How to stop calorie counting?

[Alittlelost]

Hi I’m gaining weight but in order to do this I’m still counting my calories although I’m eating around 2500 and I don’t mind going over this I still find myself counting and thinking about the calories in everything any suggestions on how to stop or is it ever possible to stop

[crazycrossstitcher]

may be during weight restoration worrying about whether or not you count the calories is not so central as getting your weight back to a sensible level. Its really hard in todays society to ignore the calories and food content with every packet labelled exhaustively - but may be as you get used to seeing how much your body needs and the portion sizes - you'll gradually learn to relax about the calories.

[Alittlelost in reply to crazycrossstitcher]

Thanks so much for this really helped relax be I guess I just found when I was weight restored previously I was still counting to make sure I maintained and not gained or lost but when I kept gaining despite eating the right amount I ended up relapsing and I’m scared to do this again

[crazycrossstitcher in reply to Alittlelost]

I guess this fear is where support - and a diet plan with dietician behind it helps - or it helped me - seeing the dietician as the GP - who was prescribing a sensible and balanced diet - rather than me making it up myself - helped me see what is "normal", what is my ED voice - and usually their guidance means they adjust the diet as and when they feel your weight restoration needs these changes to help you reach a sensible level and to learn just how much your body requires to reach this balance - so do suggest you seek some dietary support.

[Alittlelost in reply to crazycrossstitcher]

Thank you so much for all your help yes I understand what your saying about the meal plan making it easier as it puts trust in people who are educated with your best interests really appricate all the help xx