Do I keep going?
nop2008
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Morning everyone. Hope you're all doing well!
I just wanted I throw this message out into the community before I decide to give up.
I'm not going to go on and on so in a nutshell I have logged in for 55 days (go me!) but I've only lost 6lbs.
Now I know some of you might say a loss is a loss but I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. I have another 22lbs approx to lose so it's not like I'm struggling to get the last bit off.
I am however (this is a big thing for me to say this) a recovering bulimic. I've had a slip o we the last 2 months where I did it on and off. Not enough to lose weight mind you but I wonder if I've messed my body up and it's has a knock on effect? I'm also on codeine for my Achilles tendonitis so I haven't been able to exercise but I've seen people lose weight without exercise.
I got to my target weight 2 years ago with Slimming World but I don't want to have to do that again unless I have to. I like the freedom of MFP.
Any advice/pearls of wisdom would be amazing right now xx
Oh and I'm on 1430 cals a day, set to a pound a week loss and not very active (I have s desk job plus I can't exercise right now) x
I just wanted I throw this message out into the community before I decide to give up.
I'm not going to go on and on so in a nutshell I have logged in for 55 days (go me!) but I've only lost 6lbs.
Now I know some of you might say a loss is a loss but I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. I have another 22lbs approx to lose so it's not like I'm struggling to get the last bit off.
I am however (this is a big thing for me to say this) a recovering bulimic. I've had a slip o we the last 2 months where I did it on and off. Not enough to lose weight mind you but I wonder if I've messed my body up and it's has a knock on effect? I'm also on codeine for my Achilles tendonitis so I haven't been able to exercise but I've seen people lose weight without exercise.
I got to my target weight 2 years ago with Slimming World but I don't want to have to do that again unless I have to. I like the freedom of MFP.
Any advice/pearls of wisdom would be amazing right now xx
Oh and I'm on 1430 cals a day, set to a pound a week loss and not very active (I have s desk job plus I can't exercise right now) x
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Morning everyone. Hope you're all doing well!
I just wanted I throw this message out into the community before I decide to give up.
I'm not going to go on and on so in a nutshell I have logged in for 55 days (go me!) but I've only lost 6lbs.
Now I know some of you might say a loss is a loss but I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. I have another 22lbs approx to lose so it's not like I'm struggling to get the last bit off.
I am however (this is a big thing for me to say this) a recovering bulimic. I've had a slip o we the last 2 months where I did it on and off. Not enough to lose weight mind you but I wonder if I've messed my body up and it's has a knock on effect? I'm also on codeine for my Achilles tendonitis so I haven't been able to exercise but I've seen people lose weight without exercise.
I got to my target weight 2 years ago with Slimming World but I don't want to have to do that again unless I have to. I like the freedom of MFP.
Any advice/pearls of wisdom would be amazing right now xx
Oh and I'm on 1430 cals a day, set to a pound a week loss and not very active (I have s desk job plus I can't exercise right now) x
You need to call your physician and get into treatment asap. You should not diet until you are fully recovered.6 -
In 8 weeks you've lost 6lbs
So you've lost 0.75lbs a week, showing a consistent defecit of 375 calories a day
And you don't have much to lose (28lbs)
Seems appropriate to me
Your options are- Keep up your steady appropriate rate of loss until you're at goal ..next year is coming whether you're fat or thin
- Eat less...cut your calories another 125 a day and you'll lose 1lb a week on average
- Move more ...Why can't you "exercise right now"..so you've got tendonitis..swim, do floor work, chair exercises, incorporate your physio for your Achilles into a decent resistant programme
- Stay overweight
13 - Keep up your steady appropriate rate of loss until you're at goal ..next year is coming whether you're fat or thin
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Morning everyone. Hope you're all doing well!
I just wanted I throw this message out into the community before I decide to give up.
I'm not going to go on and on so in a nutshell I have logged in for 55 days (go me!) but I've only lost 6lbs.
Now I know some of you might say a loss is a loss but I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. I have another 22lbs approx to lose so it's not like I'm struggling to get the last bit off.
I am however (this is a big thing for me to say this) a recovering bulimic. I've had a slip o we the last 2 months where I did it on and off. Not enough to lose weight mind you but I wonder if I've messed my body up and it's has a knock on effect? I'm also on codeine for my Achilles tendonitis so I haven't been able to exercise but I've seen people lose weight without exercise.
