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How to deal with a mom that wants me to get fat?
I have a mom who constantly tells me to stop counting calories and eat. She makes a ton of baked gods and cookies; they're always the one's I specifically like. She forces me to eat them and enjoys watching me get fat. Today I decided to take one day off from counting to please my mom and binged on home-made muffins. She…
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I can't stop thinking about food and it's killing me
All I think about during the day is food. Even when I'm sleeping, I dream about gorging on all kinds of sweets and baked goods. I absolutely hate myself for this because it leads to unnecessary cravings and an inability to focus on other things. I've binged more than a few times these past couple of weeks which resulted in…
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I can't stop binge eating. Help?
I have erratic eating patterns. I'll eat 90 % of my calories in the morning and then only have 100-200 left for dinner. This leaves me feeling super hungry until the next morning. This kind of plan worked for me initially, but after a few months of doing it, my binges became more frequent. I've went on 2 binges this week…
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Is it bad to just eat one large meal a day?
I eat 90 % of my calories in the morning during breakfast. Then I just have a small snack like carrots and a cucumber before bed. Will this still cause weight gain in the long term if I don't go above my daily calorie limit by the end of the day?
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Why am I gaining weight for no reason?
I've been in maintenance for several months now, but something's going wrong these past few weeks as the scale's been creeping up on me. I eat 1550-1600 calories on a daily basis and work out 2-3 times a week. I've been doing this while successfully maintaining or losing weight very gradually for nearly a year. I do give…
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How to quit binge eating FOR GOOD?
I've been going through a lot of stress physically and mentally this last week and went all out on Saturday. I ate everything I was craving and more. Yesterday went by fine, but then today, the same thing happened again. I used to have really good control and my longest record for being binge free is one month (the month I…
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Reoccurring dreams about eating junk food
Almost every week, I dream about eating crisps, cookies and chocolate. The thing is I'm not even depriving myself of these things. I obviously eat smaller quantities compared to the amount I ate a few years ago and it's almost always a healthier homemade version, but for some reason, my dreams leave me feeling unsatsified.…
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The scale and binge eating will be the death of me. Help?
I NEED to stop binging now, but I can't. I told myself countless of times that I would stop for good, only to binge a few days or even a few hours later. It's been a month since I started binging and I've gained around 5 pounds. This morning I wasn't happy with the number on the scale, so I took pictures of my newer fat…
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Still gaining on 1200. Help?
After a week of binge eating from stress, I decided enough was enough. I gained 5 pounds and wanted to drop the weight as fast I gained it. (110->115) Before the binge, I was on maintenance because I had already reached my goal. I've been eating 1200 for a few days now (coupled with exercise) and gaining weight instead of…
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Intermittent binging for the past week. Help?
I went a whole month without binging or craving any junk, but October has been a different story. I've been crazy hungry and super stressed. The aftermath of a binge usually consists of intense guilt, crying spells, self hatred and fear of being seen in public. I feel better after a few days of healthy eating, but then the…
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How much weight can I expect to gain from a day long binge
I'm guessing I ate around 3500+ calories today. I'm extremely bloated and don't feel good physically or emotionally. I binged because I got fed up of my family telling me I need to gain a little weight and I thought I might as well considering my health was also impacted by too much weight loss . I eat at maintenance…
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Unexpected weight loss, but too scared to up my calories
I've reached my goal weigh of 115 pounds 5 months ago and started eating 1550-1600 calories per day since then (other than very occasional binges). I've managed to maintain my weight for a few months until recently when I started slowly losing weight again. Now I'm at 109 pounds for no reason. I exercise twice a week, but…
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Binged for the first time in a month. Help?
I've managed to stay within my calorie goals for a whole month. Prior to this, I binged once a week, but today's binge has been the worst. I'm guessing I ate around 2500-3000 calories when I usually eat 1570 on maintenance. I felt super hungry for no reason and tried so hard to resist, but I failed. My cravings were…
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Binged this morning (1500 calorie breakfast). Help?
