Emotional eating weight gain

[corrector]

How much weight have you lost and in what timeframe?

OK, it happens. So what?

Tomorrow is a new day and you can reset. It's not a big deal.

The weight-high for the last couple of months was 269 lbs, and it went as low as 256.4 lbs recently, then it went back up to 258.4 lbs and has been stubbornly there for the past couple of days. Tomorrow could have been the day to have seen that plateau broken, but instead I might see a disappointing weight gain over the 260 lbs mark again. Portion control went out the window when I was holding a hot gooey pizza with cheese melted all over the place.

The target weight is 245 lbs. I have elevated cholesterol levels from the last blood test, but not high enough for threshold high cholesterol.
I'm taking 2 garlic pills each day for the cholesterol and am totally abstaining (whenever I can) from red meats.

Of course tomorrow is a new day, but I'm just worried for my daily weigh-in what I'm going to see on that scale. It would probably take a few weeks for my system to get back into order (ie water retention and carb processing, etc...) and low calories over the next while.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

The weight-high for the last couple of months was 269 lbs, and it went as low as 256.4 lbs recently, then it went back up to 258.4 lbs and has been stubbornly there for the past couple of days. Tomorrow could have been the day to have seen that plateau broken, but instead I might see a disappointing weight gain over the 260 lbs mark again. Portion control went out the window when I was holding a hot gooey pizza with cheese melted all over the place.

The target weight is 245 lbs. I have elevated cholesterol levels from the last blood test, but not high enough for threshold high cholesterol.
I'm taking 2 garlic pills each day for the cholesterol and am totally abstaining (whenever I can) from red meats.

Of course tomorrow is a new day, but I'm just worried for my daily weigh-in what I'm going to see on that scale. It would probably take a few weeks for my system to get back into order (ie water retention and carb processing, etc...) and low calories over the next while.

OK, so you fell off the wagon one day. It's not that big of a deal. It's going to happen from time to time.

The key is to not let one day turn into two days turn into a week and then a month.

245 is a good start but if you are starting at 40% bodyfat, your target should likely be under 200 lbs. That's just reality.

IMHO, it should not take 2 weeks to recover from 1 day. If it does, that should be a clear signal you need to make some changes to what you are doing.

 

[EyeBRollin]

The weight-high for the last couple of months was 269 lbs, and it went as low as 256.4 lbs recently, then it went back up to 258.4 lbs and has been stubbornly there for the past couple of days. Tomorrow could have been the day to have seen that plateau broken, but instead I might see a disappointing weight gain over the 260 lbs mark again. Portion control went out the window when I was holding a hot gooey pizza with cheese melted all over the place.

The target weight is 245 lbs. I have elevated cholesterol levels from the last blood test, but not high enough for threshold high cholesterol.
I'm taking 2 garlic pills each day for the cholesterol and am totally abstaining (whenever I can) from red meats.

Of course tomorrow is a new day, but I'm just worried for my daily weigh-in what I'm going to see on that scale. It would probably take a few weeks for my system to get back into order (ie water retention and carb processing, etc...) and low calories over the next while.

Are you exercising at all? Any strength training?

 

[corrector]

Are you exercising at all? Any strength training?

The exercise that was mentioned earlier is being focused on. (ie any exercise involved going to work, returning from work, j-walking across a busy street on the look-out for cops and cars, walking to the washroom/cafeteria which are on opposite ends of the building and making it back before break/lunch time is over, etc.... I don't have that much "free-time" (ie at times I had to go to work full of sh1t because I didn't have time to use the washroom before leaving, etc....) so I know there was advice about trying to wedge in 10-15 minutes for a high intensity work-out. However, dealing with my elderly mother, this full-time job, and just other issues in this home sometimes doesn't leave any breathing space at all.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

The exercise that was mentioned earlier is being focused on. (ie any exercise involved going to work, returning from work, j-walking across a busy street on the look-out for cops and cars, walking to the washroom/cafeteria which are on opposite ends of the building and making it back before break/lunch time is over, etc.... I don't have that much "free-time" (ie at times I had to go to work full of sh1t because I didn't have time to use the washroom before leaving, etc....) so I know there was advice about trying to wedge in 10-15 minutes for a high intensity work-out. However, dealing with my elderly mother, this full-time job, and just other issues in this home sometimes doesn't leave any breathing space at all.

Honestly, I think you'd probably do well on a 5:2 fasting plan where you simply don't eat for 24 hours at a time. Highly effective and will help you in some other ways as well, especially with focus at work and with food choices.

You don't have to worry about having food ready and what you are eating the 2 days you are drinking water.

 

[corrector]

Just weighed myself on the scale this morning and see that I lost another pound. Apparently the pizza did not result in any dramatic weight gain like I thought it would, and in fact, the plateau of 258.2 lbs was actually broken for the best.

This week may present its own challenges. There is an Open House today, where a visiting mortgage agent might bring over some Timbits (ie twenty small donut holes), and the owners of the house usually leave some sweet things behind. I've managed those by not eating all of them right away and exercising some aggressive portion control to keep the calories in line, especially with those type of foods (ie who says you can't have your cake and eat it too?).

