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Originally Posted by BitsyBaby
Sympathize with all of you...I've been on a diet since the summer after sixth grade...have been on every diet out there...lost quite a bit 25 yrs ago on medifastand did everything I could to keep it off...ate less calories a day, walked 3 miles every day,and had a cheat night on Friday night when I would have Mex food and wine...the wt came back after 18mos; it was VERY traumatic thru the whole thing...after that it seems like I just can't lose any more...know age has something to do with it (am 69)but I worked out with a trainer for nine yrs and still lost nothing...my problem isn't binging, but not eating enough, he says...I swear I can't believe I'm not losing with what I'm eating...back in April, went on the liquid diet again for 6mos, lost some weight, but have stayed the same since.. Take a diet pill about 2days a week which I don't like to do..recentlymwas thinking if it makes u so unhappy, quit eating...so, I started drinking the liquid 2times a day, and ate an apple and peanut butter for dinner...still haven't lost..have started walking now..have had company a week and have gained a few pounds...feel hopeless...have worried about itmall my life!!!
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If you eat too little it slows down your metabolism so even though your are eating a small amount you gain weight b/c your metabolism is so slow. Its like you're doing all this work by dieting and your body is fighting back. You may actually need to eat more to boost your metabolism and you might gain weight initially but then be able to lose some just stay where you are weight wise and be able to eat more and feel better.
I feel a bit hypocritical saying this b/c I have a hard time excepting my weight and gained a lot through reactive eating due to extreme dieting and want to start dieting again even though that may not really be the best thing.