| Forum | Topic | Date | Replies |
 |
|
|
|
| The Lounge | Kids Should NOT Diet! | Sep 11 2007 15:19 (UTC) |
1 |
| This site really should only be for adults, considering nutritional needs for children and adolescents are quite different when compared to adults, even for those children and adolescents needing to lose weight. And, quite frankly, it's a complete waste of my time weeding through the trolling messages of teenagers.
Perhaps someone could create a "kid's corner." Besides being a nuisance, these children's postings are a terrible attraction for sick adults who get their kicks preying on young people. And anyone, regardless of their age, can post pictures? WTF? Ugh. Somebody get a damn flippin' clue. |
|||
| Vegetarian | Gained weight... | Aug 30 2007 16:18 (UTC) |
|
| Calories taken in > calories burned = weight gain. Simple. |
|||
| Vegetarian | Question about Dairy for a vegetarian | Aug 30 2007 15:59 (UTC) |
|
| For the newbie vegans/vegetarians out there, or folks who want to try...there are quite a few soy alternatives (if you' re willing to ignore there may be some risks in increasing your soy intake -- damned if you do, damned if you don't, I guess!). One that I like is Soymage Vegan Toppings. The "Parmesan" is quite good - the flavor really fakes you out! Start out at Whole Foods if you have one close, or go online to www.veganessentials.com. ; Look closely at anything you buy, and stay away from "vegan" versions of marshmallows and jello. Very few of them really are vegan--manufacturers are less than honest about gelatin sources. And, I might add, the authentic vegan versions are less than enjoyable. |
|||
| Weight Loss | For people 5 foot 3 inches | Feb 18 2007 13:26 (UTC) |
124 |
| Robokira, sweetie, you are such a lovely young girl, but----I'm concerned about you. I hope you'll read this. 90 lbs is indeed a small number. I know this sounds incredible, but I did actually grow from 5' to 5'2" sometime in my late teen years (just found out from the medical records a few years ago!). So you may still have some growing to do. I've been where you are, and I wish I could go back and talk to myself. You are already tiny! Do not wish yourself away! I worked so hard to be thin. I never worried about muscle or being healthy. I was obsessed with thinness. I had an ED. It went undiagnosed. Eventually, as I got thinner, my confidence grew and I got lots of friends/bfs...but I didn't address my eating addictions. I packed on weight. And because I had forced my body into starvation, my metabolism was shot. I starved myself over and over again, to be thin. I'd get really thin, get a guy in my life, and the cycle of gaining weight again, would begin. I was starving for food--my body was starving for food. The binges at first felt so good. Then later, well, not so much. I went from starving, to binging, and constantly cycling between the two. The human body cannot starve itself for long periods and maintain itself to live; luckily I did not starve myself to death. Perhaps the binging periods saved my life. Please try to focus not on cutting calories or weight but just exercising. I know you are looking in the mirror and you feel unsastified, but just know that what you really dislike may be a lack of toneness. You won't get that by going down to 90lbs. Believe me, with good exercise, you will get the body you really want---but you will not be 90lbs healthfully. As you know, muscle weighs quite a bit--you might loose clothing sizes but no weight. Additionally, because of your age, your caloric needs are higher, because your body needs more vitamins and minerals than one already fully grown. If you don't get them now, you may be deficit in them in your adult life. Iron, for example, is particularly important, and you may have a deficit if you are not eating correctly. Please understand that according to height/weight charts, even for a small framed person, you are already considered underweight. (And for heaven's sake! Please don't compare yourself to the young women around you! EDs are far too common in young women.) I understand what it is like, not feeling comfortable or able to talk to family, or anyone really---what's going on. I really suffered for years and to this day, my family is oblivious to what I went through emotionally or the depression that was ruining my life. But I feel like your post was a cry for someone to listen to you and tell you what you probably already know. So many of us have been where you are now. Eat healthy foods, and limiting fats and sweets is good, and exercising is good, but obsessing is not healthy. Please learn to love what you have, my dear, because you must cherish yourself and learn how to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. |
|||
| Weight Loss | Kevin Trudeau | Feb 18 2007 13:19 (UTC) |
25 |
