Despondent

well its hard to see what u are eating cuz ur diary is not open... maybe u are eating the wrong things, or not enough.. there could a million reasons for all of it, have u gone to see/talk to your dr.?

I would also suspect that you are eating the wrong things. Perhaps you even have a food sensitivity or allergy. Have you been to a doctor to make sure you aren't anemic, or have some other physical ailment going on?

Depression and lethargy are side effects of not eating enough! Force yourself to eat. Your relationship with food must change to lose weight. Food is NOT your enemy in this battle, it is your ally!

Begin with something small and flavorful like a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Then set the timer to eat 3 hours later. Eat another snack like an apple, cheese, and crackers. The set the timer to eat three hours later. Eat another small meal like a turkey sandwich or half of a burrito. Drink some water, and go to bed.

When you wake up, force yourself to eat an egg and toast. Maybe even a piece of fruit. Then eat another snack 3 hours later. Your body will be nourished and you'll begin to feel the sensation of hunger again. Don't be afraid of it. It means that your body has consumed and used all the healthy food you're eating and it wants more. That's good!

When you feel up to it, eat a snack and go for a walk. When you come back, eat another snack.

You'll begin to feel better, and you can do this. But it's not going to cure itself. You have it in you to be good to yourself, and guess what? YOU DESERVE TO FEEL GOOD! Treat yourself well by eating well.

I have also written a post on what causes a plateau and how you can move past it. I hope it helps. I hope you have hope.

http://fitnesswithnatalie.blogspot.com/2011/05/most-dreaded-word-in-weight-loss.html

I'm sorry you're going through a rough time right now that really sucks. I felt like you a few months ago and wasn't losing anything no matter how hard I thought I was trying. I went to my doctor who said that it might be related to the things I was eating. I have since cut out all gluten/wheat as well as most dairy. I have lost over 20lbs feel way more energetic and my head and stomach don't hurt anymore! I'm not saying that this will necessarily be the case for you but it's worth going to a doctor or nutritionist about I think. Good luck!

Do you exercise enough? If not you should definitely start hittin' the gym more. I'd also take into consideration what kinda stuff you're eating and cut down on some of the more high calorie stuff.

"I'd rather be in heaven where there is no pain."


Maybe I'm reading more into this than what you meant, but this makes me believe you need professional help. I found this statement a little bit alarming. With all the kindness & caring I can muster into words, please seek help if you truly meant what you wrote. :flowerforyou:

I wrote my original response before you opened your diary. I do notice a pattern in your diary that concerns me.

After many days of sticking to your alotted calories or dipping below 1200 net calories, I see a very heavy meal with nearly 1000 calories.

Perhaps increasing your calories and being dilligent about eating back your exercise calories will prevent your body from sending your into a food revolt. You'll be nourished and energetic, and you won't be denying your body the calories it so desperately needs. Instead of 2 or 3 1000 calorie meals (which likely get stored in a large percentage as fat), you'll be spreading those calories out over the course of days. Your body won't force a binge, your energy level will stabilize, your blood sugar won't be in a spike-and-crash cycle, and you'll probably begin losing.

Hope this helps!