Over the last month I’ve been eating 2,000 calories per day. Well, I gained 8 pounds! My tops are fitting differently. I’m back down to 1200 calories per day until I lose it all.
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What was the reason that you were eating more? The holidays? Diet fatigue? Did you exercise more to compensate for the extra calories?
What do you think is going on?
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I ate what I wanted over the last month up to 2,000 calories. I thought I’d just enjoy the treats etc. I’m buckling down though.
Everyone I know kept telling me I could eat like that and be fine because I exercise, but they were wrong. And I should have done better. The holidays are just an excuse for overeating in my case.
For 6 months at 1600 calories per day plus regular exercise, I maintained my weight to the pound. So this teaches me that I can’t ever go over 1600 calories
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I really hate how easy it is to put weight on, but trying to take it off is so difficult.
Don’t be too hard on yourself @LilyoftheValley.
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Thanks @Sarah. I should be back to my weight in 2 months
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My dad always buys coffee cakes, pies and wants me to eat them. Then I say no and he makes it clear that he doesn’t like me saying no.
My environment isn’t always supportive. You have to go your own way. Just venting.
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That’s good, sounds like a realistic, healthy goal.
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I totally get that @Jonathan2. Luckily my husband is very supportive whether I’m fat or thin. But I’ll just have to do what I know is right for my body.
It’s ok to vent. It really sucks when people try to sabotage your success. I have friends like that.
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Good luck with your renewed diet @LilyoftheValley.
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Thanks! Good news, 2 pounds of it are gone so those 2 pounds must have been water weight
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I went to overeaters anonymous for a little while. This helped me. Three meals a day. Breakfast,lunch,dinner. I got an eating disorder since I am a kid. I ve been slim only twice in 52 years for only 2 months. When I see family photos from my ancestors it’s genetic as well. My siblings are slim but my build is solid. My arms and legs are like treetrunks. I ve seen personal trainers being big themselves. Don’t know, I would be happy with myself if I wouldn’t/wasn’t been bullied that badly for my appearance.
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I’ve dealt with eating disorders since I was 13. Food can have a strong grip on you.
It’s ironic that I’m also a Foodie. My aunt and I talk about food all the time. I enjoy cooking. It’s an art.
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We have a food channel here. 24/7 about food and cooking.
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Well, you’re catching it in time before it is getting out of hand. That’s still a job well done. I’ve been letting myself slip these past three days and am trying to get back on track today. You have to let yourself have some fun eating or you’ll go crazy. Well, crazier for us, right?
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Lol. Yes, I enjoyed the food. But now it’s time to buckle down. I think I’m the future I still need to stick to 1600 calories during holidays.
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Good luck! Calorie counting is tough stuff, IMO.
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It’s not so much tough as it is tedious. But I’ve done it every day for almost 2 years now, so I’m used to it
I totally hear ya on this one. It’s really ■■■■■■ up. I swear, I think my friend likes me when I’m overweight because it makes her feel hotter. Because that’s a big deal to her. She will only date bigger guys (not fat, though) because it makes her feel “petite”. I’m very aware I’m the fat best friend next to her, even when I’m thinner.
I’m sorry @Pandy. That’s really hurtful and I totally get it.
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Yeah. She’s coming to visit next week, and I’m self conscious because I gained weight from an AP. (I have since gotten off the AP, and my eating is back to normal.)
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