Binging all day. Will my exercise make a difference?

shibuyagoth
shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys,

I've had a pretty rough day today, I've eaten so much junk food and I currently just feel pretty bad and guilty as I have been doing so well.

So what I want to know is, for example: If I eat 1200cals worth of crappy foods but still burn 600+ cals like I usually do, will I still lose weight?

This has been my second day of struggling not to binge >.<
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Maybe you're bingeing because you're only eating 1200 cals?
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    Technically you can lose but its not the way to go about doing it. Take a look here and see if you are allotted enough callries.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Like the above poster has said maybe 1200 isnt enough for you.
  • SoLiveItUp
    SoLiveItUp Posts: 115 Member
    You're at a deficient already with 1,200 calories so even if you ate them all already its fine, exercising is fine as long as you don't go overboard, exercise a little, maybe something you enjoy, walking, dancing, some sport but don't obsess just to burn loads of calories. If you still have dinner to go, have something decent that's nutritious and filling since all the activity and then start again tomorrow, just enjoy your food and try to forgive. Don't try compensating, you'll just be catching up forever because if you eat less some day when you're hungry you'll eventually have no control and binge. Plus get your water in : )
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    Maybe you're bingeing because you're only eating 1200 cals?

    Yeah that could be possible, I was thinking I should be eating more, but its hard for me because I used to have an eating disorder and I struggle with eating meals regularly :(
    Technically you can lose but its not the way to go about doing it. Take a look here and see if you are allotted enough callries.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Like the above poster has said maybe 1200 isnt enough for you.

    Thanks for the link, I really appreciate your response, thanks! :)
    You're at a deficient already with 1,200 calories so even if you ate them all already its fine, exercising is fine as long as you don't go overboard, exercise a little, maybe something you enjoy, walking, dancing, some sport but don't obsess just to burn loads of calories. If you still have dinner to go, have something decent that's nutritious and filling since all the activity and then start again tomorrow, just enjoy your food and try to forgive. Don't try compensating, you'll just be catching up forever because if you eat less some day when you're hungry you'll eventually have no control and binge. Plus get your water in : )

    Thanks for the response, this is really reassuring! I'll do my best, thank you so much :)
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.

    I don't see anything wrong with that, its better than not eating at all (which is what I used to do) :indifferent:
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.

    I don't see anything wrong with that, its better than not eating at all (which is what I used to do) :indifferent:

    That's like saying there's nothing wrong with cutting off your fingers because it's better than cutting off your arm, which is what you used to do. Both are harmful.
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.

    I don't see anything wrong with that, its better than not eating at all (which is what I used to do) :indifferent:

    That's like saying there's nothing wrong with cutting off your fingers because it's better than cutting off your arm, which is what you used to do. Both are harmful.

    This. Although you have made great strides in dealing with your food issues, I encourage you to keep working on getting healthy. Only eating 600 calories (net) every day is very harmful to your body. Exercising 1/2 your calories away leaves your body nothing to run on. Where do you suppose it will get the fuel it needs just to keep your walking, talking and your organs functioning? It will not be fat - that's not causing any problem to your body - your muscles take more energy.

    You're 19 years old. If that is you in your profile picture - you look very thin already. Please talk to someone - a doctor, a counselor, anyone that can help your find the help you need. You have a long life ahead of you and having your health will make it a great ride.

    Good luck.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.

    I don't see anything wrong with that, its better than not eating at all (which is what I used to do) :indifferent:

    Seriously?

    :huh:

    You are not worth a strike, so let you remind you that promoting VLCD for ANY reason violates TOS of this website. Suggesting that 600 calories per day is ok because you've consumed less is extremely misguided (at best).
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.

    I don't see anything wrong with that, its better than not eating at all (which is what I used to do) :indifferent:

    Seriously?

    :huh:

    You are not worth a strike, so let you remind you that promoting VLCD for ANY reason violates TOS of this website. Suggesting that 600 calories per day is ok because you've consumed less is extremely misguided (at best).

    QFT
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Please seek help. I would say you are still struggling with your ED since you seem to think that netting 600 calories a day is okay.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Edited!

    Well, that will teach me to respond without reading it all.

    Hon, you're doing better than you were and I congratulate you! If you are nothing and are up to 600 calories a day, I know it has to be a big improvement. Good work!

    I'm not asking you to admit it, but I think you probably know that 600 calories a day is considered pretty low, health-wise. Most people (and especially overeaters!) would say, "That is not healthy." Many would freak out.

    You made progress. Excellent! But you may have a little more work to do. Consider that. Just give it some thought.

