Posts by crazyperson01

How many calories did you eat to lose all that weight?

Original Post by blueberry_lips:

Coming from someone going through the final stages of recovery from an ED, do NOT eat 1300 or even 1500 calories! Seriously, 1800 is the minimum and the weird thing is that you can maintain just as well on that as you can 1300 or 1500! You will probably gain weight at first, but it will come off because that's just food and water weight, and your metabolism will kick in (promise!) I messed up my metabolism soo badly, but thankfully the damage isn't permanent. You'll be happier and have more freedom. 

You should also know that you're current weight is awesome. :) Maybe you have a "big" stomach and maybe you don't. Cutting down on sodium will help a lot. That means not a lot of processed foods, salt-free seasonings instead of added salt, etc. It helps my self-esteem a ton as I'm trying to gain weight. Also drink a lot of water to avoid bloating. 

Walking/running won't help as much as you think it will. Try lifting light weights, keep with the sit-ups, try squats maybe and other things to tone your muscles. You don't need to lose weight at all, but by building muscle you'll look thinner at the same weight. Also you can eat more because muscle burns more calories than fat. Make sure you get enough complete protein to build muscle. 

Changing your food will also help. (Never restrict things from yourself but if 100-calorie packs and such is an everyday thing, you could probably do better than that.) Fat actually makes your skin glow and your hair shine. You need a balance of fats, carbs, and protein in each meal. A better breakfast might be a cup of 2% cottage cheese with fresh fruit and either a piece of whole wheat toast or dry cereal with the yogurt, or one whole egg with a piece of toast, fruit and a cup of 1% or 2% milk. A good snack might be celery and peanut butter, carrots and hummus, or yogurt (live cultures and less added sugar is more important than fat free). Eating good food will also help your depression. :)

Thanks:) But I'm still really nervous to go up to 1800 calories. I love your breakfast ideas and I think I'll try the fruit and cottage chees eone tomorrow...well, I don't have cottage cheese. Is ricotta cheese okay?

And I was thinking of taking those 60-calorie jell-o puddings out from my lunch( i eat an apple and cereal with it also) and trading it for veggies. It will be really hard because I looove chocolate but I don't eat any veggies unless I have them at dinner which is not usual. Plus my Dad brings home bread a lot(not the healthy kind-french and italian breads) and I'm thinking if I have veggies instead of the pudding it might even out my nutrients. I'm trying to cut out sodium-bread ruins me though! I'm staRTING WITH limiting myself to 2 slices when it's my favorite type. I'm also trying to dirnk more water- 5 glasses a dya at least, no questons. will that make my stomach flatter?  Also, do you know where a lot of sodium comes from? I know pasta and bread(that aren't whole-wheat) but what else? Is ranch salad dressing okay or should I use a differen type? whart about chicken and rice? Do they have a lot of sodium?

Sorry for all the questions and thanks so much! and I'm proud of you for trying to be healthy!!!

You're really nice and explain things really well and in a nice way-unlike many people here who jsut yell at me for my thoughts.

I will eat 1500 and tr ynot to fell guilty. I will try to want to eat healthy, not just less but I'm having trouble going over 1500 so I'm going to stay ther enow.

I kind of wish my mom would notice that I have ED thoughts( is it just thoughts or a real ED) so I could go talk to someone. but she won't and we don't have the money right now.

I think you'll be a great nutritionist or therapist-type person!

Thanks you♥♥♥

Original Post by leenen:

Original Post by afluffyadorablebunny:

Christina Hendricks has the sexiest body I have ever laid eyes on..and she is busty *giggles*

I'd prefer to be like that..

I would totally go lesbo for her

I had no idea who that is, so I googled her.

OH MY GOD! Now that's what I call a classic feminine beauty! I'm  totally with you here, hot damn...

I'm more influenced by my boyfriend's reaction to women than the women themselves. I used to have absolutely no problem looking at and even admiring pretty women, and I enjoyed looking at a beautiful person. When my boyfriend is being estatic about his favorite girls (keira Knightly, Emma Watson and Jessica Alba, typically) I feel totally unattractive. When I found his Playboy and Passie (nastier version of Playboy) stashes, I signed up on CC.

I'm not an expert on boyfirends, but you should sign up for CC if you have a real reason for feeling heavy. Not if your boyfriend makes you feel uncomfortable. Tell him to get rid of his porn.

The point is that I ask different things. I asked about intuitive eating once and now I stopped and I don't weight 125-you didn't bother to look at my post, you just assumed I was asking the same things-I weight 130. I don't want to be miserable but I will be if I stop.

