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| Games & Challenges | 10% by Christmas Challenge (CLOSED) | Nov 13 2008 23:05 (UTC) |
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Sorry this is late... been a rough week =/ Last week: 105 This week: 107 Loss: +2! I'm trying to go easy on myself for the gain. Rebounding back from being sick was hard, and then things were just so busy I just kind of gave myself an off week from calorie counting/exercise.I'm hoping most of that is water retention, but I'm trying to psych myself up to say it isn't so I can get back into the mental mindset and motivate myself. The rest of you ladies have been doing wonderfully. I'm sure most of you will reach your goals come christmas time :) |
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| Fitness | Whey Protein side effects? | Nov 11 2008 23:55 (UTC) |
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Bumping this just as a word of caution to anyone feeling bloated/queasy from any of the protein powders out there. I got back my blood report yesterday, and as it turns out I have stomach allergies to cow's milk. Stomach allergies tend to go undiagnosed from what my doctor told me, and although you're born with it, it can severely worsen over time... consider getting tested for food allergies if you haven't already. I guess my threshold of feeling bloated/icky was quite high because apparently my blood reacted quite severely. =/ |
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| Games & Challenges | November Weight Loss Challenge **sign ups always welcomed** | Nov 09 2008 00:24 (UTC) |
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Name: Kat Had a frustrating week, mainly because I got sick on wednesday and haven't been able to workout or stick to clean eating. I think I was partially in shock after having to swallow down some white rice porridge, hehe; my mind was screaming 'refined flour, refined flour!' the entire time.. and yes, I realize how looney that sounds :) Getting back in the flow of things this coming week however, so I'll be checking back in and hopefully reporting some weight loss then! Congrats to everyone else on their weight loss! |
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| Fitness | Neck muscles. | Nov 08 2008 12:41 (UTC) |
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While I haven't experienced it myself, I know of several people (personal family friends) that have a similar condition to yours. Did all sorts of acupuncture therapy, electrolysis/chiropractor etc trying to alleviate the pain. What's really helped them has been 'therapeutic' pilates. I stress 'therapeutic' because it's not the conventional pilates you see in the magazines etc; it adheres to most of the simple/basic principles, but it's not so much about being a workout as it is about rehabilitation. From what I understand, it works more on engaging/strengthening muscles that are specificly related to the tension in your neck, by way of the core... I can't explain it very well, but it's helped them a lot. Most of the hospitals here offer it. It's less about ripped abs and about realignment of the spine/muscle conditioning to alleviate pain. My apologies for the dumbed down explanation... I should get one of them to post here. |
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| Recipes | Fresh Pumpkin ~ What to do? | Nov 08 2008 11:54 (UTC) |
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Original Post by juleroo: Mmm spaghetti squash! I have about six containers of squash in my freezer. I pull 'em out and steam them for an easy dinner every so often :) I love pumpkins and butternut squash salad. Bake em both and pair them with sundried tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries and sundried tomatoes with feta. Yummy! |
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| Fitness | Whey Protein side effects? | Nov 08 2008 11:41 (UTC) |
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Original Post by ncxcrnnr: Much much thanks for all the input, Eric :) Guess I'm gonna have to pay for whey intolerance... I did try to look for hemp when I passed by the store today, but apparently they don't even carry it at all. Random note - it's amusing trying to talk to the store manager... I guess he's not used to small asian girls coming in and asking about protein supplements, heh. He kept asking if I was making the purchase for someone else, and gave me a 'wtf' look when I asked for a more in-depth explanation of BCAA's. On the plus side, feeling SO much better today. Quantum of Solace tomorrow with the ladies and the gents, then hitting the gym before cocktail hour =D |
