HELP ME PLEASE! PLEASE!!

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  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    Yeah, I just read some of your former posts here. You say you are eating 600-900 calories and exerciseing on top of that.

    YOU ARE GOING TO CREATE SOME SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS.

    A male model has muscles. Definition. If you are undereating (you ask if 100-1200 is ENOUGH - No. It is not nearly enough.) Your body is cannalilizing your muscle right now, because you are undereating. Guess what's a muscle??? Your Heart.

    Stop. No one wants a teeny weeny skinny model. Eww. We want to see healthy muscles, only made by eating enough food and lifting weights. Undereating and exercise will kill you..make no mistake.

    ^^^ listen to this person
  • bsilk
    bsilk Posts: 1
    I have been there time and time again. I lost the weight and looked great, and then this summer I lost focus and gained it back and then some. The anger takes over a paralyzes you. I am starting over now. to regain what I have accomplished so many times over. Don't let the 3 pounds take over you mind so it increases. Go back to logging your food, it always helps me to do this. It makes me stop eating. I know for sure what my calories are . And of course keep working out. That also helps with those ugly food cravings. I am trying to modivate you and me both. I hope it helps.
  • LisaJD
    LisaJD Posts: 3
    Don't beat yourself up over it now; what has already happened is over - move on and next time you are looking to indulge in all the things that you are beating yourself up over think of how you feel right now.

    Controlling our weight and living a healthy lifestyle is a journey and a lifestyle, not a quick fix or a temporary state. We all indlulge now and again (if you don't you should), the key is not to overindulge or to indulge too often.

    Right now you can change this; don't go back, move forward.
  • XWarzonePrincessX
    XWarzonePrincessX Posts: 16
    You said you've been doing everything perfectly? There's your problem! Of you are too strict with yourself and never let yourself enjoy the foods you like every once in a while then you'll fall into a binge. Trust me- I KNOW!! And I also know that thinking that way when you are trying to lose weight seems stupid, but it makes more sense than putting yourself on a path to binging. Also, have you tried going cold turkey from junk food for 2 weeks? That will stop your brain from craving them, although some people (like myself) dont have the kind of will power to do that.
    Also, here are some good foods I like to sneak into my diet sometimes to make me feel like I'm cheating when I'm not, thus making me feel more free and satisfied. Here are foods I substitute for others. Chocolate: fat free hot cocoa (25 cals) or chocolate covered fruit Potato chips: Plantain chips (tastes basically the same if u buy the lightly salted kind- but watch the fat content cuz some are deep fried!) ice cream: frozen yogurt (if its greek- it really fills you up!) Burgers- Smart Ones mini burgers (tastes like mcdonalds, kills the cravings without the calories! Pop Tarts: Special K crisps (seriously- they taste like PopTarts!-100 cals for 2) Serious sweet tooth: Fiber One Brownies (filling too!) If U want more message me, I got plenty!
    And Last, try doing things to get your mind off it. No, not movie watching or listening to music: call a friend, go for a walk (cant grab food if you're not by any! Take a shower (again, can't eat at the moment!) Drink water (sounds crazy- it works! Drink water and wait 15 minutes, cravings may subside!) Take a nap (You'll be off in dream land not thinking about food, or perhaps you are! Well, eat up! Dream foods of any kind carry exactly "0" calories!)
  • LivingInPuglia
    LivingInPuglia Posts: 122 Member
    did you drop your calories too low to begin with? were you losing weight with the typical diet mentality of completely cutting out certain foods that you normally love to eat?

    if so, this is why you failed.

    just get back up on that horse and dont be so extreme this time.

    this is coming from someone who's lost weight and is still losing weight all while eating food, and candy, and chips, and cookies, and mcdonalds, and popeyes.. in moderation.

    Think of it this way.. if you can't eat like this the rest of your life.. you're going to gain it ALL back. "Dieting" is a terrible expression.. Thas has to be a lifestyle change. Moderation is the key.

    Agree ... lifestyle change is all ... and if you slip occasionally so be it. Don't beat yourself up, get over it and get back on with it. You know you can do it
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    sack up
  • asitshouldbe
    asitshouldbe Posts: 29
    Great honest, true, calm advice!
  • Gentyl
    Gentyl Posts: 184 Member
    Ok, so i need to talk to someone about this, and you guys are all i have right now, i can't tell my family, cause they never thought i could lose weight in the first place.... So it's just me and you, ok?

    So here's the deal, I posted something similar to this a few days ago. The past week or 2, i've been eating like crazy, i don't know what came over me, i'm just out of control. I gained 1.3 kilograms back, or in other words, 3 pounds.. i've lost 24 in all, but now i'm back to 21 POUNDS LOST, I feel so bad and i can't seem to adjust back to the determined person i was. All i see is food, and candy, and Chips, and cookies, and mcdonalds, and Steaks!! I'm so angry at myself!! I GAINED THE WEIGHT I WORKED SO HARD TO BURN OFF!! Please, please, please help me! What can i do to be that person i was 2 weeks ago? The person that stuck to his goal and never missed a workout?! Please help me! I just,,, don't understand what's happening.....

    I need help

    It sounds like a growth spurt. You stated on your profile that you still have 6 years to grow. If you don't mind my asking, how old are you?

