I never knew I ate this much
fattypatty10001
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I never knew I ate this much until I started using this site a few days ago. No wonder I'm over 650 pounds! I have to stop eating like this. But I'm always so hungry. How do I stop?
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I know it sounds hard but eat smaller meals more often.
I just got serious about 3 weeks ago and feel like I am constantly eating. It's all about portions and what you're eating and your b ody will adjust though!
Try healthy snacks that don't have a lot of calories. raw veggies are great. Also, don't starve yourself! Use the calculation for how much to eat and go ahead and eat it if you feel hungry!
GOOD LUCK! STICK WITH IT
and feel free to add me if you'd like!
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Patty, we are SO proud of you!
Everyone's gonna tell you different things. I didn't have 400 lbs to lose, but I did lose originally more than 100. And I can tell you this: I was never hungry. I ate whenever I was hungry. But I didn't eat "mindlessly."
You have such a long road ahead of you, but you're worth it. FIGHT for it, girl!
I'm gonna give you some of the things that helped me at first. But it's really just my experience. Your mileage may vary ("YMMV").
-I stopped eating anything with high fructose corn syrup and "trans" fat. Just gave it up for two months. I would still eat chocolate chip cookies and things like that. But if the label said it had "HFCS" or trans fat, I just ate something else. I don't know for sure, but I think doing this helped me cut out a lot of other processed ingredients, which just re-trained my brain and tastebuds to crave different things. I SWEAR TO GOD, I now crave things like carrots. And apples. Hand to god, I CRAVE vegetables, like sweet potatoes. And once you have a taste for carrots and celery, you can literally eat them all day and stay in a caloric deficit.
-Remember to watch the clock (again, just my experience, YMMV). If you ate an hour ago, YOU'RE NOT ACTUALLY HUNGRY. You're either bored, lonely or thirsty.
We love what you're doing. Keep it up!
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I never knew I ate this much until I started using this site a few days ago. No wonder I'm over 650 pounds! I have to stop eating like this. But I'm always so hungry. How do I stop?
You don't have to go cold turkey! Setup your account to lose 2 lbs per week and see if there aren't a few things here and there you can either reduce quantities, or that don't even really satisfy you. Also any movement you can do will burn additional calories and potentially earn you a few more calories to eat. Logging is an excellent first step, it presents you with data you can evaluate and decide what can be shuffled around to help you meet your day to day calorie goals
Please Read this:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
You can still eat the same volume of food, just make healthier choices. Im not sure what your eating right now, but a nice big mixed green salad with grilled chicken and a light vinegar based dressing is plenty filling and has many more nutrients and less calories than say a few donuts. Just look in your diet where you can make healthy swaps (mustard for mayo, skim milk, red sauce for white sauce, etc.) You would be surprised! Just the other day I steamed up a decent sized artichoke for a "snack" but it ended up being lunch because it was so filling!0
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For those who haven't looked, before you give advice, you might want to check out Patty's diary. She eats about 25,000 calories per day right now.
This isn't meant as a criticism!! I just want people to understand what's going on here.0 -
I think if you're truly eating large quantities of food maybe you don't want to go "cold turkey" right away? Maybe just cut your intake by half for a week, then again for another week, until you get down to the right amount. Good luck! Everyone has to start somewhere.0
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Weight loss is simple and difficult. All you have to do to loose weight is consume fewer calories than you expend. That said it is not easy. We are all tempted by extra helpings, our favorite foods (sweets are mine) emotional eating, metabolic issues and many other challenges,
Hunger is one of those problems. The best suggestion I have is to eat foods that are filling. a cookie and an apple may have the same number of calories but the apple will be much more filling and help you not to be hungry again in 20 min.
Also make sure that you are drinking enough. Sometimes we eat because we think that we are hungry when in reality what our bodies need is water not food.
At stressful times I tend to eat. When I am under stress I feel hungry all the time even though I know that there is no real reason for me to be. In cases like that I will wait until my stomach growls - then I know that it is legit hunger and not stress or emotion.
Another idea for when you think you are hungry is to wait. If you feel you want to eat, but know that it is not really time see if you can distract yourself - do a cross word puzzle, fold laundry, check your email, do some exercise etc. Then if you are really hungry it is a good time to eat, but you might not feel hungry after you have been distracted
Get some friends that you can see on your home - that is great support but much more personal than the message boards.
Hope that help0 -
Watermelon is a nice low calorie snack in the summer too! I crave sweet foods 0
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For those who haven't looked, before you give advice, you might want to check out Patty's diary. She eats about 25,000 calories per day right now.
This isn't meant as a criticism!! I just want people to understand what's going on here.
I agree.0 -
For those who haven't looked, before you give advice, you might want to check out Patty's diary. She eats about 25,000 calories per day right now.
This isn't meant as a criticism!! I just want people to understand what's going on here.
I honestly had not looked.
Unless she gained all the weight very recently, though, that must not be an average intake, seeing as she needs a little under 5000 calories to maintain her current weight (according to MFP)0 -
For those who haven't looked, before you give advice, you might want to check out Patty's diary. She eats about 25,000 calories per day right now.
This isn't meant as a criticism!! I just want people to understand what's going on here.
I honestly had not looked.
Unless she gained all the weight very recently, though, that must not be an average intake, seeing as she needs a little under 5000 calories to maintain her current weight (according to MFP)
After people become bed-ridden due to their weight, the weight can start to pile on due to depression and caretaker's enabling. Her goal is to walk again in 2015.
Patty, we absolutely love you. I hope you're able to get to a doctor soon.0 -
If your diary is accurate (scratches head), then you're eating way too much food that won't keep you full for long.0
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I just want to say I think It's wonderful you made it here, and welcome to MFP!!!0
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If this diary is accurate.. and the weight is true.. then I am going to have to guess that there is an enabler in the picture. Someone's going out for all that food and I doubt it's the OP. Speak to whoever it is bringing the food in and ask them to stop.
