Does anyone else feel the same way?

you are either really bad at math, or you are starving yourself

The idea that you are only eating 600 calories a day is insane! Ideally eat no less than 1200 if not more!

You my dear have an eating disorder... I would suggest getting some help. It's only for your benefit.

Are those figures for real??? Nobody should eat that little. Is this a joke?

You need to see someone for eating disorders before you really hurt your body.

I see you are trying to gain weight instead of losing like most folks on MFP. Have you consulted with a doctor? If so, what did they say?

I think the other folks who use MFP to gain weight need to chime in here. I have to believe 600 cals a day is not something a doctor or dietitian would have suggested.

hey.. i know how you feel but don't give up, you can beat this

I notice you're in sixth form. There'll be a counsellor at school you could talk to in the first instance, who could help you find the support you need.

*i will just answer your question and not judge* ahem. yes i feel quilty sometimes after eating a doughnut or a bowl of icecream. i feel like i could have eaten something better for my body. it is normal to some degreeto think that way. if you feel it is being obsessive maybe dont count calories and just start making healthyer options for food.

Ok. you are starving yourself. This is called anorexia and it can become fatal. Please know that 1200 calories is not overindulging. It is the bare minimum to survive. I see from your profile you want to weigh about 6 1/2 stones, which equates to 91 pounds to us Americans. This sounds way too low, and again brings me back to the anorexia problem. Become friends with healthy choices in your diet that are a good mix of lean protein, green leafy vegetables, fruits that pack a healthy dose of fiber and complex carbohydrates like brown rice. But most of all, in order to combat your anxiety over food and body image seek help from a certified nutritionist. Ask your doctor for a referral. They can help you overcome your fears of food and also help you design a menu that you can eat with confidence and not fear. Remember above all else to love the body you have without abusing it to make it too skinny. Is it really worth being skinny if it kills you? :flowerforyou:

From your profile:
the main reason I want to get in shape is for when I hopefully go to Camp America next year as a Camp Leader - need to be able to keep up with all the kids in the physical activities such as kayaking etc!

You will most definitely not be able to keep up with the kids if you're body is malnourished and weak. You need to fuel it. I'm only 5' nothing as well, and I know how weight sits on us even worse than on taller people, but skinny and dead is not the extreme you need to take. Please talk to someone at school or your parents or a help line...

argh feeling so bad for eating that donut.. still, my total only came to about 560 calories today.. but every time I go over 600 calories I feel hideous about myself starting to think I'm taking this all too seriously, this site says I should eat at least 1200 calories a day but I know I wouldn't be able to do that.. help!

Wow, 500/600 is way too low. What are your current stats, if you don't mind posting? And from there we can help determine what your maintenance should be.

Ok. you are starving yourself. This is called anorexia and it can become fatal. Please know that 1200 calories is not overindulging. It is the bare minimum to survive. I see from your profile you want to weigh about 6 1/2 stones, which equates to 91 pounds to us Americans. This sounds way too low, and again brings me back to the anorexia problem. Become friends with healthy choices in your diet that are a good mix of lean protein, green leafy vegetables, fruits that pack a healthy dose of fiber and complex carbohydrates like brown rice. But most of all, in order to combat your anxiety over food and body image seek help from a certified nutritionist. Ask your doctor for a referral. They can help you overcome your fears of food and also help you design a menu that you can eat with confidence and not fear. Remember above all else to love the body you have without abusing it to make it too skinny. Is it really worth being skinny if it kills you? :flowerforyou:

did you also see where she is 5 feet tall? yes that would put her bmi at 17.8 but she will most likely gain some wieght back from this and or she may not make it that low

mfp also says that it is not to be attacking the op. honest questions can be asked. i dont think she was trying to do anything wrong. i think other people can cause it to be locked

argh feeling so bad for eating that donut.. still, my total only came to about 560 calories today.. but every time I go over 600 calories I feel hideous about myself starting to think I'm taking this all too seriously, this site says I should eat at least 1200 calories a day but I know I wouldn't be able to do that.. help!

Ok the last thing you said was "help"

So truly I think your head knows that you need it. I don't know you but from what you've written it does sound like you've got an eating disorder or at least some things to work out.

As many people have said 600 calories is NOT ENOUGH to keep your body functioning adequately. Feeding your body gives it the energy to stay fit.

The thing to remember is that your body is an amazing creation that is all about self preservation!
So those who say they don't loose weight unless they reduce calories to dangerous levels have already set their body into survival mode....your body is trying to hold on to every last bit of fat/nutrients it can because it thinks it is starving.

Feed your body a MINIMUM of 1200 calories then you'll have the energy to burn it off with great workouts.

Friend me if you'd like. You can do this! You CAN EAT and be healthy and look great!