Can't lose weight - Obesity Message Board

chippie · 01-03-2003, 11:21 AM

I have the worst time trying to lose weight. I only eat dinner and I am pretty careful about what and how much I eat but occasionally I binge a little. If my blood sugar gets low, I can't seem to help myself and sometimes, I have to force myself to stop eating because I am full to bursting. This isn't often but, often enough that it bothers me. I have looked for an overeaters anonymous in my area and there isn't one. ANy ideas? Weight watchers is great but I really don't have money for the food and meetings. I have a trip coming up in July that I would like to be able to wear a bathing suit on. HELP!!

[This message has been edited by moderator2 (edited 01-07-2003).]

manderee · 01-03-2003, 01:55 PM

Hi Chippie, You really can't just eat dinner everyday. You have to eat 3 meals a day. Your body has gone into starvation mode and you can not lose weight when that happens. Your body thinks you are starving and it will hold onto everything you put into it. You have to regulate you eating so that your body knows it will get the nourishment it needs. Eat a light breakfast then a small lunch and then a sensible dinner, you will feel better doing that. To help with the "eating till ya burst" try taking half of what is on your plate and eating it and throwing the other half away. Only eating half of what is on your plate is a great way to start regulating your eating habits. Also try walking at least three times a week and work your way up to six days a week. Start off at about 1/2 a mile and work up to three miles at a time. This is a great way to burn calories and lose weight. There is a great support board on here that helps everyone keep on their plan, go to the weight loss forum on this board, they are a great bunch of people. I hope you can get motivated to start a program, it will help you feel better. Take care!

Mandee

friendlyrobyn · 01-05-2003, 10:42 PM

chippee, Hey lets food journal everyday..I am hoping it will help me and others..how much do you have to lose?

chippie · 01-06-2003, 08:20 AM

I think about 80 lbs would be good. I am heart broken right now. My SO informed me that he isn't attracted to me. I haven't gained more than 5 lbs since we met and now he's not attracted to me. Doesn't seem like it would matter to him if I lost weight. He'll always see me as a fat chick.

Chelle1977 · 01-06-2003, 09:56 AM

I agree with manderee - you need to eat more often. Spreading your calories out will help you speed your metabolism back up and will help you curb the urge to binge!

I would go beyond her advice though and suggest eating 5-6 times a day. Of course, you'll want to work up slowly. Maybe adding one meal for a few weeks, and then adding a third, and then a fourth and then a fifth ...