I'm currently in maintenance, but ate 1500 calories and it's not even noon yet. I was super strict about my diet these past 3 days, but completely messed up today. Should I exercise for the rest of the day or not eat anything except for a small 150 calorie salad for dinner? I feel super guilty. This probably happens once a…
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Too scared to up my calorie intake
I've been eating around 1500-1600 calories daily and I classify myself as lightly active. I've slowly been losing weight, instead of maintaining it. I've gotten so used to eating close to 1600 a day that I couldn't imagine eating more. Today for example, I went on a 3 hour hike and I can't get over the fact that I may have…
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(tmi) Menses disappeared even though I'm not underweight
I'm 5'4 and about 112 pounds. I have gradually lost 8 pounds over the course of several months. As soon as I hit 114 and started a new weight lifting regimen 2 times a week, my periods started being irregular and almost non existent (unless I take herbal supplements like vitex on a daily basis). My weight loss is not…
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Do I weigh frozen veggies before or after cooking
I've been weighing them before this whole time. Does that mean I'm eating less than what's stated on the bag or more? For example, the package of frozen cauliflower that I'm eating states 30 cals per 110 grams. Does that apply to the frozen or cooked weight? Sorry for the stupid question, but I'm so confused. Can anyone…
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I feel like I'm falling apart. Help?
All I can think about almost 24/7 is food and the number that'll show up on the scale the next day. I go through periods of binging and fasting twice a week which is bad, but I can't seem to stop it. I always end up hating myself and crying after a binge especially after the thought of gaining weight the following day…
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Will I gain weight eating like this?
I'm currently on maintenance and eat about 1600 calories a day. Because I always work night shifts, I don't have to time to eat dinner, so I start the day off with 1000 calories for breakfast, 400 for lunch and about 150-200 for supper (at around 4). I don't eat anything until the next morning (unless it's low cal fruit or…
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What are your maintenance calories?
I'm having a hard time figuring out how much I should eat to maintain. Currently eat ~1580 cals a day while being set as lightly active. (weight lift 2-3 times a week) Is that enough? I don't eat back exercise calories. How much do you eat to maintain your weight?
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"Too skinny", but I don't see it. Help?
Everyone around me says I'm a little too skinny (5'4 110 pounds) after losing almost 10 pounds in a year. The thing is, I'm still unhappy with my body and I can't even digest the fact that I may have to up my calories. I don't see "skinny" in the mirror. I see average with a bit of pudge. I lift weights twice a week for…
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Ate all my calories and it's not even 4 pm.
What shall I do? Yesterday's last meal was at 3:30 because I pretty much hit my calorie goal for the day. I didn't eat anything until 8 this morning and overate as a result. I'm currently on maintenance eating around 1580 daily, but today's a different story. I'm tempted to eat more because I screwed up already. The guilt…
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How do I stop myself from binging?
I feel a binge coming on and this usually happens once a week or if I'm lucky, 2 weeks. Today has been horrible. I'm 100 calories away from my calorie goal but it's only past lunch time. What should I do to prevent myself from eating more and going on a full blown binge? I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks
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MfP Experts: Critique my diary
I'm currently on maintenance and lately have been noticing some weight gain after being the same weight for 4 months. I'm also quite sluggish most days with low energy. I wonder if it has something to do with my diet. I weight lift 2-3 times a week for 45-60 minutes and work as a waitress 5 days/week. Other than that, I'm…
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Does sugar interfere with weight loss?
Or does it make no difference so long as you're within your calorie goal for the day? Would I lose weight more easily eating 30 g per day instead of 60? It's really hard to avoid it because it's in everything. I don't eat processed sugar unless i have no time to prepare a snack/meal while I'm at work (like today). It's…
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How many grams of sugar daily is enough?
Is 60 g too much? I find it nearly impossible to get less than 30 a day. Help?
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Binged this morning? What should I do?
I ate 1450 calories just this morning and I have the whole entire day left. I find that I can't stop thinking about food and when I do eat, I binge. This is the first time I binged in a month. I feel absolutely horrible. My main question is, what should I do for the rest of the day; eat a 150 calorie salad for dinner and…
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Can't stand the thought of gaining. Help?
I lost 7 pounds in a few months and became a lot more confident with my body (5'4 120 pounds--> 112) At 112, I developed amenorrhoea and felt tired all the time . My mom thinks it's because I lost too much weight. Now I'm in the process of gaining some weight because my stupid body disagrees with the 7 pound weight loss.…
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Sister is making everything so much harder. Help?
My sister ALWAYS compares with me in terms of what I eat. She tries to eat healthier than me and likes to stay skinner than me. She NEVER eats a small treat, whereas I sometimes do. She laughs about how I'll have an occasional cookie while she has none. If I'm proud of my diet for the day, she'll show off how she's had…
