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NLeo - I had the same problem as you, but it was more than I was obsessing over the calories and not that I had a small appetite. I realized I had a problem and have been working to increase my calories and be healthier. I would suggest eating small, high-calorie meals 5-6 times throughout the day, which will gradually…

Thank you, Dlacenere! I really appreciate the advice - and I will definitely check out the group you suggested. I am not as much concerned about losing weight, but, as you mentioned, reducing body fat.

SummerLoves: Maybe counting calories is not the most important thing, but I joined MFP for the purpose of tracking the foods I eat and the calories I consume. If I didn't count calories, I don't know what would happen - either I would eat too much or too little. I want to know what a good range for me is so that I can…

i came here for advice on what is a good calorie count for me, and maybe some words of encouragement, based on your experience, that eating calories burned will not result in a weight increase. i have obviously doubled my calorie intake (as i mentioned), because i realized that i was doing something wrong. i am not the…

well, i never said the weight will magically fall off. she asked for comments and feedback on her food diary, which is what i gave. im also not sure what you are qualifying as good vs. bad foods, because it's pretty clear that most good foods will have more nutrients, which seems to be the point you are making above. empty…

i definitely don't agree that clean eating is simply a "preference." but, if you have reached a plateau, it doesn't hurt to change up your diet and see if that can help - "clean eating" and replacing processed foods or bad carbs with unprocessed foods and good carbs is a good place to start, in my opinion.

i could be wrong about the weetabix, but, since it's processed, i assume it could help to replace with unprocessed, organic granola or oats.

knot_enough: i think im still alive! *pinches self* thanks for the motivation! holly: im in a similar boat as you are. eating enough calories, and not feeling horrible about myself when i see the calorie count increase, has been a struggle for me! i do think that, the more you exercise and eat more regularly throughout the…

congrats on the 18 lb weight loss! those are really great results! i know you said you don't eat much processed foods, but i see a number of things (processed/packaged) on your diary that could be replaced with healthier, cleaner foods, if you seem to be hitting a plateau. your food intake seems to be heavily focused on…