hi all!
my name is em, and while i have been around 3FC for a while, i haven't yet posted in the calorie counter forum. a quick introduction...i'm 24 years old, with about 30 pounds to lose. i lost about 40 pounds last year when i took up running, then several life events caused me to lose focus and 30 pounds crept back on.
last year, i wasn't counting calories, which worked well for me because i tend to get overly obsessive about staying within my range, to the point that it takes over my life. i enjoy healthful food, and don't eat much processed food. so, i know what to eat, i am just eating too much of it! the weekend alcohol consumption isn't helping either. anyway, for some reason, i am having trouble this time around with just trying to make good food decisions, and think that i need some more structure and accountability until i get a better sense of what amount of food is going to help my weight loss efforts.
i think i know the calorie count and serving size for just about every food under the sun...lol...and i know the range of calories i need to eat to lose weight and fuel my running. i am just wondering if any others have struggled with feeling obsessive about calorie counting, and what strategies you have used to deal with these feelings? i enjoy calorie counting for its flexibility in food choices and as a healthy method for weight loss, but i also don't want to turn into a nut about it either!
thanks for any suggestions!
-em