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| Fitness | Whey Protein side effects? | Nov 07 2008 03:43 (UTC) |
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Eric - What are your thoughts on egg protein? I was asking around my gym and a buddy of mine said that he had some I could try it out... I asked if anyone used hemp but sadly noone had any. The nutrition stores here don't allow you to sample protein powders or return them (for obvious reasons, I understand but it makes trying to figure out which to buy a b*tch) so I'm waiting for the weekend to run its course before maybe attempting the egg protein on monday. Visited the doctor's for some food allergy tests. Nothing like seeing five vials of your blood first thing in the morning... and I still have abdominal cramps two days into it. Seriously. SERIOUSLY. I can only look back on this and laugh. sabre - thanks for the tip, but at the moment I'm trying to gain muscle :) not really looking for weight controllers. betsy - I'll let you know how the alternatives work... you don't want to spend the rest of your trainning being that discomfitted by what you're eating =/ |
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| Fitness | Whey Protein side effects? | Nov 06 2008 01:22 (UTC) |
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Thanks a bunch for all the responses guys... I just woke up after a straight 12-hr sleep, my body was just completely depleted after yesterday. Literally. Am chugging down some water to replace some liquids as I type this. rnjt - Pocari is an electrolyte drink here in asia similar to gatorade, but without the fruit taste melkor - It didn't occur to me that the vanilla extract was what I might've been allergic to. I generally don't eat anything vanilla flavored, but that was all they had left in the shop... I think later today I'll pay a visit to the doctor and figure it out. You're right, definitely do not want yesterday repeated... it scared me because it's the most severe reaction I've had to any kind of food. ncxcrnnr - The thing is, I consumed only three quarters of a scoop, which according to the nutritional panel was only around 25g. I would try it again at maybe 1/2 a scoop, only that I'm really scared of having a repeat experience. I've never had my body revolt against me like that before. girlfighting27 - I might try that later today, it's just hard to call during the specified work hours as I live in asia. I really hope it's not a bad batch! (I thought maybe I'd just pass it onto my brother when he comes back from college this christmas, he's the one who recommended ON to me) milliejolie - thanks, but I'm feeling much better this morning so I'll probably live off pocari and porridge for another day till I'm sure my stomach's completely settled :) cassrd05 - first time using whey protein shakes. Sucks because I was really excited about it too! Juleroo - going to for sure. :) gterv - that's a relief to know... not that your DH has to go through the same thing, but that I'm not the only case. It strikes me as so odd, as I've often read whey to be a by-product of milk. Kind of makes me wonder if anything else is added to it that might set off a reaction. Can anyone recommend any protein supplements other than Whey? I know that Whey protein isolate is the most effective, but I've heard there's been some controversy over soy and that... it doesn't absorb into the body properly? What about egg-protein supplement? Thanks again for all the replies and support everyone... this gal really appreciates it :) |
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| Health & Support | UGH. I just overate.... at 5AM!!! :( :( | Nov 02 2008 13:44 (UTC) |
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Try to look at it this way - 680 cals for your morning calorie intake isn't so bad. A lot of experts (I use this term loosely, as opinion varies by a lot where nutrition is concerned although some facts remain universal) say that it is best to eat the most in the morning. Some even advocate eating in reverse, that is a typical dinner meal for breakfast, and a breakfast meal for dinner. Logically, you need most of your energy (and calorie intake) early in the day, as opposed to the evening when your body begins to wind down. Do you work out at all in the mornings? Typically, I mean, and not in response to what you eat. Because 600-700 cals is usually what I consume pre and post-morning workout. Example: 1. Banana pre-workout: 100 cal 2. Whey protein shake post-workout: 250 cals 3. Oatmeal with fat-free yoghurt, honey, blueberries/strawberries: 300 cal And that's all before noon :) You need energy throughout the day!