In a couple of days will be Halloween, and there will be an office Potluck. I'm bringing over healthy vegetable platter with humas type of dipping sauce. But it's possible that other people might bring in some unhealthy snacks but might be tantilizing. However, once that is past, it should be clear sailing towards the weight loss goal.

Now, I know @BackInTheGame78 mentioned that 245lbs is great as a starting goal but had recomended 200 lbs. However, aggressive weight loss will result in bone decalcification and loss of bone mass which could increase the risk of fracturing and also I could start looking like emaciated rather than healthy (ie people might start suggesting I eat some more food rather than saying I look hot, etc...). I think if I reach 245 lbs, I should check the bf % then, and then choose on a strategy of exercise and muscle mass gain vs losing more fat-weight.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Just weighed myself on the scale this morning and see that I lost another pound. Apparently the pizza did not result in any dramatic weight gain like I thought it would, and in fact, the plateau of 258.2 lbs was actually broken for the best.

This week may present its own challenges. There is an Open House today, where a visiting mortgage agent might bring over some Timbits (ie twenty small donut holes), and the owners of the house usually leave some sweet things behind. I've managed those by not eating all of them right away and exercising some aggressive portion control to keep the calories in line, especially with those type of foods (ie who says you can't have your cake and eat it too?).

In a couple of days will be Halloween, and there will be an office Potluck. I'm bringing over healthy vegetable platter with humas type of dipping sauce. But it's possible that other people might bring in some unhealthy snacks but might be tantilizing. However, once that is past, it should be clear sailing towards the weight loss goal.

Now, I know @BackInTheGame78 mentioned that 245lbs is great as a starting goal but had recomended 200 lbs. However, aggressive weight loss will result in bone decalcification and loss of bone mass which could increase the risk of fracturing and also I could start looking like emaciated rather than healthy (ie people might start suggesting I eat some more food rather than saying I look hot, etc...). I think if I reach 245 lbs, I should check the bf % then, and then choose on a strategy of exercise and muscle mass gain vs losing more fat-weight.

No it doesn't. That is nonsense. There is no difference between rapid weight loss and any other way of losing weight when done properly. This is junk science you are quoting.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Dude, unless you're hypogondal - this probably isn't a concern.

The REAL concern that I see is the rest of the "If X then Y then Z... so I can't".


What is your weekly weight trend looking like?

It's almost like he is coming up with anything he can think of to try and make himself believe he shouldn't do it because he doesnt want to put that amount of work in and a measly 20 lbs when you are like 85 is overweight is a much easier goal.

Not saying losing 20 lbs isn't good, it is. Just that it's the absolute easiest weight to lose since your body will freely give that up without question and before your metabolic rate slows and it starts trying to hold onto weight or create a set point for itself.

IMO, I don't think OP really wants it enough and the weight is likely going to come back on within a few months if that doesn't change. This is not the type of stuff a person who really is determined to get in shape and lose weight says.

 

[corrector]

Dude, unless you're hypogondal - this probably isn't a concern.

The REAL concern that I see is the rest of the "If X then Y then Z... so I can't".


What is your weekly weight trend looking like?

The weight is trending in the right direction. Lost 12 lbs from peak high weight 2 months ago.

 

[Travel memoir21]

Just ate 6 donuts from Dunkin Donuts right now.

 

[EyeBRollin]

Just ate 6 donuts from Dunkin Donuts right now.

I would vomit. My stomach can’t take that amount of sugar and refined carbs at once.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Just ate 6 donuts from Dunkin Donuts right now.

Did you drink some apple cider with it too as a Halloween Party treat?

Never understood why every kids Halloween Party/Event features donuts and apple cider...as if kids need any extra emphasis to get diabetes other than what they ready get on a daily basis.

 

[corrector]

The noom diet thing had some glitches and I got tired of payiny $70 every other month. Think I gained some weight back. Anyway, I put a new strategy. If I eat another cookie, buscuit, bad latte, or anything that would obviously leads to any weight gain then I will forbid myself to watch any porn/escort pics between now and Feb 1st. The time has come to choose between sugar or porn. This is symbolic of the greater choice: Women or Food.

 

[Gamisch]

C'mon now

We are 1 year further. Basically nothing happened. Zero progress, hustling backwards.

Stop with the bs bro. Follow advice from your fellow members. The ONLY way to go is to (pun intended) work your azz off. 2024 should be about 2 things and 2 things only:
1.work/ make money
2. Lose weight/ get in shape/ hitting PR's

No women, party, friends, even family is less important than those 2 goals.

 

[corrector]

C'mon now

We are 1 year further. Basically nothing happened. Zero progress, hustling backwards.

I did lose 10 lbs last time I was checked with a doctor.

Stop with the bs bro. Follow advice from your fellow members. The ONLY way to go is to (pun intended) work your azz off. 2024 should be about 2 things and 2 things only:
1.work/ make money

Just because you are working, doesn't mean you are making enough money. I'm working but the salary is too low and the job is not a prestige job and is as basic of a full-time job that you can get.

