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Posts by potteryhoney

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Weight Loss	5'3..and i cant wear a bikini	Apr 08 2007 00:37 (UTC)	24
Try being 5'2" and 170 pounds. You start bulging out even if you are wearing a poncho. LOL I feel your pain.
Weight Loss	I hate rude comments!	Apr 08 2007 00:35 (UTC)	31
My grandma worked on the seating chart for my cousin's wedding. It was such a great ceremony and everyone washaving a great time until I found out I was sitting at the "kids" table (was 21 at the time). I was kind of frustrated because I could not have a glass of champagne there, and I asked my grandma why she put me there...I was obviously not a "kid" anymore. She said that she thought I needed the "practice." When I asked her what she meant by that, she said that I would obviously be needing some skills taking care of kids soon and that she had figured that I was pregnant because I had obviously gained some weight. GGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...... She said this in front of our whole family. I knew I had gained weight, but I did not think that someone else thought I was pregnant because of it. It hurt that someone did this to me without making sure, but it hurt even worse coming from grams.
Weight Loss	i have a problem. i don't know what to do	Apr 06 2007 00:43 (UTC)	9
You need to get over your embarassment and talk to someone. In a sense, you already have because you posted this message. If you feel terrible about yourself you need to get help because there is obviously something wrong with the way you are thinking. You need to be happy with who you are. Sorry for what you are going through.
Weight Loss	Good article	Apr 06 2007 00:38 (UTC)
I think we should all just ignore the super-skinny models. If we rob them of the attention that they seem to be craving andonly pay attention to the ones that are a healthy weight, "healthy" and not "skinny'" will become the norm again. This way, the models will not have to starve themselves in order to fit in to the modeling world. I do think it is interesting that statistics show that the percentage of people that are overweight/obese is growing, but the models and stars of hollywood just seem to get thinner and thinner. Maybe they can send their personal trainers our way? LOL
Weight Loss	I lost 17 pounds in 5 weeks. Is it too slow?	Apr 06 2007 00:27 (UTC)	7
I don't think so at all, everyone loses differently. Just be patient.
Weight Loss	Waist Size?	Apr 05 2007 03:44 (UTC)	42
WOW. Now I feel fat 22 years old 5'2" 170 lbs 36"
Weight Loss	What will you eat on Easter Day	Apr 05 2007 03:37 (UTC)	12
I hear you ashleypayne, my family lives far away from me too. I will probably have a jennie-o turkey loaf and some cranberries. Edit: Not the whole loaf of course.
Weight Loss	lean cuisine meals	Apr 05 2007 02:44 (UTC)
I have the same problem emily6, I eat a lot of lean cuisines too. I really can't cook at all becauese of time, money, and lack of cooking utinsels. I have one pot and a pizza pan. The pot is big enough to cook a can of spagetti o's.
Motivation	Why are you doing this?	Apr 04 2007 04:45 (UTC)	51
I hate to see my parents suffer from foot, knee, hip and back problems/injuries that could have been easily avoided had they been healthier.
Motivation	exercising in public= mean comments!!!	Apr 04 2007 04:40 (UTC)	8
I thought that's what the middle finger was for? PS. TOTALLY KIDDING!
Motivation	I can't eat solid food! HELP!	Apr 04 2007 04:37 (UTC)	2
I use the GNC powder in the mixed berry flavor. I'm not a big fan of chocolate but I heard that one is pretty good too. I usually take a scoop of the mixed berry powder, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 banana and 3 strawberries and make a type of fruit smoothie. Not necessarily the lowest in cals, but definitely healthy enough and very tasty.
Weight Loss	want to lose 10 pounds	Apr 04 2007 04:28 (UTC)	13
If you are just not happy with the way that your body looks, you should focus more on toning than losing weight. I would check with the scale though too and use the tools on this site to make sure whether or not you need to lose weight or just tone up. Good luck!
Weight Loss	What did YOU do to lose weight? and how long? I really need some motivation	Apr 04 2007 04:25 (UTC)	6
Well. I lost some weight (22 lbs in 4 months) then regained it and then some (28 lbs in 5 months). Oh well, you learn from your mistakes right? I lost it by replacing bad foods with better foods so I did not torture myself. For example I love taco bell tacos and dominos pizza, so I replaced those foods with a taco salad (with chicken instead of beef) and lean cuisine pizzas. I also used them as treats, not dietary staples. As far as exercising goes, I did a combo of TurboJam (would reccomend to anyone) and I started running. Even though I was not particularly good at either of them, I definitely saw results. I had lost weight before and I was actually smaller (in inches) after doing the exercises than I had been when I was at the same weight years before without exercising! It was also great in the difference in endurance and strength that I had acquired, which helped me do my job A LOT. One thing that I have learned in this process is to eat healthy and exercise, even if you feel like you've ruined your day...or week...or month. I think the reason that I gained all of my weight back is because I blew it on my birthday, I knew I would, but I just could not get back on track. It all started with one piece of cheesecake and escalated into "I'll get back into it on Monday...No, I'll do it on the first of the month..." You just need to do it. Anything you change is a healthier you than before. Guess that really does not answer your question. Sorry, went off on a bored tangent.
The Lounge	Pathetic....snow in the beginning of April.	Apr 04 2007 02:34 (UTC)	24
I can do rain. It started as rain this morning. But now everything is frozen so I don't trust the sidewalks (ice and such). Not enough for skiing and I don't have any skis. This stinks. Guess I will have to break out one of the old workout DVD's tonight, which I really didn't want to do. Was looking forward to a nice relaxing walk.
Foods	I like to drink!	Apr 04 2007 02:22 (UTC)	6
My personal favorite is Captain Morgan and Diet Coke. YUMMY. Then again, after the first drink or two I really don't care about counting calories anymore. I tend to avoid drinking too much because I ALWAYS end up eating something like mozzarella sticks or tater tots just because I get hungry and don't care anymore.
