Posts by chrissy1988

kareY: the results are mixed about soy...i'd rather err on the side of caution though. here is a link about it. there's always a plethora of pies during the holidays. always a pumpkin,  banana creme or custard, cheesecake, pecan, apple, and sometimes cherry. your soup sounds like something that will make you feel better...sounds like soup though instead of stew. though i don't really know if theres much of a difference i guess it's how much broth is used 

john: i too like those pizza desserts. yum. i also like the cinna stix though...so good :) 

Tri: if you're actually getting 2200 minimum each day then i guess you're fine but your BMI is a bit on the low side. We want to encourage healthy maintenance so long as you're being healthy you are oh so welcome here but we don't want others influenced by less than healthy habits. i'm sure you understand. thanks for the suggestion for something to bring for everyone but i have nowhere to prepare food to bring, i'm not driving there my ex's dad is picking me up, and so i won't be able to go to the grocery store, cook, etc. plus no one else brings anything so i'd look a bit odd.

Karey: i'd bring something but i dont' even know where i'm sleeping atm so to go and cook somewhere might be difficult. i'll just nibble and eat something later on. they do thanksgiving lunch anyhow, so it won't be too bad. i'll definitely be having some cheesecake though!! tofu stew? never have put tofu in any sort of dish like that...i'm not going to buy it anymore. there's breast cancer in my family and i want to eliminate soy to as great of an extent as possible. 

Sara: i'd have cinnabon over a donut any day if i was going for taste, yes it makes me sick but it tastes darn good when i'm eating it. 

trying to think out of the box....

M: mashed red potatoes with thyme and parsley,garlic, a bit of butter, and some shredded cheese on top. yum!! 

your breakfast is a bit scanty and not very calorie dense even if it is filling. try this instead...

1/2 cup oats cooked in 1 cup chocolate soy milk, with 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 oz nuts. then have 1/2 cup whole fat yogurt, 1 banana and a cup of juice ~ that's about 900 calories [not a lot of food. oatmeal, banana, yogurt and juice]

or

3 whole eggs cooked in 1 tbsp oil, topped with 1 oz regular cheese, a few slices of lean deli meat/tuna/tofu with 2 slices REGULAR ww bread spread with 2 tbsp peanut butter ~ 900 calories

or

1 cup regular yogurt, topped with 1 oz nuts, 2tbsp honey, 1/2 cup granola, 1 banana ~ 700 calories

then for lunch...

2oz dry pasta, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 cup peas, 4 oz lean protein, 1 slice ww bread, 1 oz parmesan cheese~800 calories

or

2 slices ww bread, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 banana, 2 tbsp honey (make a sandwich with it), 1 glass milk ~ 700 calories

or

1 cup rice, 1/2 cup alfredo sauce (prepared), 4 oz protein, 1 cup veggies

Kortlyn: nice to see you back!! meals look yummy as usual~

luckily i don't drink, have no desire to drink, and don't like the taste of alcohol, otherwise i might have to shift my treats around ;)

B: 2 hardboiled eggs, 1 ww bagel, 1 yogurt, 1 serving carrots, 1 protein bar, 1 tangerine [split into breakfast and morning snack]  ~675

S: ice cream~ 300

L: stir fry and a veggie burger ~ 300

S: string cheese, ww crackers and a cheese wedge ~ 250

D: chili ~ 300

S: cheesecake~ 180

TOTAL: 2005

wo: 70 minutes cycling, walking

Eva: is that coffee one that you drew in yourself? That's so cool!! 

Karey: sorry you're sick still :(  maybe with hubby away you can go get a pedicure or something to make yourself feel better. get pampered. go get a manicure even or a haircut. I always love that. I love panda! it's so yummy! I don't think ive ever had BAD panda...but i've definitely had less than ideal. Yep, that's how much I spend on groceries a month. That's okay. I figure I'm eating exactly what i want, and that has its costs. I'm willing to pay to eat what is tasty and satisfying to me :) i used to have a problem with it but i'm over that now. haha

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I have  a date when i go home. It's with a guy that i kinda dated before my ex..nothing serious, I was young but we're older now. He's in the navy and is going back home for thanksgiving and will be there when i'm there. i'm only going back for a few days. that means no workout. oh my...that's scary. haha. I'll probably jog or go to the gym at home. if i don't get a workout in for a few days that's okay too though. i'd prefer to workout but if i don't it's whatever. I have 3 papers to write by monday, a lesson plan, a commentary on my lesson plan, and some notes for a group project so tomorrow isn't looking too fun. I of course have to work in the morning, opening the club, then I have my long cycle woot woot. Then i'll go to the bookstore and write some, go get ice cream, back to the book store to write some more and then home for lunch. write some more, write some more, dinner, write some more. Hopefully i'll be done by then . this really sucks though. 

Original Post by tryatri:

Hi!

I thought I'd drop by in here for a moment for advice/comments/whatever. 

Anyway, I'm still a teen (a tiny one at that :P but it doesn't matter) embracing a healthy lifestyle! Oh, and I also do triathlons... BIG part of my life.

I guess I'll post my eats?

B: 2 egg omelette with cheese, bowl of cherry oats (just oats with a bunch of frozen cherries mixed in).

