I need an eating disorder

[Anonymous]

I am struggling with these last 10 post-pregnancy pounds. Not to get me skinny (I've always been on the zaftig side), just to the high-end of my normal BMI range, where I look presentable and can fit decently into clothes.

I do well for a few weeks with food and exercise, and then when work (and home) get busy, it falls apart.

DD2 is a year old now, this is getting embarrassing. I eat protein each meal, low-fat dairy, plenty of veggies, only occasional junk. It seems I'll have to starve myself to get there. How do you skinny minnies do it???? (p.s. I cannot chew gum.)

[Anonymous]

Substitute beans and sweet potatoes for bread. Stop eating after 6:00pm no matter what.

[Anonymous]

stick to an exercise routine.

it sounds like you know what you need to do.

[Anonymous]

stomach flu always makes me drop 10 pretty quick.

[Anonymous]

Weight watchers!

[Anonymous]

Write down everything you eat. I mean EVERYTHING, including a couple bites here and there-- it all adds up. Once you see it on paper you can fine tune any adjustments you may need to make.

Also, are you still breastfeeding? When I weaned, I immediately lost 5lb.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Weight Watchers. If I stick to it for a week, I am guaranteed to lose 2 pounds.

[Anonymous]

Have you gotten your thyroid checked?

[Anonymous]

WW worked for me as well, but it is tedious to keep track of everything.

I'm like you OP. I pretty much need to eat no more than 1,200 calories to lose anything at all. And yes, I also exercise about 3-4 times/week.

It sucks to see my skinny friends eat and eat and eat and not get bitter.

[Anonymous]

I find the heading to your post offensive. I suffer with an eating disorder and I don't wish it on my worst enemy. Never wish you have an eating disorder. It is a horrble illness that rules your life.

[Anonymous]

Good lord, I also had an eating disorder. IF you want to find offensive in everything, you will. Chill.

[Anonymous]

I am on this thing called Diet to Go, which I guess is like Jenny Craig, but seems like the food is more natural. I pick up all my meals at Wagshal's. So far so good. I'm not feeling starved at least.

I need some good old fashioned nausea after 9 pm, when I start to want to stuff myself. I have the horrible habit of not being able to sleep unless my stomach is completely full. That's been the hardest to adjust to.

[Anonymous]

Go see Dr. Michael Anchors. You will lose those last 10 pounds without even trying!

[Anonymous]

What has been the most sucessful thing for me as a busy mom is to actually make sure I eat ENOUGH. It's a new mentality for me. Instead of trying to limit calories or trick my body into thinking it isn't hungry (gum, diet soda, etc). , I focus on making sure I eat enough, especially early in the day. I eat healthy, but also make sure my breakfast has some fat and some protein. That way I don't get too hungry and suck down anything in sight. I think some people (me included) highly underestimate how much food they eat when they are constantly dieting and "sneaking food". I also snack regularly (small snacks). I find when I get too hungry I get to a point I will eat anything.

I also found cutting out all artificial sweetner to make a huge difference. I crave fewer sweets and simple carbs.