    I cannot advise you because I'm not qualified, but will say that if you feel like there is any possibility you're slipping back into bad eating habits, call whoever overseas your medical plan - family doctor or psychiatrist - and get yourself back on track. I don't say it to mean or judgemental, but out of concern.

    I've never been too thin, but I've seen what people say to those they think have eating disorders around here. When I've read it, I've sometimes thought that if a person did have one, that sort of talk would push them further down tubes. Don't let that happen to you.

    Seek help/support and take care of yourself!

    I wish you all the best and loads of luck!!! :)
  • George_Baileys_Ghost
    George_Baileys_Ghost Posts: 1,524 Member
    yes
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    Thanks for the responses everyone, I am struggling with eating still but I seem to find it hard to eat healthy foods all the time, hence why I'm trying to get fit. My profile pic was taken in december when I weighed 5-7lbs less

    I'm currently at 145lbs (5ft 4") and I just think I look out of shape. I'm trying to get fit and hopefully lose 10lbs by October as I have an event to go to. MFP app suggested I eat 1200 cals....so I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong here. I eat 1200 every day so I thought I was doing this the healthy way :/

    My BMI is healthy at the moment, but if I gain a few more lbs I'll be overweight again. My lowest weight was around 110-120lbs

    How many calories should I be burning then? Its hard for me not to burn 600+ as I do 60mins daily for 5 days
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    Edited!

    Well, that will teach me to respond without reading it all.

    Hon, you're doing better than you were and I congratulate you! If you are nothing and are up to 600 calories a day, I know it has to be a big improvement. Good work!

    I'm not asking you to admit it, but I think you probably know that 600 calories a day is considered pretty low, health-wise. Most people (and especially overeaters!) would say, "That is not healthy." Many would freak out.

    You made progress. Excellent! But you may have a little more work to do. Consider that. Just give it some thought.

    I cannot advise you because I'm not qualified, but will say that if you feel like there is any possibility you're slipping back into bad eating habits, call whoever overseas your medical plan - family doctor or psychiatrist - and get yourself back on track. I don't say it to mean or judgemental, but out of concern.

    I've never been too thin, but I've seen what people say to those they think have eating disorders around here. When I've read it, I've sometimes thought that if a person did have one, that sort of talk would push them further down tubes. Don't let that happen to you.

    Seek help/support and take care of yourself!

    I wish you all the best and loads of luck!!! :)

    Thank you for the kind words, I will take your advice on board :)
    I too wish you all the best
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Thanks for the responses everyone, I am struggling with eating still but I seem to find it hard to eat healthy foods all the time, hence why I'm trying to get fit. My profile pic was taken in december when I weighed 5-7lbs less

    I'm currently at 145lbs (5ft 4") and I just think I look out of shape. I'm trying to get fit and hopefully lose 10lbs by October as I have an event to go to. MFP app suggested I eat 1200 cals....so I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong here. I eat 1200 every day so I thought I was doing this the healthy way :/

    My BMI is healthy at the moment, but if I gain a few more lbs I'll be overweight again. My lowest weight was around 110-120lbs

    How many calories should I be burning then? Its hard for me not to burn 600+ as I do 60mins daily for 5 days

    You can burn 600 calories, that's fine, as long as you eat those calories back.
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    You can burn 600 calories, that's fine, as long as you eat those calories back.

    Okay now this is where I'm confused. I've seen alot of posts where people say not to eat the calories back
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    You can burn 600 calories, that's fine, as long as you eat those calories back.

    Okay now this is where I'm confused. I've seen alot of posts where people say not to eat the calories back

    In those cases the person being advised is netting at least, if not well over 1,200 calories. You need to net AT LEAST 1,200 per day. Meaning if you burn 600 calories, you eat 1,800.
  • RabbitLost
    RabbitLost Posts: 333 Member
    If you are using MFP to set your calorie goal ( which I think you are doing from what I read before), then you should eat back your cardio calories (especially if you are at 1,200). Your recommended deficit from MFP is based on a net number. To track this, enter your cardio exercises to see where you are on a net basis. Try to keep this number as close to your MFP goal as possible. I'm not sure if my ticker still shows, but I've lost about 50 pounds in two years following this approach. And if you are working with a medical professional, please make sure you've discussed these goals with him or her.
  • missomgitsica
    missomgitsica Posts: 496 Member
    1200 calories is NOT A BINGE. And if you only eat 1200 calories and then burn off 600 of them with exercise, you're not doing yourself any favors.
  • sharonnj398
    sharonnj398 Posts: 189 Member
    MFP will do the math for you, and I think I see it best on the home page.