Original Post by bundt_royale:

I love diet orange soda! And diet Sierra Mist!

It's okay to have a period of slightly higher eating because in long run it's just drops in the bucket. You will continue on your maintenance/weight loss plan and everything will be fine. Also 1000 - 1300 calories is too little for you. It's true. So don't argue. Also, please stop working yourself into a frantic state, or at least stop posting the frantic ravings where everyone on this forum can read them.

(I totally thought someone on this forum had gotten on Biggest Loser from the title.)

Gee thanks...

FUDGE! Can someone off condolence? Yesterday and today I ate a lot-about 2000-700 calorie over! and of course halloween weekend will be bad. I'll go back to my regular regimen on Monday but right now i feel like a fat slob. I hate seeing all these strong, thin girls and celebrities. How can the girls eat all they want and never gain weight and how can celebs never give into temptation??? I gain weight if I eat anywhere over 1400 calories!!!

Yeah, of course no one feels fat at 105.

they feel fat pushing 130 and 5'5-like me!

Original Post by merylwhite1:

Original Post by crazyperson01:

Hey, guys. How many calories do you eat, how much exercise do you do( 30 mins, 1 hourm how many days a week?)

I eat 1500 and do an hour everyday except I usually only do 30 mins 1 day a week. I'm nervous- I want to be 120 by November 28th- should I eat 1400? How much do the rest of you eat?

How many times do you have to be told? This must be about the 20th time you have asked and been told the same thing: 1500 is the minimum weight loss amount for sedentary teens. You are obviously not sedentary, therefore should be eating more.

I don't know why you ask how many calories other people are eating; it's totally irrelevant to you because other people have different needs. I also don't know why you ask if you should be eating 1400 when you've been told so many times on different threads what you should be doing.

Well 1500 calories makes me feel fat and I haven't been losing weight on it!

Original Post by varsityfrosh:

I'm about 125-130lbs. I work out for at least 1-2 hours 5 or 6 days a week (high school xc, track, and basketball) and eat about 2700 calories during the week and 3200 on the weekends.

I'm sure I will not be the only one to say this, but do not eat below 1500 a day. That is the bare minimum for teens and trust me, I went through an ED eating that much a day. With the amount I eat now, I have no idea how I did it. Our growing bodies need nourishment so make sure you listen to its needs! :)

You had an eating disorder eating 1500 calories? Or like 1300? I used to eat that.

Original Post by lynnlette:

I lost on ~1800/day while just making myself be more active (walking more, just moving more, living), no exercise routine or anything; if that helps. :)

it does, thank youu:]

Well, I do the treadmill every day but every few days I switch from different heights( like 1.0 2.0, etc) and do a different exercise video.

so, when I hit my first plateau I should lower carbs and increase protein? Like what % carbs and protein?

I never used weights. So it can't turn to flab.

Original Post by niccole-abel:

Ok I'm a mom of a pre-teen and we butt heads all the time (we are the exactly the same stubborn person) So please try talking to her, like a girls day, would be a good time,  If you can go get your nails done together, have lunch, then talk. 

I found this post from you.

• Height: 5'5
• Age:13
• Start Weight: 135 on CC
• Current Weight: 123
• Goal Weight: 105- New Year's would be great but I'm not pushing it.

Your ideal weight is 113-138.  You are at a perfect weight right now.  105lbs is too low.  I'm 5'2" and it's to low for me. 

I suggest you stand in front of the mirror and really look at yourself.  look for the good.  Honey you are beautiful HOW YOU ARE. 

Treadmills have speed control set it at 3.5 mph and walk.  Just because it can go fast doesn't mean you HAVE to.

If you can pay for a membership why not go to the local walmart and buy some "girly" hand weights.   I suggest "The firm" set it comes with 1lb grips and "heads" that twist on for up tp 5lbs. It has a DVD too.  It's only $35.(target) here's the firm's site.  Also Yoga is a good workout that will give you lean musclesand smooth everything. So will Pilates. 

I hate to say it but maybe your mom thinks you are too skinny and/or obsessing.  She may think you are develping an ED.

thank you for the advice. I am trying to find some good teen's workouts. And she doesn't notice if I'm eating less; she's never home.

Original Post by gi-jane:

Original Post by crazyperson01:

You all are so mean. Thank you for proving my point.

No-one's being mean.... just pointing out that your original post was rather whiny and self-centred.  Nothing's stopping you from being healthy and exercising  - there you are exercising before they all get up.  So keep being resourceful, stop blaming parents (who are an easy target for grievances) and get on with it...

 

Sorry gi-jane. I didn't mean you.