What is the impact of calorie counting and dieting on my mental health and eating habits?
I may or may not have an eating disorder, ive been struggling with food ever since i was 12 years old, when i was 12 i used to eat a lot, much more than what the average teenage boy probably needs to eat, but as i bevame older i realized that i was quite chubby and restricted my calorie limit to 1200 for a month and lost 4~5kg (51kg to 46kg) after thati kept dieting and binging until i realized i gained 2kg after winter break. When i realized that i waited a couole months till it was spring break and started ro diet again, losing 4kg and becoming 44kg (though i am 45kg and 157cm right now) i am insecure, and was even more insecure back then,nowadays i eat 1200 cals for 5 days a week and then for 2 days eat 2000 calories so i caj eat a lot and still lose weight. I've never made myself puke or taken laxatives to lose weight but if i feel guilty i have excerised to compensate.my journery to school is quite rigorous so i feel quite tired on weekdays. I make sure to calculate my calories everyday and even use a food scale and always check the calories on food items i buy.
How long have you been following this calorie counting routine?:
- More than 6 monthsHow often do you feel anxious or guilty about your eating habits?:
- OftenHow would you describe your relationship with food?:
- Negative — I often feel stressed about foodHave you noticed any changes in your mood or energy levels related to your eating habits?:
- Frequent fatigue or irritabilityDo you have any support from friends or family regarding your eating habits?:
- Not really supportiveHave you experienced any physical symptoms related to dieting or calorie restriction?:
- Frequent fatigueHave you spoken to a healthcare professional about your eating habits?:
- No, I haven't considered it100% Anonymously
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Doctors' responses
Hello dear Weight gain depends upon body metabolism. It can be modified according to diet and exercise Iam suggesting some precautions for improvement. Please follow them for atleast a month Replacement of carbohydrates with protein diet Take nuts and fruits in between meals Be hydrated Avoid junk food Take zincovit multivitamin therapy onca a day for 1 month Take ashwagandha for strength Consume butter and ghee for weight gain Replacement of sugar with jaggery Avoid refined food Do physical exercise atleast half an hour daily Avoid excessive thinking Add milk products for calcium level Hopefully improvement will occur In case of no improvement consult a dietician in person for better clarity Regards
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