2 years and not a single pound loss...

I also wanted to add, I've tried MFP 3 other times. It wasn't until this time that I was really doing it. This time was different.

What kind of plan does this "nutritionist" have you on? If you can't stick with it more than three days, it may be too restrictive. Try making smaller changes. How about start by just logging everything you eat here. Sometimes that awareness is enough to get you making small changes and moving toward you goals.

Orphia wrote: »

I just eat whatever I like, while staying within my calorie limit.

77 lbs lost since April 2015.

The only rule is 'Calories In' less than 'Calories Out'.

Everything else is personal preference.

I agree with this. I eat almost the same things (some healthier choices) as I did before, aND changed my portion sizes. I'm down almost 57 pounds in 8 months. I also agree with the person above, you need to evaluate what your nutritionist wants from you.

First make sure the plan you are supposed to follow makes sense. Like, you are not starving and it is not excluding all foods you like.
Second, go back to the nutritionist, if you have not already done so, or find a new one, and explain the problem.
If the plan is realistic, and you have already discussed solutions, then ask yourself if losign weight is important to you. If not, nothing will work. If yes, time to talk to a therapist.

You need to be evaluated for binge eating behavior.

If ur enemy is chocolate then u r low on ur magnesium. Try to eat nuts or dark chocolate instead (a square of it). Suppress ur sugar cravings with fruits instead or Quest Bars.

catherinecollins0219 wrote: »

So I have this problem- I can stitck to my nutritionist approved, suited for me diet really really well for 3 days, but then I always ALWAYS ending up binging and undoing all the progress on the 4th day. It's like I get to day 4 and I just lose all control around food- it's almost like instinct that I eat everything in sight . Because of this, I've made no progress and have actually gained weight. I know that I need to change something, cuz clearly this isn't working, but I'm not quite sure what to change. Any thoughts on what I should do and/or tips for my situation would be greatly appreciated- I need them. Thanks!

Why did you see a nutritionist? Is it just for weight loss or do you have a medical issue that required a special diet?
If you can't stick to it for more than 3 days it is an unsustainable diet for you.
Is your weight loss goal too aggressive? What are your stats and how many calories are you eating? If you have 50 lbs or less to lose 1 lb a week is a pretty good goal. If you are more than 50 lbs overweight then you might try 2 lbs a week but you still might find that difficult. Have a smaller deficit and lose weight slower but more comfortably.
Did you cut out a lot of foods with the diet from the nutritionist? Weight loss is about calories. Eat the foods you would normally eat and just watch your calorie intake.
I suggest just using MFP. Log everything you consume as accurately as you can. Get a food scale to help you do that.

Here are some tips:

Weight gain/loss is determined by one thing alone: calories in vs calories out. Simply go on google, type in "TDEE Calculator", and enter you age, height, sex, weight, and activity level.

Using that number, eat -500 calories of that daily to lose 1lb per week. No ifs or buts. That means you might have to buy a digital weight scale and have a myfitnesspal account, and start measuring every single thing you put in your mouth for weeks and months. It takes 3500 calories of deficit a week for 1 lb of weight loss, so -500 calories daily will get you there.

Remember, overweight people tend to underestimate how much they are eating (and inversely, underweight people overestimate how much they eat).

Additional tips:
Drink lots of water so you are not always hungry
Drink a glass of water before a meal, it will help fill you up before you eat
Replace sodas with diet sodas - 0 calories so that helps keep it low
Eat lots of single ingredient foods - fish, chicken, fruits, etc. Obviously dressed to how you like it, but beware - sauces with olive oil or ranch is high in calories.
Once your weight gets low enough, you can go at a -250 calories deficit for a loss of 0.5lbs per week (aka a slow cut).

Beware: Fruit juices (filled with sugar and calories), too many nuts, spreadables (i.e. peanut butter), shakes (400 calories?? That's 2/3s of my meal!), starbucks fraps, and frozen microwavable meals.

And remember, it is a marathon, not a sprint. The longer it takes for you to get to your goal, the more permanent it is. Losing 1 lb weekly = ~50lbs in a year. Please note that weight loss is not linear (per this graph) but the general trend should be going down.

Basically, it doesn't matter if it's the cleanest meal program in the world, if you don't follow it, it is not working. Find something more realistic AS LONG AS YOUR CALORIES IS UNDER YOUR TDEE I do go for fastfood sometimes, and I check their caloric values out beforehand so I know what I can get (It's usually a double grilled chicken burger/wrap, no sides, and a diet coke for ~600 calories which works FOR ME). Find what works for you.

SezxyStef wrote: »

wow I love how people go to BED and therapy right off....without knowing what the "diet" is...

Maybe its too low in calories, maybe too restrictive.

OP what is the diet?

As much as I agree with this, the way she is describing her binges do sound like BED. I personally battle with BED, and I can relate to what she s describing here.

OP, I would encourage you to first make sure that your diet is no too restrictive. Remember, change for life, not just a few weeks or a month. Talk to your nutritionist about finding a plan that may alleviate the stress and obsession around a restrictive diet.

As for the bingeing, if you do not choose to seek professional help, that is your choice. However, next time you feel a binge coming on, be conscious in your eating. Step back, take a breath, and really think about why you are about to eat. What are your emotions like at the present moment? If you do experience BED, just know that this isn't something that is going to change overnight, but, just like dieting, it does get easier to manage. Be conscious when you are eating

OP, know that you are beautiful just the way you are, and you are awesome in this moment.