Posts by neslis

Original Post by nasimakhan:

by the way,,,we are muslim and follow different rules,,,i would never tell my husband no to something unless it went against our faith,,,

 

 I never understood how some people can use their religion to justify abusing another human being, because he is abusing you. He has no right. Clearly he is ignorant about nutritional health, so he is starving you because he wants to change your looks alone. What religion would value one's appearance above humanity, respect, and love?

Hey I guess I found this post kinda late, but...

I'm 24 years old, 5'2", and started at 115, my HW. My weight varies now, somewhere between 99 and 103. I don't want it to go back up to 115, which I'm terrified of. I would like to lose just a few vanity pounds in order to keep myself in check. Oh, and the muffin top has GOT to go! I also have realized that I'm getting back into my bingeing again, and would definitely want to offer and receive support for that. For me, bingeing=purging=shame&fear=depression. I don't want to go down that road again.

Anyone with similar problems?

I would guess that the best way to lose weight from a particular area would be exactly the same way you would lose weight in general - lowering your caloric intake and exercising on a regular basis. If your hips are "out of proportion" with the rest of your body, that may be genetics and even as you get smaller, you will think they are still bigger in comparison. That may just be your natural shape and there'e nothing wrong with that. Everyone is shaped differently. In fact, many experts would tell you that it's healthier to carry weight in the hip area than around the waist, near your vital organs. Good luck to you!

If friends are a distraction, why don't you try involving a friend or two in your workouts? Go for a walk with a buddy and try healthier foods together. Try to get your family to keep healthy foods in the house and keep the junk food out. Make your health a priority. Hope this helps :)

I agree with Manda. It's probably a good idea to just start eating normally for a while - eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full, to avoid bingeing. And have treats in moderation. Some of that weight will probably just fall off if it is more than your natural weight. I'm kind of in the same situation: 5'2", recently down to 99 and now on my way back up :(  and learning to eat because of hunger rather than boredom or cravings. Good luck to you and don't lose too much weight because you  are still healthy and probably look good, too.

Way to go! You've practically reached your goal.

It really does help to look at the positives sometimes. Even you, crazydiamond, should be able to fine something you like about yourself - come on!

I like my arms - thin and toned. Who knew light weights could make such a difference?

This is great advice. Thank you!

I've curbed my own binging greatly by just eliminating my trigger foods, too. And I think I've just avoided a binge by coming on CC!

I'm with you, aimee. I'm 5'2" and maintain on about 1200 to 1500 calories per day, despite my active lifestyle. Any more than that, and I gain.

Everyone is different, so listen to your own body. Do what makes you happy, not what taller people with higher metabolisms tell you to do.

First of all, that's AMAZING! Congratulations! You will do awesome in the marathon.

Second, please don't ever listen to your dad's criticism again. Clearly, he doesn't have a clue, cuz you can do whatever you put your mind to.

I, too, am at a healthy weight, but I think that I must have a high fat pecentage, because I look much heavier than I am, which is why I want to lose weight. A lot of fat goes to my face, and that's one area I have a problem with. I prefer to be technically "underweight," because my face (and  body proportions) look average when I am at a lower weight.

I also think that shorter girls who fall into a healthy BMI range look curvier than taller girls that are also in the healthy range, even though BMI calculations  do take height into account. That may be my problem - that any healthy weight on my small frame is going to look curvy, or, fatter than I'd like to look.

This honestly makes me sad. We are just setting our kids up for poor health and low self-esteem. There's no reason for a kid to have a lunch with that many snacks in it. It may make him happy at the moment, but it will hurt him eventually.

Skennell79 - I'm glad you said something to your sister. She may have been offended but if she didn't realize before what she is doing, at least she is aware now. You did the right thing by bringing it to her attention. Your nephew's lifelong health is at stake. Your sister will get over your passing of judgment (as she may see it). Hopefully, she will make some changes and thank you later.

It probably is the birth control. I don't know which type of birth control you are on, but I never got a period while on the depo shot. Also, when I recovered from my ed, I started getting my period back at around 90 pounds, I think. It's different for everyone, I hear, and it may just take longer for some than others. You are at a healthy weight, so I would just wait patiently and see. Or see a specialist who can rule out anything else.

Congatulations on getting healthy! You make it sound so easy. Also, I didn't know that BC could help with low bone density. Is that always true?

Hey, mwake. Sorry to hear you're having self image issues. It sounds like you may be a little impatient with the lack of slimming in your face. Don't worry, it'll get there. You seem to have a great, varied workout plan, so you should expect to see more progress eventually. It just takes longer for some people. I get what you mean about the mirrors, though. I'll see myself in one and think, "Cool, I look cute today." Then I'll pass another and think "Ew, I look chubby." I don't know if it has to do with lighting, clarity, the actual mirror, or simply our states of mind changing from one moment to the next. I doubt anyone gets through every single day thinking that they look flawless all the time, so it's something I guess we have to get used to. Oh, and at 32, you're not quite old. I wouldn't even consider you "older," as you said.

I agree with jay_breaze. Besides, I have a greater appreciation for food already, and I'm only in the middle of my second fast. Food should be enjoyed and if short periods of fasting helps one enjoy it, then maybe it's worth it!

Oh and that bothers me, too, when people just repeat so-called facts that they heard/read somewhere without a good reason. I'm not saying that everyone has to prove their opinions on everything, but at least know why you believe what you do if you feel so strongly about it. I'm a fan of scientific research and doing this is a small scale experiment on myself. Of course, the results will only apply to me and may not be significant to the population as a whole, but I'm not gonna preach to anyone that this is the way to go, either. Maybe I'll even find out that it actually doesn't help me in any way; the only way to find out is by giving it a try. So far, I'm feeling pretty good about it!