Posts by hilary77

One of my faves.....

Turkey burgers with tsatziki, tomato and sprouts.  I'm not big on buns, so I eat them with baked sweet potato "fries" on the side, but do what you like ;)

I make a big batch and freeze the extra patties.

For burgers:

1 # ground turkey breast (or a mix of breast and regular ground turkey - there less fat in the breast but I think a blend tastes better)

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 small onion, doesn't matter what kind, small dice

1 red or green bell pepper, small dice

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. chili flakes, if you like

Salt and Pepper

Fresh Italian Parsley or Cilantro, chopped

Saute the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, or till beginning to brown.  Add pepper and garlic and chili flakes if using and saute for a few more minutes.  Season with S & P. Let cool slightly and then mix with the ground turkey, chopped herbs, and a little more S & P.  Form into 6 patties and bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.

For tsatziki...

2 C. plain yogurt (whatever you like)

1/2 cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced

5 or 6 leaves fresh mint or basil, thinly sliced

tiny bit of salt and pepper.

Mix altogether and refrigerate until needed.

I eat the xtra tsatziki on toasted whole wheat pita or as a dip for veggies.

Viola!

OR.....if you aren't counting cals and still losing a reasonable amount (a few pounds a month), does that work for you?  Would you rather NOT count cals and lose the weight slowly and permanently? I bring this up because I choose not to count cals (I get too freaky about it) and it has worked well for me. Not to mention, I would guess that anyone who loses more than 10# a month is not doing something sustainable, and therefore will likely gain the pounds back in a short time.

Sounds like you are making healthy, reasonable choices. Remember, it is a lifestyle change, not a short-term fix.

I am much taller than you, but have small legs and no butt, and I like j. crew or gap jeans. They come in a short length (most you have to order online, but if they don't work you can return them to a regular store) and lots of the newer styles are more narrow, especially in the thighs.

If you go to a store and find a style you like you can just have them order the shorter length in your size (I have them order me the longer length:) I bet 0 or 1 would work for you!

You might also look at j. crew online.  They usually have lots of good stuff on sale in small sizes!

Team Malone - EXCELLENT point that you need to do the same things to keep it off! Healthy is a lifestyle, not a short-term "fix".  So, Jenny, that is my advice to you as well.  Make changes slowly and make sure you can stick with them (the majority of the time).

Giving yourself an ultimatum can only frustrate you and cause you to throw the new habits out the window.  Of course, setting reasonable goals is okay, but that is different from saying "I will weigh X by Y".  That is too specific! Try and think about your health goals rather than your vanity goals.

I have been at a healthy weight now for 3 years and I exercise self control every day, whether it is by exercising, limiting portions of some things or increasing portions of others (which by the way helps with the limiting thing :)

Welcome back, but be ready to get healthy the right way this time. By slowly changing your lifestyle and your relationship with food.

I agree with many of the above posters that A. many people here, disordered eaters and non-disordered eaters, are seeking support and help to get healthy and B. although it can be difficult, we ALL have our hot-button issues, and perhaps it is best to avoid certain posts or posters that irritate us.

Of course I can understand that moderators have a responsibility to post the "not appropriate" blurb in certain situations, but the fact remains that no matter how restrictive or unhealthy someone is being, they are probably reaching out for help through this site (even if they are an underweight teenager talking about losing weight - for chrissake, how many of us have been there or know someone who has).

Responding with the blurb that essentially says "go away we don't deal with this here" seems intolerant to me at best. Of course I have seen kind and gentle responses to this type of post (hooray for those that do this!), but I also see curt and dismissive responses to people that are clearly struggling.

Which brings me to this...I know ED's are a HUGE issue, but they aren't limited to calorie restricting! What about bingeing? People post for support on this subject constantly, and no one is bombarding them with calls to get into therapy or labeling them eating disordered or flagging their posts.

I say, let people seek support and answers regardless of their specific issue. And if a clearly "pro ED" thread begins, CERTAINLY flag it or if you have time and tolerance, offer sound, sane advice. But if you DON'T have tolerance, IGNORE IT, just like I ignore the "what do you binge on" threads. Because I can't handle what doesn't make any sense TO ME.

My advice is to get ahead of it next time. I started having really painful periods about 2 years ago (like vomiting and diarrhea painful) and I thought I was going to die.  I read that exercise can help keep cramps at bay, so I started exercising MORE during the week before my period was due.  I just keep a calendar (although I usually know because a week before my boobs are insanely sore ;-) and I workout 5 days that week instead of my usual 3.  It has completely turned things around for me.  Sometimes I am shocked when my period comes, whereas before I would wake up in the middle of the night DYING when it arrived.

That is hard and I can definitely relate! My mother in law will surely have the kitchen FULL of cheeses, egg nog, stollen, cinnamon rolls, cakes and every other item that CCers try to avoid this time of year!

