Obsessing Much?!

Heyy girlfrand!!! You know we all have our moments! I find I'm either on the "not giving a frig" or the "completely obsessive" spectrum as well. I think the biggest part is finding a happy medium! I used to freak out at restaurants and log my food the second I ate it because (well I don't really know why...I was just obsessing like a cray cray) and now I can log it when I get home. Or I used to be like "omg no one calorie over!" and workout extra....it's easier taking it the slow and steady route like they suggest. I'm doing my best to be levelly motivated so I totally understand the frustration of all this weight loss ticking slower now But we'd def miss you so you can't leave end of story :P

Hello. I am a little confused over what you are obsessing over. Is it
1--the time spent on mfp,
2--the process of beling accountable for what you are eating,
3--the number of calories you are eating.

If it is 1, then set yourself a time limit. Sometimes, I TOTALLY overdue my time here! It's addictive. lol

If it is 2, you already answered your own concern. You tried not logging and it sounds as if that did not work out well. You have lost a lot and that is awesome. I don't know how much you have to lose, but if you still have a way to go to get to healthy goal weight, then why stop something that is working? Maybe you just need a diet vacation for a week. Eat what you want, don't got crazy and binge--just enjoy some of the things you don't normally let yourself have==and do or do not log. Then breathe deep and start again.

If it is 3, then again you said 1200 worked and that is what mfp suggested and you are not trying to lose 2-3 pounds a week by undereating....well I don't understand why you care about the confusion of numbers....1200 or 1400, etc. If you feel too restricted on 1200, then up it to 1300 or 1400 and drop more slowly.

I am happily OCD about what I put in my mouth. I was fat for over 20 years. It is really feeling amazing to feel good and look in the mirror and not cry. My hubbie says I'm obsessed and I am--about my health FINALLY. I do read and research all types of info on different eating styles, vitamins, exercises. I am turning myself into a nutritionist without the schooling! Of course, I won't pretend to be one--except for myself. So I actually obsess a lot...but I think it is a healthy obsession and one I wish I had acquired years ago. I am 58. I hope to decrease or limit my diabetes meds and blood pressure meds. I have cut my diabetes meds in half and am still seeing good results. I can't wait to see the doc next month! He was so happy with my progress last May.

Good luck to you. You just need to find your balance. I am sure that when I lose all my weight (30-40 more), I will still log, and enjoy inspiring and motivating others. That is what saved my life--the motivation, success and friendship of the folks here. I thought online friends dieting was a stupid concept. I only joined to track my food. I, very quickly, found out WHY it works--the support of strangers in 'my shoes' has given me the strength to get this stupid fat off! I certainly never expected that. But it certainly made a HUGE difference in my life----I am actually LIVING IT NOW.

I am just confused because you are being awesomely successful, you say you love the friends (me too!). Why stop if it works?
and your 'ticker' says 'DON'T QUIT'! Maybe you are just having a 'low moment'. We all do. When I hit one, I set aside some time to get on mfp and I read the Success/Motivation posts for a few minutes. That is medicine for me! and a huge boost to my morale and confidence. Those folks are doing it--winning the fat war--feeling fantastic--and ENJOYING life in their new bodies with happy souls! That fixes me up everytime.