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| Health & Support | Why does people eat alot (binge) when they are depressed? | Nov 02 2008 10:14 (UTC) |
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Original Post by pgeorgian: I can appreciate sarcasm as much as the next person, but under a sub-forum titled 'health and support', wasn't that comment just a tad bit insensitive? |
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| Weight Loss | Constant Struggle | Nov 02 2008 10:07 (UTC) |
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Word to what shellys said. And even then, at 5'9 for you 1200 calories is WAY too low. Let me give you an example. I'm 5'2, and I eat around 1500 on non-lifting days and 1700 on lifting days, and I'm STILL losing weight, albeit slowly. and there are times when I increase it to around 1800 because I'm just too hungry from the activity. Granted, everyone is different, but that's just to show you that at your height and your activity level, you have to fuel your body with way more calories than what you are currently consuming. At your current height and weight, you don't need to lose more... if your goal is to lean up, you need to look more into fat loss and muscle gain. If anything, you should be eating at maintence and not a deficit. Doing that together with a good strength trainning program will yield results. There is the saying that 'abs are made in the kitchen,' and to a certain extent (this is in my opinion only) I believe that to be true. Google 'clean eating' and get an idea of how to structure well balanced meals. Having a little treat/cheat meal every once in a while isn't the worst thing in the world. If anything you need those just to keep you sane when you try to implement a new lifestyle change. Don't guilt yourself over cheese and pizza, it's not worth it. The only way you'll meet your goal of a leaner body is by exercising and by providing your body enough fuel for that exercise. |
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| Games & Challenges | November Weight Loss Challenge **sign ups always welcomed** | Nov 01 2008 14:02 (UTC) |
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Name: Kat Have a great week everyone! |
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| Games & Challenges | 10% by Christmas Challenge (CLOSED) | Oct 30 2008 09:16 (UTC) |
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sillyflowa - thank you! :) and to answer your question, there's no secret to it really, just basically doing the things that they promote here on the forums; calorie counting supported by at least an hour of exercise every day. I usually average 90 mins and do a mix of cardio/HIIT trainning and weights. The main thing with calorie counting for me is eating clean. I don't really have a cheat day, and have pretty much eliminated all processed foods from the menu (in addition to most foods with added sugars), and have upped my intake of veggies by a LOT... which is a personal achievement for me because I've always hated the taste, but I'm now grown to like them. I also avoid carbs after 3pm, and have a majority of my calories in breakfast and lunch. Instead of sweets, I have fruits, nuts, celery sticks with eggplant hummus, etc. The only 'bad' food I've integrated into my diet is cheese, but even then it's minute amounts. I basically approached this 'diet' with a lifestyle change in mind. As a result my weight loss goals have now transitioned into fitness goals... I'm actually looking to start upping my calories past maintence once I hit 102, and start on protein supplements to complement weight lifting. I'm one of those people who believes that nutrition is the heart of fat loss, and it's strange, but looking at it as 'fat loss' as opposed to 'weight loss' really helps me in terms of perspective with dealing with food, and what to eat. It also helps that I'm allergic to alcohol :) and planning all my meals for the week in advance helps with time/efficiency where preparation, grocery shopping etc is concerned. Anyway, sorry this is so long! But it's the gist of it... if you want anything more detailed, just let me know. Everyone has their own way of doing things, I don't know how efficient mine is, but it's what I've gone by so far. |
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| Games & Challenges | November Weight Loss Challenge **sign ups always welcomed** | Oct 28 2008 12:22 (UTC) |
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I'm also currently doing a 10% challenge by Christmas, but I like doing mini-monthly challenges in between (last one was aimed for Halloween which is ending soon) so I hope you don't mind if I jump on this :) Name: Kat |
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| Games & Challenges | 10% by Christmas Challenge (CLOSED) | Oct 27 2008 21:43 (UTC) |
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Last week: 106 This week: 105 Loss: 1lb Wow, I haven't see that number in a long time :) And I had no idea the world series was already happening... have fun oak! And congrats to everyone on those numbers. Hard to believe it'll be Halloween this week. Everyone getting ready to party it up? |
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| Health & Support | I just can't stop! | Oct 22 2008 15:19 (UTC) |
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What you're going through sounds very similar to my experience with food... I've had wonderful control for a long while now, and decided last week to up my calories due to the fact that I was feeling a little sluggish in the mornings. I'm only 5'2 so I eat a little less than what you do, but essentially it comes down to the same pattern... upped calories, lost control. I upped to around 1600 and then had three bad consecutive days of binging. It's incredibly frustrating because it also interfered with my ability to exercise those days, mainly because I felt WAY too full. I do believe tho that the carb/protein/fat ratio that personaltrainer mentions has something to do with it... although the whole trial and error portion of it is literally wrecking mental havoc on me. My food log is eerily similar to yours. Oatmeal, flaxseeds, peanutbutter, wholewheat tortillas, turkey, peanut butter, raw nuts, low fat cottage cheese, cucumber sticks with greek youghurt dip... one thing I noticed is that my craving for carbs has gone completely out of control. That, dairy, and peanut butter are what I reach for now, and I have no idea why when before I was completely fine and sated at aound 1300-1400 cals a day. I'm contemplating passing off my peanut butter, tortilla, oatmeal etc to a friend and having him hold it for a couple of days to test a theory. One thing I've noticed for 'all-or-nothing' eaters like myself is that carbs can become trigger foods esp after being on a strict, regulated diet. I've got a feeling I probably reintroduced too many carbs too quickly and perhaps that set off the binge. It might be the same for you too, although I don't know the other circumstances in your life.