    You start the day with a goal of 1200 calories. If you log some exercise into the MFP site, those calories are added to your 1200. If I walk my dogs for five minutes (they're old and don't want to go far), I get 20 calories of exercise. After I log those minutes, my total would go up to 1,220 for the day.

    What I found I like about MFP is concentration on one day at a time while I log. It's easy to manipulate the day when I know I have a lunch-and-learn at work, or I'm going out for dinner or drinks later. Either I eat less or I got to move more. There's no thought of I'll make it up tomorrow or the next day because the number is for today only.

    I love the 'keep this up and you'll weigh ____ in five weeks' after I'm finished for the day. Seeing a pound or two fluctuation on the scale is not enough to motivate me.
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    Edit: Looks like i hadn't changed my activity level hence why I was put at such a low goal, whoops! Recommended is now 1260cals a day..not much of a change but I'll stick with it, or try to eat 1500 calories worth

    Hopefully this is more healthy, thanks everyone :)
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Edit: Looks like i hadn't changed my activity level hence why I was put at such a low goal, whoops! Recommended is now 1260cals a day..not much of a change but I'll stick with it, or try to eat 1500 calories worth

    Hopefully this is more healthy, thanks everyone :)

    How much of a loss per week are you entering?
  • kmh0617
    kmh0617 Posts: 51 Member
    If you think you're out of shape, start lifting weights. It puts the curves in the right places. But you have to EAT in order to build sexy muscles. Lots of lean protein, healthy fats, fruits and veggies!
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Hi guys,

    I've had a pretty rough day today, I've eaten so much junk food and I currently just feel pretty bad and guilty as I have been doing so well.

    So what I want to know is, for example: If I eat 1200cals worth of crappy foods but still burn 600+ cals like I usually do, will I still lose weight?

    This has been my second day of struggling not to binge >.<
    Weight loss is calories in/calorie out, so if you eat under your maintenance and burn more calories than you take in then you should still lose weight. However, the downside is that most people eat more than they realize when they are bingeing.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Edited: see issue was already addressed
  • Sarahsteve7kids
    Sarahsteve7kids Posts: 146 Member
    For the past 12 weeks I have had great success by counting my calories by THE WEEK, not the day! I get 8400 per week! It has eliminated all negative feelings regarding food and feeling as if I failed because I went 'over my calories"! It may not work for everyone but has been a life saver for me. Good luck!
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    How much of a loss per week are you entering?

    1.5lbs a week but I generally do 1lb once a week. I had entered my activity level as sedentary which is why my goal was weird lol
    If you think you're out of shape, start lifting weights. It puts the curves in the right places. But you have to EAT in order to build sexy muscles. Lots of lean protein, healthy fats, fruits and veggies!

    Totally agree, I need to get back into lifting! :)
    For the past 12 weeks I have had great success by counting my calories by THE WEEK, not the day! I get 8400 per week! It has eliminated all negative feelings regarding food and feeling as if I failed because I went 'over my calories"! It may not work for everyone but has been a life saver for me. Good luck!

    That does sound more logical to me, I stress out too much about what I eat during the day. Maybe I should try this, many thanks :)
    Weight loss is calories in/calorie out, so if you eat under your maintenance and burn more calories than you take in then you should still lose weight. However, the downside is that most people eat more than they realize when they are bingeing.

    Yep, so far its been working for me, just struggling to find out my correct calorie intake at the moment, its so frustrating lol
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    Thanks for the responses everyone, I am struggling with eating still but I seem to find it hard to eat healthy foods all the time, hence why I'm trying to get fit. My profile pic was taken in december when I weighed 5-7lbs less

    I'm currently at 145lbs (5ft 4") and I just think I look out of shape. I'm trying to get fit and hopefully lose 10lbs by October as I have an event to go to. MFP app suggested I eat 1200 cals....so I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong here. I eat 1200 every day so I thought I was doing this the healthy way :/

    My BMI is healthy at the moment, but if I gain a few more lbs I'll be overweight again. My lowest weight was around 110-120lbs

    How many calories should I be burning then? Its hard for me not to burn 600+ as I do 60mins daily for 5 days
    If your weight is healthy but what you're really after is a bangin' body, you might consider adding resistance training to your program... Three months is enough time to make a difference in your appearance that would please you more than just losing ten pounds. Check out this young woman's story...
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
  • TutuMom41
    TutuMom41 Posts: 278 Member
    If you ate 1,200 of food and burn off 600, you've only eaten 600 for the day.

    Please seek help.

    I don't see anything wrong with that, its better than not eating at all (which is what I used to do) :indifferent:

    not really it is exactly like not eating at all if you are not providing your body with the calories it needs to survive. your body will take from your organs. you can damage your heart. Please get your self some help

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