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Is eating right messing with your mood?
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Sounds like hangry syndrome4
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That did not happen to me, but since my diet was already filled with mostly healthy foods I didn't make many changes except in amount. And even the amounts weren't much of a change.1
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I do hit my macros most days as I plan my meals ahead of time using the app. I think the emotional part of eating "junk" and taking that away was the problem.1
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I eat healthy whether I'm cutting weight or maintaining...but I hate cutting calories, so yeah...that makes me a little moody.
While I do eat healthy, I also allow for indulgences...it's not all or nothing.2 -
I can relate.
Since cutting my calories I have turned into an emotional wreck!
I have a hard time with moderating sugar - so I'm going down the low carb route.
It's hard but easier than feeling really hangry all the time.2 -
I agree with what someone said above -- when I go days with strict carb limits, I get cranky. Amazing how pretzels can turn it all around!2
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Not taking in enough fat can cause clinical depression. The brain needs fat to function properly.
Plenty of medical studies linking low fat diet to mental health issues including depression.2 -
My mood is actually better! But, I have only been doing this for around a fortnight. Ask me again in a few weeks!0
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So, you are in the 1,200 - 1,500 caloric intake range? Might we ask what your stats are? Meaning, height and weight? Totally cool if you do not want to share that information.
It is possible that you are physically not consuming enough calories or it is possible that you are having a psychological reaction to 'you can't have this any more'. Or, both!
Since you are somewhat new to that caloric intake range (you stated that you were doing this for two weeks) what - if we may ask - were you doing before that?
If we might ask, what are your macros at this new caloric intake range? What were they before?
What are your current goals? And, what is your nutritional history (read: how often have you 'dieted' before)?1
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