The most frustrating thing is that this feels like a form of self-sabotage, in my own personal case, because prior to upping calories I'd finally gotten to a weight I was pretty happy with, and was just mostly looking to strengthen and tone up, and now THIS happens. Hope the next couple days go better for you :) Believe me I understand how hard it is... here's to hoping it gets a little easier. |
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| Games & Challenges | 5 lbs by Halloween Challenge! *MONDAY WEIGH-INS* | Oct 20 2008 14:30 (UTC) |
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Height: 5'2 Starting weight (end of July): 124 Current weight: 106 Goal weight for challenge: 105 Getting there :) |
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| Games & Challenges | 10% by Christmas Challenge (CLOSED) | Oct 20 2008 14:27 (UTC) |
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Last Week: 107 This Week: 106 Loss: 1 lb Oak - Sorry I missed your question before. My goal weight is 101 so not exactly 10%, just more of a target weight :) BTW, phenomenal job organizing this group! You've been so consistent with updates and with supporting people here. Sillyflowa - I'm game :) If you ever want to talk, just hit me up on msn if you have it or PM me here. I'll make sure to check in more regularly! Right now I'm trying to mix up my meals and concentrate more on the fitness aspect of it... weather's not too hot and humid now so it's actually nice to be outside exercising for a change! |
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| Weight Loss | hungry...what to do? | Oct 18 2008 23:46 (UTC) |
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I read your other post, and as I have experienced a range of ED's myself what I'm going to say here stems from my opinion and my opinion only. Facts will come from professionals and people who thoroughly understand the science and psychology behind it. I can only tell you what I have been through. A lot of posters previously talked about loading up on protein and fiber filled snacks to stave off hunger. Here's the thing with BED - it's not about the hunger. It's about the obsession. Seeing a nutrionist alone, in many cases does not help in the long run because there are deeper issues you need to tackle in order to finally control your eating. Your nutrionist also needs to refer you to a behavorial counsellor/therapist and a psychiatrist, because a lot of the time anti-depressants do help with curbing the binging. The reason for that has to do with how it tackles the anxiety present with obsessive compulsive disorder, which is also frequently what underlies BED. People can talk all they want about how you 'just have to stop eating when you're full.' I wish it were that simple, and I wish it were easier for others to understand it's not the case. It's eating rapidly to the point where you don't even taste the food that you're eating, and characterized by extreme anxiety and thoughts that feel impossible to turn off when you're thinking about food constantly. It doesn't matter how many calories it ends up being, from 1,000 to 20,000 - it's the way the behavior is categorized, and it can lead to long term problems and other dangerous health issues/behaviours if left untreated. I do not mean to preach here, but I urge you to get the help you need. I waited too long when I was at college, and it really affected me in the years after graduation. Even now, looking back at it, I simply remember it as a day to day tug of war with myself... it was mentally exhausting, in a way that's worse than the fatigue from physical activity or even a morning-after hangover. You are utterly, and completely obsessed and consumed by food, even when you're not eating. Nutrition and figuring out what to eat, like you are doing here, is only a small part of the battle.
