What to do with a broken metabolism
HHAEYOUNG73
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So I am one of those pedometer freaks who takes about 60-70 thousand steps a day and usually only eat in the low to mid 2000 calories. I'm 5'11, 175ish pounds, college brat and workout with weights 6 times a week. But I still take the same amount roughly of steps a day. However, this was all good and I was losing weight until almost 6 months ago something happened where I suffered a period of chew spit disorder(this could've messed with my metabolism..) But am now recovered. However, ever since I started, I've gained weight like crazy about 30 pounds from 130 to 160 in 2 months! Then I lowered my intake to basically chicken breast and sweet potatoes totaling 1200-1500 calories Max! Nothing more . However, I'm still gaintaing. Now it's 170 range. I seriously think this is because of my metabolism but I'm reluctant to eat in the 4000-5000 calorie range (as recommended with regards to my activity) because it could just backfire.
I just wanted some help on this. Much thanks
I just wanted some help on this. Much thanks
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Yes you read that right. Sixty thousand to seventy thousand2
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1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.21 -
I just love walking. I used to live in Korea so walking is second nature. I enjoy walking especially in the early morning and evening outside1
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1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.
I already saw a doctor for the disorder and RECOVERED, but I'm pretty sure I'm here because I already tried asking about steps metabolism and all that to drs1 -
See a physician. Opionions from random people on the internet probably won’t help. If your doctor isn’t solving this, find a new doctor. This isn’t normal.12
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How many hours a day do you spend walking? What distance?
How are you measuring your food intake?2 -
HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.
I already saw a doctor for the disorder and RECOVERED, but I'm pretty sure I'm here because I already tried asking about steps metabolism and all that to drs
Then use the advice that your doctor's gave you regarding your metabolism and step count. I agree with getting a new pedometer, and reaching out to your doctor regarding your limited diet.4 -
You are not dead so you do not have a broken metabolism.
A quick conversion chart told me 10,000 steps is about 7.5 kilometers - are you really walking about 50 km per day?
1.You are not an exception to the rules of biology - if you give your full stats - age, gender, height, weight - then we can work out how many calories would be the ball park figure for you.
and then you eat back at least half of your excercise calories to get the daily total.
2. If you open your diary people can give constructive criticism about whether you really are eating the correct amount.
3. If you have a medical issue you need to see a doctor.
4. If you have an eating disorder ,you need to get therapy
Internet randoms ie other MFP posters - can help with 1 and 2.
Not 3 and 4 - those need individual professional advice.
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When your metabolism is broken you're dead. Quite simple.
60-70k steps per day would be at least 40km, likely more. You're not telling us you're walking a marathon every single day! At a pace of say 5 km/h you'd be walking 8 hours straight every single day without a single break. I think you're pulling our legs. And if not then you really, REALLY need to see a specialist for disordered dieting. Anorexia Athletica is a thing.17 -
You may want to treat all of the disorders you currently have, including the exercise one.
Some blood tests and an exam by a gp to ensure you're not exhibiting signs of starvation or internal organ failure and/or to check whether you have edema, and why, may not be terrible ideas.
Are you currently morbidly obese? Unless you are, and with a comorbidity or two, losing weight does not sound like the most appropriate priority for you right now based on everything you've said.
Take care of yourself.
Eta: 5ft 11", 130lbs. Please see your doctor, and fire the one who said you've recovered.17 -
At 5'11'', midrange BMI correlates to a weight of 160lb. Might you have body dysmorphia?10
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HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.
I already saw a doctor for the disorder and RECOVERED, but I'm pretty sure I'm here because I already tried asking about steps metabolism and all that to drs
What did your doctor say about your over exercising? Did you show them your pedometer?
Just because you're not chewing and spitting anymore doesn't mean you're recovered.10 -
Redordeadhead wrote: »How many hours a day do you spend walking? What distance?
How are you measuring your food intake?
I would guess over 50% of the day0 -
collectingblues wrote: »HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.
I already saw a doctor for the disorder and RECOVERED, but I'm pretty sure I'm here because I already tried asking about steps metabolism and all that to drs
What did your doctor say about your over exercising? Did you show them your pedometer?
Just because you're not chewing and spitting anymore doesn't mean you're recovered.
