How to stop obsessing?

Haleyisaway
Haleyisaway Posts: 1 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hello! I'm not new to the calorie tracking, and it's actually one of my biggest fears. I was diagnosed with anorexia about five years ago and still struggle with food noise. I've start picking up lifting (starting May of this year) and my goal is to gain muscle. However, I still freak when I get over 1200 calories. My days look anywhere from 1000-1300. How do I create a healthier mindset around food and stop freaking out over numbers?
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  • Ctlatosh
    Ctlatosh Posts: 9 Member
    I used to be the same way, overly focused on calories and tracking everything. From my experience, it's better to shift the focus away from constant tracking and instead establish a solid baseline first. Start by eating three balanced meals that are high in protein and clean, nourishing foods for your body. You mentioned you're consuming around 1,000–1,300 calories a day, which seems too low, in my opinion. Although I don’t know your specific details, I recommend aiming for at least 1,500 calories per day and gradually increasing from there.

    I’m not anorexic, but I understand what it's like to struggle with poor self-image. You have to push aside that inner voice that tells you you're eating too much or not eating "right." Change is tough, and sometimes uncomfortable—it’s a natural human response, even going back to our ancestors. Take it one day at a time, and if you have a bad day (or a few), that’s okay. Just refocus and keep moving forward. You've got this!
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  • MeganHussman3247
    MeganHussman3247 Posts: 3 Member
    As a psychologist, my biggest piece of advice is be actively in therapy as you begin this journey. I myself have suffered from disordered eating and that therapist can help check in and make sure you aren't going overboard. They can also walk you through the emotions around food/calories to try to get to the foundation of the issue you're having.
    In the meantime, I agree with Sollyn, stop tracking your intake for a while. It can really escalate your eating disorder if you don't have the support system to check you in it.
    Please keep yourself safe and reach out for help! You're doing the right thing by even realizing you need to be concerned. Proud of you. 👏🏻

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