| Agreed. Nothing of worth here. Think about it. Weight-loss programs rake in the money. Obesity is now the number one preventable risk factor, costing businesses and insurance companies billions of dollars. Why would anyone "hide" a special weight loss plan? Calories in<calories out=weight loss. Trudeau...what a loser. If you really want a book that tells you secrets of the food industry, just read "Fast Food Nation." That may help you with weight loss more than any quack book. At least the facts are accurate. |
|||
| Foods | Girl Scout Cookies - | Feb 16 2007 18:39 (UTC) |
1 |
| First, girl scout cookies taste awful. That is not food. They are loaded with artificial flavoring to try to make what is essentially a cardboard base taste like something you'd actually want to eat. It's not just about calories or fat, which of course these cookies still have. It's the fact you are not eating something that is really contributing to your health or your mineral/vitamin requirements. If I'm going to blow my otherwise healthy diet, you'd better believe it's going to be something other than a packaged food. Make yourself some real homemade cookies or something of the like. MMMMMMMMMmmmm! Now THAT'S food. Second, the money is not going to the kids or their troops. It's going (primarily) to maintain offices that exist for no apparent reason. Why not have social groups for the kids that are locally based? Cuts down on overhead cost and really lets US control the programs. I lived in Europe for years and having the experience to compare (where processed foods are very limited in the diet), I am convinced that all the preservatives, artificial flavors, and the packaging process is adding to our American weight problem. I really think it's killing us slowly. How many of those cookies have CORN SYRUP as an ingredient? Sorry, that's just how I feel. Get mad at the cookie, maybe it will kill your desire to have it. Who knows? I read FAST FOOD NATION a few years ago--really changed how I eat. He really explains the packaging process well. |
|||
| Weight Loss | Bad taste in mouth | Feb 16 2007 18:28 (UTC) |
3 |
| I agree with the two above. Ketosis possibly. I suppose your body could possibly just be getting used to eating healthy, if you weren't before, and you're getting reflux and just not noticing it, but seems more likely its ketosis. Fear not the carbs! =D |
|||
| Weight Loss | For people 5 foot 3 inches | Feb 16 2007 18:21 (UTC) |
128 |
| I'm 5'2" but with a small frame. Currently 132 but last year weighed in over 150. My final goal is around 105-110, but really looking more for the results than a number. I'd like to get back to a size 0-1 (from college) but at that size with muscle definition (from lifting, exercise, etc). That makes me think 105-110 might not be realistic because muscle weighs so much more. I've been thinking maybe to switch eventually to measurements rather than by weight (once this potbelly's gone!). Anybody else thinking along those lines? |
|||
| Weight Loss | I'm dumb and don't know how to convert Grams to Cups for Servings???? Help Please. | Feb 16 2007 18:17 (UTC) |
6 |
| Google it. | |||
| Weight Loss | 1200 = net calories? | Feb 16 2007 18:10 (UTC) |
14 |
| I don't mean to be the wet blanket here but none of this makes ANY sense to me. The initial answer cannot possibly be right, unless you want to maintain your weight or gain. Any physicians out there want to help us out? Whatever the answer, I seem to be eating the required calories needed, exercising 300 cal off approx each day, and still staying around 1-2 pounds lost a week, on average (some weeks, close to 2 pounds, some weeks close to 1). And I'm not hungry, and my bloodwork is great. I'm in starvation mode? I think not. |
|||
| Fitness | I have a question on Slim in 6... | Feb 16 2007 17:39 (UTC) |
3 |
| holy mackrel! that's a difference! You're basically doing what I've been doing. (Good to know I'm on the right track) I'm afraid mom will have to do something more drastic though--she's too stubborn to do it on her own. good luck! |
|||
| Fitness | I have a question on Slim in 6... | Feb 15 2007 23:15 (UTC) |
6 |
| Well congrats again, anxious1. I'm looking forward to hearing about the surgery in August. I guess I'd just recommend exercising and continuing what you've been doing--it seems to be working well! Friends have told me the tummy tuck is painful and yep, the recovery is longer, but I just can't believe the results! It's just amazing! BTW--how did you lose all that weight? Regular exercise/diet, or Atkins, or bariatric? I've been trying to find something for my mom that might work. I 'only' have 50 pounds to lose (already down by 20) so I've been reluctant to take drastic measures to lose the weight, but my mom has quite a bit more to lose. It'd be nice to know the secret---I'm no help! |
|||
| Fitness | I have a question on Slim in 6... | Feb 15 2007 17:34 (UTC) |
10 |