He just said there's no problem with my steps. And said there's no such thing as over walking. He gave Michael Phelps or military people as an example who burn way more than me but still aren't bodily damaged0 -
Are you male or female? Either way 130 lbs at 5’11” is underweight, and your current weight is normal BMI.15
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HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »He just said there's no problem with my steps. And said there's no such thing as over walking. He gave Michael Phelps or military people as an example who burn way more than me but still aren't bodily damaged
Is that what he said, or what you heard? What exactly did he say?
Seriously: if this is an accurate comment by your doctor, get a second opinion from a doctor who is more familiar with eating disorders.12 -
You need to see a new doctor. You aren't recovered. You are limited your food to 2 items that don't cover macros or micros.12
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HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.
I already saw a doctor for the disorder and RECOVERED, but I'm pretty sure I'm here because I already tried asking about steps metabolism and all that to drs
What did your doctor say about your over exercising? Did you show them your pedometer?
Just because you're not chewing and spitting anymore doesn't mean you're recovered.
He just said there's no problem with my steps. And said there's no such thing as over walking. He gave Michael Phelps or military people as an example who burn way more than me but still aren't bodily damaged
Seriously, if a doctor says that there is nothing wrong with you walking at least 7 hours a day every day then you need to see a new doctor. How will you ever hold down a job, sustain serious relationships and relax if you are spending much of your waking hours walking?12 -
How did you tell your doctor? Did you tell him you're walking 40-60km every single day or did you just mention that you walk a fair bit?
Ok, lets try something: I don't know in what time zone you are. But stop walking for today. Tomorrow, and the coming week you only walk 2000 steps max every day. That should cover all errands and a bit of house work. How do you feel about this?5 -
HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »Redordeadhead wrote: »How many hours a day do you spend walking? What distance?
How are you measuring your food intake?
I would guess over 50% of the day
You are walking continuously for 12 hours per day?
Or, even if you meant half your awake time, about 8 hours per day?
Other than people who are doing that short term, say, extreme hikers on a hiking holiday - it seems most people would not have time, inclination or possibility of doing this.
How do you manage your college studies? 'college brat' isnt a term I am familiar with but means you are a college student, yes?4 -
When your metabolism is broken you're dead. Quite simple.
60-70k steps per day would be at least 40km, likely more. You're not telling us you're walking a marathon every single day! At a pace of say 5 km/h you'd be walking 8 hours straight every single day without a single break. I think you're pulling our legs. And if not then you really, REALLY need to see a specialist for disordered dieting. Anorexia Athletica is a thing.
In all seriousness if you want to see a screenshot or something, just ask and I just enjoy walking. Diet wise I'm fine it's just the metabolism thing1 -
paperpudding wrote: »HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »Redordeadhead wrote: »How many hours a day do you spend walking? What distance?
How are you measuring your food intake?
I would guess over 50% of the day
You are walking continuously for 12 hours per day?
Or, even if you meant half your awake time, about 8 hours per day?
Other than people who are doing that short term, say, extreme hikers on a hiking holiday - it seems most people would not have time, inclination or possibility of doing this.
How do you manage your college studies? 'college brat' isnt a term I am familiar with but means you are a college student, yes?
As a second year who has military credits, many classes have been put off and covered for since military credits and now it is a breeze1 -
HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »HHAEYOUNG73 wrote: »1. Get a new pedometer
2. See a doctor, not random internet strangers
3. Stop eating a one-thing-only diet of chicken breast and sweet potatoes, that doesn't have enough nutrients and doesn't include all vitamins etc.
Seriously, how many miles/kilometers does your pedometer say you walk? How many hours you walk per day? 60-70k would be 6-7 hours of just walking at a fast-ish pace, no breaks.
I already saw a doctor for the disorder and RECOVERED, but I'm pretty sure I'm here because I already tried asking about steps metabolism and all that to drs
What did your doctor say about your over exercising? Did you show them your pedometer?
Just because you're not chewing and spitting anymore doesn't mean you're recovered.
He just said there's no problem with my steps. And said there's no such thing as over walking. He gave Michael Phelps or military people as an example who burn way more than me but still aren't bodily damaged
It isn't the walking that's the problem, it's the eating enough to sustain it. Phelps has a trainer, and I'm sure he has a nutritionist,..... all the bells and whistles. You?11 -
what would we need a screen shot of???
