fourteeners

sorry, sorry, i don't even know what a troll is, but never mind! it's okay. someone can delete this post, i don't know how to do that.

Why is fast weight loss not ok? I don't really understand. I need to lose 7 pounds by the Monday after next.

I've only lost 7 pounds in the past three weeks, and this week with my period, less than 1 pound! I don't know why my body isn't losing more. I'm discouraged and don't know what to do!

Also, when you can't use a scale because other people are around, how do you estimate well?! I had 5 asparagus spears at dinner, and I don't know how to account for that in cup measurements... 1/2 cup, 1 cup?! It's so stressful! What if I'm way underestimating?? I wish I could just know exactly what calories are in…

The problem is sometimes it's a lot more than others. Today, there were 4 pecan halves, but sometimes there are double that...today, not very much feta, sometimes a lot! The rest of the ingredients are vegetables or fruit, except the salad dressing... Is it a bad idea to eat vinaigrette? What's the best kind of salad…

Can you guess by how full it made you feel? I feel really full if I eat the whole thing, and sometimes even if I eat around half. Does this mean it has a lot of calories? What makes you feel full? Is it fat content?

Perhaps I can ask them to not mix it on day, but put all the ingredients in the box separately, and then go home and weigh everything? I don't have a good ability to guess right now, I think. And people always say you probably are eating more than you think... I have something like 40 lbs to lose, and I don't want to mess…

I eat the salad at work because I'm poor! :) and it really helps to have that many free meals a week. And I try to estimate high, but what if I'm still under? It could have a huge effect on total calories for the day! I don't have a lot of wiggle room. Sometimes, if I eat the whole salad, I can't eat dinner because I'm…

I'm 5'11" and hate pictures next to other women because EVERY PART OF MY BODY looks giant compared to them! I hate it! And feel so ashamed of my body! I will always look like a giant, even if I get really skinny.

Two weeks ago at the doctor's office, I found out I was 192, which is 13 lbs overweight. I am horrified! He said I am healthy, I don't need to lose weight, my numbers are good, but I don't feel happy. I'm down to 186, but I don't know how to set a goal for myself. I'm thinking I would like to be 145, which is still 6 lbs…

I went to the doctor. He ordered a bunch of tests. Is there any way I could just have a really slow metabolism? I'm afraid if I eat more, I'll gain a bunch of weight!! I feel sick if I eat more. I ate a ton today, and feel so sick.

I'm afraid a doctor is going to keep me from losing more weight, not because it would be dangerous, but if I tell him my thoughts. I need to lose more weight, and I could still do that without being in the underweight category. I just need help to lose before I try to address the thoughts.

I think I've found a way to go to a psychologist. I just hate my body, and am so, so fat! I want it all to go away! I don't feel like I can eat when my body is like a fat balloon and looks so disgusting. But I can't figure out how to lose enough weight!

Indigoflowers, what kind of support did you seek? (If you don't mind me asking...) I've tried to stop counting calories, and also don't weigh myself anymore, but every once in a while, I have to check how many calories I'm eating, because I'm freaking out that it's way too much. But usually it's around 6-800. bulbadoof, I…

I'm going to the doctor soon. I'll try to talk about this. Mornings are definitely better, but after that I can't seem to eat anything, even healthy stuff.

It seems a lot of unhealthy eating disorderish habits and thoughts were triggered for me the last time I used MFP. I couldn't control my obsession with restricting. Which leaves me with this question: what is the best way for someone who has these tendencies to lose weight? Does one have to really love and accept oneself…

Thank you both for your reply and your kindness. Funchords, it's helpful to have something to aim for. 1500-1600 calories. I'm going to try to be disciplined about getting enough calories, but not too much. It's hard, though, when that certain voice in my head takes over. In that way, it's a bit more complicated than…

sorry, that should be "plan my meals," I'm thinking for a month long period.

I'm 5'11" and have another 21 lbs. to go! add me! :)

I'll eat some dark chocolate with cashews.... fills me up, satisfies the sweet craving, and doesn't have a ton of sugar...

I also do my best not to eat sugar. I use honey for most baking, and to sweeten tea and coffee. I don't deny myself entirely, though. (I especially like to snack on dark chocolate with nuts.... lower in sugar than milk, it's a nice sweet treat!) :) I would love for you to add me as a friend!

Be my friend! I need friends! :)

constructing healthy meals and then focusing on eating them exclusively... I think I could do that! Actually, I know I can do that. Until I feel super stressed about something, and then I just shut down and can't bring myself to eat. But as long as I can recover from those times, I think I can be healthy the rest of the…

I'm 26. (fourteeners refers to a goal of climbing 14.000 ft. peaks. :) I am afraid that my perception of portion sizes, of how much I eat, have gotten abnormal, and yes, I do panic at the thought of eating more than that. For example, for breakfast I had a kiwi and about 2 ounces salmon, and I thought in the back of my…

I have gone from feeling very normal about food, enjoying it with friends, loving to cook, to not eating at all when I am upset with myself for something, punishing myself in a way for something. I would rather be the first way, but I don't know how to do that while trying to count calories. (maybe I am an obsessive…

I am concerned. That I am starting to look at food in an unhealthy way, and that that won't stop when I reach my "goal."

I have found that I engage in addictive behaviors when something is bothering me emotionally. It can be small or subconcious; sometimes I don't even realize until later that I am upset! What really helps me when I feel like this is finding someone I feel really comfortable around, and just hanging out with them. I don't…