Barely eating but gaining weight??? So frustrating

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  • melissafaith24
    melissafaith24 Posts: 251 Member
    its impossible to gain weight on the amount of calories you are eating
    so either you're lying
    or your uh lying

    but keep posting topics like this that make you sound like you have an eating disorder... works real well in these forums
    *rolls eyes*

    What the hell is wrong with you

    *applaud*
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support

    Please seek professional help. We cannot help you here.

    Please do this. It's impossible to gain weight on severely restricted calories. Put your health first and see a doctor. :flowerforyou:

    QFT
  • MrsStarling
    MrsStarling Posts: 25
    You always want to aim to eat at LEAST 1200 calories a day. Otherwise your body will go into starvation mode. Maybe not right away, but it will and then it will start storing almost everything you eat. This is not good. So at least try to hit 1,200. As far as eating your calories, I personally stick to three things - 1. try to fill yourself up with fruits, veggie, smart carbs, and protein. 1,200 will seem like a LOT of food to you if you do. 2. if you work out that day and you are hungry and are at 1,200 calories - eat something. This is your body's way of telling you that you need to eat. 3. Drink lots of water. I always try to drink a big glass of water 15 minutes before I eat a meal. This way I don't over eat and will really feel when I am full. Hope that helps!!
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    its impossible to gain weight on the amount of calories you are eating
    so either you're lying
    or your uh lying

    but keep posting topics like this that make you sound like you have an eating disorder... works real well in these forums
    *rolls eyes*

    What the hell is wrong with you, to type out something like that must mean only one thing = your a massive
    Name-calling, how ironic
  • KaseyMackenzie
    KaseyMackenzie Posts: 14 Member
    Honey, it definitely sounds to me like you need to seek professional help of some sort. There is no award for doing things yourself, without a doctor -- the important thing is to get as healthy as possible, no matter what type of help you need to seek to give yourself the best chance at health and happiness. I've struggled with anxiety disorder/OCD in the past, and you can bet your sweet sassafras I sought out medical help for it when I couldn't handle it on my own. The same thing with any type of physical, mental, or emotional condition -- if you need help, please seek it out.

    You already know that starving yourself is not working and not healthy. Please take care of yourself.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    OP:
    I'm not sure where you are located, but you can go to this website and get help. You can call the number listed below or go to the website and chat online. Please seek help through the following website and/or speaking with your parents and/or a trusted adult.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support

    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help.
    • Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
    • Click to chat with a Helpline volunteer
    We are here every  Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST). Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support


    eta:
    Here is another link for your parents or trusted adult. Maybe show them your threads.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/parent-family-friends-network
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support

    Please seek professional help. We cannot help you here.

    Please do this. It's impossible to gain weight on severely restricted calories. Put your health first and see a doctor. :flowerforyou:

    QFT
  • SteveyBrule
    SteveyBrule Posts: 171 Member
    You're probably getting bloated from the fiber, meaning it's likely just air.

    Also stop this.

    Be patient, eat at least 1400 cal/day and try walking for exercise. You'll likely just bounce back from this method and eat more and worse thus gaining weight. You need to make it sustainable to be a lifestyle change.
  • DaveScadlock
    DaveScadlock Posts: 27 Member
    Are you really kidding me?? In 2 days you are gaining weight? Clothes don't fit? You are not going to get results in 2 days. And 600 calories? A day? You are going to seriously hurt yourself doing that. I base that not even knowing your current physique. You might be a good candidate to see a doctor. Bit 600 calories isn't a good plan.

    Get a new mindset. Don't be afraid to eat. Are you just wanting to diet (A temporary reduction in weight)? Or are you on a total behavioral modification?
    Don't get me wrong, weight loss doesn't happen over days. Its a longer process than that.

    D
  • earthboundmisfit
    earthboundmisfit Posts: 192 Member
    Get help.
    somethingfishy.org
  • SteveyBrule
    SteveyBrule Posts: 171 Member
    I forgot to add - based on one of your prior posts about gaining weight in one day - you may some body dysmorphia issues. You want to speak to a physician and a psychiatrist.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,982 Member
    Being that I trained young females in sports like volleyball and basketball and having my daughter in competitive dance, I've seen my fair share of young females sharing information on dieting and how a female "should" look. And 99% of the time it's bad information.
    It's also not uncommon for young females today to buy clothes much smaller than they really are to meet some certain criteria of acceptance amongst their peers then find out that a little water retention makes these clothes feel much much tighter and distorting their image that they must be eating too much because of it.
    Don't let this become an issue because it will follow you the rest of your life. I would implore you to seek a professional and have a sit down. Something you may not want to hear, but being a professional in the fitness industry I've seen my fair share of people who have been affected by eating disorders and body dysmorphia issues. Don't put it on the back burner.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    So, it's like, did you ever use a wood stove? You put four logs in there and they take up the whole stove. Then they start burning and those logs get smaller and smaller and smaller until they are just coals and ashes, and you clean it out. This is like food in your tummy. You put food in there and it takes up space, but then your body burns it and uses that fuel and the rest is eliminated when you go to the bathroom.

    To keep your body fueled properly, you need to put that food in there, even though it temporarily takes up space.

    That is a simplistic explanation of a complicated process, but you need to know that it is entirely NORMAL. You should get professional help so that you can learn to be okay with your body and its processes.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Wow, some impressive editing was done on this thread, even quoted material. Great job, Mr. or Ms. Moderator!! :laugh:

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