Posts by luola

The breathing may be the cause, I've noticed I breathe rather... awkwardly while exercising.  I'll focus more on my breathing and see if this gets better. 

Diabetes runs in my family though.. I hope I'm not diabetic

This makes me laugh because the day before my high school prom I wrapped my belly in saran wrap and wore it all day and night hoping it would make my stomach flatter for the big night.  It didn't, and instead I just got very little sleep because the saran wrap was so uncomfortable.  haha how young and silly I was. 

I in no way can give any advice that equates to a medical opinion, but I would only worry if this is a pattern that occurs more consistently than four days.  The most weight loss occurs at the beginning of diets and you have a rather large calorie defecit.  I think water weight is to blame, especially since it is your time of the month.  You retain water and bloat during your period.  I would see if things steady out a bit over the week and if you are still greatly concerned, discuss this with your doctor.  I wouldn't worry too much just yet. 

I skimmed through the paragraph on the link Amber posted and it sounds like a huge scam.  A man who was supposed to be on the airplane on 9/11 but his life was saved... it seems like just a made up inspirational sob story to bring in more money. 

Spanx are a gift from angels!  I wear them all the time.  Think of it this way- you may see your ex this time not as prepared as you would like but imagine how much more shocking it will be the next time you run across him after you have made the permanant changes!  That way the next time you see him you wont be right back where you started because of yo-yo dieting and he will surely notice. 

Slim Fast has protein if I remember correctly.

However, Slim Fast also says to lose weight it is to be used as a meal replacement for two of your meals.  That would mean you are only eating one meal of food then two meals comprised of a slim fast drink.  Doesn't sound healthy at all. 

Gosh I hate pictures.  A similar thing happened to me today.  I was out with my family sight seeing and of course the camera was brought along.  I was wearing a dress which I thought was flattering... til I looked through the pictures later.  I looked like a square- as wide as I am tall.  And the pictures from behind... oh god, what an ass I've got, the fabric looked stretched acrossed it!  Can't believe I strutted around town like that. 

I get this same reaction as well.  I am also 19, only 5'0 tall and trying to get down in that range of numbers.  Currently I'm 127.  When I talk to others my age they automatically assume I am being unhealthy in my goal.  But I am the shortest person I know with friends much taller than me.  They are all used to seeing higher numbers but that is because there is more height to them. 

You don't need to be losing any more weight.  You said you need to be in control, well maintaining weight takes a lot of control.  Though the number sounds high, 1200 calories really isn't a lot because that is what the body burns up regardless of exercise.  It will prevent you from going into starvation mode and destroying your metabolism.  If you continue eating such a low amount, your metabolism will be shot.  This means when you finally do start eating healthily, your body will have a harder time burning the calories which will lead to weight gain in the future.  Change your habits now to prevent setting yourself up for failure because you can't keep eating this little forever.   

You may feel hot this year in a bathing suit, but if you keep this up next year you will be far too sick to even get out of bed. 

Original Post by megnaay:

DEFINITELY! My parents, who are both overweight, always bug me about what I eat and what I do. You have no idea how much I want to get all fit and toned and rub their faces in it.

Me too!  My whole family is overweight, from my grandparents to aunts and uncles all the way to cousins and siblings.  I was always the thin one.  Now, thanks to genetics and poor eating habits, I've truely become a member of the fat family and they never let me hear the end of it. 

The other day I allowed room in my daily calories to have a small bowl of icecream.  My father walks in the room, sees me with it and makes a comment on how thats why I got so fat.  Well I'll show them! 

Oh I hear ya!  An ex friend of mine told me that I was no longer "fun" because I had gained weight.  She said that I wasn't confident enough, and that my calorie counting was "annoying."   I also would only have one or two drinks at parties when we went out because they were so high in calories and that was just about the lamest thing I could do in her eyes.  Whatever, she'll be wishing she had followed in my foot steps when she sees me looking great!

Take it from me, I used to be just like you when I was 15.  You really do not want to be eating that few of calories even if you are losing weight because it only sets you up for failure.  I am 19 now and my metabolism is shot.  I'm worse off then I ever started.  Change your ways before its too late.  Gradually up your calories every week.  The good thing is that you realize you are making unhealthy choices, which is good that you see what you are doing that is hurtful so now you can focus on learning how to improve it.  

Instead of eating 600 calories worth of junk food, eat 1200 of healthy food.  You are in no way fat.  If you are dissatisfied with the way your body looks, think about whether or not your expectations are realistic?  We will never have model bodies.  Since you lost so much weight so suddenly, you very well likely have no muscle which makes you look jiggly.  It's not fat.  Start exercising to tone your muscles.  However if you're exercising you're going to need to up the calories first, because your body will not be able to handle a work out with out any fuel. 

Original Post by vermicious:

Will being thin make me happy? Not necessarily.

Does being fat make me unhappy? Most definitely.

 

I could not have said it better!

Your BMI is 19.  Any thing less than 18.5 is underweight.  If you even lose four pounds, you will be underweight. And under is not a synonym for healthy.

oh wow that clears things up, that site was really helpful thank you :)