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| Weight Loss | second opinion? | Nov 12 2009 17:44 (UTC) |
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I dont use the activity logs here. I set my activity level as "moderate" (I have a fairly physical job), and then I log any extra exercise I do thats out of the ordinary. I find this method gives me the best results, as far as how many calories I should be eating to lose weight. |
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| Weight Loss | Does anyone calorie count in their head? | Nov 12 2009 17:41 (UTC) |
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I mentally add them up all day so that I dont overeat, and then log them when I get home late at night. When I first started, I had to write everything down immediately. |
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| Weight Loss | Little but fat?! What's up?! | May 19 2009 01:02 (UTC) |
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There are people on this site who can be alarmist sometimes. The term "starvation mode" gets tossed around on this site a lot. However, it's better to be worried excessively than to let unhealthy ideas fester in someone's head. They do it out of concern, not out of malice or jealousy. If you are eating a healthy amount, and not trying to slim down to waif-size (and only you can know if that's the case), then more power to you. of course, anyone reading this who IS severely restricting their eating, I of course suggest seeking treatment. if you are at a good/healthy weight, the only thing you can really do is exercise- try to tone up your abs with crunches and such, if that is where the pudge seems to be located. there's no such thing as "spot" weightloss, but you CAN target muscle groups in your workouts.
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| Weight Loss | Little but fat?! What's up?! | May 17 2009 19:08 (UTC) |
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runhaleyrun- no disrespect to the above poster, but i dont think it's true that it's "never good to see rib or pelvic bones". i've never had any type of eating disorder, and have always been able to see my ribs. i was made fun of for years because of it, and constantly had people asking if i was anorexic in middle school, which, in terms of body-image, may be just as damaging as being told you're too fat. i went on a weight-gaining mission in high school to try to appear more "normal". but even with added weight, the bones were still visible. i have a bmi of 21, which is in the "normal" range. it's just a matter of storing fat in different places than others. My fat goes to my tummy and thighs. For other people, it's a more even spread, i think.
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| Weight Loss | Find your twin on CC! | May 16 2009 06:32 (UTC) |
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26 y/o female, 5'5", 129 lbs.
waist 28", bust 35", hips 36"
apple shaped i suppose. small frame, but huge ribcage. |
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| Weight Loss | I Never Heard This Part About Losing Weight... | Jan 16 2009 17:36 (UTC) |
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I have the same problem when I lose weight, especially my hands and feet. i try to drink a lot of tea and make sure im not eating too little food. helps me if i stretch in the mornings (i guess maybe that gets my circulation going better).
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| Foods | For those of you that take a lunch to work everyday.... | Jan 14 2009 03:44 (UTC) |
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I live in a big city, so I usually stop by a corner store on my way to work to pick something up for later. I usually get a big ol' container of pineapple wedges for breakfast and a bag of pretzels and a container of hummus for lunch. The hummus is really filling and low-calorie and yummy. |
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| Weight Loss | antidepressants and weight loss | Jan 23 2008 20:23 (UTC) |
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| When I first started the lexapro, it killed my appetite. It was great, I was losing a pound a week! But now that the side effects have worn off, I'm overeating just as much as I did before. I just wish I could give myself a kick in the butt to get going again! I keep saying, "tomorrow, tomorrow". And I'm usually so motivated! I think the anti-anxiety effects of the drug (which are incredible, by the way) have made me more lax about everything. I'm gonna try though. I just got an iphone so I can log my calories when I'm out and about, too, so maybe that will help. |
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| Weight Loss | antidepressants and weight loss | Jan 22 2008 21:28 (UTC) |
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| Yeah I'm definitely sleeping a lot more now, and thats part of the problem. I mean, in some ways, it's nice, but.... I just want carbs and sweets ALL the time now. Sigh. |
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| Weight Loss | Sorry if this question is a bit ummmm PERSONAL.... | Nov 25 2007 19:44 (UTC) |
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| It is actually quite difficult to get the recommended amount of fiber per day. For a while, I was using a supplement, and even that didn't help me. What does seem to help is coffee. Dont know why. | |||
| Fitness | What size waistline to have Abs | Nov 17 2007 20:59 (UTC) |
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| I had abs in high school. They're slowly starting to show again, and my waist hovers anywhere from 25-28 inches (natural waist, not belly button). I worked hard for these, though. At my best, I was doing 500 crunches a day. But I started with 50/day, and built from there. At one point, I was able to do 1,000 without breaking much of a sweat. Would *love* to be back there! | |||
| Foods | Rolled Fondant | Nov 17 2007 20:52 (UTC) |
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| something about not staining the fondant with the color. You can use buttercream for a regular cake, but they say for fruitcakes to use marzipan. | |||
| Weight Loss | Making up for overeating? | Nov 17 2007 19:47 (UTC) |
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| I'm with Sweety on this one. Whenever I can, I do try to make up for what I had by eating less the next day, because, like her, I do a calorie count for the week, and not just one day. And so far I'm fairly successful- about two pounds per week. Might not work for everyone, but it does the trick for me. | |||
| Weight Loss | Need Your Daily Foods List Please | Nov 17 2007 18:36 (UTC) |
