Posts by szaffyka

Hello everyone,

Thank you guys for  your quick reply, and sorry for the late response...I like CC's supportive community.

To answer your question I'm 5'4" (160 cm) tall...My actual weight is around 110 lbs, and is continously going up. BUT when it comes abut ideal/healthy weight I think the BMI tool it's not very accurate in determining it. For example I have a small frame, with tiny bones and a high body fat percentage 28%(we all know that fat cells are more lighter than muscle cells) two months ago was about 17%. So that are my stats. My weight is going up dramatically fast because of the constant cravings and binges. I just want (I'm actually struggling) to put an end to this  nightmare. I think I'll take your advice "ezzied" and I'll try gradually lower my calorie intake.

Thank you for your advice and great support!

I think you look gorgeous!Unfortunately this doesn't mean that your body feels comfortable at this weight...if you are at a healthy BMI you could try to eat maintenance calories and see if your body can adjust to this weight.

Take care..

Thanks so much for your outputs, I really think that is going to help me not to fall off the wagon and start dieting again. I hope I will be able to get my weight and my body under control before it will be too late.

When you're cooking pasta and you have to ask your boyfriend to taste it (if it's ready or not) because you don't want to add some "extra calories" into your daily calorie allowance...

Original Post by rikaj:

is that you in the picture? b/c if so i am going to start going on fruit binges too! haha you look very skinny! maybe your body is craving the extra cals?

Yes,it's me, with 8 cups of cherries in my tommy. The thing is even if I eat a balanced diet during the day, I'm still craving fruit...Anyway, thank you for all your answers.

Original Post by pballerina:

Wow, I'm really surprised by a few of these comments (namely the last few above me!) That was a really rude thing to say. It can be very hard to be able to accuratly "assume" the meaning behind what someone says online. Why? Because you can't hear the person's tone, you have no other sources of communication on a post like this other than words (ie. no facial expression, no hand motions, nothing else.) So, I think it's all too uncalled for to simply assume that the OP was "fishing for complements." On the note, what's WRONG with that? Maybe I'm the odd ball here, but it's always ncie to hear a compliment. Considering many people here are probably self-conscious (correct me if I'm wrong but I feel like that's safe to assume on a weight-focused forum,) I think these kinds of posts should be encouraged. Maybe not on this board -- maybe we should have a whole separate board just for this kind of thing. Not only does it give feedback from other people wth similar goals to the OP, but it can aso be great motivation to others. I guess I just can't wrap my head around WHY you guys are snapping at her? And her underwear? WHO CARES?? It's not nice nor is it logical to bring a completely off-topic subject to support an argument. First you snap at the poor girl for wanting advice, and then you attack her underwear!! I personally applaud her for being brave enough to post pictures of herself like that because I know that at this point, I'm too unhappy with the way I look to do that. And when I get to my goal weight, I want people to tell me how much better i look too (or if they think I lost too much.) Nothing wrong with that.

/end hijack

To the OP: I think you look awsome and I really hope my legs look that thin whe I get to my goal weight! I agree that if you feel like youstill have somewhere to improve that you should tone up a little more. You said you feel like you're continually gaining -- now, are you really gaining (are your clothes tighter, scale shows a higher number, measurements bigger?) or is it just that you FEEL weighed down and bloated?

If you physically gained weight then maybe you need to adjust your maintainence intake (I assume you're on maintainence?) If you didn't, then give it a few more days like the other posters said; you could be retaining water (from period, sodium, other stuff) or you might have just built a new perception of yourself. I am pretty sure I read somewhere once that out of a group of people who were put on severely calorie-restricted diets, a few of them felt dissatisfied with their bodies after they were allowed to return to normal eating (and in turn some of them did not return to "normal" eating and exhibited strange eating habits/thoughts,) even though before the study they had always had a good body image. I'm not saying you have strange or abnormal eating patterns or habits, that's not something I would know and that';s not the point I'm trying to make. My point is that it's not uncommon to be unhappy with how you look, lose weight and feel great about your new body, and then become used to the new you and feel like you still don't look good enough. So, just keep tabs on it and don't go too far. Take it from a ballet dancer, you look really, really good at that weight. We can't really tell you how you'd look or feel at a lower/higher weight, but personally I don't think you shoudl lose weight. Only because you look really great now!

Maybe if you still want to lose some, lose a little bit like 2 or 3 lbs, and see how you feel. If you feel better, good. If you feellike you look too thin, just get back to your current weight. I would strongly advise not to lose more than 5 lbs, though...I know sometimes it might seem like you don't look thin enough to yourself but you are your own worst enemy. No one else looks at you and thinks you need to lose weight.

Oh, one last thing -- congrats on the weight loss!! Now get yourself a new bikini and go to the beach to show off ;)

First of all thank for your huge reply, it's always nice to hear other people's opinions:) I really needed all of the outputs even if some of them were a bit offensive...

To answer your questions pballerina: my weight always fluctuates 1-2 pounds from day to day up and down (I know maybe it's only from hormones, salt, water..)but still is frustrating me. Your idea with getting used to your new body really applies to me. I think maybe I should work a bit on my distorted body image and not on my lbs before it gets worse.

Thank you again for your time, advice and SUPPORT:)

 

Original Post by pgeorgian:

fishing for complements

Hi,

I really don't see what's your point guys...I just wanted some honest opinions as  mentioned in my previous post. So this probably sounds weird for you but I'm finding rather difficult determining my "my ideal"\ "optimal" weight.

I think I have to contradict you sadinplaid because, since I've reached my ultimate goal I'm feeling much more happier, prettier and more womanly than ever...although I might be mildly underweight. So my point is:reaching your ideal weight and maintaining it not only can improve your health but it can have also some great benefits on your overall well-being.

For example in half kilo of cherryes are about 320 calories, bananas are also high in calories...but I admit that craving fruits is much more better and healthier than craving fast food...

Thank you guys for your support:)!

Thank you all for your outputs. I think I have to admit that is not healthy to eat only fruit even for 1 day...I felt bloated and hungry in the same time. Nelly 1880 to answer your question,no I'm not sedentary I'm doing pilates on a regular basis and the usual everyday activites (ex. housework) but I logged myself as sedentary because I think these don't make too much calories. I don't want to lose anymore weight, I just want to maintain my actual weight, I'm feeling really healthy and comfortable in my new shape.

5'3" female, 24 yo, 99 lbs (mildly underweight)

- Herbalife (protein shake)

- Drinking a lots of water, eliminating every other drink

- Being patient with my progress

- ENDURANCE

I drink everyday Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix (is from Herbalife) instead of breakfast. If you are interested you can find it's nutritional info at CC too. It has helped me to attain my weightloss goal.

I don't think banana is bad...I know that it has a lot of healthy stuff in it.The reason why I've asked is because the most diet plans don't recommend (for ex. South Beach diet) eating it, and I've read a lot of articles which says if you are on a weightloss diet you should avoid banana. By the way I'm not following a particular diet, I just count calories in and calories out.

Thank you for your quick reply. Good news for me.

I've taken your advice and recently I've upped my daily calorie intake to 1200 cal per day.