Weight Loss	What do you do when you can't count the calories?	Apr 04 2007 02:15 (UTC)
I can totally believe that a piece of cake is 500 calories. I went to potbelly's a long time ago and they have my FAVORITE sugar cookie ever. This was before CC had it and I do believe that Potbelly's still does not provide the calorie information online. It was bugging me once when I was bored so I emailed someone at potbelly's and they told me that it was around 300 cals. 300 CALS FOR A COOKIE. I couldn't beleive it. I only allow myself to have one per month, and only half of one per day (eat one half one day, the other the next). THEY ARE SOOOOOO GOOD.
Weight Loss	I think im addicted to the action of eating!?	Apr 04 2007 02:09 (UTC)	17
You and I sound very similar plaidpooka. I smoke, chew my nails, eat too much, etc., except I have only been able to stop chewing gum. There was a point where I was spending more money on gum than cigarettes. How sad is that? The only reason I could give up gum was because it always made me hungry for something else...something I could swallow.
Weight Loss	want to lose 10 pounds	Apr 04 2007 01:48 (UTC)	15
Oh, and WELCOME!
Weight Loss	want to lose 10 pounds	Apr 04 2007 01:46 (UTC)	16
How much do you weigh right now and how tall are you?
Weight Loss	Pretty funny question but...How do you lose man boobs?	Apr 04 2007 01:41 (UTC)	2
As Mr. Garrison on Southpark would put it "Drugs are bayd." I have tried a number of drugs for fat loss, including ones that claim that they "spot reduce." Even if they did work a little bit, some made me fell funny and as soon as I quit taking them I gained it all back and then some. Nothing as good as diet and exercise. Just be patient.
Weight Loss	how do I calculate how many calories I should be eating?	Apr 04 2007 01:37 (UTC)	1
Under tools, either go to the activity log and enter everything in manually, or go to "expendiature" and enter your personal information and an approximate activity leveoul and the calculator will give you an estimate. Subtract that number from your 1500 calories a day, then you have your deficit. Hope that helps.
Foods	Whats for Dinner?	Apr 03 2007 19:55 (UTC)	29
Chicken salad. I'm having lettuce, tomato, chicken strips, and italian dressing. Yummy and simple.
Motivation	4-11 to 5-2 Club. Weight Gain Is Worse On Short Folks.	Apr 02 2007 16:55 (UTC)	69
Can I join in too? Gender: Female Height: 5'2" Current weight: 175 lbs Highest weight: 184 lbs Lowest weight: 147 lbs Goal weight: 125 lbs (Still want to be curvy like I am now, just not as fat and unhealthy as I am now). First goal: One week without eating out. Second goal: Start drinking water, cut out soda. Third goal: Increase activity by walking in the morning. Fourth goal: Lose 5 lbs by the time I go to NYC on April 26th! Fifth goal: Be good in NYC.
Weight Loss	uh oh. sodium.	Apr 02 2007 16:38 (UTC)	1
SOME Sodium is good. I heard somewhere that it helps regulate the body's fluid levels. EXCESS sodium is bad. On top of retaining water, someone eating a lot foods high in sodium is linked with heart disease and hig blood pressure. Remember that one TEASPOON of table salt is around the amount of sodium that a person should be consuming in a day. EDIT: Found a good website that explains the basics: http://www.annecollins.com/sodium-diet.htm
Weight Loss	uh oh. sodium.	Apr 02 2007 16:14 (UTC)	3
Can of Diet Coke = 40mg of sodium. Not that bad unless you have a 6 pack a day habit. Still something to keep in mind. Maruchan Instant lunch ramen noodles = 1,190 mg of sodium. OUCH!
Weight Loss	what is the ideal weight ?	Apr 02 2007 16:11 (UTC)	2
Oh, if only I were 6 feet tall I would be at a healthy weight. Instead, I am 5'2" and considered obese.
Weight Loss	Being short sucks!!!	Apr 02 2007 16:02 (UTC)	3
Ugh. As much as it stinks hemming 3 inches off of pants just to make the pants short enough to wear 2 inch heels, I have to say that I am glad that I am too short than too tall. My dad is too tall and can never find pants that fit him without them looking like highwaters. Also, my mom is 5'4", dad is 6'4". My dad always claims that his back problems come from leaning down to kiss my mom. LOL.
Weight Loss	9 weeks to SUMMER Weight Loss Challenge FIRST OFFICIAL WEIGH IN: 4/2/07	Apr 02 2007 15:53 (UTC)	93
Date: 4/2/2007 Current Weight: 175 Height: 5' 2" Gender: Female Age: 22 Just starting this week with Kitkat's permission (THANK YOU!) Looking to get back on the bandwagon. Was down to 147 last September, and would like to get there again by the end of the summer. Long-term goal: 120-125.
Weight Loss	I need some math help...	Apr 02 2007 15:44 (UTC)	4
The way I figure it out is into portions. It usually works out just fine. I have a certain number of servings of fats, proteins, carbs, veggies etc. per day. For example, I will tinker with the food log and enter 6 oz of chicken, 3 cups lettuce, 2 slices of light wheat bread, 1 tsp of butter, an apple and a banana (from my old weight loss program = 2 servings protein, 3 servings veggies, 2 carbs, 1 fat, 3 fruits). I try not to think of it in terms of percentages. Remember that a lot of foods will serve as two different categories (steak will provide protein as well as a significant amount of fat). Hope this helps a little.
Weight Loss	monday weigh-in club	Apr 02 2007 15:29 (UTC)	207
Can I join in too? I'm 175lbs.

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