So, I have the opportunity to take the next step to getting my dream job, but the only problem is it requires that I be as skinny as possible. I know I have the tendencies to possibly develop an eating disorder and I'm afraid that I'll feel too guilty to eat anymore…I have to eat incredibly healthy just to justify the consumption of ANY calories. And as it is, I tend to skip meals or at least delay them because I hate stopping what I'm doing to eat all the time. As it is, I'm hungry most of the time so surely I can't be overeating?

So how do I start trying to lose weight without going out of control? Since apparently eating less doesn't work, how many hours am I going to have to work out every day to lose any weight at all let alone how much I'm going to have to lose to have the right body type for what I want to do?

And how do I avoid injuries? Every time I've done anything athletic before, no matter how careful I've been, I develop chronic pain that makes it difficult to walk and do everyday activities.

I wish I could ask my boyfriend with help monitoring me (since he's who I'd be working out with anyway), but I've already put him through so much it would be unfair to ask him to deal with another one of my problems.

[kiwi33]

My apologies if this comes across as being challenging but I am concerned about some things that you wrote:

it requires that I be as skinny as possible

Being as skinny as possible is not a healthy choice - it is called starvation - do you think that is a good idea for you?

I have to eat incredibly healthy just to justify the consumption of ANY calories.

All people need a calorie intake in the range of 1200-1400/day though it varies depending on age, sex and weight. This is called the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - it is essentially metabolic "fuel" for your liver, brain, kidneys, heart etc. BMR is the *bare minimum* - it takes no account of physical activity. A calorie intake which is less than BMR is not sustainable - it can have dire health consequences.

I suggest that you talk with a professional dietitian (s/he will be able to review what you eat and make evidence-based suggestions) and with an exercise physiologist (s/he will be able to offer you evidence-based suggestions about healthy exercise).

[Eva33]

Originally Posted by I.Am.The.End.

So, I have the opportunity to take the next step to getting my dream job, but the only problem is it requires that I be as skinny as possible.

Sorry to quote this a second time, but what kind of job would require you to be as skinny as possible?

[maryalonsa]

Here is some tips for you Hope you like it guys
1. Don't skip breakfast
2. Eat regular meals
3. Cut down on alcohol
4. Drop your milk type and you cut calories
5. Keep Mouthwash Handy
6. Replace calorie-laden drinks with water
7. Walk five minutes for at least every two hours
8. Make Motivational Notes To Yourself
Good Luck for your Weight Loss

[milenamariah]

Here also some tips for weight loss and Diet Control
1.Put a stop to emotional eating
2.Eat Snacks to maintenance time period
3.Keep Mouthwash Handy
4.Make Room for Healthy Fats
5.Eat a low fat, nutrient dense diet
6.Eat more fiber
7.Go Walking & Keep it continued
8.Make Motivational Notes To Yourself
Thanks

[Angelalev]

Thanks for sharing this post and specially thanks for those members who sharing tips for weight loose.

Thanks & Regards