Posts by collier__

gi-jane, I was hoping you would answer! You always have great information and suggestions for people.

I feel like I'm eating plenty. I eat about 3 small (200-300 calorie) snack-meals a day while at work and then something of my boyfriend's choosing for dinner. I feel like the foods I eat in the evening are totally killing me, which is why I'm restricting during the day. (For example, last night we had bento, I had about a cup of white rice, a serving of beef and teriyaki sauce.)

The reasons I try to avoid the doctor is (1) I feel like I'm always in there for one reason or another, (2) the cost of my health care is skyrocketing (3) I'm not really a fan of physicians as it is, so the visits tend to be unpleasant and anxiety-inducing for me.

I'm not underweight, so I doubt I'm malnourished. In fact, in recent weeks I've been gaining quite a bit (went up 5.5 pounds in about ten days).

I'll keep logging my food, trying to figure out what factors might be causing these problems. Any suggestions of what I could change in my diet to avoid problems like this?

I think you all have great points. Thank you so much for sharing with me!

Amethyst, You're probably right -- It probably startles people that I have a plate of random food when they're used to it being such a work-only environment. 

Hotfuss, Right on the money there. Things can be awkward sometimes, always explaining or defending. I think your idea to not let myself get defensive is key. 

Gunnercade, Kill them with kindness, right? Your approach seems like a good idea. If nothing else, I might talk so much that they leave me alone for fear of social interaction. (The bulk of my co-workers are introverts) Not only that, but I totally get what you're saying about the junk food vs. healthy food battle. Sometimes I want a sign that says "Please don't hate me for eating healthy, I'm not judging your hamburger ... I just feel better eating this way!"

Michelle, You're a genius! How obvious, yet I never thought of that. Perhaps I'll wait to cut up my fruits and veggies until I get to my desk and just put them in baggies for the trip up from the break room. Fabulous thought!

Thank you for all of your replies!

Tyners, I'll check out your group! Thanks for the tip!

Trish, I 100% agree with the food choices you listed. I used to have a very clean diet and it's really slid since meeting my current boyfriend. I've spent the past week trying to get back to my roots, filling up on fruits and veggies instead of processed foods. I feel so much better!

Soupcan, Thanks for your support! The whole "weight range" and "BMI" things are tricky, seeing as everyone has very different bodies. I'm on the smaller end of 5' (usually 4'11" and change) so I think I'll be satisfied at my goal of 100-105. (P.S. Your avatar makes me so happy! I haven't seen that show in ages!)

My goals right now are to try not to eat unless I'm actually hungry and to keep up on getting exercise every day. I've been playing tennis in the evenings which seems good, but I'd like to get some weight training in, too.

I honestly get mistaken for being pregnant more than you would expect. It's ridiculous!

I'm small, about 5' with a medium frame and a small waist. Whenever I indulge in a large meal I get the "food baby" that everyone has experienced (though mine seems to be lower, which must be more convincing). For some reason, no matter what, someone always seems to make a comment about it.

Last year at Thanksgiving, my boyfriend's sister (who had recently given birth) quietly went up to him and asked if I was pregnant. The most terrible thing was he got all worried about it and asked me sincerely later that night ...

Goodness! You know its bad when your own boyfriend (not a stranger) thinks you might be expecting ...

I'm telling you, small meals in public from here on out.

Well, I've done terribly!

I'm no where near the 95-100 that I was shooting for and instead gained myself back up to 110.5.

110.5! I can't believe that! That's nearly where I started back in October.

I know there's only a week left before the first, but I'm going to get back to eating right so I can start to lose this weight again.

*shakes head* 110.5 ...

Starting weight (10/15): 112 lbs

Last weeks weight: 110.5 lbs

Today's weight: 109.5 lbs

Luckily, I'm down 1 lb from last week but still up 4 from the beginning of this thread!

With only 4 weeks until New Years I may settle on 105 as a goal so that I don't aim for complete failure.

Perhaps I'll hit 95 by the Spring? *sigh*

Ack! I weighed in at 110.5 this morning!

Congrats, Icequeen!

This week was another bad one. I'm up to 106.5 and I didn't even bother to take my measurements. I know I'm not doing well and having the solid proof might just push me over the edge.

This morning after my weigh in I was sad so I proceeded to eat half a bag of animal cookies (and a bit of peanut butter). Wow! That's a great way to get back on track!

*Here's to a better week ...*

Good luck, ladies!

Lalabanana,you are such a wealth of information! I have to say, every time you comment on a post I'm very impressed.

Thank you for your guidance along the way -- I'm sure I'm not the only person who appreciates it!

I have to admit I'm very scared for the weigh-in tomorrow. I've had yet another terrible week and can't seem to get myself together!

Hopefully it will be under 110 so I can still hope to reach my ultimate New Year's goal.

*crosses fingers*

Thanks, Icequeen.

I think most if it is because I'm depressed. This morning I ate two cookies for no reason (they didn't even taste good!) and now I'm sitting at work with a bowl of oatmeal with almonds that I can't bring myself to eat.

I just don't know what to do with myself. It's really hard when life throws things at you when you're not ready for it.

*sigh*

Count me in!

Did you want our starting weights today?

And goals for each week, or just weigh-ins?

Great job this week, ladies!

I'm going to sit this one out in light of my recent meltdown.

See you next Thursday!

Girlfighting, Thank you for your reply -- I think you're totally right.

I can never figure out when TTOM is for me, but I'm pretty positive it's rapidly approaching. And yesterday I found myself salting everything (which is unusual for me).

I've had two liters of water this morning and I'm trying to avoid eating salty foods today (and probably the next few days).

On top of all this, I've been dealing with a lot of nausea. I could hardly sleep last night and on my walk to work this morning I was fighting off the urge the throw up.

I'm not sure what's up with my body.

Anyone know if you can consume too much water in one day?

Oh my gosh ... I gained 3.5 lbs in one DAY. I'm about ready to cry.