I dont know how to stop this?

Question

ive been on diets since i was thirteen, constantly trying to lose weight through diets and exercise. i recently became overly obsessed with my eating habits. at the beginning of the summer i only ate around 500 calories a day(and worked off most of them at the gym).

through advice from families and friends i started eating healthy again(four to five meals a day) but im still overly obsessed with what i eat.

i count the calories at least 10 times a day making sure i only go a little bit over 1000 daily.

today, i went with my mom to the ice cream shop where i, of course, didnt get any ice cream. but i ate a free cookie. as soon as i ate it i felt so extremely guilty and upset about the excess calories i just consumed, bc it deviated from my normal eating schedule (and it was unhealthy)

right now i feel like i have to workout just to burn it off

how do i stop this?

ps.im sorry its so long. . .

Answer 1

I feel right now for you it is more mind over matter.  It sounds to me that you have been making some really good healthy choices with food changes and exercise, you are so totally on the right track.  From my experiences what always gets me into trouble is my head, and as you know it is so hard to change a stubborn mind.  Keep up the good work girl, it will all work out in the end, just don't stop!!!! Just keep changing your mind:) stay focused and stay positive!!!!!  

Answer 2

I suggest to get your thyroid checked( ask your doctor to do a blood test for it) because sometimes the function of the thyroid slows down and then no matter what you do you cant lose weight until you get meds to control the thyroid. Btw feeling guilty or stressed about eating something will just make it worse. Being depressed will actually make you gain weight. Hope this helps.  

Answer 3

Chill Its ok to have a little of the good stuff here and there. i have been in your exact position it got to the point where i had "fainting spells" due to the fact i was not eating what my body needed.... anyway truth is it ok to splurge every once in a while just not all time trust me i been following this forr 6 months and i lost 70 pounds trust me it is ok.

P.S - Dont go anerexic it not heathly at all

Answer 4

You should start drinking meat and protein shake blended together.

I recommend starting off drinking about 2 lb. a day slowly titrating up until you can't seem to find a neck when you look in the mirror.

Answer 5

Sheesh. Nothing will happen if you eat a friggin cookie!

Answer 6

don't forget your body needs fat to stay healthy one cookie will not affect your figure/ health in any way be more lenient about what you eat obsessing can and will lead to anorexia, bulimia, ect.  

Answer 7

Like with any "addiction," or "obsession," it's all a matter of willpower. If you want to evercome your habit, little by little start eating more (not neccesarily junk but food with higher calories), eventually you'll find that calories will slowly but surely stop controlling your life.

You can also always consult a doctor about you disorder.

Good luck, you can do it     :)

Don't give up, overcoming anything takes time.

By the way "G," that's very ignorant of you to say, I'm assuming you don't understand how life-controlling obsessions become, it's a bigger deal than what it seems, and until you experience or witness first-hand what obsession really is, you shouldn't blurt out your ignorant opinions.

Answer 8

Firstly, no matter what your size or shape, you are an inherently loveable person. Secondly, reduced calorific intake or dieting makes you fat as your body thinks it is being starved and slows down your metabolism in order to store fat for the famine it thinks you're in. The solution is to eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full. It takes a bit of practise but if you chew thoroughly and put your knife and fork down while you're chewing, the message that tells you you're full can be clearly heard. Eat sensible food - lots of fruit and veg, protein (nuts are a good alternative to meat) good carbohydrates like pasta and rice and don't deny yourself the occasional cookie as this leads to you feeling deprived and then obsessing about food. And if it's the obsessing that's driving you nuts, try meditation which will teach you that you don't have to be dragged around by your thoughts and feelings. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

It sounds like you either have an eating disorder or might be on your way to having one.  I suggest you tell someone, like a counselor at your school for instance.  They can work with you, and come up with a healthy eating plan for you.  Eating Disorders arent something you can get rid of on your own so your going to have to trust someone with this.  Good luck sweetie!!