| First, congratulations! My gosh, that's a lot of weight! That said, I don't trust the claims of any of the items listed. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. And when I consider my own risk factors and family history of heart/kidney/liver disease, I steer clear of anything that tells me I can lose a lot of weight in a short time or is something you'd take (like a pill or vitamin) that claims it will help with weight loss. All bunk, but usually vitamins (as long as not megadoses) aren't dangerous. Still, I'd consult a physician to make sure it's healthy. Sadly, I can tell you from my experience and the experience of friends and family, nothing except surgery will do anything about the excess skin. =( If a person has been overweight for a significant period of time, the skin loses its elasticity, and will be unable to 'spring back' once the weight is lost. The good news is, once you've lost the weight you want, if you are a good candidate for surgery, the surgeries that remove excess skin are exceptionally good! I've seen people who were morbidly obese skinny down and once their scars start to heal, look amazing after their surgery. Your family doc can usually refer a good bariatric or plastic surgeon who can perform the surgery. I've been amazed at the results I've seen with other people. In your place, I'd schedule a consult just to find out more information. It's not a lot of excess weight, but excess skin does contribute to your weight, sometimes by as much as 10 pounds! I don't know why YBB is so I can't help there, but I hope I've encouraged you to see a physician about the extra weight. Don't stress it though--you've already done the hardest part! |
|||
| Weight Loss | Is this starvation? | Feb 02 2007 16:21 (UTC) |
|
| Yikes!
Just to clarify what someone said earlier, some 'cultures' do 'fast' for a month. You don't eat or drink during daylight, but you do in fact eat before sunrise and after sunset. Most folks still manage to get AT LEAST 1200 calories a day. Orthodox Jews fast for one full day for Yom Kippur, and I am aware of some Hindu traditions of fasting. I am however unaware of anyone fasting for extended periods of time (with the exception of hunger strikes). The idea in cultural fasting generally is to purge the body of impurities, religiously cleanse the mind and body, and flex your self-control. It's not to learn how to live on 500 calories a day. It's not my place to judge anyone, but my thought is this...eventually the time will come when you've gotten to your weight goal. Then what? I've been tempted to really restrict my calories, but I don't want to live like that forever. Won't the weight just come back on once you start eating 'normally' again? |
|||
| Weight Loss | hardworking school girl - calories per day!? | Feb 02 2007 16:01 (UTC) |
2 |
| Bravo, clairelaine! I completely agree.
I thought some of the posts presupposed facts not written in the original post, so I went to look at your profile Liv000. Like you, I'm on the shorter side. Unlike you, there isn't a chance in hades I will get any taller! (hint hint--you are very likely going to grow more--which means the 'extra weight' you think you have might not be so extra in a few more months! =) According to CC you should be eating about 2000 calories. You really need to talk to your parents and set up an appointment with a physician before you start trying to change any eating habits. Problem is this my dear---you're still growing--and actually, the final set of bones to fuse don't do so until you are about 25! So you've got a lot of growing to do! Like other folks said, you need protein and vitamins---and you don't get what you need when you 'diet'. But the only real issue here ought to be what your physician thinks---he/she can run some blood work and make sure everything looks good, you're getting enough nutrients and vitamins, and that your blood cholesterol is in a good range. Also, your body, because it's still growing, actually needs a certain amount of fat, particularly for the brain. It's a balance between how much is necessary and how much is too much. None of us here can determine that. Every body is different in its needs. Your doctor will know best. If I could go back to the young woman I was at 15, or 25, I'd say this (what other folks said to you too): focus on eating healthy, don't eat junk food, find something healthy as an alternative when you eat out with friends, and focus on aerobic and strengthening exercises. Don't 'diet' --- those of us experiencing success here are making LIFESTYLE changes, not dieting. I can definitely confirm what others have said about fad dieting---you will absolutely ruin your metabolism, which makes things difficult down the road. Try to focus on developing healthy habits and eating properly. Good luck! Oh, and please don't drink diet soda. It's not healthy, the caffeine and carbonation robs your body of nutrients and calcium, and it actually increases some people's appetite. Learn to drink water instead, but if you absolutely have to have something sweet, try drinking a 100% juice drink (no corn syrup, just fruit) or a sports drink. At least it would be giving you some nutrients! |
