Posts by mudcakebakery

Thanks for your input! It's nice out today, so i'm going to go for a run later on. Wish me luck!

I usually time it so that i leave half an hour after i eat. Any sooner, and i feel sick and have nearly thrown up (luckily i jog outside so it wouldnt have been a big deal). It doesnt bother me to go later than half an hour though. Perhaps you should eat filling things before hand. Like a good amount of whole grains and protein with a bit of healthy fat. 

Maybe try a two slices of whole-grain toast with peanut butter and a hard boiled egg?

That's one thing i like about exercise; it's free! As a soon-to-be college student living on her own with her boyfriend, i need to save every penny i can. You dont need equipment or a gym membership to run a mile outside, or do some good old fashioned pushups and crunches. If i want weighs i'll use my backpack. 

A couple of years ago i got mono really bad and dropped from 5"2 120lbs to 96lbs. 

I had this (slightly chubby) woman come up to me in the grocery store. She stood there for a few minutes before saying "You're sooooooo skinny....." At that point i got a tad pissed of and said "You're soooooo fat." and walked off. 

So much for taking the high road. I feel kinda bad about it now, but right then it felt soooooo good. 

Original Post by rebepi:

I read the title of this thread quick and thought it said "Just Another Reason to Drink".

Like I need another one of those. haha

(Cute bottles by the way!)

I'm pretty sure you could put vodka in them too ;)

Original Post by eddiepotter:

I have a full core workout book (182 pages).  It's really for fighters, but it can work for anyone.  I warn you though...NONE of the workouts are easy if done the right way.  shoot me ur e-mail...I'll send it to you...this is the reason my core is the strongest it has EVER been, and uhhhh...it looks good at the pool too...hahahahaha

Lol, my boyfriend probably has something like that. We both LOVE MMA and spare with eachother often. He even had a $2,500 scholarship for it, but broke his ankle a few weeks before school started :( 

Thanks to everyone for your replies, i'll definitely be giving those a try today!

The two above me have covered pretty much everything, but i have something else to add:

I, too, measure my thighs by where (or in my case, if) they touch. Normally mine dont touch at all, but i can still eyeball how much space there is between them. I've noticed that after an exercise that really works my legs, they are about an inch or so bigger than normal, so you might want to pay attention to WHEN you 'measure' your thighs. 

I'm 5 2.5" and currently weigh 110 lbs. I live in america and i hate Hate HATE their sizing! So confusing! I just bought a pair of pants that were a size 5. Most of my american sized pants are a size 2. This is why i stick to European sizing. In European sizing i'm a 26 or a 27. 

Original Post by lalabanana:

It is an extreme stigma that anorexics have to be underweight. You can be overweight and anorexic or restricting. As for calorie intake there is no set intake either - if it is too little for your needs to a point it starves you it can be considered restrictive.

If you fear a loved one or you have an eating disorder, I suggest you either reach out to them or reach out for help. And not on a forum, either.

Actually, the DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa is:

1. Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height (eg, weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85% of that expected or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth, leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected).
2. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
3. Disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight.
4. In postmenarchal females, amenorrhea ie, the absence of at least three consecutive cycles. (A woman is considered to have amenorrhea if her periods occur only following hormone, eg, estrogen administration.)

So, technically, anorexics do have to be under a healthy weight. I think you're thinking ED-NOS. ED-NOS means that pretty much all but one or two of the DSM criteria are met. Therefore a person who is a at a healthy weight, but has an intense fear of gaining weight and disordered thinking would not have anorexia but ED-NOS, which is by no means any less serious. Weather you weigh 72 lbs or 300 lbs, if you're having these disordered thoughts you need to seek help. 

Original Post by amethystgirl:

Maybe, but I've heard (please don't quote me) that it takes hours for that to happen - but that's not necessary to lose fat.

Yeah, that would make sense. And i'm talking long-distance as in a half marathon. 

I'm on YAZ, and it didnt make me gain a pound. The only form of B/C that REALLY makes you gain a significant amount of weight is the depo shot. My mother gained 20 lbs on it, and so did my friend. 

As far as YAZ goes, i like it quite a lot. The only thing that bugs me is that if i miss a pill i feel sick all day. And when i first went on it it made me very sick for a day or two. Other than that, it's great! 

Original Post by lalabanana:

Have you spoken to your school and work, Mudcake? Explained your situation? School particularly should provide some sort of specialist support.

And when you do take whatever you are prescribed, again, if you experience side-effects (including reduced appetite) speak to your doc. Brinleighusc is right, though - if you do lose your appetite, mechanical eating (eating to a plan) is wise.

I dont think it would do me much good to talk to the school, seeing as i graduate in 6 weeks. Setting up a program would be a bit of a waste. My goal with this is to START college strong, and not have to fight to bring my grades up like i have k-12. 

I dont think i'll have much difficulty with weight, seeing as i already pretty much eat on a schedule. But i'll definitely keep track. I dont really want to loose any major weight, i just want to tone up and shape up my eating habits. 

You probably break your diets a lot, dont you? That's because from the sound of it, you're being WAY too restrictive. Those diets will make you loose weight for the first few weeks, but you'll gain it all back. The only way to loose weight and keep it off is to make a life change. Eat healthy foods (not low cal low carb low EVERYTHING foods) and allow yourself to indulge once in while. Pair that wit exercise and you're good to go! 

I love love LOVE carnation instant breakfast after a workout (or before, for that matter) Since you're trying to gain, i'd add two packets to one glass of milk. Thats......*calculating*......340 calories if you use skim milk. About 380 if you use two percent. I also love muscle milk. In some supermarkets it comes pre-mixed in a bottle, or you can buy a tub of powder at GNC. 

If you cook, eggs are very high quality protein. Try this omelette recipe:

*3 eggs

*leftover chicken

*cheese

*salsa

Heat up a skillet and lightly coat the bottom with olive oil. In a container, mix the three eggs until frothy. Whilst mixing, pour about two TBS of COLD water in (this will help make it fluffy). Dump eggs into skillet. 

Sprinkle the leftover chicken (chopped up) onto the egg when the eggs have set a little, and top with cheese, salt, and pepper. When the omelette is done to your liking (I like mine just a tad runny) Scoop it out with a spatula and fold it onto a plate. Top with the salsa. 

They're getting ripped because obviously that bar has superpowers that turn them into wonderwomen. 

Duh.