Weight loss in guys - is there something wrong with me?

I'm an 18 year old guy who never used to worry about my weight, I'd eat what I want, without seeing any consequences. For some reason I've become really paranoid about my weight and what I eat. I'm about 5 foot 7 and used to weigh about 10 stone 5 pounds, but now i weigh 9 stone 9 pounds. I hate to say that i'm starting to feel addicted to the buzz of waking up to find i've lost another pound.

I do eat. I have basically just cut everything bad I can think of, out of my diet. I even attempted becoming vegetarian for a week to shed the pounds. I count calories on everything and it has started taking over my life. The odd night I do pig out, but the next morning i start all over again. Is it wrong to be worried?

Usually i'd start the day off with a tiny handful of muesli with a drip of milk. Then for dinner it's usually pasta or something with a glass of water, then for tea, my biggest meal...a peice of chicken or a pasta bake orrr veggie burgers.

So when should i start worrying, if not already?

Can anyone help?

Thank you x

Reply 1

Planto

16

Sounds like you're being healthy to me. Try not to lose too much weight, though, because obviously that's unhealthy. Not eating enough is just as bad if not worse than eating too much, so be careful.

Reply 2

Laus

13

Anonymous

I'm an 18 year old guy who never used to worry about my weight, I'd eat what I want, without seeing any consequences. For some reason I've become really paranoid about my weight and what I eat. I'm about 5 foot 7 and used to weigh about 10 stone 5 pounds, but now i weigh 9 stone 9 pounds. I hate to say that i'm starting to feel addicted to the buzz of waking up to find i've lost another pound.

I do eat. I have basically just cut everything bad I can think of, out of my diet. I even attempted becoming vegetarian for a week to shed the pounds. I count calories on everything and it has started taking over my life. The odd night I do pig out, but the next morning i start all over again. Is it wrong to be worried?

Usually i'd start the day off with a tiny handful of muesli with a drip of milk. Then for dinner it's usually pasta or something with a glass of water, then for tea, my biggest meal...a peice of chicken or a pasta bake orrr veggie burgers.

So when should i start worrying, if not already?

Can anyone help?

Thank you x

The fact that you get a buzz out of losing weight when you don't need to is kind of worrying. I'd stick to eating healthy but try to avoid looking at calories on everything you eat. Just don't look at one thing each day and then you wont worry so much. It'll take time to break the habit but soon you'll start to feel 'normal' again. I tend to calorie count but I've had to stop myself from getting OTT about it (i.e. not eating something because I don't have a clue about how many calories in contains e.g. in an all you can eat restaurant!)

I don't think you have an eating disorder as your diet is pretty balanced. Steer clear from having the same thing over and over and try to experiment with food. If, like me, you're a veggie then go for variety... don't just stick to burgers (however tasty :smile:

)... if you're concerned about becoming overweight (not just putting on a few pounds) then just increase your fitness level - take up running or go for a walk once a day. If you focus more on staying fit you will stop thinking about food so much.

If it starts to take over your entire life i.e. food, calories, weight etc. is all you can think about, then I would definitely visit your GP who can give you some friendly advice, tips and counselling if need be.

Hope this helps! :smile:

Reply 3

Laus

13

Anonymous

I hate to say that i'm starting to feel addicted to the buzz of waking up to find i've lost another pound.

I count calories on everything and it has started taking over my life.

Is it wrong to be worried?

So when should i start worrying, if not already?

Can anyone help?

Thank you x

I've just re-read your post and I think you may have some sort of eating disorder. Eating disorders aren't just about how much you eat but about the way you think about food and the relationship that you have with it (sounds silly I know!)

I wouldn't advise you to worry as worrying wont get you anywhere :rolleyes:

. I say you need to talk to someone. Can you think of anything that triggered this sudden fixation with food, weight gain etc.? Do you play sport or are you around very competitive people? Controlling what you eat can sometimes make you feel more in control of your life... which you aren't, especially when you feel helpless about it.

My advice is if you can't talk to a close friend or family member who you know will be able to offer sound advice; visit your GP and tell him how you're feeling and how you're concerned about it. You're obviously worried that this may get out of hand at some point.

Don't worry too much... just take care of yourself and make sure you talk to someone. It'll help you in the long run I'm sure. You shouldn’t feel awkward about this because you are a guy either. :smile:

Weight loss in guys - is there something wrong with me?

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