Posts by claudb89

I plan on gorging upon thee feast of thanksgiving.

just kiddding. Screw calories. I've been a solid citizen for the last three months. I'm back down to my happy weight. So, guess who gets to enjoy herself?

People enjoy in moderation and I'm sure you will all be okay! A little self-control and a lot of common sense will help you out in the long run!

second the motion floggingsully.

I live in a dorm again and omfg the noise these girls can make sometimes is amazing. Like truly I wonder how it happens.

At almost all hours there is someone screaming, running, jumping, talking, laughing, or in general trying to out loud whoever is on the floor.

Nice girls, all of them. Just wish I had several large black socks.

5'1 20 feel best at 105-110. Anything a bit over I start noticing pants getting a bit tight, more jiggle, so I know I need to cut down on calories and make sure I'm getting good quality exercise.

Anything below 105 and I feel like a child. Plus I don't think its very realistic at this point in my life.

I havent stepped on a scale since August but my pants and tops fit me like my old weight of about 106-108.

In the summer, I ate way over my maintence calories, and worked out. I was running 20-30 miles a week. However, overeating is what made me gain weight.

You are probably over eating and thereby gaining weight.

If you are fine with that than go from here with the information you now know.

However, if 130 is were you liked the best than watch your calories, and work out like normal.

Stats?

Well now that I have lost weight, I'm getting myself at to eat a bit under maintainence. My phord calculator has me eatng 1,300 calories, and I work out 5 days a week with running, ellipitcal, etc. I'm eating a bit under because thanksgiving is coming up, and I would like to have some extra cushion. Same with Christmas.

I found when I was eating normally, not using food as a boredom thing, I took in about 1,800-2,000 calories. I was working out 4 days a week. I started regaining my weight at 2,500 calories and not working out or walking everywhere on my campus.

I'm 20, 5'1, and currently 106-108 lbs. I'm currently strapped for cash, so until my dad throws some cash my way, Im eating around 1,300-1,400 and burning probably about 300-500 calories on exercise days.

I eat a healthy, or modify high fat reciepes when I can. I make personal pizzas with 250 calories, for instance. I would also say, since I haven't lived at home like I did in high school (excluding this depressing summer) I only eat one serving of dinner. If I make pasta I make enough (4 oz) to fill me up, however after that there isn't anymore.

I let myself go though. Last week, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I had around 2,000-2,500 calories all three days.

About two days a week I run 5.0-5.5 miles. Two other days I may run 3.5-4.5. And the last day, is quite light, for instance I'll use an ellipitcal. I just go with whatever my body feels like doing. Much less frustrating that way.

To be honest OP, your body knows where it wants to be at. Enjoy what you have, instead of wishing for something that isn't possible. I'm sure you are beautiful, you just have to believe it. Any questions, though, you can ask me.

How about some stats? Height, weight, burn through exercise, frequency, etc? Have you ever had an eating disorder or currently experiencing disordered eating patterns?

Also, have you talked to a doctor and expressed your concerns?

For a moment I will assume you have some type of eating disorder. Nonspecific perhaps, however I'm not a certified therapist, so I will not diagnose you.

Every time you cut your calories under the recommended limit for a longer amount of time than up it will result in a weight gain. Yo-yoing yourself from normal intake to such a rigid one will continue to make you lose and gain than lose and gain.

In turn, your extra weight (that is if you have any extra true weight to lose, not simply you being vain) will result in no weight loss. By eating a sensible amount, you will more than likely see a steady weight loss that may take an extra couple of weeks, however has a much better chance of staying off. This is provided you continue eating a healthy, moderate, and overall balanced amount of food. With added MODERATE exercise, you will see faster results with a stronger body, mind, and overall outlook on your weight loss goals.

Could you give some stats.? Maybe we can help you out a bit.

Just cautioning you, in my personal experience and others too, lowering too much results in either binges, various eating disorders, and weight gain. It can be worked off, but the absolute truth is that is must be done over several weeks or even a couple of months. Your body and mind will be grateful.

Why don't you put stock/water into a pot, add your beans, chicken, or whatever protein or carb (like potatoes), than put that mixture into your bowl. After which you add your roasted veggies. They should stay pretty crunchy even by the time you finish your first bowl.

Sugar snap peas are also an excellent addition.

I'd take a second look at you on the street ;)

First do more resistance.

Try changing the types. I suggest homemade soups. I put cabbage, a potato, carrots, parsnips, an various other veggies in a pot of water. Add in some herbs. Also add in a boullion cube of chicken or beef (one if feedings two people, 2 if four) and cook together until veggies are almost tender. I eat that for a bit as meal, and it seems to help. Play around with eating less carbs, more lean proteins (soy, eggs, chicken, tofu, etc) and throw in more veggies. Fruit is good, but not too much because in comparison to veggies they have a higher carb content and a bit more calories.  Nutriently though they are excellent, and would never suggest you stop eating them!

