I understand how weight loss works. I was at 115 lb and dropped to 104 (I’m 5’4 so that’s a little underweight) while eating 1600-1800 cal/day for six months. I understand the whole 3500 cal is one pound and math thing. I run two to three times a week and lift most other days along with some sports. I understand how calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, etc work in a diet.
I’m asking for more support in the mental side of things. I don’t understand the difference between “I’m a little hungry, but I can wait until dinner” and “I am physically starving and should eat a snack”. Ever since I was underweight I’ve tried eating more to avoid getting diagnosed with an eating disorder and ended up binging sometimes, so I’m afraid my stomach is stretched and my mental ability to decide if I’m hungry is impaired.
My goal is to get back to where I started, 115 lb. I’m currently at 135 lb and it’s making running more difficult because I carry more weight. I’ve stopped my disordered eating habits without counseling or anyone finding out about them (like obsessively avoiding sugar, long fasting, trying to purge, chewing and spitting). I still meticulously count my calories but I can’t tell how much to eat otherwise.
Does anyone have any advice or can share their experience with losing weight after disordered eating? Like what is a good goal for me to lose per week or per month? Or the best way to stick to a meal plan without becoming obsessive? How often and how much to cheat?
Tldr: I think I had an eating disorder for a while and gained weight back to combat it. Now I’m a lot better and heavier. How can I lose weight healthily?
[link] [comments]
from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/2Vaf1mO
No comments:
Post a Comment