HELP! I can't finish my workouts anymore!

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  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    After reading page one of this thread, I concluded that the OP wanted to have everyone agree with his loser/lazy thoughts he mentioned. Sounds like whining to me. Just sayin.'
  • TwistedFun
    TwistedFun Posts: 72
    After reading page one of this thread, I concluded that the OP wanted to have everyone agree with his loser/lazy thoughts he mentioned. Sounds like whining to me. Just sayin.'

    hasty conclusions lead to bad decisions. and OP is not a male.
  • TwistedFun
    TwistedFun Posts: 72
    You have good perception and seem to be listening to advice posted here. Good luck, looks like you made bounds frm the first post to here.

    thanks alot. i actually netted 1500 cals today for the first time in what seems like forever. i feel like im splitting apart at the seams lol
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    If you have problems reaching your calorie goal, go for more calorie dense foods like avocados, nuts and nut butters, full fat dairy, olive and coconut oils for cooking, etc. It doesn't take much of any of these foods to rack up a few hundred calories, so you get some good cals, some healthy fats, and closer to your goal without feeling like you're stuffing yourself. :smile: Win win!
  • TwistedFun
    TwistedFun Posts: 72
    If you have problems reaching your calorie goal, go for more calorie dense foods like avocados, nuts and nut butters, full fat dairy, olive and coconut oils for cooking, etc. It doesn't take much of any of these foods to rack up a few hundred calories, so you get some good cals, some healthy fats, and closer to your goal without feeling like you're stuffing yourself. :smile: Win win!

    thanks for the idea!
  • es2189
    es2189 Posts: 142 Member
    I'm glad that some people finally came to point out that this sounds like an eating disorder. I don't just go around saying that to people on low-calorie diets, but in this case, I really don't think it's jumping to conclusions. If you feel physically unable to stop intense exercise that is making you feel weak and dizzy, break down at the thought of eating at a reasonable deficit, and struggle (psychologically) to eat enough to maintain the exercise you're doing, it usually qualifies as some type of disordered eating.

    To everyone else who posted on this thread: seriously, please try and read what is written before you start to tear people down. This girl is obviously struggling. It is NOT normal to cry about eating too many calories. That's not a lazy response or the response of someone ignoring what you're saying, it's the response of someone who has a disorder and overcoming that is not as easy as telling her to "just" eat more or suggesting specific foods/times to eat.

    To the OP: I'm glad that you plan to get some professional help. Don't take an eating disorder lightly. They can get really out of control really fast.
  • upgetupgetup
    upgetupgetup Posts: 749 Member
    You can eat *at* TDEE and have the deficit come from *moderate* exercise. I lost 60 pounds with a daily deficit of 300 calories, and hardly any of it came out of my diet. Read the thread people linked to.

    If 1500 has you in tears, I'm betting 1650 won't be much better, that's almost nothing. Try 1800 for a while, with the right proportion of nutrients, and see how well you do (and feel).

    I really hope you read that thread so you can equip yourself, but to give you an idea, a quick sample menu that would keep you energized and lean might be:

    Eggs, toast, coffee, lean ham, tomato

    4.5 oz grilled chicken, some rice, a big salad

    1 cup soup with 1 cup beans added to it

    4.5 oz grilled steak, 1.5 cups broccoli, 1 potato

    Protein shake with banana, blueberries, vanilla yogurt

    ^^ one day. Has enough protein, fat and fiber to keep you strong (and full).
  • TwistedFun
    TwistedFun Posts: 72
    I'm glad that some people finally came to point out that this sounds like an eating disorder. I don't just go around saying that to people on low-calorie diets, but in this case, I really don't think it's jumping to conclusions. If you feel physically unable to stop intense exercise that is making you feel weak and dizzy, break down at the thought of eating at a reasonable deficit, and struggle (psychologically) to eat enough to maintain the exercise you're doing, it usually qualifies as some type of disordered eating.

    To everyone else who posted on this thread: seriously, please try and read what is written before you start to tear people down. This girl is obviously struggling. It is NOT normal to cry about eating too many calories. That's not a lazy response or the response of someone ignoring what you're saying, it's the response of someone who has a disorder and overcoming that is not as easy as telling her to "just" eat more or suggesting specific foods/times to eat.

    To the OP: I'm glad that you plan to get some professional help. Don't take an eating disorder lightly. They can get really out of control really fast.

    one of the most sensible responses here. thanks for the support.

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