As I work to get myself back on track, I've been "Intuitively eating" for the last couple week. Eating whatever I want, but tracking it. And I'm averaging about 3,200 calories. Yes, averaging. And I've piled on the pounds these last two weeks as well. Permanently eating this way would kill me.

Fully agree with Kristine & CMCM's approach, but that is far different than the person that the OP was referencing.