    On the other note, it sounds like you are seriously craving carbs, which means you are craving energy. Increase your intake of protein.... have a homemade hamburger with everything you can think of on it.. without the bread. You need protein and fat and fruit and vegetables.. and lots of it. Realize that bread makes you hungry.. most grains trigger hunger.. decrease them.
  • LeslieC1970
    LeslieC1970 Posts: 160
    Sounds like depression to me... I can't imagine having no one in my family supporting my weight loss and feeling defeated by them everyday. Take a GOOD look at yourself. You are better than what they say you are... you are stronger than what you believe you are. Take a deep breath, throw out the garbage foods and drink water when you feel those cravings. You can get back on track, you just have to believe in yourself and your abilities to overcome this minor set back. Don't beat yourself up over a measly few pounds... just focus on losing them again.


    This. Don't beat yourself up and just take a pause. Don't panic. Think about why you started your journey and remind yourself how much you are worth it.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    You have to step back and take a look(a hard look!) and figure out what is causing you to fall off the wagon.

    *Did you not allow yourself enough calories in the first place, and now your just binging?
    *Are you just bored?
    *Is there something else your dealing with that is causing you to fill a void with food?

    It could be a number of things. But here is some advice that I can offer.

    A craving lasts an average of 8-15 minutes. If your craving something not so good for you but you know your not hungry, then try to hold off for that time. Do some stretching, some jumping jacks, go for a small walk around the block. Try to take your mind off that craving. If you fill the craving with something else that gets you moving and active, chances are, your not going to want that bag of chips after!

    Change up your workout/diet regime. You may be bored. It's been 2 weeks, you've been doing the same workouts, and eating the same stuff. Your sick of it. Change your workout routine about every 3-4 workouts. Keep that body guessing and don't let yourself get bored by doing the same exercises week after week. Don't be on a diet, just get healthier. It's a known fact that if people say they are dieting, they are more likely to fall of the wagon. Your not dieting, your getting healthier! Portion Control, Moderation. Check healthy recipes out online to keep your healthy eating interesting. So you don't get bored.

    Talk! Whether it's venting on here with us, using a journal or talking to a friend-- Get your feelings out! You don't want to risk emotional eating. If your mad then vent, don't go for the junk food.

    I hope this helps! Good luck!
  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
    dont be so hard on yourself there are so many of us that have a few mad days and eat all them foods that got us in the mess in the 1st place myself inclueded , put it behind you and continue with your healthy eating habits 3lb isnt much damage and will go again , you have done so well so far and you can continue doing well
  • careyannal
    careyannal Posts: 161
    The good news is, you know what the problem is and you want to do something about it.
  • rboudiab
    rboudiab Posts: 24
    It does help!! Thank you! I was on the verge of anorexia before!!
    How many calories do u recommend per day? if i burn like 200-300 exsercising?
  • rboudiab
    rboudiab Posts: 24
    Thnx for the help! Wonderful post!!
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    part is the weather and time of year,, you body does not kno u r no longer a caveman (no ****) and it stores fat for the winter, making u gain and save fats! you have to beat it, commit yourself and fight the urges! its natural, dont sweat it! its happening to me right now, i would like hot cocoa and a cookies but i know its just mental lol
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    id eat at the very least 1200 and at the most 3oo less that u eat, keep that gap! from working out that us..
  • HappilyLifts
    HappilyLifts Posts: 429 Member
    Thanks for all the feedback guys! I can do it! I am good enough :) Thankyou!!
    you've got it, right there! What you just said. Beat the negative thoughts out of your head and replace them with positive statements. Remind yourself of the good things you've achieved and continue to find more good things you want to achieve...like more water, or some stretching, or one more mile if you walk/jog etc, one less trip to a fast food outlet. The harder we are on ourselves about what's gone by, the harder it is to move forward. Got to keep finding something to feel proud of.
  • Joannie30
    Joannie30 Posts: 415 Member
    All of the others have already pretty much said it all. Listen to the advice and take it!! Nobody ever said this "journey" of ours was gonna be an easy one and anyone who says it is and they haven't fallen off the wagon at least once is lying! Its perfectly normal to feel this way sometimes.

    I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW DANGEROUS UNDER-EATING IS!!!!! Especially if you are exercising!!!! Please, increase your calories!! I've recently fallen into this trap due to losing my appetite from unrelated medication. I was eating 700 cals a day sometimes and i knew it wasn't right but i just didn't know what to do about it. I stopped losing weight eventually altogether, my hair started to weaken and fall, my skin was dry and disgusting and i just felt tired and miserable all the time!!! I am pulling myself back now thanks to some awesome supportive people on MFP. I now eat about 1300+ per day and i feel SO much better for it! Also my weight is moving steadily again.

    You got this!!!!!!
    Jx

    Add me if you wish.
  • PNJB796
    PNJB796 Posts: 72 Member
    You make the assumption this weight gain is food based! Might that not not just be feelings of guilt? Did you consider "wrong time of the month" or water retention (or even pregnancy?) as possible causes?

    Stop angsting, and review your success to date, and follow your diary when you were being successful!
  • SuperstarDJ
    SuperstarDJ Posts: 442 Member
    I've got to agree with the others who say you're on a slippery slope doing what you are doing to yourself right now. Is there any way you could see a dietician or a nutritionist? They can give you advise based on your individual needs and goals. If you are under 18 years old, you are going to interfer with normal growth and development if you continue to under eat or eat in a chaotic manner. Is it possible that your family are being unsupportive because they see you hurting yourself by under eating? You cannot expect anyone who loves you to do that. It's only because they obviously care....

    I beg you please look for real time help before this starts to control you (which it sounds like it's already doing). I am recovering from Anorexia so you can add me if you want?

    Take care of yourself.

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