Lost 112 pounds now having food issues

Cindy, I think that the fear you have is only natural. And probably a little wise too.

At the end of the day, I too am a little worried as to what I will do once I reach "goal" weight. I too worry that I may regain weight.

However, I have to say, I still enjoy food and don't have a problem eating up when I want to - it's just that I try to limit this once or twice a week, preferably on special occasions. I did have a particularly crazy high calorie day recently (as an mfp friend, you would have noticed lol). This was quite liberating and scary for me - liberating as I realised I could still enjoy food, but scary as too how much food I could actually still eat!

If you feel that you cannot "eat" on special occasions for example, it may be worthwhile discussing this with your doc (though I personally don't believe you have an ED type problem).

At the end of the day, I cannot really offer much more as I do not know what it will feel like at maintenance or whether or not I can do this without mfp. Logging foods and exercise does become a little "OCD" at times but I guess its better than being obese.

I definitely look forward to hearing from others on their views on this topic.

I've only lost 15lbs( I don't need to lose anymore) but I feel the same way. I get up in the am and jump on the scale fearful that the weight may have come back overnight-lol. I'm doing a bible study group thru this site called, made to crave. look into it- it's about how we focus too much on our worries and anxieties and we should be casting our cares on Him. We are made to crave God, not food! I'm praying for you to be able to let go of your anxieties and give it to him who is faithful and true! I noticed your hubby in uniform. Mine is 29+ in the usaf (in dubai,oman this week). he retires in November!
And great job-you look fantastic!

It's not that "now" you are having food issues... You have had them all along, it just changed up a little. I think it is scary but you have room to experiment and fix and try to find the right way to maintain weight.

This thread is directed at people still working to lose weight... but I'm thinking you can expect the same sort of things when moving into maintenance. Knowing what to expect could help eliminate any fears. Hope this helps.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience?error_user_id=16550266&error_username=cannonsky&hl=upping+calories+what+to+expect

First of all, let me congratulate you on all your hard work!! You look amazing and I am sure feel amazing too!

Absolutely talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. I would encourage you to continue to log your food daily and weigh yourself weekly. If you see the scale creep up a bit, then you know you need to make some adjustments. Consulting a nutritionist....great idea.

Sounds like you know what you need to do and that is great. I would encourage you to see a therapist for a bit to determine what exactly caused your weight gain in the first place. What were you feeding?

Congratulations again!!!

totally natural to be afraid to put that weight back on. you look amazing! but no need to be afraid of food my dear. just keep doing what you have been doing, and make sure you keep track of what you are eating. maybe in the past you didn't have support from mfp buddies and a way to track your progress? i know that was hard for me before i started using anything, i would just guess what i was eating and i found it harder to maintain the weight i wanted. good luck!!

Thanks. I know exactly what I was feeding, worked that out and lost all the weight. I am completely gripped by fear of gaining. I can't even allow myself one cookie here and there. I won't touch anything, even on a special occasion. Tomorrow is my birthday and am I have a piece of cake? No way. This is what needs to change. I weigh daily. I know weight fluctuates but if I see it going up any then I am dropping calories again. UGH. I'm glad I realize I need to chat with the doctor about this and see a nutritionist.

You are speaking about this like it's a diet. Make it a lifestyle change. Give yourself a buffer of say, 5 pounds max. If you gain over that number you will reevaluate what you are doing and get back on board. There is no reason you should let your diet control your life to this extent. How could you not be miserable?

You are speaking about this like it's a diet. Make it a lifestyle change. Give yourself a buffer of say, 5 pounds max. If you gain over that number you will reevaluate what you are doing and get back on board. There is no reason you should let your diet control your life to this extent. How could you not be miserable?

I'm not thrilled about it that's why I'm talking to my doctor about it. I'm happy with the healthy eating and have no desire to go back to my old life....thus part of my fears. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have the 5 pound buffer. That is why I want to lose the last 10 pounds so I have the buffer. Right now, I'm at the top of my weight range. I wanted to go a little further in for this buffer for special occasions or if I creep up a bit and I can stay on top of it. But my weight hasn't dropped in 4 1/2 months. Another frustration.

I know how you feel. I maintained 192 for over a year without trying so I know you can do it once you get there.

WOW! U look GREAT! and I also think it is natural to feel that way ...IM proud of u,I know that is hard work and alot of self disaplin!.Keep up the good work girl:)

It's really interesting to me how calorie counting, even done in a healthy way, can mess with your perception of food. I actually stopped logging on here a week or so ago, because I was focusing in more on the number of calories I was eating. Nutrition had taken a back seat to giving my body good fuel. So I stopped logging and started focusing on intuitive eating. I eat when I'm hungry, and I make sure what I'm eating is good for me. I'm really focusing in on listening to my body's natural cues and giving it what it needs.

I still will log occasionally, but at the end of the day, just so I can make sure I'm still in the ballpark I need to be in.

Remember, not all calories are created equal. A soda may have 250 calories in it, but that doesn't mean that those calories are the same as 250 calories from fruits or vegetables. In terms of nutrition, the fruit and vegetables pull way ahead.

This thread is directed at people still working to lose weight... but I'm thinking you can expect the same sort of things when moving into maintenance. Knowing what to expect could help eliminate any fears. Hope this helps.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience?error_user_id=16550266&error_username=cannonsky&hl=upping+calories+what+to+expect

You know thats a great group and they have some good stickies on their forum.

Reading this thread makes me glad I am losing weight at 15% TDEE instead of going for low calorie weight loss. I am eating at my goal weight maintenance calories at the moment and losing weight, loving food, not being hungry and I suspect that when it comes time to hop over to the maintenance side of things at goal weight (cant wait for that day!) I won't have such a large psychological barrier to overcome to eating more and weight gain fears. (hopefully)

OP the amount you have lost is a real achievement and I hope this next transition goes well for you. Maybe check out the "eat more to weigh less" group it may suit your health needs right now and there is a lot of support. There are a number of women at maintenance level now who use those forums.