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| Weight Loss | A new chapter... | Jul 31 2009 14:51 (UTC) |
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I'll second gi-jane re: calorie intake. Not sure why your doctor would recommend 1200 - seems rather misinformed to me. If you restrict your calories that much, you're naturally going to feel hungry and exhausted. I'm certainly no expert, but if I were you, I would aim for at least 1800 - especially in the first few months. |
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| Weight Loss | Apediexin | Jul 29 2009 19:32 (UTC) |
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I don't know anything about Apidexin specifically, but my gut feeling is to avoid anything that markets itself as "the world's strongest fat burner". It just screams SCAM to me - and an expensive one, at that. For one thing, where's the evidence - I mean, hard clinical data - that this product even works? A bunch of potentially fake testimonials on Apidexin.com just doesn't cut it for me, I'm afraid. The thing is, shedding weight isn't easy for most of us. Losing "4-7 pounds per week effortlessly" isn't a reasonable goal, and I don't think it's helpful for a product to suggest that it is. I honestly believe that the only effective method of losing weight is diet and exercise. Simply put: if you want results, you have to work for them. Eat sensibly, exercise regularly. Period. As an inherently lazy person, I'm no happier about this reality than anyone else, lol! But, I DO refuse to be taken advantage of by an expensive, crappy product that most likely doesn't produce any results at all. However, I COULD be wrong, and this COULD be the miracle product of the century. But then again... nah.
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| Foods | Trader Joe's Favorites!! | Jul 23 2009 18:19 (UTC) |
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Freeze-dried blueberries! They're amazingly good with cereal, and much easier to store than fresh blueberries (though I do love me some fresh blueberries, too). |
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| Weight Loss | Very Low Calorie Diet Vs Normal Calorie Control diet | Jul 03 2009 13:32 (UTC) |
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According to Wikipedia: "A VLCD is typically undertaken by an obese patient who wishes to lose a lot of weight quickly, as the risk to health that obesity presents is considered much greater than any risks of the diet itself" I guess that in cases of extreme obesity, a VLCD is the lesser of the two evils... |
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| Recipes | Cabbage | Jul 01 2009 15:12 (UTC) |
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One of my favourite cabbage recipes (actually, my ONLY cabbage recipe, haha) uses Bok Choy - (also known as 'Chinese Cabbage'). I chop it into large pieces and stir-fry it in a little peanut oil with ginger, garlic and a splash or two of soy sauce. It's super-quick to prepare, contains lots of wonderful nutrients, and tastes DELICIOUS! This recipe works particularly well as a complement to a sweet-glazed grilled salmon. A couple of tips: it reduces a LOT in the pan - so be sure to chop up at least two times as much as you think you're going to eat. Also, the leaves cook way quicker than the stems - I throw the stem parts in first for a few minutes, and then add the leaves just for a minute or two at the end. Overcooked, soggy bok choy is not quite so enjoyable :) |
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| Weight Loss | Are any of you 5'4-5'6 and plateauing at ~130 pounds?? :D | Jun 25 2009 18:17 (UTC) |
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jocalo: lol @ batwings! I think you're calorie intake might be a little on the low side for your level of activity. Maybe try upping it by 100 or so and see if that makes a difference? So, to my update. I didn't post last week, because the scale showed an increase of 0.4 to 127.40 (from 127 the previous week), and I was mad about it, hehe. But... this morning when I weighed myself, the scale said...124.6! I don't quite know how this can be: 3lbs in one week seems like a LOT given that my calorie intake usually hovers around 1600 per day. I am pretty active, but my deficit probably averages around 500 per day (some days a little more, some days a little less). So it's kind of mysterious. BUT... the gain of 0.4lbs the previous week didn't make any sense, either (same average calorie intake and deficit) - so I'll just go with it for now (and not be surprised if I see another gain next week!). WEEK FOUR weight: 124.6 (-2.4 from week 2) waist: 28" (-1 inch from week 2) belly: 32.5" (-1.5 inches from week 2) hips: 37.5" (-1 inch from week 2) thigh: 21" (-1 inch from week 2) chest: 34" (no change) Of all of these, I'm happiest about my belly! My belly is the bane of my existence, particularly because I have v. small breasts (34 'nearly A'), and my belly often sticks out further than my chest, argh!
