I think I'm going to eat more...

[Magenta]

In the last little while, my eating got very erratic. I'd eat less than 600 calories one day, less than 800 the next then completely binge and start the cycle over again. I'm still obsessively counting the calories and have lost about 5lbs since my last binge but I'm going to try to eat more and regularly. I downloaded an app on my iPod to track the calories and while I know that can be bad, I'm not totally comfortable not counting. However, it has set me with goal to eat 1200 calories a day and I can still lose weight if I exercise as well...

So I'm not better but eating over 800 maximum is a step for me when not binging. I'm also trying to train myself not to binge so badly. I guess this is good?

I want to eat less and I feel like this will just make me fat but I know it's healthier and doesn't make me feel as sick. I'll force myself to stick to it for a week then update, maybe?

[Dimitri]

Do you like cleaning after you make food because if you dont then you could make your own food more often and then you will be thought full of what it is that you are making and eating. Just a suggestion, it is what I do because I do not like cleaning up.

[Love.Hate]

Well first off, you dont need to lose any weight. Your perfect just the way you are, even though your not going to believe me. I honestly think there is nothing wrong with how you look at the moment.

In a way this is an acheivement, im glad your going to try not to binge and your going to eat more... But still a diet of 1200 calories isnt enough. But its better than 800.

Dont eat less, Its not healthy.

Seriously your perfect, you dont need to change.

[Magenta]

Ooh, that's kind of true. I don't mind cleaning up but I am not a fan of huge messes. So to reduce the mess, I could make something smaller. Sadly, I usually have some sort of unhealthy crap but that's okay on occasion.

Blah. My head is telling me "Less calories!" but I know that will get me nowhere good no matter how skinny I would rather be. My sensible side is battling my vain side.

Edit: Fran, after some research, I saw that women can get by healthily on 1200... but maybe after a week of this I can up it a bit more... Then maybe just not count eventually... That feels so far away and out of my comfort zone.

[Azunite]

Eat, but do sports.

Your body will go to starvation mode, which will preserve all the fat so you cannot lose weight. You have to eat a lot, then to burn all those calories you need to do some sports.

If you go on like this you will be very ill.

[Magenta]

I've always had issues with sports. I got teased and made fun of constantly as I grew up when I even just ran or tried to do anything in gym. My self-confidence plummeted and I still haven't regained it. I'm not really good at any sports.

However, I discovered that walking up and down my stairs in my house burns a lot of calories.

[Love.Hate]

Edit: Fran, after some research, I saw that women can get by healthily on 1200... but maybe after a week of this I can up it a bit more... Then maybe just not count eventually... That feels so far away and out of my comfort zone.

That sounds good to me, its a step in the right direction.. Well as they advise you to eat 2000 i think you should eat more than 1200 as your still under eating on that 800 kcal. But yeah im still proud of you for trying to eat more, however much that is out of your comfort zone.

[rubbish4000]

eat a good breakfast - its always the best way to start the day

i suggest something solid like toast, eggs (i have 2 a day), milk, fruit, porridge (had some this morning)

just eat wholesome food, not the takeaway crap

its funny - u actually have to eat more to lose weight/maintain a healthy weight. if you're gaining too much weight, dont worry, start exercising - and start light

hope this helps

Oh and more importantly, if you're a growing teenager like myself, its very important that you eat, just think about yourself as a plant not getting any water, fertiliser etc