I got to my target weight 2 years ago with Slimming World but I don't want to have to do that again unless I have to. I like the freedom of MFP.
Any advice/pearls of wisdom would be amazing right now xx
Oh and I'm on 1430 cals a day, set to a pound a week loss and not very active (I have s desk job plus I can't exercise right now) x
You need to call your physician and get into treatment asap. You should not diet until you are fully recovered.
I'm not dieting. I'm learning to control my eating. This is advise given to me by my doctor.0 -
In 8 weeks you've lost 6lbs
So you've lost 0.75lbs a week, showing a consistent defecit of 375 calories a day
And you don't have much to lose (28lbs)
Seems appropriate to me
Your options are- Keep up your steady appropriate rate of loss until you're at goal ..next year is coming whether you're fat or thin
- Eat less...cut your calories another 125 a day and you'll lose 1lb a week on average
- Move more ...Why can't you "exercise right now"..so you've got tendonitis..swim, do floor work, chair exercises, incorporate your physio for your Achilles into a decent resistant programme
- Stay overweight
Thank you x
Also I've ruptured my tendon and I'm crutches but I'll do my best when I can.0 - Keep up your steady appropriate rate of loss until you're at goal ..next year is coming whether you're fat or thin
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If you need to ask whether to "give up", you are suffering underlying issues that should be addressed.
Good Luck!1 -
I recently tore my Achilles' tendon. All I can advise is that you definitely eat when taking your medicine. I've gained a few pounds over my recovery so I know it's tough to lose weight let alone maintain but you gotta heal up before you go all out again1
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Lo. What? Because I'm thinking of giving up using MFP I have underlying issues. I was hoping for a helpful response?Return2Fit wrote: »If you need to ask whether to "give up", you are suffering underlying issues that should be addressed.
Good Luck!
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Sorry to hear about your injury! My sympathies about the crutches. I don't know about you but when I was on crutches for 6 weeks it was exhausting getting around on those things! I was more tired at the end of the day then when I was healthy and working out regularly.
You don't have much to lose, so just be strict about your diet (within reason and with balance, of course) and just be patient and consistent.4 -
It is going to be much more difficult to lose the last 22lbs than if you had a lot more to lose. Your rate of loss is great so far!
You could cut a few more calories but if you are content with the food you are able to eat right now it might not be worth to cut a little bit more and feel deprived. You could test cutting a few more calories and see if you feel deprived, very hungry, irritable, dizzy, etc.
In terms of your relapse, that's where my concern is. I would highly recommend seeing a physician, counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist or your recovery team (if you have one). Basically anyone that has or is able to work with you in recovery. Relapses are common but two months is a long period of time to continue the behavior and some additional support can be important in getting through it.2 -
If you've been having some bulimic episodes during that time, there's a chance you're having some issues with water retention as well. I wouldn't necessarily trust the scale to tell the whole story until you've been binge/purge-free for awhile. Are you looking at any other metrics that could help you get a more complete picture of success? Measurements are a typical metric to look at, but you could also track things like the frequency of your episodes, the number of servings of vegetables in a day, etc. Don't just link your success to the scale...there are a lot of additional ways for you to determine whether MFP is working for you.1
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Sorry to hear about your injury! My sympathies about the crutches. I don't know about you but when I was on crutches for 6 weeks it was exhausting getting around on those things! I was more tired at the end of the day then when I was healthy and working out regularly.
You don't have much to lose, so just be strict about your diet (within reason and with balance, of course) and just be patient and consistent.
Thank you xx it is tiring and you're right' I'm more tired than than after an hour of Insanity1 -
Thank you. I wasn't suffering solidly for 2 months. Just maybe 9/10 episodes maximum but thank you for advice xkristysaurus wrote: »It is going to be much more difficult to lose the last 22lbs than if you had a lot more to lose. Your rate of loss is great so far!
You could cut a few more calories but if you are content with the food you are able to eat right now it might not be worth to cut a little bit more and feel deprived. You could test cutting a few more calories and see if you feel deprived, very hungry, irritable, dizzy, etc.