Snack: Protein Bar

Lunch: giant grilled ham and cheese sandwich, sliced apple, cookie

Snack: Yogurt with an orange and a piece of buttered toast.

Dinner: Turkey/potato/cheese casserole, cornbread, green beans with butter.

Snack: Ice cream

Snack: Cereal with blueberries and milk.

+random handfuls of cereal, pretzels, and almonds throughout the day.

Workout: 5 mile run @8:30 pace, 15 mile bike holding 19 mph on the main portion of the ride.

hey tryatri..this thread is more like a community so we'd love it if you joined us by first giving some info about you, your weight journey, and your current experience with maintenance. approach? specific diet? calories? etc. Thanks!! 

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D: dandelion tea

E: egg whites

F: frozen yogurt

G: grapefruit

H: honey sunshine kashi cereal

john: simply beautiful. your wife is lucky to have someone who sees her worth!! you deserve her :)

okay...so I did the elliptical for 1 hour today!! i was being lazy though, there was barely any resistance and i probably burned like 200 calories. 

here's the eats

B: pumpkin pancakes (my new saturday treat) with maple syrup, a spinach and egg omelet, yogurt, and a small bowl of oatmeal ~ 650

L: piece of fish and broc/caul blend veggies, string cheese, tangerine ~ 320

S: protein bar and baby carrots~ 250

S: ice cream ~ 300

D: chili ~ 300

S: cheesecake ~ 180

TOTAL: 2000 plus a bit more for coffee and sweetner

okay...so I did the elliptical for 1 hour today!! i was being lazy though, there was barely any resistance and i probably burned like 200 calories. 

here's the eats

B: pumpkin pancakes (my new saturday treat) with maple syrup, a spinach and egg omelet, yogurt, and a small bowl of oatmeal ~ 650

L: piece of fish and broc/caul blend veggies, string cheese, tangerine ~ 320

S: protein bar and baby carrots~ 250

S: ice cream ~ 300

D: chili ~ 300

S: cheesecake ~ 180

TOTAL: 2000 plus a bit more for coffee and sweetner

Original Post by alicandra:

Even though my logical brain knows I do not look repulsive just because I've gained 10lbs or whatever, my emotional responses are telling me that I'm unlovable, I've got no self control and should be dead.  I also know that these feelings wont go away just because I lose some weight, but I'd like to lose some just so I at least feel a bit more comfortable in my own skin, and feel healthier. 

please go and see a therapist. this response is one that indicates you need help that cannot be given through an online site. talk to your parents, a friend, someone because i think your weight issues and body image are a reflection of something greater. you would wish death on yourself over a few pounds? reevaluate what weight means, it's really scary that you would put so much weight on something so trivial. Again, please seek professional help.

john: the expense is insane. 17.30 doesn't sound bad alone but when you add it all up that's 536.30 per month plus more for spices, milk, and oddities that i don't purchase every shopping trip. I'm only ONE person and i rack up over $500 in groceries...sheesh.

I would say to take small steps...this might make it easier to correct the negative thoughts/behaviors surrounding your eating habits...

so make a list of things you WILL do, things you WON'T compromise on...for example,

I will...

1. eat at least 3 meals and 2 snacks EVERY single day (if i'm not hungry I will take a handful of nuts, dried fruit, 2 tbsp peanut butter, etc. and eat that but i WILL eat)

2. not eat the same meal twice in one day (eliminates using safe foods to meat goals)

3. not lower my calorie intake regardless of the speed of gain (leads to acceptance of the weight--i did this and when i felt uncomfortable about the gain i kept my calories consistent, when i gained less than planned i increased them but never moved backwards).

4. combat defeating and self destructive thoughts with positive self talk (tell yourself all of the amazing things that you bring to your relationships, life, and the world--maybe you're funny, compassionate, caring, sensitive..maybe you're good at something and you can think about those things).

5. talk to someone when I feel that my thoughts are overwhelming and might lead to negative behaviors.

In regards to food specifically though I think that the columns are good. The NEVER eat foods though should not be ED fueled NEVER EATS in my opinion...so if you're religious, have health concerns, or are following some health related diet that makes it so that you physically can't eat certain things then i'd put those foods there. Foods that you are simply afraid of but once ate, or things that taste good to you but you've banned them should go in the would eat column, and then the more comfortable foods in the "now eat" column...i'd try to incorporate at least one of the "would eat" foods into your diet a few times a week to get over the fear. Just pick a few days each week and say this will be my adventure day, i am going to eat X food and it scares me, but i will eat it. even if it's just a little bit at first you're still moving in the right direction, and maybe next time you'll have a little more. I don't think you should leave those foods in the"would eat" column there because it fuels the ED mindset, you have to conquer those foods in order to truly develop that healthy relationship that you yearn for.

Are you going to count calories? If not then maybe setting guidelines for meals that aren't so rigid but something like 

1. i will have meant/protein at every meal

2. i will have a full serving of grains/pasta at every meal

3. i will not have more than 2 cups of veggies at any given meal

4. i will not drink anything until after my meal is over

Anyhow, I think you're very capable of beating this!! You sound like you are positive and ready. That's great! i have already said waaaaay too much but i hope something in here was helpful!! feel free to PM me with any questions, or to just chat!