|||
| Motivation | 140/130 club | Jan 30 2007 15:28 (UTC) |
6,571 |
| Glad I could be of some help danisk! Good luck fitting in more exercise. I wish you had some more resources though. Wow, congrats hchiddenton! That's awesome work! My gosh that is really inspiring to me, especially since I'm just starting out. Nikkih101--we have a wellness center here on my campus. Do you know if there is one on your campus? Also, I don't know if you have an athletic center, but if so maybe they would have some resources available to help? I love cc, but having resources locally has been really helpful, too, although I admit a lot of my support has come internally! =) Just keep thinking positively and try adding some exercise. I gained a ton of the 'freshman 15' several times over my first year--pizza, late night eating, 1000 calories fried sandwiches, french fries---I feel ya. Once you get more comfortable in your surroundings and more comfortable being away from home though, it will settle out. Good luck! |
|||
| Motivation | 140/130 club | Jan 29 2007 16:36 (UTC) |
6,575 |
|
Danisk, I'm in a similar experience, although with my hours I have been able to cram in gym time (doesn't hurt that my university has an awesome new set of facilities). Being gone from home hours on end is so destructive. You wind up starving and eventually eating somewhere cheap and easy, and paying for it in the end (or butt, lol). Anyway, you asked for advice. I don't know if it will help you, but here is some of what I've been doing. First, about the refrigeration---invest in a good lunch pack and a freezer pack or two. You'll find something cheap and easy at just about any drugstore. That way you can take a sandwich or two or something more appetizing. They work surprisingly well. If you eat meat, try some of the butterball low fat lunch meats for sandwiches. If you're veggie, like me, you can try some of the tofu replacement lunch 'meats'. Pack your sandwich with lettuce, onion, tomato, whatever veggies you like---you'll feel more full without the calories of eating a sandwich from a shop---and you can control how much mayo/dressing it has. Fresh fruit works well but not if you don't eat it. I've taken fruit with me only to feel like it was too much of a hassle to peel, (pathetic I know) so only take fruit you'll really enjoy. Since you're also a student, I'll assume you're like me on a budget. Try grapes or berries--something easy to eat and look for deals. I've also noticed that personally, a banana is not too much work (unlike oranges for example--which can be a real mess to eat--especially on campus). This will sound lol funny, but, I like dry cereal for a snack. Cheerios works really well. I take a cup with me for a snack, it feels filling, but only 110 cal. I know it sounds like a kid's meal, but I've gotten several others addicted to it--it's actually quite tasty once you get used to NOT eating popcorn and other fatty snacks. Plus, it is enriched so you're really getting a big bang for you calories---lots of vitamins and minerals. (I don't like the artificial flavors in 'nutrient bars') Be sure to drink plenty of water (8 glasses a day, so I've heard). Before I started this whole new routine of trying to lose weight and get healthy, I read that most hunger pains we experience are actually signs of dehydration, and that most Americans are seriously dehydrated. It really helps to supress overeating in my experience, especially when you are sitting down most of the day. If you haven't tried the salad-in-a-bag stuff, I'd seriously consider buying it. It's probably more expensive than doing it yourself, but if you're like me, time is at a premium. I usually buy the bag, and add broccoli tomatoes. It doesn't really require refrigeration, but you absolutely have to keep the dressing separate, otherwise it is a soggy unappetizing mess. Again, this is something that will work well with just a cold pack in a reusable lunch bag. I also recommend eating breakfast at home, before you leave. I've never been a breakfast fan before because I felt like it actually made me hungrier, but after documenting my calories, I started realizing I was eating less calories by eating a good breakfast at home. And, if you are walking to class, taking the subway, etc., you are working off some of those calories! One other thing that has really helped me is portion control. As in, I measure EVERYTHING now, with a measuring cup/teaspoon/tablespoon. I think they cost me less than $5. They are definitely paying back quickly, though. I had no idea how my portion size had gotten so out of control. I didn't always eat like this! Can you go to your university's gym, if they have one? I see lots of people (not just me) bring their reading and prop it up on the treadmills/machines while they are working out, although if you have