In terms of your relapse, that's where my concern is. I would highly recommend seeing a physician, counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist or your recovery team (if you have one). Basically anyone that has or is able to work with you in recovery. Relapses are common but two months is a long period of time to continue the behavior and some additional support can be important in getting through it.
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If you've been having some bulimic episodes during that time, there's a chance you're having some issues with water retention as well. I wouldn't necessarily trust the scale to tell the whole story until you've been binge/purge-free for awhile. Are you looking at any other metrics that could help you get a more complete picture of success? Measurements are a typical metric to look at, but you could also track things like the frequency of your episodes, the number of servings of vegetables in a day, etc. Don't just link your success to the scale...there are a lot of additional ways for you to determine whether MFP is working for you.
Thank you. You've given me something to think about x0 -
Thanks. Sorry to hear you've suffered tooI recently tore my Achilles' tendon. All I can advise is that you definitely eat when taking your medicine. I've gained a few pounds over my recovery so I know it's tough to lose weight let alone maintain but you gotta heal up before you go all out again0 -
I'm a recovering bulimic that went through ACL surgery last winter. Please feel free to add me and we can talk. Stopping purging is the easy part, learning how to eat in a healthy way is much, much harder. /hugs4
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You are fully aware and mindful at this point that you have had some binge/purge episodes and cannot exercise due to the achilies and tendon rupture. Why would you give up? These are perfect reasons for you stay the course. This is the time for you to regroup sot of speaking.
I am in agreement about the scale could be skewed. Have you been keeping a journal or notes while logging in MFP? Now that you are concerned about what to do, continue down this thinking process and figure out how to deal with and move past the episodes, get your achilies and tendon healed so you can move forward. Stay the course.
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ShrinkingScientist wrote: »I'm a recovering bulimic that went through ACL surgery last winter. Please feel free to add me and we can talk. Stopping purging is the easy part, learning how to eat in a healthy way is much, much harder. /hugs
Thank you so much for telling me that. I've sent you a request0 -
You are fully aware and mindful at this point that you have had some binge/purge episodes and cannot exercise due to the achilies and tendon rupture. Why would you give up? These are perfect reasons for you stay the course. This is the time for you to regroup sot of speaking.
I am in agreement about the scale could be skewed. Have you been keeping a journal or notes while logging in MFP? Now that you are concerned about what to do, continue down this thinking process and figure out how to deal with and move past the episodes, get your achilies and tendon healed so you can move forward. Stay the course.
Thank you xx0 -
In 8 weeks you've lost 6lbs
So you've lost 0.75lbs a week, showing a consistent defecit of 375 calories a day
And you don't have much to lose (28lbs)
Seems appropriate to me
Your options are- Keep up your steady appropriate rate of loss until you're at goal ..next year is coming whether you're fat or thin
- Eat less...cut your calories another 125 a day and you'll lose 1lb a week on average
- Move more ...Why can't you "exercise right now"..so you've got tendonitis..swim, do floor work, chair exercises, incorporate your physio for your Achilles into a decent resistant programme
- Stay overweight
allllllllllllllllllllll of that.
youre doing well.
1 - Keep up your steady appropriate rate of loss until you're at goal ..next year is coming whether you're fat or thin
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Would you feel comfortable sharing your height and current weight? And sorry to hear about that ruptured Achilles tendon - bummer.1
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Codeine will put weight on you any painkillers....0
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First and foremost focus on being healthy. Mind & body. See someone if possible about the bulimia.
Beyond that, 1-2 pounds per week is a normal weight loss. That you've probably heard. But what you may not have heard is that with under 30 pounds to lose total, 2 per week is a bit unrealistic. Have you estimated your TDEE? A female that is 20-30 pounds overweight AND unable to exercise does not burn enough in a day to have a deficit for big weight loss.
Last consider your alternatives. Give up and end up worse off as time goes by. Or keep going as you are, but with a little more focus on BEING healthy in terms of eating habits (and avoiding bulimic relapses) and gradually achieving the body you want.Morning everyone. Hope you're all doing well!
I just wanted I throw this message out into the community before I decide to give up.
I'm not going to go on and on so in a nutshell I have logged in for 55 days (go me!) but I've only lost 6lbs.
Now I know some of you might say a loss is a loss but I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. I have another 22lbs approx to lose so it's not like I'm struggling to get the last bit off.
