Scared to eat

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  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    I stick with what I said before...make sure you eat at least 1200 which is the minimum the American Heart Association says is needed for you organs to function (unless you are bed ridden which I assume you are not). And EAT MORE VEG!!! They are good for you, very filling and VERY Low in Calories.
  • bridgelene
    bridgelene Posts: 358 Member
    I know that some days I'm under by a lot, but I'm not trying to eat that little. My food just adds up that way I guess.
    It might help if you plan your day's menu in advance, so you won't find out too late that you went over or too severely under. :)

    I think this is very good information. My girlfriend was in treatment for anorexia and they did this......it will also serve a dual purpose of not only not going over, but also you plan your meals to provide your body NOURISHMENT and energy to function and if it's planned in advance for that purpose, then.....it is what it is. This is what my body needs, and this day of meals is already planned. Can't change it.

    It makes me sad when people start to feel so guilty and bad about providing their body with nourishment, because it can end up a really slippery slope. It's hard though because food CAN end up an addiction, but unlike other addictions -- drugs, alcohol, etc -- it's not as easy in *some* ways because you can't just give it up. You have to learn how to live with that element still in your life.

    I hope you can find a good balance and if it's too much for you alone, please talk to a professional about it (I didn't look at your diary).....even if you're eating well, but are still so overwhelmed with this :)
  • sew_princess
    sew_princess Posts: 1
    you cant be afraid to eat. you need food to live. so its not bad for you to eat. and if you dont take in enough calories your body goes into stavation mode and actually holds on to whatever it can get. which can cause you to have problems loseing weight. so please eat. just pick healthy foods. but if you like pizza have one piece and a salad. if you want to have a beer when you go out theres a beer called miller 64. its has a good flavor and its only 64 calories. cant beat that. life is to short to live in fear. relax a little enjoy your life.
  • reenielovesthebeach
    reenielovesthebeach Posts: 98
    I understand what you're going through. You can have some not so healthy food- just in moderation. I am much older than you are and at my age your metabolism virtually stops. I have lost 34 pounds since the beginning of August. I still need to lose another 30 pounds or so. I allow myself to eat junk food on occasion. I look at the calories and allow myself to eat a little bit. This has to be a lifestyle you can stick with and not so restricted that you beat yourself up over every little thing you eat.

    This past Saturday, I was walking out of a shop and there was a Chik-fil-a restaurant and boy did the chicken ever smell good. Instead of getting it, I went to another shop and tried on some clothes. That's a huge motivator for me to stay on track with this. I have dropped two sizes and it feels awesome. Just remember this is for your health. Don't totally deprive yourself. Make sure overall that you stick with the healthy stuff- save a Saturday to eat junk food, but only have two pieces of pizza versus four or a handful of chips and salsa versus a bunch. I also work out four to five days a week. I actually like working out now...Make a deal with yourself that you will start working out, if you don't already. I can relate with thinking about everything I put in my mouth, but more along the line as to whether it's worth it really. Good luck to you!
  • Simone_King
    Simone_King Posts: 467 Member
    You know, one piece of that picture doesn't hurt you. If you have the calories for it.

    Stop worrying about it. That's the only advice I can give you. You are trying to change a life style but, pick a day, (weekends for me) where you can eat something that you don't normally get during the week. That's what I do.

    That sandwich, for 800 calories, did you enjoy it? If so, move on. Stop beating yourself over it.

    Like last week. My parents took me to Costcos. There I had a piece of pizza. This site said it had over 600 calories. yes, I beat myself over it but heck, I wanted it.

    However, this is a life style change and not...well you know. Yet, if you are around people eatting like that it just isn't fair. My own parents don't do that to me.

    Still, you can plan for that. Just one piece isn't going to hurt you. If you have the cailories.

    Stop beating yourself up about this.

    Remember: In order to live we must all eat. Food isn't something to be afraid of.

    We must be afraid over eating.

    For me that was the hardest lesson of all.

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  • danaerose95
    danaerose95 Posts: 2
    I know its really hard to, but being in a relationship is partnership. Talk to your boyfriend about your struggle, and ask him if maybe he can make some of these changes with you, so as to not make you stumble or tempt you. My boyfriend is a really big encourager when it comes to this stuff, because i ask him to be. Its just one of those things, that you cant keep him guessing, but if its something you want then talk to him! You can show concern for what he is eating, because no one should be consuming that kind of food all the time, its not good for his heart or his health. So its partly your responsibility too to kind of help him be aware of his eating habits, and how to create a better support system for you by partaking in it himself! hope my ideas helped!

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