Also, maybe this is the weight your body is happy with? Or you have reached a plateau? Change you workouts from the elliptical for the treadmill. Various intensities, distance, and time also help!

You must. must. must. get

Fre wine from sutter house.

It is non-alcoholic, however it comes in a variety of types. It also tastes excatly like wine, and it even smells like it!!

They put the "grape juice" part and let it blend with the alcohol. However, they take out the alcohol after it flavors it.

Seriously, to all CCers and non alcohol drinkers, drink this up!

"Ugh... I'm so frustruated with myself, why does this happen? I should be able to handle some schedule changes or add ons.. what's wrong with me? I know some of you are in school too and it sounds like school always affect the diet or workout at some point, how do we overcome this?"

It's okay! You know life is just lots of cycles. Sometimes we are on the ball and other times we fall off. We aren't robots. So, yea a little slips here and there are normal. In weightloss, relationships, schedules, and whatever else seems to get thrown in the mix. I have to get this great quote I read about how every day is the next day to change yourself. I'll look for it!

When our schedules get interuppted it kinda causes the mental focus to be put elsewhere. Ya know? I kinda try to role with the punches. I'm in my sophomore year of college, and I have learned to mold my schedule if I know it is going to start changing for a week or two.

Sometimes it works, others it doesnt. Start planning ahead for working out or if you know you are going to be tired, work out early in the morning or only go for a walk for a bit with your SO or something. If your kids can handle you walking or jogging while they are at their sports maybe you can do that? Not sure. haha dont have children so I have absolutely no idea.

I'm back to working out, five days a week for an hour. Eating 1,300 or more. I just havent been hungry. My room has no air conditioning, so I find the heat upsets my appetite. Might also be the pill who knows. Oh well.

I used to run my 3.1-4.1 at about eight minutes? Sometimes more like 7:30. however right now I'm aiming for 3.1 in under 30 minutes and 4.1 in about 38 or so. I'm aiming to lose about 8 pounds total..not sure if ten is realistic for me! I have learned to just get on the treadmill...Just get on. Put it up to a light jog and than steadily move it up. Once, you get your body moving at the gym sometimes it can be hard to stop!

Yesterday, I didnt want to run. I was all for a nice walk. But I promised myself. So I should be nice to myself, and do what I promised. I got on the treadmill, did 3.5 miles with my 3.1 mile mark reached in under 30 mins!

Good job Busymomandwife! Wow, being a mom and wife and trying to lose sounds like one huge ball to juggle! haha your kinda inspiring like that.

Wltennisgeneral- yea, sometimes I feel like my day revolves around my exercise. But it just means you're willing to make time for it. I mean you plan when you study, or work, or watch your favorite television show. Why not exercise? Your goal sounds quite reasonable. Nice job!

Afluffyadorablebunny-Keep moving. Sometimes extra walking helps. Or sometimes the mental motivation for going to the gym for me is that 'maybe i'll just walk today' ya know if I just need the break, but still doing something is always better than nothing. Keep going! Don't give up because you havent seen the results yet. I always say give your new lifestyle at least a month. One month. I have said our life expentency is something like 80. Could you handle it for one month out of all those years? Write your breakfasts, lunch, and dinners down. even snacks. it helps me. Don't be sad either! You can do it! Just give it time and patience!

Sweatpantssundays-I eat potaoes with stolen condiments from the commons, sweet potatoes too. I eat veggie sandwiches. like get some veggies at the salad bar (about 25 cents for the sandwich amount) and two slices of bread. Throw on some spicy mustard! Eggs in the microwave are hard to cook at first, but it can be done. Get some sauces from the market (currys,masala, tomato) and put it on rice, pasta, etc. I make cheese sandwiches. Hot or cold. I live in a dorm so, I have a steamer, and microwave. Haha thats my stove and oven!

Oh yea, popcorn. I eat that at least three or four times a week. sometimes as a side other times as a snack!

That is pretty good. Yea, I don't know I just seem to lose weight fast. I'm going for my old usual five/week running between 3.1-4.1 miles a day (trying to get myself back into running shape from early summer. sigh) 45 mins of cardio is the goal and 60 mins. being the longest.

I'm eating around 1,300 calories a day and pretty healthy. I'm kind of a health nut. Onto another story, when I was planning my meals out yesterday for today, I realised I honestly have very little money to be able to eat more than 1,400 even. I dont want to eat peanut butter all the time. Nuts are expensive especially with two people eating them. Dried fruits=ditto. Pasta is the cheapest grain besides oatmeal or potatoes. The only protein I get is from the occasional yogurt, eggs, or sometimes a bit of soymilk. Someday I wont be a poor college student.

Basically, oatmeal is my life though. I could eat that stuff literally for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Wltennisgeneral-what are your stats? Do you generally aim for 1,300 calories?