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| Breakfast: One serving of oatmeal (130 Cals) and a "Light n Fit" yogurt (60 Cals). Lunch: PB&J (400-500 Cals) on whole wheat plus apple (100 Cals) Dinner: Grilled Chicken Salad (700 Cals) Snack: 90-Calorie Quaker Chocolate Chip Granola Bar or Reduced-Fat Wheat Thins, one serving (130 Cals) (depends on whether I'm craving sweets or salt) Total for the day: Around 1600 |
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| Fitness | NYC Gyms | Nov 16 2007 19:28 (UTC) |
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| I'm not a student, no health insurance, nothing. I will check out Bally's- sounds like a good deal. Basically, I just want a place with some cardio stuff, treadmills and a shower. | |||
| Foods | breakfast ideas that keep you full for a long time? | Nov 16 2007 19:23 (UTC) |
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| I'm with the oatmeal crowd on this one- plain old-fashioned rolled oats, seasoned with a bit of cinnamon. Two servings for only 300 calories- fills you up AND makes you feel warm during the winter. | |||
| The Lounge | Average bra size? | Nov 16 2007 19:10 (UTC) |
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| It is SO frustrating that there are no cute bras and underwear to be found in A sizes. It makes me feel unsexy and younger than I am (which is 25) when I go into a lingerie store. There MUST be some demand for these things....right? I'm sick of feeling like a 13-year-old! | |||
| Fitness | NYC Gyms | Nov 16 2007 18:44 (UTC) |
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| I'm just trying to find anything that's under $100/mo. Which is beginning to seem impossible. | |||
| Foods | Fasting | Nov 16 2007 17:54 (UTC) |
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| Fasting for one day won't do you any harm. I think it could be worth a shot. Just make sure you go back to normal the next day, and don't binge. | |||
| Foods | Reduced Fat Wheat Thins... | Nov 16 2007 17:53 (UTC) |
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| The key is to take 16 crackers out of the box, then put the box away. Then eat them veeeeery slowly... | |||
| Weight Loss | 5'5 and 137 lbs --- what size should i be wearing??? | Nov 16 2007 17:21 (UTC) |
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| I just don't see how it's possible. It's rather discouraging. I guess I have to try not to focus on sizes. I like the Gap, because their sizes run larger than everyone else's. I fit comfortably in a Gap size 6, and I might be getting close to a 4. But 0? Unimaginable. |
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| Weight Loss | Almost at my second goal weight....still not happy with my body | Nov 16 2007 17:18 (UTC) |
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| Nina- I think you're in good company here. As long as you know when to stop, and have good friends and supportive family, you'll get through this. Remember that a better goal is to be healthy, not skinny. It's quite difficult, but once you reach your goal weight, try to focus on other life goals, so that your mind isn't consumed with body image issues. Congrats on your weight loss thus far! |
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| Weight Loss | 5'5 and 137 lbs --- what size should i be wearing??? | Nov 16 2007 16:48 (UTC) |
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| Gosh. I'm 5'4", and I would love to be in a size 2. How is it that I'm 126 and barely fit into a 6? Do you girls carry more weight in the chest? Perhaps that's the difference...I'm a 34A. | |||
| Weight Loss | ugh, need to be in some serious fighting shape pronto | Nov 16 2007 16:05 (UTC) |
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| It kinda sounds like your diet consumes a lot of your life. Are you a model, or in some sort of industry where it's necessary to remain thin, or is it just the one pageant per year? Cuz if it's only a one-time deal, I'd suggest worrying a little less about specific measurements of foods, and not taking weight-loss meds/pills. There's great advice all over this site about losing weight and staying healthy- poke around a bit :) |
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| Weight Loss | I lost 100 lbs! | Nov 16 2007 15:54 (UTC) |
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| You look fantastic! Wow! That must feel amazing :) |
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| Weight Loss | Red Bull-----10 calories :) | Nov 16 2007 15:48 (UTC) |
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| I just can't deal with with Red Bull at all. It tastes like...well, like something awful. Coffee is the way to go! A little pick-me-up and none of the carbonation- which can be really nasty in the morning. | |||
| Weight Loss | Losing sleep = losing weight | Nov 16 2007 15:46 (UTC) |
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| Please get yourself more than 4 hours of sleep per night! You're liable to get hurt if you keep that up! I think the key is just not to OVERsleep. Get 8 hours a night, then get up and be active. Be safe, powderpuff! |
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| Weight Loss | Cripes, Starbucks! | Nov 16 2007 15:44 (UTC) |
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| I just cant get behind drinking something with more than 40 calories if it's not getting me inebriated :) When it's not a special day or holiday of some sort, I have a fairly strict "eat your calories, don't drink them" rule. |
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| Weight Loss | Cripes, Starbucks! | Nov 16 2007 15:30 (UTC) |
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| I ordered with no whip, but perhaps I'll have to check into the non-fat- didn't know that was an option! | |||
| Weight Loss | 50 pounds lighter why do I feel 100 pounds heavier? | Apr 27 2007 14:05 (UTC) |
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| I'm sure you look wonderful, Penny! A lot of things can contribute to feeling like crap and feeling bad about yourself. Have you discussed your weight loss with a doctor at all? It may be that you've been trying so hard to lose weight that you've lost sight of the goal, and won't feel right unless you continue to lose at the same speed. Treat yourself to some time off from work if you can. Being busy all the time is so stressful. |
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So you can keep track of what you eat - which enables you to analyze your foods and receive the following:
- Health Score of your overall diet
- Warning when you approach your daily calorie limit
- Overview of the good and bad nutrients