25/F/Indiana new here!

starrynight1929

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and looking for supportive people who I might have some things in common with.

I am trying to lose 40 pounds by April 2014. I work full time at a desk and due to my sometimes 14-hour work days, I don't exercise at all. So I follow the 1200 calorie a day plan. However I only eat when I'm hungry, and sometimes I eat less than that. One of my biggest challenges will be weighing myself. I used to do it obsessively every day, but now I hate doing it. I haven't weighed myself in two weeks...

My weight loss has been challenging due to my food addiction and binge eating disorder. I am a member of Overeaters Anonymous.

Does anyone know how you add the weight loss ticker to the bottom of your posts?

jordanlell

You can certainly add me, but if you don't mind I'd like to offer my 2 cents on your plan:

1200 cals a day is pretty low, and not necessary, especially if you're giving yourself a whole year. There's no rush! And especially if you have a tendency towards binging, I can't help but think that after a while you'll start to feel deprived and end up binging, and it can be really hard to get back on track after that. My advice is to eat in a way that you feel you can keep up forever, because sustainability is more important that quick losses. And I can almost guarantee you that your BMR is above 1200, so you will definitely still lose.

SteelySunshine

Try clicking on settings and check show ticker. I hope that is right.

Do you sit in a swivel chair at work. If you do you can gently swivel back and forth all day it burns more calories than sitting and you can still type and make phone calls and probably a few other things as well. You might be sore after the first day and possibly up to a week after you start this.

Increasing fiber and protein will help a lot with cravings. The fiber should come from non starchy vegetables.

starrynight1929

You can certainly add me, but if you don't mind I'd like to offer my 2 cents on your plan:

1200 cals a day is pretty low, and not necessary, especially if you're giving yourself a whole year. There's no rush! And especially if you have a tendency towards binging, I can't help but think that after a while you'll start to feel deprived and end up binging, and it can be really hard to get back on track after that. My advice is to eat in a way that you feel you can keep up forever, because sustainability is more important that quick losses. And I can almost guarantee you that your BMR is above 1200, so you will definitely still lose.

Right, there's no rush... it's hard for me to realize that! One of my downfalls is that I'm very impatient with weight loss. For most of my life I could eat 1200 calories and I could easily lose a few pounds a week. It's not working like that anymore, maybe due to my age and current lack of physical activity. I miss being in college when I had to walk everywhere! Plus I weigh more than I ever weighed before. When weight loss goes more slowly than I'd like, I get discouraged and feel like I'm wasting my time. I am eager to fit into my clothes and feel attractive again, and the quicker the better!

The one diet that has worked at a speed I was satisfied with was last year when I ate nothing but protein (egg whites, chicken) and vegetables for two months. I am currently including fruit and yogurt but I am hoping that by keeping the calories lower, the weight loss will be equally fast. I think in my head, I tell myself "I'll eat like this now and when I lose the weight I'll eat a more normal variety and amount of foods."

You're right, after I binge it's hard to get on track. It usually takes at least four weeks. And it's hard to imagine not eating cake or cookies again forever. At the same time, I know I can't just have one serving, ever. Even if I'm in a good mood and not eating to comfort myself. I truly put cake with frosting on a pedestal.

What I might be able to do in the long term is eat substitutes, like those Skinny Cow ice creams. That has worked well for me before. Of course there is no cake version of that.

starrynight1929

Try clicking on settings and check show ticker. I hope that is right.

Do you sit in a swivel chair at work. If you do you can gently swivel back and forth all day it burns more calories than sitting and you can still type and make phone calls and probably a few other things as well. You might be sore after the first day and possibly up to a week after you start this.

Increasing fiber and protein will help a lot with cravings. The fiber should come from non starchy vegetables.

I do sit in a swivel chair, and that's a good idea. I talk to clients for 45 minutes every hour and then I have 15 minutes where I could swivel.

I try to eat a lot of protein and fiber. I eat a lot of ham, turkey, and grilled chicken breast. As far as fiber goes, I usually have one salad a day with spinach or mixed greens and white onions. And I have at least one apple a day. I also snack on carrots. I know, those are a bit starchy. But I dislike broccoli and cauliflower and most other vegetables. I think to myself, better than chips!

I avoid white potatoes. They are too much like french fries!