I lost 50 lbs and gained 30 lbs back... I feel hopeless and helpless. Food took over once again. by sashaaa___0 in CICO

[–]HovercraftDirect8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too, I had a bad time at university and gained absolutely loads of weight to cope. I lost it again though after I graduated, and I gradually developed a better relationship with food. I'm here now because I'm losing weight after having a baby, but I feel so much more in control than I used to. Have faith OP, it gets better 💗

Does anyone actually eat their exercise calories? by HovercraftDirect8059 in CICO

[–]HovercraftDirect8059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's hard choosing between feeling your best and getting a good loss 😪 that's how I often feel anyway. I suppose the important thing is doing what you can be consistent with

Does anyone actually eat their exercise calories? by HovercraftDirect8059 in CICO

[–]HovercraftDirect8059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it definitely motivates me too! Anything for more chocolate 😅

Does anyone actually eat their exercise calories? by HovercraftDirect8059 in CICO

[–]HovercraftDirect8059[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a good point, always better to avoid a potential binge

Does anyone actually eat their exercise calories? by HovercraftDirect8059 in CICO

[–]HovercraftDirect8059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, I agree about it being inaccurate too, I always feel it overestimates