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I'm sorry to bump this thread again - I really don't want to over-use this board with my installment of Tales From The Thin Side, but I was wondering if one of you might be able to help me out.
I've been eating at such a low level for so long, that I really don't know what the hell to eat now. I don't want to eat a lot, and I am still cutting carbs in order to lose body fat because I'm not in the best shape, but I very obviously need to eat a little more for energy and sustenance.
I'm not sure how much is appropriate. I seem to be stuck in an "all or nothing" mode. I usually wind up eating under 1000 cal because I'm jsut used to only eating small amounts of certain things(egg whites, chicken breast, salads). I'm not sure what would be good to incorporate into my diet.
If anyone has ideas, please post to this thread, or PM me.
Again, sorry to bump this thread yet again - was hoping that some of you ladies could help.
I'm not ready to start chowing down 3000 cal per day. I doubt I have enough muscle mass to support eating half of that without gaining fat. But if anyone could shed a little light, I'd appreciate it.
I've been eating at such a low level for so long, that I really don't know what the hell to eat now. I don't want to eat a lot, and I am still cutting carbs in order to lose body fat because I'm not in the best shape, but I very obviously need to eat a little more for energy and sustenance.
I'm not sure how much is appropriate. I seem to be stuck in an "all or nothing" mode. I usually wind up eating under 1000 cal because I'm jsut used to only eating small amounts of certain things(egg whites, chicken breast, salads). I'm not sure what would be good to incorporate into my diet.
If anyone has ideas, please post to this thread, or PM me.
Again, sorry to bump this thread yet again - was hoping that some of you ladies could help.
I'm not ready to start chowing down 3000 cal per day. I doubt I have enough muscle mass to support eating half of that without gaining fat. But if anyone could shed a little light, I'd appreciate it.
Trance said:
I understand. For me, even the thought of touching food to prepare it turned my stomach. I would add in calories gradually, a little extra at each meal. (You are eating several small meals a day now - right?
) As you gain muscle and as you become able to workout harder, you'll need to continue gradually increasing calories. How many? I don't know. I've never counted calories myself, but my diet breakdown is roughly 40 pro/40 carb/20 fat. It varies - since I cycle my carbs higher on some days, lower on others. Carbs really aren't the enemy, too many bad carbs, yes, but don't go really low carb for long periods or your muscle growth (and hence fat loss) could suffer in the long run. Keeping track of my strength gains and bodyfat told me if I was going in the right direction as far as calories and portions.
If you want to track your diet, that's even better, but I just didn't want to. Try to get a mix of protein/carbs/healthy fats (like Omega 3) in each meal. This will keep you feeling fuller longer, your blood sugar more stable, and your energy levels higher.
KB and BikiniMom-
Thanks-I know-see how awesome Raina is--I took that right from an e-mail she sent me!
I am doing well-ate oatmeal again for breakfast. It really helps for me to have planned out what I am going to eat. I am adjusting to 3 meals a day--next week I am going to add in a mid-morning snack and an afternoon snack like ya'll suggested and hopefully I will be used to it soon!
Batzgirl-I know--magazines definitely don't help but they are not what is at the root of my problem but I have been avoiding them. no more Maxim for me!!
Trance-I am with you honey! I am under 1,000 calories a day and I can't imagine what it will be like when it is around 2,000. Just take it one meal at a time and gradually add in bigger portions of the healthy things you are eating or incorporate more snacks. That is my goal--maybe some cottage cheese or veggies or something. Hope this helps! Good to hear from you and I am glad that we are trying to get better!
Thanks-I know-see how awesome Raina is--I took that right from an e-mail she sent me!
I am doing well-ate oatmeal again for breakfast. It really helps for me to have planned out what I am going to eat. I am adjusting to 3 meals a day--next week I am going to add in a mid-morning snack and an afternoon snack like ya'll suggested and hopefully I will be used to it soon!
Batzgirl-I know--magazines definitely don't help but they are not what is at the root of my problem but I have been avoiding them. no more Maxim for me!!
Trance-I am with you honey! I am under 1,000 calories a day and I can't imagine what it will be like when it is around 2,000. Just take it one meal at a time and gradually add in bigger portions of the healthy things you are eating or incorporate more snacks. That is my goal--maybe some cottage cheese or veggies or something. Hope this helps! Good to hear from you and I am glad that we are trying to get better!
thats so funny !! oooo and SO true!!!! Supergirl515
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Hey ladies..
I too have suffered an eating disorder and although i am still VERY far from 100%, i can say i have come a long way..
i was anorexic/bulimarexic/exercise bulimic and now am kinda like binge eater but doing better than in the past...
what i am wondering is how do u stop a binge? ya know they always say oh well pick up the phone and call a friend if u think you are going to eat, but who does that?? u know --> when ur about to binge, u dont sit and think "is this good for me??"
so what, if any, are you defense mechanisms??? thanx
Hey ladies..
I too have suffered an eating disorder and although i am still VERY far from 100%, i can say i have come a long way..
i was anorexic/bulimarexic/exercise bulimic and now am kinda like binge eater but doing better than in the past...
what i am wondering is how do u stop a binge? ya know they always say oh well pick up the phone and call a friend if u think you are going to eat, but who does that?? u know --> when ur about to binge, u dont sit and think "is this good for me??"
so what, if any, are you defense mechanisms??? thanx
Supergirl515,
If the binge is looming right in your face, then I don't think there is anything you can do to stop it. The body can only stand so much deprivation, then it's pay-back time. The best thing is an eating strategy that won't leave you at the mercy of a binge.
Not until I got my diet in line, meaning eating a small meal every 2-3 hours, and each meal containing a balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats, did the urge to binge go away.
It did not happen overnight for me because I was so stubborn about changing my diet. But as I gradually added more healthy food, I found myself craving the unhealthy food less and less. My binges became smaller and less frequent. Now I can't even remember when the last one was.
The eating every few hours was great too, because I never had to fear horrible hunger pangs which inevitably led to binges. When you're not ravenously hungry, you're able to make better food choices. To me there is no "bad" food. If I want it, I eat it, but only after I've eaten my clean food. That way I eat less of the bad food and I don't have any psychological issues with it being off limits.
If the binge is looming right in your face, then I don't think there is anything you can do to stop it. The body can only stand so much deprivation, then it's pay-back time. The best thing is an eating strategy that won't leave you at the mercy of a binge.
Not until I got my diet in line, meaning eating a small meal every 2-3 hours, and each meal containing a balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats, did the urge to binge go away.
It did not happen overnight for me because I was so stubborn about changing my diet. But as I gradually added more healthy food, I found myself craving the unhealthy food less and less. My binges became smaller and less frequent. Now I can't even remember when the last one was.
The eating every few hours was great too, because I never had to fear horrible hunger pangs which inevitably led to binges. When you're not ravenously hungry, you're able to make better food choices. To me there is no "bad" food. If I want it, I eat it, but only after I've eaten my clean food. That way I eat less of the bad food and I don't have any psychological issues with it being off limits.