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| Weight Loss | Are any of you 5'4-5'6 and plateauing at ~130 pounds?? :D | Jun 23 2009 14:43 (UTC) |
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Original Post by tanyahenkel: I'm the same way. I'm very active, I eat healthily... but I rarely can stick to 1400. My average over the last few weeks has been around 1600. I try not to let this bother me too much. It just means that the weight is going to shift a little slower, is all. As long as you're creating a deficit (and if you're moderately active, you probably are), then that's all that counts in the long term |
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| Foods | Trader Joe's Pesto Parmesan Turkey Burgers | Jun 23 2009 14:29 (UTC) |
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I love avocado (or home made guac) on turkey burgers... however this isn't really a low-fat option, so you might want to skip it given that your turkey burgers are already quite high in fat. But try it sometime, with a lean turkey burger - and add some caramelized onions.... yum! |
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| Foods | Yogurt - is it really worth it? | Jun 22 2009 20:46 (UTC) |
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Yeah, I don't generally pay too much attention to the grade. But I so rarely see a 'D', that when I do, I feel kind of sad about it - like I did something wrong, hee. It's like being back at school :) |
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| Foods | Quinoa | Jun 18 2009 20:12 (UTC) |
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I just realized I was looking at the stats for UNCOOKED quinoa - raw quinoa expands around 3 or 4 times when cooked, which means I didn't eat anywhere near 400 calories - more like, 150. Woo! |
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| Foods | I'm going to a birthday party tomorrow... | Jun 18 2009 20:05 (UTC) |
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Original Post by theychangedmyname: I'm afraid I must disagree Jpegg0: here's what I'd do. If I want the cupcake, I have the cupcake. I make a decision, I stick to it, I enjoy it, and I don't beat myself up about it afterwards. It's not 'caving', it's allowing yourself a treat from time to time. If we can't learn to do this occasionally, then there's very little hope for us in the long-term: we just end up feeling deprived and miserable. The best thing ever for losing weight is not, I believe, learning to throw food away - it's learning to eat healthily, and in moderation. There's certainly room for the occasional indulgence in a good, healthy diet - in fact, I'd argue it's necessary (for mental health primarily, lol). |
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| Foods | Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls! | Jun 18 2009 15:33 (UTC) |
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Cheese! Just mountains of cheese. In sandwiches, on crackers, on top of pasta, in sauces... cheese everywhere! I still love cheese, and I still eat it - in moderation :) |
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| Fitness | An alternative to bicep curls? | Jun 17 2009 16:24 (UTC) |
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thermal: I much prefer free weights, too. I'm not a big fan of the gym - I prefer the DIY approach: i.e. cardio outdoors; weights in the "comfort" of my basement, lol. Not to mention this saves a significant amount of $$$. I have had gym memberships in the past, though - so I am pretty familiar with basic weight techniques. But I have noticed that my wrists are a bit inadequate when it comes to the traditional bicep curl, hence the question. Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone - seems like there's no avoiding that pull up bar! I've also started canoeing/kayaking a bit lately, and it sounds like that will be good for arm strength, too. |
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| Fitness | An alternative to bicep curls? | Jun 17 2009 14:41 (UTC) |
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crazydiamondchrysalis: wrist weights - I didn't know they existed. I'll look into it! turnthequietup: chinups, yikes! That's definitely an idea (albeit a scary one). I could put a bar in my basement... dbackerfan: I've seen a lot of references to this book on this site, and I'm intrigued. Can you work through most of the exercises in the book with just free weights, or do many of them require access to 'professional' lifting equipment? |
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| Fitness | What is too bulky for women? | Jun 17 2009 13:11 (UTC) |
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This word, "bulky", is starting to irritate me (not directed at the OP, just an observation in general). It gets thrown around a lot in here. Usually in the context of "I've just started lifting 3lb weights once every two weeks, am I going to get bulky?!?" I highly doubt it, dear - if it were that easy to build huge muscles, don't you think more women would have them?