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| Games & Challenges | 10% by Christmas Challenge (CLOSED) | Oct 13 2008 23:01 (UTC) |
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This Week: 107 Last Week: 108ish before I signed up Loss: 1lb Fitness wise I usually try to spend at least an hour and a half at the gym six days a week... yes, that means a wake-up time of 5am every day. I'd say I hate my alarm, but at the end of every work out I remember to love it =D I do cardio on all six days and do weight training 3 days a week. I also do pilates twice a week for an hour each time on the days I don't do weight trainning. Cardio wise, I usually try to switch it up between the treadmill (which I do spend most of my time on), cycling, rowing, and the elliptical, and doing a mix of interval trainning (running) and a moderate jog. By far the best lifestyle change I've made has been the early morning workouts. I never used to eat breakfast, at least not regularly... but doing so really allows me to stay on track and schedule the rest of my meals. Being active also allows me to still indulge in carbs (the whole grain kind) and it's odd, but the mental thing there is that it makes me want to use up that energy I get from food, and I know my body is always working. Does that make sense? As a lot of ladies have already said, consistency is one of the biggest hurdles, but once you get comfortable with routine it becomes easier to stick to. I'm three months in, and hoping to keep it up :) Just feeling healthier and more active has been the biggest motivator for me.
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| Games & Challenges | 5 lbs by Halloween Challenge! *MONDAY WEIGH-INS* | Oct 13 2008 13:02 (UTC) |
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Height: 5'2 SW 124 (7/25) Last Weigh-in: 108 (10/6) CW: 107 GW: 105 Hope everyone had a great weekend! :) |
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| Games & Challenges | 10% by Christmas Challenge (CLOSED) | Oct 12 2008 08:58 (UTC) |
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Save a spot for me, please :) Age: 25 Height: 5'2 Current Weight: 107 Heaviest Weight: 124 Goal Weight: 101 I'm trying to reach my goal weight mostly just to be toned, fit, and healthy. When I started this 'journey' so to speak, my ultimate aim was to have a complete nutritional/foodie overhaul. I knew that losing weight would mean nothing if it didn't address all the bad food habits that had built up over the years. I started off with a semi-restrictive diet, then gradually added in cardio, exercise, weight training, and finally pilates. My cooking has actually gotten better as a result, now that I prepare a lot of my meals at home (to take with me to work etc). The process has also had the added bonus of getting me to appreciate fitness and working out. After I'm done with my GRE exam at the end of this month, I plan to take up two new sports on the weekend and that has me really excited :) I never used to be enthusiastic about sports before! Alright ladies, hope everyone has a good week. :) |
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| Games & Challenges | 5 lbs by Halloween Challenge! *MONDAY WEIGH-INS* | Oct 06 2008 13:37 (UTC) |
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Height: 5'2 SW 124 (7/25) CW: 108 (10/6) GW: 105 Inching closer... :) |
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| Games & Challenges | 5 lbs by Halloween Challenge! *MONDAY WEIGH-INS* | Sep 29 2008 12:40 (UTC) |
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Height: 5'2 SW 124 (7/25) CW: 110 (9/29) GW: 105 Slow and steady! :) How'd the rest of you ladies do? |
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| Weight Loss | Stopping bingeing & overeating: Did it work for you? | Sep 29 2008 12:34 (UTC) |
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Just thought I'd add my two cents here :) Personally I struggled with binging/overeating for about eight years, and would like to think I have it under control now. Despite what people may say about 'willpower,' it's difficult to overcome and the compulsion to eat (for me at least) had borderline OCD tendencies, and the fact that I had been diagnosed with a mild form of OCD which didn't make breaking the cycle any easier. Binging, to me, revolves around three main things things: habit, triggers, and boredom. Yes, it took me eight years to come to terms with the idea that by eliminating the three, I could essentially take back control over my body. Basically what it came down to for me was discipline. I wake up at around 5.30am to get in 45 mins of cardio and either 60 mins of strength training or pilates six days a week. I uploaded a calorie counter program onto my phone so that I could track my calories with simple input and monitor my progress throughout the day. I find that morning exercise boosts