Right now I'm just trying to save up 700 hours for EI and then I'll look for another job. If the new job doesn't work out and I resigned out of htis one then I should at least get some benefits in the interim. Or if I want to go the self-employment / other route, then I'll have to see if there is a grounds to resign if the pay is not enough and the work is not rewarding enough to justify staying there.

2. Lose weight/ get in shape/ hitting PR's

It probably would be a good idea to resign the current job if I'm going to focus on weight and getting into shape goals since it would require more time then I feel is available in my set-up. Don't think a 15 minute daily investment is even realistic.

No women, party, friends, even family is less important than those 2 goals.

What are you talking about? I don't have woman, not into any partying or have any friends. I live with my folks and I have to take care of them. That is not practical or realistic to apply anywhere.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

I did lose 10 lbs last time I was checked with a doctor.



Just because you are working, doesn't mean you are making enough money. I'm working but the salary is too low and the job is not a prestige job and is as basic of a full-time job that you can get.

Right now I'm just trying to save up 700 hours for EI and then I'll look for another job. If the new job doesn't work out and I resigned out of htis one then I should at least get some benefits in the interim. Or if I want to go the self-employment / other route, then I'll have to see if there is a grounds to resign if the pay is not enough and the work is not rewarding enough to justify staying there.



It probably would be a good idea to resign the current job if I'm going to focus on weight and getting into shape goals since it would require more time then I feel is available in my set-up. Don't think a 15 minute daily investment is even realistic.



What are you talking about? I don't have woman, not into any partying or have any friends. I live with my folks and I have to take care of them. That is not practical or realistic to apply anywhere.

Try fasting 2 days a week not consecutively. I like Sunday/Wednesday or Monday/Thursday.

Convince yourself it's for religious reasons if you have to. Drink half your body weight each day in ounces. Water/coffee/tea only with no creamers or sweetener allowed. Get flavored water if you need to.

You'll lose weight rapidly as long as you don't overeat on the other days. 10 lbs in a year starting from a very overweight place is like not even trying. At where you are at, you could lose 10 lbs in a week almost most likely.

No diet plan needed. If you can't fix your relationship with food, at least you can simply avoid it for 2 days. Sometimes that's easier.

Yes it will be hard the first day. It gets easier every day after.

 

[Gamisch]

I did lose 10 lbs last time I was checked with a doctor.



Just because you are working, doesn't mean you are making enough money. I'm working but the salary is too low and the job is not a prestige job and is as basic of a full-time job that you can get.

Right now I'm just trying to save up 700 hours for EI and then I'll look for another job. If the new job doesn't work out and I resigned out of htis one then I should at least get some benefits in the interim. Or if I want to go the self-employment / other route, then I'll have to see if there is a grounds to resign if the pay is not enough and the work is not rewarding enough to justify staying there.



It probably would be a good idea to resign the current job if I'm going to focus on weight and getting into shape goals since it would require more time then I feel is available in my set-up. Don't think a 15 minute daily investment is even realistic.



What are you talking about? I don't have woman, not into any partying or have any friends. I live with my folks and I have to take care of them. That is not practical or realistic to apply anywhere.

You should put yourself at number 1.

Or simply resign to the fact you are your parents caretaker. The latter is also an honorable thing to do.

Even then, you can still find 3/5 hours to week to grind your azz off in the gym. Its all in your head bruh

 

[Mike32ct]

I went from 192 to 175 lbs in the past few months.

I eat three small meals a day under 500 calories each on average. That means I burn up ~500+ per day or about a pound a week without even trying. No fasting, no starving and not counting any exercise.

I’m headed for 168 ish. I’m 5’10”.

My point is it’s almost all about diet or calories consumed. Exercise is great, but that’s a bonus.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

I went from 192 to 175 lbs in the past few months.

I eat three small meals a day under 500 calories each on average. That means I burn up ~500+ per day or about a pound a week without even trying. No fasting, no starving and not counting any exercise.

I’m headed for 168 ish. I’m 5’10”.

My point is it’s almost all about diet or calories consumed. Exercise is great, but that’s a bonus.

Not smart. You are likely losing a lot of muscle rather than fat and killing your metabolism which will create a major problem eventually that will take months an months to correct.

Calories are far too low and likely beneath your base BMR. Anytime that's the case long term your body will shed lean body mass preferably instead of fat

 

[Fortune_favors_the_bold]

I'm trying to curb my emotional eating but it's really difficult.

I thought there supposed to be food shortgages coming in the new year, so I bought a bunch of crackers and what not. Nothing happened yet, and some events at home precipated me to start eating this food and now I'm over 40% bf. Healthy chips, crackers (whole wheat) and arrowroot buiscuits.

Planning to see a doctor next week but don't want to disclose too much information as to the emotional triggers to eating this type of foods, etc...

Has anyone have this problem before? How did you deal with emotional eating?

Check your cortisol first of all, a bloodwork will do.