I'm male, 19, 6'2" tall, and weight about 135 lbs. I know that my BMI is on the low side, and people tell me all the time that I look skinny, and I agree with them that I look skinny, but how do I stop worrying about everything that I eat??? I constantly feel like there will be consequences to every food that I consume, but I wouldn't really mind gaining a little bit of weight anyways.
Much of the time, I actually force myself to eat enough calories in a day to get up to 2000 that I need to survive! I don't want to screw up my metabolism, and I don't want to be anorexic, but I still can't help but evaluate all the foods I eat and decide what or what not to eat. I still hesitate whether or not to eat Ben & Jerry's, which has about 300 calories per half cup, when I could just have some cottage cheese with Equal in it for 70 calories per half cup (and 14 grams protein).
Does anyone know how to live and eat worry-free, or know what I'm going through?
2006-07-12 08:22:17 · 5 answers · asked by rollercoasting85 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I just suggest maybe you go talk to a counselor about it. There are also programs out there for people that obsess over things like that. They are very uplifting and helpful!
2006-07-12 08:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just gotta force yourself. Try covering up the nutritional facts with duct tape or something. Buy a ton of stuff that you always wanted to eat but worry about (ice cream, cookies, cake, etc) and cover up the nutritional facts. Force yourself to not look at them (might take practice, but it's all about mind over matter). If you can't do that or think it's too much of a step for right away, find all low-fat and low-calorie foods and just eat those for awhile. Keep telling yourself that it's just a FEW more calories than what you normally eat, so it's fine. Convince yourself. And then work your way up to other foods. It doesn't need to be all junk food either. Go to a restaurant (just a regular family diner or something) and order whatever you want. You won't know how many calories there are and no one there would probably be able to tell you. Do that once a week or so until you feel the worry subside a little.
You could also talk to a counselor, it could be connected to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A little professional help can go a long way. I've seen some of the most OCD-afflicted people get over everything in a matter of weeks. Do you go to college? Many colleges provide a professional nutritionist for free for their students. If you don't go to college, try to find a circle of support. Get all your friends and family together and have them help you as much as they can. Maybe if you go out for ice cream at Dairy Queen with 30 other people, you wouldn't worry so much about what you eat because you'd be more distracted by the conversation and friendly faces around you.
Just keep telling yourself that you can do it! Keep that motivation going!! I know you can do it! Believe in yourself! Good luck!!!!
2006-07-12 08:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does appears like you've were given some difficulty inclusive of your idea of your relationship with nutrients. Obsessing a lot about the quantity you're taking isn't very solid on your psychological and actual health in the destiny. i'd propose looking for the opinion of an approved Psychologist, and word what he/ she thinks of it, and how he/ she may assist you advance a fit relationship with nutrients and weight. solid success.
2016-10-14 09:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by silvi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food is a very emotional matter. I myself was bulemic for years. I was a very unhappy person. Learn to love yourself. Strart by treating yourself better. Think of the food you would love to have and sit down and enjoy every bit of it. : ) That was the first step for me.
2006-07-12 10:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your doctor or nutritionist. They may refer you to a psychologist. 135 lbs is too little!
2006-07-12 08:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Debi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