I think the idea of cut veggies is a great one (maybe make a yummy yogurt and herb dip, too).  Maybe add some lean meat slices for protein and olives, too. Offer to put it out when you start to get hungry and don't be afraid to say something like "I am just really hungry lately" or "I am so used to eating throughout the day that I get really hungry at this time" You don't inadvertantly imply that she is irresponsible - just that you have a different rhythm.

Also, bring some nuts and a few apples - they don't need refrigeration and you can stash them in your room if need be. When I am ready to eat but food is still hours away, I find nuts and fruit are really helpful.

Last resort, do like I did last year and "go for a walk" down to the grocery store and grab a prepared salad or some vegetable soup for lunch.  After a breakfast of cinnamon rolls and bacon, I wasn't about to have a ham and cheese sandwich on white bread for lunch.  Nap time!

As for the fridge space thing..is it cold enough where you are to put food outside? If not, bring a little mini-cooler! Again, you don't have to seem like a jerk, just tell them that you knew the fridge would be packed so you brought some extra space for overflow :)

Hope that helps.

Hmmm...I think it is best to do what you are most likely to stick with.  If you would rather just get it over with - do it all in the a.m.  If you find doing 2 shorter runs is easier or more convenient, then do that. The real benefits are over the long-term.

I should add that by "dessert" I mean a few squares of chocolate or an actual portion of real ice cream.  Nothing too outta hand (usually:)

My advice is to try and find what you can do as a lifestyle, not as a short-term "diet". Low carb may help you lose weight quickly, but then what?

If you like carbs and fat, make sure to include plenty of them, just choose the right types most of the time. Whole grains and healthy fats along with a moderate amount of protein should work well for you!

I really like Sally Schneider's "A New Way to Cook" and the Moosewood Books.

It sounds to me like you still have bulimia, but that you have exercise bulimia.  Same general pattern, different way of purging. Even if this is not the specific diagnosis, you seem to have an ED of some kind. Please don't think I am judging.  I had it, too.

You need to make time to see a therapist.  Many offer reduced rates.  Start making some calls today and find someone you like.  I had a great experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy.

As far as therapists wanting to talk about your dad...as you probably know EDs are not about food but about control and loss, so dealing with issues about your past is going to be a part of it. Many doctors find that talking about the ED doesn't help. The emphasis needs to be taken away from the reactionary behavior so light can shine in the underlying issues.

And FYI.. I completely understand your feeling that running 7 miles is just the bare minimum.  I've been there! But guess what...today I run 2-3 miles 3 days a week and it is enough! And I am at a very healthy weight :)

Good luck!

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.  My stepmother has type 2 and has been dealing with it for 12 years now.

My thoughts are these: Now is your chance to change your lifestyle.  You should not think of this as a "diet", but as a slow and steady, permanent lifestyle change. Diabetes is a preventable and REVERSIBLE disease.

Firstly, seek out as much information as you can on the subject.  Order used books on Amazon, read scientific articles on the internet, and get yourself informed.  Keep in mind there are competing ideas on the treatment and reversal of the disease, so be ready to learn and make your own choice.

Without a doubt, you need access to good, healthy foods.  You need to learn to read ingredient lists and know what to avoid at all costs.  I imagine sugars and enriched flour will be at the TOP of that list for you. You might start by changing where you shop for groceries.  I do not shop at chain grocery stores AT ALL anymore (except Whole Foods).  Now that it has been several years, I can't even believe what you see on the shelves in there.  Most of it shouldn't even qualify as food. Stores like WF do not stock foods that have many dangerous ingredients or are not "foods" at all (you won't find Doritos or Special K or Rice-a-Roni there!) I know that not everyone has access to a Whole Foods, but in most places you can find a small, health-food store.

You need access to exercise in a variety of ways.  Seek out walking paths, join a fitness center, take up an old sport, buy workout videos at goodwill.  Start today. This will be your lifestyle, so find some things you really enjoy doing.

Lastly, avoid quick fix plans, "magic" foods and ridiculous, over the top restrictive diets.  Slow and steady changes are the answer.

Good luck!

I would say just as the sum of its parts.  If you used 8 cups of milk and 1/2 cup of yogurt to start it, add up the protein in that for your total, then determine your number of servings of finished yogurt.

Now I want to make some!

Sorry you are so frustrated :( Everybody has their weird spot(s) on their body that will never look good to them no matter what. Being obsessed about them is only going to make you feel bad, so try to think about what you are grateful for.  It sounds like you are doing incredibly well!!!

And as for your comment about "you do the work in hopes of getting what you want..."  Well, aren't you healthier? Aren't you happier?  Isn't that what you REALLY want? I mean there is a person in there after all!!!!

Remember...keep on the slow and steady with the rest of your weight loss.  I also think you need to reconsider exercising. There is no way you could hate ALL FORMS of exercise!  Exercising releases dopamine in the brain and would actually help prevent you from feeling so down!!! So in fact it is in part a solution to your "problem".