I am however (this is a big thing for me to say this) a recovering bulimic. I've had a slip o we the last 2 months where I did it on and off. Not enough to lose weight mind you but I wonder if I've messed my body up and it's has a knock on effect? I'm also on codeine for my Achilles tendonitis so I haven't been able to exercise but I've seen people lose weight without exercise.
I got to my target weight 2 years ago with Slimming World but I don't want to have to do that again unless I have to. I like the freedom of MFP.
Any advice/pearls of wisdom would be amazing right now xx
Oh and I'm on 1430 cals a day, set to a pound a week loss and not very active (I have s desk job plus I can't exercise right now) x
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Congratulations on your loss. I am also a recovering bulimic (have had it for the past 8 years) and although I have lost weight while purging, I gained it back after I sought help from a loved one. The purging stopped but the bingeing didnt...I gained 70lbs.
The best you can do is focus on your psychological issues as bulimia stems from some sort of psychological / mental pain...that's how Ive lost 16lbs now. Deal with the stress before the weight - your body holds on to weight if it feels stress / anxiety .1 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »Would you feel comfortable sharing your height and current weight? And sorry to hear about that ruptured Achilles tendon - bummer.
Sure. I'm 5ft 8.5inches and I am currently 12 stone 10lbs x0 -
dramafree69 wrote: »Codeine will put weight on you any painkillers....
Do they really? I never realised that x0 -
Thank you xxStaciMarie1974 wrote: »First and foremost focus on being healthy. Mind & body. See someone if possible about the bulimia.
Beyond that, 1-2 pounds per week is a normal weight loss. That you've probably heard. But what you may not have heard is that with under 30 pounds to lose total, 2 per week is a bit unrealistic. Have you estimated your TDEE? A female that is 20-30 pounds overweight AND unable to exercise does not burn enough in a day to have a deficit for big weight loss.
Last consider your alternatives. Give up and end up worse off as time goes by. Or keep going as you are, but with a little more focus on BEING healthy in terms of eating habits (and avoiding bulimic relapses) and gradually achieving the body you want.Morning everyone. Hope you're all doing well!
I just wanted I throw this message out into the community before I decide to give up.
I'm not going to go on and on so in a nutshell I have logged in for 55 days (go me!) but I've only lost 6lbs.
Now I know some of you might say a loss is a loss but I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. I have another 22lbs approx to lose so it's not like I'm struggling to get the last bit off.
I am however (this is a big thing for me to say this) a recovering bulimic. I've had a slip o we the last 2 months where I did it on and off. Not enough to lose weight mind you but I wonder if I've messed my body up and it's has a knock on effect? I'm also on codeine for my Achilles tendonitis so I haven't been able to exercise but I've seen people lose weight without exercise.
I got to my target weight 2 years ago with Slimming World but I don't want to have to do that again unless I have to. I like the freedom of MFP.
Any advice/pearls of wisdom would be amazing right now xx
Oh and I'm on 1430 cals a day, set to a pound a week loss and not very active (I have s desk job plus I can't exercise right now) x
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kprimaverab wrote: »Congratulations on your loss. I am also a recovering bulimic (have had it for the past 8 years) and although I have lost weight while purging, I gained it back after I sought help from a loved one. The purging stopped but the bingeing didnt...I gained 70lbs.
The best you can do is focus on your psychological issues as bulimia stems from some sort of psychological / mental pain...that's how Ive lost 16lbs now. Deal with the stress before the weight - your body holds on to weight if it feels stress / anxiety .
Thank you so much for sharing that xx0 -
Just some math: You're losing .75 pounds per week, and want to lose another 22 pounds. At your current rate, that will be about 30 weeks (7 months). Just think: by the first day of Spring (about March 20) you will have achieved your goal.
I think that would be fantastic and a great way to start Spring and Summer!1 -
Since you are losing .75 lb per week and your body is currently healing from an injury I would probably just stick with what your doing and slowly work up to exercising. If you keep eating the same as you are, once you add in exercise you should be able to lose 1-1.5 lb per week easily. In the meantime let your body heal and get comfortable with eating a consistent diet. In the end you should be able to lose all the weight in around 30 weeks if you maintain your current rate of loss.0
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