Posts by vandalgirl59

Try eating about 500 more cals on 3 different days of the week, or 250 more for 6 days.

I did this after my weight not changing for WEEKS and weeks, and BAM. Lost almost 2 that week!

Sometimes your body just needs a re-boot. And you do realize that your BMR is what you burn if you were to lie in bed all day right? You REALLY burn a lot more than that depending on your daily activities. General, not actual planned exercise.

Don't be afraid to shake things up. It really does help now and then. Just don't weigh yourself daily...that can really mess with your head.

Definitely don't call it a binge, persay, but definitely it is ok to have a day now and then where you eat abover maintenance and/or 'Cheat'.

I have one day a week where I eat a surplus of about 200 cals above maintenance, and once or so a MONTH I just eat whatever the hellz I want, no worries, no regrets, even if it DOES mean breakfast, lunch and dinner at McDonalds and snacks at Baskin Robbin :)  LOL (thats an exaggeration...).

It's good to keep your body guessing. If it thinks it is only going to get 1200 cals, everyday for FOREVER, it will adjust eventually to maintain on that weight.

Team: 1

Starting weight (May 4): 134

Goal weight: 125

Week 1 (May 11) weigh in:

Week 1 Challenge points earned:

Calorie Deficit Goal: 500 calories / day

Coulda sworn I had this posted already...but here ya go lol XD

Are you sure that has anything to do with your weight loss? Maybe you need to evaluate every aspect of your life to see if that is truly where this is stemming from.

I know I posted my 'in' at the Weight Loss forum, but here's my stats

CW: 134 (down from HW of 165!!!)

GW: 125

Goals for this Challenge? Not sure yet. These last 10 are death :)

Strength/resistance/weight training is your friend. It will tone you, tighten you and help you gain some weight via muscle.

start with 20-30 minutes 3 times a week and build up. Honestly, MAKE TIME.

eating endless amounts of pasta and ice cream!!!!!

Thanks! I guess I'll just have to power through. I try my darndest to get in AT LEAST 70 oz of water a day. Sometimes I manage, sometimes not. Water is definitely my weakness. I follow Weight Watchers eating plan which involves getting 2 lean proteins, 2 servings of dairy, 5 fruits and vegetables, a multivitamin, at least 48 oz water, 2 healthy oils and at least 30 min activity a day. Also on that list are to choose whole wheat/grains when possible and avoid alcohol and sugar.

On days I workout, I eat 1500-1800 cals (results in a 750-1000 cal deficit) and the days I don't workout I eat 12-1500 cals (generally 500-750 cal deficit). I also try to spread out my food and eat every hr or two and never after 9 pm unless I get home late from work. Keeps me sane.

My WI is Wed, so hopefully it'll be down and not up again, but we will see. Thanks for the advice!

I'm usually not big on breakfast. On a 'meh' day I have an apple or a yogurt and call it good. If I'm a bit hungrier I have a small bowl of cereal (always 200 cals total or less). If I'm truly hungry, I'll make eggs or french toast or something. I discovered a SUPER low cal way to make great french toast....2 slices low cal bread (I use Sara Lee Light-40 cals a slice). Then 1/2 cup egg beaters (60 cals) mixed with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla). Topped with a sugar free syrup (the brand I use is 20 cals for 1/4 cup! YA!). Slice some strawberries and VOILA! Delicious, filling, low cal breakfast :D

Hey there :) Here's me!

Age:19

Height:5'7"

Start Weight/Date: 157 on Oct 1, 08 (HW ever was 165)

Goal Weight and date: 120-125 (I'm small framed and cleared this goal with my trainer)- Whenever I get there! I have learned its MUCH harder when you put strict dates on yourself...Just let it happen and take ANY loss with happiness :)

History: I started gaining weight in 6th grade when I switched to a school that ACTUALLY had a cafeteria! (BIG MISTAKE). Been up and down ever since and have FINALLY committed to a healthy plan and sensible way of thinking.

Plan: I'm on weight watchers following a zig zag type calorie plan. I work out 5-6 days a week for at least a half hour (one of those being with my new trainer!) and make sure to get 60-100 oz of water a day :)

PS. Here is what a 'zig zag' week looks like for me in calorie form.

GENERALLY I get 1200 a day, but on these weeks (and my weeks start on Wed) it goes:

Wed:2200

Thurs:1200

Fri: 1500

Sat: 1200

Sun: 1300

Mon: 1400

Tue: 1200

I know it sounds like a lot, but if you're working out it can do wonders...

Thank you all for your responses! I promise I'm not some little tart that thinks 101 is a 'fat' person. I honestly, have TINY bones and people often guess that I'm 150.

I spoke to a personal trainer today and she measured me and also said 125 would be a reasonable healthy weight. She's starting me on a strength training and cardio plan which I am excited about since my own workouts just aren't cutting it! BMI is not everything my dears :) I'll find out my body fat % on Thurs :S. YIKES!

Again, I appreciate your responses! I believe you when you say the difference between 120's to 130's is more noticeable so I won't lower my goal weight, I'll just see how I look as I go :)

Well, I'm only starting month 5 of my journey, but I have found that you should eat 80% healthy, 15% reasonable and 5% fun. Basically, Yes, you have to eat well to lose weight, but you'll do better if you let yourself have a reasonable amt of treats (worked in to your 'plan') to stay sane. Deprivation leads to binging.

Also, are you keeping a close eye on how MANY cals you are taking in vs burning?