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| Foods | panera question | Jun 16 2009 18:52 (UTC) |
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That's what their nutrition guide says: http://www.panerabread.com/pdf/nutr-guide.pdf Quite high in sodium, though... |
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| Weight Loss | I have decided NOT to get hung up on the number on the scale. | Jun 15 2009 19:08 (UTC) |
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Original Post by briisonherway: Like you, I am NOT a morning person, and there's no way I'm getting out of bed early specifically to exercise before work! So, I incorporate morning exercise into my commute to work (and back) - by bike, 7 miles each way. I find that I need the motivation of having to actually BE somewhere in the morning (i.e., work) to make me get up and go. I wish I were a natural early riser, but I fear it's never going to happen :) I'm not that keen on running, but when I do run, I run in the evening. I have much more energy then. Perhaps try exercising at a different time of day, to see if this suits you better? |
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| Foods | ever eaten something you were TOTALLY convinced was healthy, but found it wasn't at all? | Jun 12 2009 14:57 (UTC) |
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Risotto! Yeah, I know, I'm a moron - but I honestly thought it to be a reasonably healthy option. I was at a bar last week, and the menu was pretty limited: mostly burgers and fried stuff. I couldn't face a salad (I had one for lunch that day and the previous night for dinner), and I felt like I needed something a bit more substantial. The risotto looked good! Brown rice, goats cheese, caramelized onion, peppers... reasonably healthy, right? WRONG! I looked up the average calorie count in risotto when I got home, and was mildly horrified. I mean, the ingredients themselves may not be too unhealthy, but the way that risotto is typically prepared... cooked in salty broth and with lots of butter.... damn! I had no idea. I'll be more wary of restaurant risotto in future.... On the plus side, it tasted fabulous |
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| Health & Support | What kind of supplements do you take? | Jun 10 2009 19:06 (UTC) |
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I actually don't take any supplements. I probably should, however I'm not really sure where to start. I used to take Evening Primrose 1000mg for PMS, but I'm taking the contraceptive pill now, so I don't have any PMS problems any more. Occasionally - when I remember - I take fish oil, but I eat quite a lot of oily fish anyway, so it seems a bit surplus to requirements. Perhaps I should at least be taking a multi-vitamin every day? |
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| Foods | Add to the What Not to Eat List: Pizza in a Cone | Jun 10 2009 19:01 (UTC) |
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Wow, only $5.99 also? I'm going to have to rethink my Pizza in a Bucket marketing strategy... |
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| Foods | Add to the What Not to Eat List: Pizza in a Cone | Jun 10 2009 18:24 (UTC) |
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First: Pizza in a Cone. Next: Pizza in a Bucket. Just a bunch of pizza ingredients mixed up together in a 10qt bucket. Only $5.99! Coming soon to a fast food store near you. |
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| Weight Loss | Can bananas make you fat? | Jun 09 2009 16:22 (UTC) |
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Bananas are awesome! Along with blueberries, they're absolutely my favourite fruit. They taste good, fill you up, and they're wonderfully good for you. Here's why:
There's probably more stuff that bananas are awesome at, but I have to get back to work. So, yeah. I'm a banana fan. One a day, every day. Don't care how many calories :) source: mostly http://tinyurl.com/nvg3ru
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| Weight Loss | Whats for breakfast... | Jun 09 2009 15:28 (UTC) |
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Tea, a banana, and a greek non-fat yoghurt with honey. I usually have cereal (Weetabix, or Go Lean) too - but I was running late this morning. |
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| Weight Loss | Is (canned) tomate soup good for you? | Jun 08 2009 22:45 (UTC) |
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What naturalrunner said. Once in a while won't hurt, but maybe try to seek out a low sodium version - it's a bit healthier, and the taste isn't too far from regular soup. |
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| Weight Loss | 900 calories a day, 30lb weight loss goal, 2 weeks into it and feeling fine. Am I stupid? | Jun 05 2009 22:41 (UTC) |
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Original Post by dollldecay: This sentence suggests to me that you know why this kind of a diet is neither healthy nor sustainable in the long term. I don't think you're stupid, or ignorant - I just think you need to trust us when we tell you that this is not the best way to go about weight loss. It may be working okay for now, and you may be feeling okay for now, but eventually, it's going to come back and bite you in the ass - in more ways than one. Do yourself a huge favor, and just eat a little bit more. Your body will thank you for it in the long run, I promise.