my overall energy level for the day, and knowing how much effort I put into the workout makes it easier to make healthy choices as the day wears on. When I was binging, 2-6pm was always the roughest time for me. Even at work, I'd have snacks at my desk etc... but this was where triggers came in. I'm another one of those people who finds that processed carbs and sugars trigger a surge in appetite. Some people recommend taking in sweets in moderation, but what worked for me was going completely cold turkey on sweets and processed carbs. (I still allowed myself things like whole grain bread and fruits to fuel my workouts.) It takes about 2 weeks to get adjusted to not having sugars/carbs, but eventually you start to no longer crave it. Lastly, to fight boredom I try to take up new sports/activities over the weekend and spend less time in front of the tv/computer, unless it's an hour before I want to sleep and I soothe myself with a taped show like Dancing with the Stars or Desperate Housewives :) I admire the people who are able to take some 'bad' food in moderation. But that tactic has never worked for me, and even having a teaspoon of peanut butter as a 'treat' has trigged binges, no matter how full I felt before having it. Water has also worked wonders, and I don't miss soft drinks in the least now. Best of luck! And congrats to all the ladies here who have been able to break out of the cycle themselves :)
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| Games & Challenges | 5 lbs by Halloween Challenge! *MONDAY WEIGH-INS* | Sep 25 2008 02:23 (UTC) |
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I'm in! Is it just me or has Hallo'ween become more of an adult thing now? I swear my co-wokers get more excited about it than young kids do... Height: 5'2 Starting weight: 124 Current weight: 111 Goal weight: 105 Anyone already figured out what they're going to dress up as? :) |
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| Weight Loss | The Shorties Short-Term-Goal Club... GROUP NOW AVAILABLE! | Sep 13 2008 10:56 (UTC) |
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Hi all... found this website a while back.. hope you guys won't mind my joining? Helps for accountability :) The support network I've seen around here has been great. Age: 24 Height: 5'2 Start Weight (Roughly July 22nd start): 124 Current Weight: 113.8 Goal Weight: 101 (Used to be a long time ago) This week's goal: 112 TBD :) |
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| Weight Loss | Short girls here - around 5 feet! | Aug 29 2008 15:38 (UTC) |
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Hi, newbie here :) Add me to the list of vertically challenged... I was wondering if you gals could help me out here. Stats - 24 yrs, 5'2, currently 118 lbs, aiming for 100lbs which was my weight at 20-21. I've been on a pretty strict diet regimen for the past 5 weeks. My typical day food/exercise wise is as follows: 1.15 hrs of exercise a day, 6 days a week Days are alternated between cardio (50 mins every other day - running, interval training) and pairing 20 mins of cardio with 55 mins of strength/core training. I'm an early riser, so I exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Non-fat yoghurt for breakfast (48 cals). For lunch I usually have half a sandwich (est 200 cals) For afternoon snacks I have a combination of: apples (80 cals) + dark chocolate (60 cals) + fruit bar (70 cals) + slice of non-fat laughing cow cheese (50 cals). Dinner usually consists of some combination of lean protein with legumes/veggies.I would guess around 300-400 cals, total. I usually end the night with a single kiwi for desert. It usually brings me to est. 1000 cals consumed a day. I seem to have hit a plateau, although I'm not sure if that's due to muscle replacing fat or that my body has hit starvation mode (which I doubt, but I'm out of ideas.) I've employed this strategy before, 3 years ago, and had no trouble losing the weight then although I wasn't working out as strenuously and frequently as I am now... which is ironic =/ A bit of background - I was formerly a national gymnast, so my body tends to bulk really easily (hence why I tend to avoid heavy weights in strength training, and stick to repetitions). I don't know whether my metabolism has declined severely in the past 3 yrs or something, but I'm... stumped for lack of a better word. I've lost maybe 2 lbs in the past month, whereas in the past I've been used to 2lbs per week, especially given all the weight fluctuations throughout college. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) |
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So you can keep track of what you eat - which enables you to analyze your foods and receive the following:
- Health Score of your overall diet
- Warning when you approach your daily calorie limit
- Overview of the good and bad nutrients