Swap to real food. Add in vegetables.
This isn't to say that pizza or burgers are inherently bad but two whole pizzas in one sitting is way overboard.0 -
Congrats to you for getting the ball rolling on making healthy choices! Tracking your food is definitely an eye-opener.0
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No offence, and I have never until now suspected more that a poster is not actually genuine.
I mean, 34,000 calories? 40 rashers of bacon at breakfast? Even a super obese person has their limits as to how much food their body can actually hold and I am fairly sure 34,000 calories bypasses that.0 -
I have a feeling this is a troll...0
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I have a feeling this is a troll...
Yep, that was my initial thought on reading their first topic on here, prior to this one.0 -
Profile pic is an actress, Rebel Wilson0
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For those who haven't looked, before you give advice, you might want to check out Patty's diary. She eats about 25,000 calories per day right now.
This isn't meant as a criticism!! I just want people to understand what's going on here.
I honestly had not looked.
Unless she gained all the weight very recently, though, that must not be an average intake, seeing as she needs a little under 5000 calories to maintain her current weight (according to MFP)
After people become bed-ridden due to their weight, the weight can start to pile on due to depression and caretaker's enabling. Her goal is to walk again in 2015.
Patty, we absolutely love you. I hope you're able to get to a doctor soon.
+1 :flowerforyou: Good luck, Patty!0 -
Part of the reason for your hunger is you are actually malnourished!
I believe you need help from a dietician to develop a food plan for you with mostly nutrient dense foods. At the moment you are only eating fast foods with empty calories. The sugar laden sodas have no nourishing value for your body whatsoever!
You need to slowly switch over to veggies, fruits, healthy lean proteins such as eggs, chicken, fish, beans, ect. plus nuts, nut butters and whole grain breads. Also some olive oil over your veggies.
And water-lots of water.
Nutrient rich foods will fill you up and keep you satisfied for way less calories.
I believe you can gradually reduce your weight and as a result, become more active.0 -
No offence, and I have never until now suspected more that a poster is not actually genuine.
I mean, 34,000 calories? 40 rashers of bacon at breakfast? Even a super obese person has their limits as to how much food their body can actually hold and I am fairly sure 34,000 calories bypasses that.
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Either you're not logging correctly or you're not actually a real person. That or you have a black hole for a stomach.0 -
I agree with what everyone has said here, so it doesn't really need repeating. One thing you might consider though is to change the goal on your tracker. I'm not saying change your overall goal, but track it in smaller increments. With 400+ pounds to lose, your tracker will move very slowly. Try setting it for 50 pounds or so at a time. Seeing it move steadily can be a big motivator! You got this girl!
Kris
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Why is it that when I ask for help, I always get accused of being a troll? Maybe I'm too embarrassed to put my own picture on here. Maybe I like Fat Amy. She is proud of who she is in her own skin. I want to be like her. I give up. I think I'm gonna quit trying. Every time I do, people kick me while I'm down.0
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No way. You eat multiple cakes and pizzas a day and you never knew you ate that much? Just imagine how much money one would save... Calling troll.0
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Why is it that when I ask for help, I always get accused of being a troll? Maybe I'm too embarrassed to put my own picture on here. Maybe I like Fat Amy. She is proud of who she is in her own skin. I want to be like her. I give up. I think I'm gonna quit trying. Every time I do, people kick me while I'm down.
Patty, we love you. Please don't go. We want to help. You're just a special case, and some people don't understand. I myself am SO PROUD OF YOU for posting and wanting help!0 -
Patty, Are you trying to tell us that in one day you day 24 pieces of chocolate cake (3 full cakes), 1 large and one medium pizzas, 20 pieces of KFC chicken, 54 small bags of doritos,2lbs of bacon, 3lbs of butter (6 sticks), 1/2 loaf of bread, 1 dozen eggs, 11 cans of coke, plus several smaller items of food?0
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Why is it that when I ask for help, I always get accused of being a troll? Maybe I'm too embarrassed to put my own picture on here. Maybe I like Fat Amy. She is proud of who she is in her own skin. I want to be like her. I give up. I think I'm gonna quit trying. Every time I do, people kick me while I'm down.
Before you give up due to the people accusing you, think of the ones supporting you
You do not have to post any profile picture. Just keep gathering useful information until you find what works. Then keep learning because this journey does go on for a while, for ALL of us
Lastly, look at each person's profile picture and see the user name underneath it. To the right of the username is a little triangle. Click it and click "ignore user" if a poster is ruining your surfing experience. Might make your mission a bit more enjoyable. Good luck again!!
Edit: also if you prefer not to make new posts, just use the search feature instead. While personalized information is often better, just about every fitness and nutrition question has been asked on MFP before. I like to use google as well as the forum search feature. I may type this in google for example:
Good protein sources site:MyFitnessPal.com
To find results from previous MFP topics0 -
This is hilarious.
BUT, you should find something else to do to occupy yourself than making fun of weight issues!
And if you are a real person, and actually took the time to log all 25,000 calories, including the 24 cakes you're amazing. You are also very wealthy to be able to afford the 24 cakes and 50 or so pieces of KFC, plus the full time cook it would prepare all the other stuff in your diary.0 -
No offence, and I have never until now suspected more that a poster is not actually genuine.
I mean, 34,000 calories? 40 rashers of bacon at breakfast? Even a super obese person has their limits as to how much food their body can actually hold and I am fairly sure 34,000 calories bypasses that.
Yeah, this is trolling. Which is totally ****ty. Just some *kitten* making fun of people who struggle with their weight.0
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