still have a 200 calorie deficit

thanks very much i feel reliefeed now :flowerforyou:

SHBoss1673

remember MFP typically gives you a 500 calorie deficit so eating 300 extra, you still have a 200 calorie deficit

That's not really true. It gives you a deficit based on what you chose for your weekly goal, If you choose 2 lbs a week then it's 1000 calories, if you choose 1/2 a lb per week then it's 250. Course it won't go lower than 1200 so even if you choose 2 lbs a week, if 1000 calories a day brings you below 1200 calories, it will stop it at 1200.

ccdo

remember MFP typically gives you a 500 calorie deficit so eating 300 extra, you still have a 200 calorie deficit

That's not really true. It gives you a deficit based on what you chose for your weekly goal, If you choose 2 lbs a week then it's 1000 calories, if you choose 1/2 a lb per week then it's 250. Course it won't go lower than 1200 so even if you choose 2 lbs a week, if 1000 calories a day brings you below 1200 calories, it will stop it at 1200.

interesting

ebkins7

I have to agree with MOST of the responses here. I used to have an eating disorder and would do this same thing. I would go over calories and think I needed to workout extra hours, rather than accept it and try better the next day!

I'm not 5'1'' and don't know what the appropriate weight scale is for someone who is, BUT if you are freaking out because of some extra calories. It doesn't sound good. Judging from a personal perspective. Also, where did these calories come from, ie what foods did you eat to get them. If they were veggies/fruits, there is no need to worry... but if you scarfed down a whooper with cheese, different story.

My point is don't get crazy because of a few extra calories. An extra hour at the gym tomorrow doesn't make up for what you did today! Just try to do better tomorrow. and if you even have the slightest incling that you may have an eating disorder, you really shoule seek help. These issues can KILL you! You don't look too pretty when your dead!