Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:11 pm   Reply with quote      

In the past I have dealt with major eating problems. I am now trying to get back to normal, and I can't seem to stay on track because I see something wrong with EVERYTHING I eat. Out of curiosity what would be a normal amount of calories and fat grams for a normally active 19 year old girl who is 120 and 5'5. I just want to be normal with my eating but I feel like I either restrict myself too much or I go crazy and eat a ton! Also, if you have any tips on how to keep from over or under eating that would be VERY helpful, because I do both.

Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:35 pm   Reply with quote      

First of all I would like to recommend a book titled the Diet Cure by Julia Ross, M.A. This book offers an easy-to-follow, customized program to rebalance body chemistry. Creating a healthy metabolism is primary to limit the damage done to the body by confusing eating habits. Below are two attached documents that will be basic to getting your “diet” on track. The first one explains why a whole foods diet is the best choice for optimal health and the second document will help you plan your ideal meal with ideas for food quantity. This is an alternate plan to charting and counting calories.

Each one of us is a unique individual and plugging into the innate wisdom of the body allows for better choices. Eat three balanced meals every day to minimize the ups and downs of those confusing eating habits. The third document below may be a useful tool in figuring out if your meals are balanced.

Self-acceptance is also highly important in overcoming eating disorders so believing in your own uniqueness opens many possibilities for personal exploration and growth. Setting a goal and being motivated for success is the topic of the fourth document attached below and hopefully it will help you to stay motivated and accomplish change in your life.

I recommend that you make an appointment with one of our Nutritional Health Coaches for more individual help and support.

Whole Foods for Optimal Health @@@

Planning Your Ideal Meal and Ideas for Food Quantity @@@

Is Your Diet in Balance? @@@

How To Stay Highly Motivated @@@

Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:31 am   Reply with quote      

It doesn't sound like you have a eating disorder, but you sound like a normal person who is active, which is good, but also enjoys food and spurges sometimes.
My ? and concern is about a year ago I took a class on health and they were talking about eating disorders and we took a survey. I fit perfectly under the eating disorder of a compulsive over eater. I eat lots of food, mostly when people are around. If I do eat a lot of food when people are around, if they give me the slightest of a funny look, or say anything within 50 miles of a negative comment about how much or bad I eat, I get really ashamed and get depressed. I have gained lots of weight. I also am a active Adult, but my intake out ways my outtake.
I don't know how to be better, or at least to feel happy again. I hate being labeled.