Aren't you studying online instead of in person?
Anyway that isnt really the point - I dont think spending 8 - 12 hours per day every day continuously walking is a healthy way to live.
You do not have a broken metabolism and although you asked for advice, you dont seem interested in accepting any.
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The pop-media-guru who came up with the dumb notion of a "broken metabolism" really did a disservice to a whole generation of dieters who are susceptible to science-y sounding gibberish.15
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snowflake954 wrote: »
It isn't the walking that's the problem, it's the eating enough to sustain it. Phelps has a trainer, and I'm sure he has a nutritionist,..... all the bells and whistles. You?
Actually, the walking does sound quite problematic. Excessive exercise is a common compensatory behavior in persons with eating disorders, especially males, and can be just as problematic as other behaviors, like chewing and spitting.
Enjoying walking and spending 50% of your time walking, when combined with restrictive eating and a history of eating disorders are two very different things.
OP, I would second the advice to seek a different doctor, as well as the advice of a registered dietician regarding your concerns, rather than a forum. Additionally, based on your restrictive eating, history of disordered eating, and compulsive behaviors you sound like you may need support from a team who is experienced in disordered eating and accompanying symptoms.
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I just want to mention as a healthcare provider that sometimes patients claim their doctor said something that they didn’t. I have seen patients do this in the ER where I work and they have done it to me. Either they are misinterpreting the meaning of what was said or they purposely twist the words in their mind to suit their own narrative. Also, all of the facts may not have been given to the healthcare provider.
OP knows he is eating too little and working out too much.21 -
I just want to mention as a healthcare provider that sometimes patients claim their doctor said something that they didn’t. I have seen patients do this in the ER where I work and they have done it to me. Either they are misinterpreting the meaning of what was said or they purposely twist the words in their mind to suit their own narrative. Also, all of the facts may not have been given to the healthcare provider.
OP knows he is eating too little and working out too much.
Yep. Not a healthcare person, but I have a close relative who's filled me and my wife with amazing stories of what doctors have told her over the years. Like telling us she was "diagnosed" with gout one time, and heart failure another, when no doctor had ever said either thing - she'd read on the web about gout and decided she had it and put the words into her GP's mouth, but we only learned that much later. Then a few years ago she had an acute health crisis and we ended up as the chauffeurs and then sitting in the doctor's office with her. Later she forgot we were there and described the meeting to us, and it was Un. Be. Liev. Able. how distorted her take was on what the doctor had said and diagnosed at the time. And then we had to take her to the ER not too long after and were sitting there as an actual dr collected and discussed her whole medical history, and the gap between what she told the doctor, what she'd told us, and what we knew to be the case was as wide as the universe itself.
I thought the OP in this thread was trolling initially, because it all sounded so far fetched. Person goes to doctor and says: I walk 30 miles every single day, only eat chicken breasts and sweet potatoes, have a chew spit disorder, eat 1,200 calories, and am gaining weight. What do you think, doc? And the doc says: Yeah, I don't see a problem with walking 30 miles per day ... ? I mean, that's almost a punchline for a joke.
This whole situation cries out for serious treatment by trained professionals with medical degrees on their walls and is way, way, WAY beyond the pay grade of any of us commenters.19 -
How did you tell your doctor? Did you tell him you're walking 40-60km every single day or did you just mention that you walk a fair bit?
Ok, lets try something: I don't know in what time zone you are. But stop walking for today. Tomorrow, and the coming week you only walk 2000 steps max every day. That should cover all errands and a bit of house work. How do you feel about this?
Can I ask your reason why? I honestly hate just sitting down lazily doing nothing1 -
lgfrie and nooshie, yes I second that.
Have worked in medical centre for 10 years - patient's version of what Dr said is often very 'lost in translation' - sometimes genuine misunderstanding, sometimes our fault for presenting things in too much jargon, sometimes patient unintentionally or deliberately interprets things to suit their agenda, sometimes patient has not fully disclosed so our advice is not really relevant.
obviously that is why we rely on letters back from specialists/physio's etc rather than patients word of mouth.
In this case obviously we can't hear the other side of the story - ie what the doctor actually said in his/her own words with the information actually disclosed to him/her
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