Deficit Diet and Mood Fluctuations

WantBestME
WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
edited November 8 in Motivation and Support
I am getting super angry nowadays for silly things [Eg: DH coming late by an hour even due to valid reasons]
I always had anger issues but it was once a while(say once in 10-15 days) but now i keep-on finding reasons to become angry.
I am not able to control it at that time..even though later i realize i am over-reacting.

Is it due to the restricted diet? Does a deficit diet have anything to do with rapid mood fluctuations?
Have you faced this? Any remedies?

Replies

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    have you spoken to someone about your anger issues before?
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    have you spoken to someone about your anger issues before?
    Yes.. People around me are very understanding and composed. But it was under control.
    Since i started dieting(deficit) , i am no longer able to control (Effectively) my anger. I speak and hurt others before thinking.
  • Poods71
    Poods71 Posts: 502 Member
    Yes, a restrictive diet can make you moody. I know when I was eating at 1200 I was always in a bad mood. And it won't help if you already had issues. Try upping you calories and see how you feel.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    Poods71 wrote: »
    Yes, a restrictive diet can make you moody. I know when I was eating at 1200 I was always in a bad mood. And it won't help if you already had issues. Try upping you calories and see how you feel.

    I have to try that.. But in minimal may be!
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.

    Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.

    Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..

    you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.

    Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..

    you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
    I fear that it may make my weight-loss plan hit a plateau
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.

    Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..

    you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
    I fear that it may make my weight-loss plan hit a plateau

    increasing your calories will mean you lose weight slower, but if its a choice between that and how you're behaving at the moment, i know which i would go for.
  • meowiyer
    meowiyer Posts: 19 Member
    Are you doing any exercise? I used to suffer from depression and anger management issues, but exercise really helps with mental health. Just a suggestion. Helps to physically get rid of any aggression or anxiety. Now when I know I am going to lose it, I just go for a brisk walk and feel so much better.

    I also agree that healthy fats are very essential to make you feel satiated and less "stressy".
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    edited November 2014
    meowiyer wrote: »
    Are you doing any exercise? I used to suffer from depression and anger management issues, but exercise really helps with mental health. Just a suggestion. Helps to physically get rid of any aggression or anxiety. Now when I know I am going to lose it, I just go for a brisk walk and feel so much better.

    I also agree that healthy fats are very essential to make you feel satiated and less "stressy".
    Yes.. I do exercise . Minimum 4 to 5 days a week. Per session 1.5 hour. I agree that it reduces stress and i tend to be a happy person (only the day i workout).

    Post workout - after a day - i become moody.. May be i should exercise everyday :neutral_face:

  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.

    Thanks for the info... i'll try meeting the fat requirements..

    you dont seem keen on the idea of increasing your calories at all?
    I fear that it may make my weight-loss plan hit a plateau

    increasing your calories will mean you lose weight slower, but if its a choice between that and how you're behaving at the moment, i know which i would go for.

    True!!! I will try UPing for a few days and check the difference.
  • meowiyer
    meowiyer Posts: 19 Member
    If you are also exercising so much, why is your calorie intake just 1200 calories? It seems a bit low, but that is just me.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    meowiyer wrote: »
    If you are also exercising so much, why is your calorie intake just 1200 calories? It seems a bit low, but that is just me.

    agreed, at the very least you should NET 1200 cals... thats how MFP is set up to work...
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    meowiyer wrote: »
    If you are also exercising so much, why is your calorie intake just 1200 calories? It seems a bit low, but that is just me.

    agreed, at the very least you should NET 1200 cals... thats how MFP is set up to work...

    Eat back my calories? :anguished: I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard :disappointed:
  • muffinsandcakes
    muffinsandcakes Posts: 333 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    how many calories are you eating and what macros?

    1200 calories max( vary between 1100-1200).. I stay little under or meet the macros as per the fitnesspal chart. I go less on the fat percentage.

    what rate of loss do you have MFP set too?
    Actually, I lose 1lbs a week consistently.

    i woudl up your cals and make sure you're getting enough fat - eating too low fat can affect vitamin absorption and hormones, which could be affecting your mood.

    the right answer ...
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    With only 15 pounds left to lose, having your goal set to a pound a week is too much. Are you exercising and eating back those calories?
  • oedipa_maas
    oedipa_maas Posts: 577 Member
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    meowiyer wrote: »
    If you are also exercising so much, why is your calorie intake just 1200 calories? It seems a bit low, but that is just me.

    agreed, at the very least you should NET 1200 cals... thats how MFP is set up to work...

    Eat back my calories? :anguished: I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard :disappointed:

    It is really hard. For some people (and I relate), upping calories and eating back your exercise calories inspires fear about regaining weight. But lots of people on here lose weight with more calories and eating back their exercise calories. As someone mentioned, if it's a choice between changing your weight loss plan and how poorly you're treating people who love you, it should be the former.

    I have bipolar disorder, so believe me, I know about mood swings. I also know how low blood sugar can make me very angry if I don't eat enough protein and fats, and in general undereating makes me temperamental. There are meditative techniques that can help with out of control emotions; you might want to look into that.

  • meowiyer
    meowiyer Posts: 19 Member
    WantBestME wrote: »
    Eat back my calories? :anguished: I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard :disappointed:

    Realising that you have an obsession is half the battle won. Up your fats, up your calories a bit, and chill out with the husband. Is he really going to love you more if you weigh less?
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    With only 15 pounds left to lose, having your goal set to a pound a week is too much. Are you exercising and eating back those calories?

    I am exercising but i don't eat back my calories :neutral_face:
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    oedipa_maas wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    meowiyer wrote: »
    If you are also exercising so much, why is your calorie intake just 1200 calories? It seems a bit low, but that is just me.

    agreed, at the very least you should NET 1200 cals... thats how MFP is set up to work...

    Eat back my calories? :anguished: I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard :disappointed:

    It is really hard. For some people (and I relate), upping calories and eating back your exercise calories inspires fear about regaining weight. But lots of people on here lose weight with more calories and eating back their exercise calories. As someone mentioned, if it's a choice between changing your weight loss plan and how poorly you're treating people who love you, it should be the former.

    I have bipolar disorder, so believe me, I know about mood swings. I also know how low blood sugar can make me very angry if I don't eat enough protein and fats, and in general undereating makes me temperamental. There are meditative techniques that can help with out of control emotions; you might want to look into that.

    Thanks for understanding. I will try to maintain both. I am practicing to stay calm and start doing yoga :smile:
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    meowiyer wrote: »
    WantBestME wrote: »
    Eat back my calories? :anguished: I will try that may be for an week but i have become so much obsessed with this weight-loss - its really hard :disappointed:

    Realising that you have an obsession is half the battle won. Up your fats, up your calories a bit, and chill out with the husband. Is he really going to love you more if you weigh less?
    True that. His love is and was the same always. Infact he wants me to eat and stay healthy. Poor him, i should stop getting angry at him at petty things. He becomes v.sad when i am angry and that's all he does, doesn't even talks back - just says " its not healthy to become angry like this".
    But yesterday was day 1 without any mood issues inspite of him coming late due to his work.
    Today will be day2 on this streak . I am going to maintain a "MyHappyPal" Diary :wink:
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