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| Fitness | Biking | Jun 04 2009 18:26 (UTC) |
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Good for you! Commuting by bike is not only good for the body, but for the soul too You've already received a lot of good advice, but given that you will be riding in the city, here's another piece: watch out for pedestrians, especially if you're biking in pedestrian-heavy areas (e.g. - downtown). Many pedestrians are used to looking out for cars, but they don't automatically pay attention to bike traffic. Time and time again, I've had pedestrians step out into the road (NOT at ped crossings) directly in front of me. In fact.... I ran into a pedestrian last week in this exact way. Long story short: I had green, he stepped out suddenly from between two parked cars about 5 feet in front of me... he just didn't see me, I guess. Luckily for both of us, I wasn't going very fast and was able to break enough that I only bumped him (as opposed to knocked him down)! Scary stuff. I'm doubly cautious as a result. Don't let this put you off, though - just be forewarned! I've been riding for quite a few years now in dense urban areas, and this is the first incident I've had. Good luck! |
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| Foods | What happens to all the egg yolks? | Jun 04 2009 18:00 (UTC) |
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Original Post by umneydurak: Really? I did not know this. Thanks for the info. |
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| Foods | What happens to all the egg yolks? | Jun 04 2009 17:57 (UTC) |
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jg3778: what was the outcome? did your skin benefit from the yolk? I remember trying all kinds of things on my face when I was a younger. This one time when I was about 12, I dug up a bunch of soil from the back garden, added water and liquid soap, and pasted that on my face. I was under the impression that I had created my own, home-made (and therefore, free) mud mask, lol. amethystgirl: I feel so much better in knowing that the egg yolks DO find their forever home, eventually. Thank you :) hotharmony: I also used to feed an egg to my dog once a week or so too, for that same reason. I don't have a dog any more, unfortunately. And I'm not sure my cat would eat the egg yolk. |
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| Foods | What happens to all the egg yolks? | Jun 04 2009 16:17 (UTC) |
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floggingsully: I enjoy the whole egg experience, too. I've actually never separated an egg white from yolk in my life. I may never, unless I develop a particularly bad cholesterol problem in later life (in which case, bye-bye yolks). tonights: mmmmmhollondaisemmmmmm theholla: I like the baked goods idea. However I would likely end up eating too many of said goods, which may be somewhat counter-productive to not eating the egg yolk in the first place, I feel. caremenxox: egg whites in a carton! I never knew such a thing existed, seriously. Amazing.
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| Weight Loss | Binge today | Jun 04 2009 15:28 (UTC) |
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2300 isn't much of a binge, really - I wouldn't worry too much. One day every now and then isn't going to set you back in the long term. Your body obviously needs the calories - something which might be explained by the fact that you're only giving it 1200 calories per day on an average day. You know that's the bare minimum, right? You might be better off raising your allowance by a couple of hundred or so - giving your body a bit more nourishment might also help curb the binge urges.
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New journal post starting over.. again by sykosomatix 08:17 |