Posts by peachysam

Hey crimson. Like so many others have said, you kinda remind me of me when I was your age. I just want you to know that things will turn out so much better in the end if you just stick to your guns, stay strong, and be who YOU are. Sometimes, in the last few years, I've forgotten that, and I've ended up in a big mess. I don't want that to happen to you!!
I know it can be so hard when it's like the world is bearing down on you. But be the best you you can be - the best version of yourself. You matter in this world, ok? :) Remember that for sure. Just hold on tight and keep searching for things that will make you happy and fulfilled - and you will get there. Best of luck :)

5"8 F/18/136/ BMI 20.5 (healthy)

I'm feeling ya - at least though since we're tall if we're carrying a few extra pounds it is not too noticeable!! I've always thought if I'd been any shorter, I would have been 'fat' and opposed to the more 'healthy' way I was described (when my friends say 'healthy', they mean a little bit chubby, lol, it's their euphemism...!!! Oh the irony...)

Now that I've ditched 10ish extra pounds, people (especially my mum!) say I don't need to lose any weight. But truth be told I've been eating quite badly lately and have stopped going the the gym so much - so when I return to my routine I will probably lose a bit more!!

OH and I am by no means trying to be unhealthy, I'm 5"8 currently at 136.5ish pounds, my goal is 132 :)

Ps - for those of you concerned with cellulite - for some reason, I find elliptical training on a crosstrainer just makes it VANSIH! I find if I do that 3x a week it's GONE. Try it!!

Original Post by littleshellys:

Sleep is critical. Read this article. Weight is just one thing sleep effects. Heart disease, diabetes and other conditions can be caused by lack of sleep. Not just one night but if the problem is chronic.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090515/lose- weight-with-a-good-nights-sleep?ecd=wnl_day_0 51809&em=bGl0dGxlc2hlbGx5QGdtYWlsLmNvbQ==

Don't get me wrong, I know that sleep is very important. But, sometimes, no matter how hard you try, life gets in the way of you looking after yourself the best you can! These things happen...just want to know the best way to deal with it when it does :)

I know how you are feeling. BUT just look foward to when you do fit those clothes again and how amazing you will look in them!!! You've been there before, you can and WILL get back there. You're doing the right thing getting back on track and soon your hard work will pay off. Best of luck!

I feel guilty to admit I don't like drinking water!! Often I force myself to drink a lot throughout the day, but I also go through lazy times where I hardly have any. It's not like I'm drinking sodas or anything instead, I just don't drink anything lol. I know it's bad!! I DO usually try haha...

And ummm, I don't really like chips!! If I'm going to treat myself I'd rather have something like chocolate :)

I struggle with anxiety also. On and off since I was about 5 when I first encountered some health problems and since then I have been susceptible to it. I get so irrationally scared about diseases etc and worrying that I have them and that I'm going to die la la la that it can really interrupt with just getting through each day. I'd never sought help for it before but the last few weeks have been the worst its ever been so I finally went to a counsellor on campus. She's referring me on to someone but there is a long waiting list. Usually I would cope on my own but due to some personal circumstances I felt like this time I should talk to someone. I don't really tell my parents though, I feel guilty and don't want to worry them.

I do find peaceful moments though. There are ups and downs each day. Things that give me 'ups' are distracting myself, doing a lot of work at uni to take my mind off things, hanging out with my friends, doing ANYTHING except sitting around thinking about all the things I am afraid of. Listening to some of my favourite music helps too. And being out in the sunshine seeing the beauty in the world. You are all in my thoughts, we can get through this :)

Hmm haha today I have had a very bad day in terms of nutrition!!!

This afternoon I thought screw it I'll go to the store and get some junk, so I got a can of joke and a chocolate bar. About 350 cal total, so no big deal really, just fitted it into my daily target.

THEN after dinner, when I had reached my 1800 target, surprise, my family had made a dessert! We hardly ever have dessert at home so I was very surprised! I know I didn't have to eat it, but since it's so rare for me I thought ohhh well. It was a sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce - so delicious!! No regrets at all!!! :) Probably ended up just maintaining or a bit over, so no big deal.

Tuna is awesome like people have said but apparently you're not meant to eat too much due to the mercury content!! I think it's something like a can a week as the recommendation...sad because I love it and usually end up eating more than that anyway...

Breakfast: A piece of toast with strawberry jam and two feijoas

Snack: Red bull drink (sugarfree) and a honey and oats snack bar

Lunch: 3 pieces of tuna sushi, 3 pieces of avocado, pineapple and cream cheese sushi. A fun size packet of crispy m&m's.

Snack: Met a friend so it was a lite caramel frap from starbucks for me ;)

Dinner: Spaghetti with a mince bolognaise herb sauce

Dessert: Mixed berry yogurt

Not a hugely nutritious day but could be worse!

At my gym they say you should eat something carb-based and substanial 1-3 hours before you exercise or you risk your blood sugar levels getting too low and the symptoms you describe start to happen, or worse you can pass out etc. So make sure you've had some decent food that day before you exercise and keep hydrated. If it keeps happening, see your doctor.

I find asking this question useful: What is your activity level like WITHOUT added exercise? I have a lot of walking during my day from place to place so I set my activity level as 'light' because of this, and then add the rest of my exercise.

As for you, you say you're sitting down for a lot of the day, so I think you should set your activity level to sedentary and then add any exercise, like your circuits, yoga and walking, to your log. That should give you a pretty good estimate of what you're burning. If your normal day-to-day activity level increases, you can always change when needed :) Good luck!

I seem to eat chocolate all the time and still lose weight :P If you fit it in and it works for you, it's fine. If the rest of you're diet is clean and healthy you shouldn't have to worry about the fat content too much. Good luck :)

I eat 1800 cals per day. I work out a few times a week and am pretty active during the day rushing around. When I start to maintain I'll probably eat about 2200-300

It's really good that you have made a choice to be healthier but I know how it feels sometimes not to be able to let loose and just drink like everyone else!! I am in the same boat. If you want to actually get -drunk- though, like meowert said you chould choose something other than beer (which doesnt have that much alcohol in at and is high cal), like vodka mixes or shots or something which would have less cals. BUT otherwise, be proud of your healthly lifestyle and ignore the comments about you not drinking, you can still have fun :)