I’m not specifically trying to gain or lose weight, I’m just trying to find a comfortable pattern of eating when I want and need to without restricting myself or binging. Intuitive eating as it were.
Despite this I do still kind of track calories, I make most of my meals myself so work out what I’m eating but also don’t really care about meeting a specific calorie goal.
I tend to naturally fast, I’m never hungry in the mornings and idk if it’s because I have adhd but when I’m caught up doing something I forget to plan my meals and don’t get hungry, and so I’ve fallen into an OMAD type diet which works well for me.
However as I am still keeping track of my calories I know that I tend to average above my TDEE, 1800-2000 is about average for me and sometimes more than that, and as I’m 4’10 and sedentary my tdee is lower than that - around 1300.
Despite eating above my tdee most of the time, I don’t seem to be gaining much weight. My measurements are the same and my body looks the same, I fluctuate day by day as is normal but I have yet to notice a permanent increase. Because I normally fast 24 hours each day, is this perhaps the reason why? Or is my metabolism higher than I thought it was? I always struggled to lose weight in the past so I always though I was on the slower side.
It’s possible that your tendency to fast and your metabolism are contributing to your difficulty in gaining weight despite eating more than your TDEE. Intermittent fasting can impact your metabolism, but it’s not the only factor that can influence weight gain or loss. Other factors, such as genetics, hormone levels, and overall health can also play a role.
Additionally, it’s important to note that weight is just one aspect of overall health and it doesn’t always accurately reflect changes in body composition. So, even if your weight hasn’t changed much, it’s possible that you have gained muscle mass or lost body fat.