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OMG! I started a health plan 2 months ago. I am Supposed to use MyFitnessPal to monitor calories plus do HIIT routines at the gym. The workout part is awesome, but the logging food is terrible. I need to lose between 10-15 pounds but it is more about decreasing body fat. I am 47 and perimenopausal and the weight is not dropping. I have a lot of anxiety. I do not know what to eat anymore. I have developed a fear of food. I am constantly looking at the App checking calories and nutritional facts. I went to a restaurant with my husvnd husband and Just wanted to cry. I ordered a margarita and leafy it there because I almost had a panick attack thinking on the calories. I can't enjoy a meal anymore. This morning I emailed my health oach and told her how I feel. I am about to go to a therapist because I feel extremely depressed by this process.

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  • I am in 1200 calories and that's why it's been so stressful, but I finally made progress. 5 pounds of fat lost in a month and 1.3 pounds of muscle gained. I hope I continue making progress. It's extremely tough though.
    in Is counting calories/macros destroying our enjoyment of food? Comment by r4968 July 2017
  • I will keep counting calories, but I do need to work on my anxiety level and allow myself to relax when I can't stay withiny limit. My allowed intake is 1,100 cal. Each meal has to stay below 400 calories. That's extremely difficult.
    in calorie counting obsession Comment by r4968 July 2017
  • Thanks for your empathy! I will keep counting calories, but I do need to work on my anxiety level and allow myself to relax when I can't stay withiny limit. My allowed intake is 1,100 cal. Each meal has to stay below 400 calories. That's extremely difficult.
    in calorie counting obsession Comment by r4968 July 2017
  • I am stuck! Not gaining, not losing
    in calorie counting obsession Comment by r4968 July 2017
  • I appreciate your comment but every person is different. It's great that it's working for you. It's not working for me and I am trying to figure out why. I keep pushing, eating healthy and working out. A little empathy is also a healthy habit to have. Best of luck in your process!
    in calorie counting obsession Comment by r4968 July 2017
  • OMG! I started a health plan 2 months ago. I am Supposed to use MyFitnessPal to monitor calories plus do HIIT routines at the gym. The workout part is awesome, but the logging food is terrible. I need to lose inky between 10-15 pounds but it is more about decreasing body fat. I am 47 and perimenopausal and the weight is…
    in calorie counting obsession Comment by r4968 July 2017
  • OMG! I started a health plan 2 months ago. I am Supposed to use MyFitnessPal to monitor calories plus do HIIT routines at the gym. The workout part is awesome, but the logging food is terrible. I need to lose inky between 10-15 pounds but it is more about decreasing body fat. I am 47 and perimenopausal and the weight is…
    in Is counting calories/macros destroying our enjoyment of food? Comment by r4968 July 2017
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