The more I work out, the more moody/angry I get.
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I've taken to walking around when I'm on the phone. Can't always do it. But it is great when you can!
My phone has a wired headset to the phone base. As well as I have to be on the computer inputting info while I'm on the phone. So unfortunately I cant stand up and walk around while I do. I so wish I could though! I get so antsy at my desk.1 -
Hmmm... It's interesting that you consider 4-5lbs a month as slow. This isn't by any stretch a slow rate of loss and for someone who's not got a whole lot to lose would be considered quite fast. 1-2lbs a month would be a slow rate of loss.
This leads me to suspect that perhaps the statement 'I can't lose weight unless I work out' might actually be 'I cant lose weight rapidly if I don't work out'. The fact that you're losing so rapidly and it's impacting your mood tends to indicate that you're under eating by not eating back exercise calories.
To address this you need to cut your calorie deficit to an appropriate level. Be that by maintaining your current calorie intake and scaling back the working out or by increasing your calorie intake to properly fuel your workouts and body.
Either way you'll need to be prepared for your rate of loss to slow down.18 -
Hmmm... It's interesting that you consider 4-5lbs a month as slow. This isn't by any stretch a slow rate of loss and for someone who's not got a whole lot to lose would be considered quite fast. 1-2lbs a month would be a slow rate of loss.
This leads me to suspect that perhaps the statement 'I can't lose weight unless I work out' might actually be 'I cant lose weight rapidly if I don't work out'. The fact that you're losing so rapidly and it's impacting your mood tends to indicate that you're under eating by not eating back exercise calories.
To address this you need to cut your calorie deficit to an appropriate level. Be that by maintaining your current calorie intake and scaling back the working out or by increasing your calorie intake to properly fuel your workouts and body.
Either way you'll need to be prepared for your rate of loss to slow down.
I guess it seems "slow" to me because of a history of eating disorders I've had in the past. I used to lose about 10 pounds a month, and was never satisfied until I did and would go to measures to make SURE I did. This ultimately resulted in my body physically giving up and tearing my ACL and my meniscus. So I definitely don't want to overwork my body like that again by any means. So my workouts are typically 30-45 minutes nowadays rather than an hour or two like it used to be then.
I'm definitely increasing my calorie intake. I understand how important that is for my body rather than my mind being in it's old way of thinking of "The smaller the number the better." I DO enjoy working out. So I don't want to cut back on my 3-4 days a week of doing so. But moving forward, I DO want to fuel properly! (:5 -
Even incredibly much more importantly with a history of ED. Even assuming that a previous treatment team would agree that weight loss and counting calories makes sense which is already a pretty unwarranted assumption in most cases, you absolutely, positively should NOT engage in large deficits.
If a person without ED could tolerate 1lb a week, a person with a prior history of ED better be aiming for half if that!
The pathways in your brain are there, well grooved, and waiting patiently for you to slip up and ensnare you.
Given that some of this is also affected by neurotransmitter and hormone changes which are affected by the size and length of your deficits... larger and lengthier deficits enhance your chance of ending up in a bad head-space.
Not to mention to begin with that deliberate deficit eating has a much higher chance of throwing you into such bad head space. So... yeah. Please go slow. And set some limits. And a rescue line!
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I get like this when I am working out hard. It's like my body is preparing for a flight & starts releasing tons of adrenaline. Instead of hitting hard cardio, nowadays I work more on strength, light cardio, & yoga to keep this at bay.0
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youre not eating enough. i cant imagine what a demon i would be if i ate 1300 calories and worked out every day.
up your calorie intake by a couple hundred and youll likely see a difference.
4-5 pounds a month is a LOT for someone who doesnt have much to lose.0 -
You sound depressed. I was depressed, but it wasn’t all sadness. Depression masks angry/irritable at the same time. Oh, I was angry at my husband and my cats. My stressors: my job, fertility problems, money problems, made it so I had to go on something (Celexa), or I had to be facing a divorce.
I’m not prescribing you something, but it may help if you saw a professional. Perhaps meditation, perhaps over the counter may help you (5-HTP can get you meditation ready).
When I have a big workout, I always put away 1400-1600 calories. I think what they are saying is right.
Keep in touch!1 -
Diet is soooo key - the harder you push yourself the more you need to maintain a health diet - with an increase is physical exertion comes an increase in your bodies for better nutrition and you WILL get grumpy/moody/hungry/less sleep if you arent maintaining your diet0
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candylilacs wrote: »You sound depressed. I was depressed, but it wasn’t all sadness. Depression masks angry/irritable at the same time. Oh, I was angry at my husband and my cats. My stressors: my job, fertility problems, money problems, made it so I had to go on something (Celexa), or I had to be facing a divorce.
I’m not prescribing you something, but it may help if you saw a professional. Perhaps meditation, perhaps over the counter may help you (5-HTP can get you meditation ready).
When I have a big workout, I always put away 1400-1600 calories. I think what they are saying is right.
Keep in touch!
Oh yes youd be right on the head with that one. I was diagnosed with chronic depression just over a year ago. I've tried a couple of meds but they dont work. They take away the anger and the sadness, but replace it with nothingness. And I cant stand that. The depression will also be addressed in my visit with the dr!6 -
SarahMWong15 wrote: »candylilacs wrote: »You sound depressed. I was depressed, but it wasn’t all sadness. Depression masks angry/irritable at the same time. Oh, I was angry at my husband and my cats. My stressors: my job, fertility problems, money problems, made it so I had to go on something (Celexa), or I had to be facing a divorce.
I’m not prescribing you something, but it may help if you saw a professional. Perhaps meditation, perhaps over the counter may help you (5-HTP can get you meditation ready).
When I have a big workout, I always put away 1400-1600 calories. I think what they are saying is right.
Keep in touch!
Oh yes youd be right on the head with that one. I was diagnosed with chronic depression just over a year ago. I've tried a couple of meds but they dont work. They take away the anger and the sadness, but replace it with nothingness. And I cant stand that. The depression will also be addressed in my visit with the dr!
Unfortunately meds don't work for quite a lot of people (this isn't a judgment or a reason not to try them, it just is what it is). That said, do think about also finding a therapist if you haven't done so already4 -
I don't get angry but I tend to get anxiety if I work out too much/too hard, I don't know why? If it's a blood sugar issue or what so I just stick to walking and weights
Same! Ugh. The harder I workout the more anxious I get sometimes. Especially if I push myself in cardio or heavy weights.
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Anti-depressants/anti-anxiety drugs are a big business. Amitryplin(?), Zoloft, Zoloft and Wellbutrin, and Celexa and Wellbutrin, are some of the anti-depressants I’ve been on in 8 years. I need to be my own advocate for my well-being, and when’s something’s not feeling right, I need to let them know. Wellbutrin/bupropion is the lowest form I can take, 150-250mg makes me a little manic. Zoloft is “ nothingness”, as you said.
Psychologists/counselors that have cognitive training work best.2 -
Hi! Just checking in to say thank you for everyones advice. It has truly worked wonders. I'm eating more now than ever and losing more still!
I started by only losing a pound a week, so I started eating more, and my first month, I lost 11 pounds and totally ungrumpy! I dont expect to keep that momentum as the first month I usually lose a lot, but as long as theres progress, i will be happy.
I picked up walking/jogging and a fitbit and even did a couple 5ks. I really enjoy this exercise as it gives me time to just listen to my music. Incorporating this with weight training has drastically changed my mood!!9
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