I am Afraid to eat.....

[GoldyGirl 186]

I am afraid of food. I said it, I can’t eat… I obsess with everything and am convinced that I will gain weight no matter if I eat healthy or not…just had 2 small meatballs for dinner so Full, and not Obsessed that I ate to much cause I feel full……I feel out of control on my thoughts…

[Heather Meyer 103]

It sounds like it's time for you to pursue some counselling. You have gone through a huge transition and life is different now. It's important that you talk about your anxiety and your issues surrounding food. The sleeve is not meant to be a tool to get an eating disorder or a phobia to food, It's to help you in your weight loss journey. Your stomach is still your stomach, just smaller. It is true that you have to watch what you eat still but obsession over how much or too much is not healthy. I urge you to seek professional counselling. I wish you the best!

[jaycee629 0]

I tend to worry about food to a point, but not to the point i do not want to eat. I do, however, fear of getting sick/too full when I am out or will be going out that I stopped eating or ate very small amounts during a meal (1oz). This past weekend I fainted twice! This was after not eating more than 300 calories for about 5 days. This was the first time I have ever fainted in my life, and I never want it to happen again! I was lucky to have been with someone who was able to catch me. I'm lucky that I wasnt alone and hit my head. Our bodies, whether we feel hungry or not, cannot survive on too little food.< /p>

Of course, just saying you need to eat to live (and lose weight) is easier said than done. I just do not want to see anyone go through the same experience I have had from not eating enough.

[OneWritersSoul 353]

I am afraid of food. I said it' date=' I can’t eat… I obsess with everything and am convinced that I will gain weight no matter if I eat healthy or not…just had 2 small meatballs for dinner so Full, and not Obsessed that I ate to much cause I feel full……I feel out of control on my thoughts…[/quote']

This is a red flag that you need to address as soon as possible. I'm not trying to be mean or one of those people that's trying to frighten other people on the forums, but as someone that went from one eating disorder to another. I too obsess and worry; I track LITERALLY every single thing that I eat and drink, etc. I also see a psychologist every week to address my issues because I know I've simply swapped addictions, disorders, etc.

Please, ask your doctor to recommend a therapist or find one of your own. This is a tool meant to help us lead a healthy lifestyle. I truly wish you the very best in your journey.

[Heather Meyer 103]

Yes , it is necessary to strike a balance. I would consider drinking an electrolyte drink to help you with the fainting issue, making sure your staying hydrated. If 300 calories is all your getting in, maybe you might want to consider increasing your caloric intake through the use of healthy fats, such as adding a little veg oil to your food or a few pieces of avocado or if you can tolerate Peanut Butter and you can stick it in a shake.

You will get used to your stomach and you will know what you can and cant eat and how much..stick with what you know does work when you are out. And remember, you can enjoy what you eat, you don't have to be a prisoner to food.< /p>

I understand you and how it feels to be anxious about being sick in public, I have experienced that many times in my life.

[GoldyGirl 186]

Thanks for everyones point of view, I was thinking it was becoming an issue, but wanted to check and see if everyone else was thinking the same thing....and I guess NOT, Thanks and Best of Luck to everyone on their Journey!