I Want to Lose Weight

I have been on a long journey attempting to reach my goal. I never set a goal but agreed to stop when I'm happy. I have lost 50kg(110 pounds) which I thought would be way more than enough, but I'm not happy... I still can't look myself in the mirror without hating what looks back at me... I don't allow more than 400 calories a day, I exercise, I even reached the point of being bulimic.. I'm starting to think I'll never be happy with myself... I'll always be "this"...no matter how much I loose...

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blessedJess · 26-30, F

400 calories a day is definitely not a good idea. Chances are you will lose weight but then put it all back on. Depriving yourself will only lead to stronger cravings and more chances of binge eating. The start to anything is being happy with yourself, even if you’re not at a goal weight and wanting to work on yourself for health reasons. Maybe talking to someone about things could help?

UnicornApocalypse · 22-25, F

@blessedJess It definitely does give you more cravings,but I have learned to fight through hunger and cravings.. I've tried talking to a professional before, it didn't seem to do much.

blessedJess · 26-30, F

@UnicornApocalypse maybe you could try again? With someone new. You never know until you try, there are plenty of other options that can help though. I struggle with body dysmorphia so I find sticking to a certain diet helps me lose/maintain my weight without giving me cravings and I get enough calories without me realising. So I’m kind of tricking my mind into thinking I’m not eating enough but I am, if that makes sense lol