to write, I'd suggest a stationary bike, lol. Any extra exercise will help. I started out at 15 minutes, just walking, and it has helped tremendously. The other thing that has helped has been five pound weights. They are great to do arm exercises while reading or writing, just sitting at a desk. (I can only handle five pound weights) If you have a desk/office on campus, you could keep them there, or just do the exercises in the morning or evening while you are studying. I set a time limit of 10 minutes to start, now I'm doing about 20 minutes of different arm exercises, all while I'm busy studying. Multitask away! Ever thought of standing and doing squats or leg lifts? Again, I know some of the suggestions are funny, but personally I've been at whit's end trying to come up with stuff to help myself; it's a unique situation to be in it seems and a lot of the 'advice' I found online really doesn't help when everything is at a premium (money, time, space, etc). I started at 145, although unfortunately I'm only 5'2"! I've already lost 8 lbs. The exercise has helped tremendously, and I log everything religiously (I'm already at a computer most of the time). I never found that frozen dinners really helped much, so eating fresh food has really made a difference as well. I don't really eat out anymore and I've noticed that just doing that has saved me money and calories. I understand how difficult it is though on limited time and without a lot of money and energy. I also find that eating a late dinner when I come home of something starchy and filling (in correct portion size, however) like a baked potato or some pasta has helped with not feeling so hungry the next day. Gee, I don't know if ANY of that will help, but I feel your pain. Let me know if anything helps. |
|||
| Weight Loss | Ate too much/drank way too much - should I eat less than normal today? | Jan 29 2007 14:44 (UTC) |
7 |
| Totally agree with canadianchick. You'll be incredibly dehydrated today...you'll need plenty of water AND you'll need to eat! Try to eat healthy--lots of veggies, fruits and grains. Please don't think you should starve yourself to "make up" for overindulging yourself. You'll get back on track---don't take things to the extreme and think it'll 'balance out.' Good luck! =) | |||
| Weight Loss | 5'5 people out there... what is your goal weight?? | Jan 29 2007 14:15 (UTC) |
27 |
| I believe someone posted this on another forum: http://www.dietitian.com/ibw/ibw.html I found it incredibly useful to check whether or not my goal weight was too extreme. A lot of the debate rests on your frame size. What I particularly like about this site is that it gives you a range---you can be healthy at something other than a particular point. Good luck. Oh, and personal advice to megandeth---yes, please please take other's advice and mine---get to a physician. You CAN be too skinny! I've been there myself. I wish I could go back in time and talk to myself about it---I could have spared myself the damage I did to my body, my heart, my health, my mind, and my metabolism. =( I don't want anyone to go through that! |
|||
| Weight Loss | Can this study be true? | Jan 29 2007 13:57 (UTC) |
14 |
| I don't know if I'm spelling this right, but.....pfffftttt! Nonsense if you use it as a generalization. In younger days, I could diet all I wanted. I had incredible willpower to eat practically nothing and a youthful, energetic metabolism, and sure, it all just melted away. And then it all came right back (and then some). This is the problem with restricting your calories. You can't do it forever. And why would you want to? These days, my metabolism is shot, from years of extreme dieting, smoking, etc...all ways to slow down a metabolism that already slows down as you age. Now, trying to dump 40+ excess pounds, I've found I CAN'T lose without exercise AND watching what I eat. The article says you can't speed up a slowed down metabolism with exercise? I found that confusing---that's not what MY cc log has been telling me. And it doesn't mention what it feels like to be overweight and huffing and puffing just going up a flight of stairs--you can't solve that with dieting. After just three weeks of light/slightly moderate exercise, I've gone from being out of breath from going up/down a flight of stairs, to easily walking at an incline for 45 minutes. And that's just as important or more important than losing weight by starving yourself. You can only restrict your calories so much, and honestly, knowing that some days I can eat a little more in relation to my exercise makes me feel less deprived and more optimistic I can keep it off finally this time. I also have a hard time believing it's realistic to lose weight just by exercising. In fact, on days I've exercised the hardest (probably became anaerobic exercise), I've eaten the most and gained weight. Can a 'normal' everyday person really exercise off a Big Mac? If you look around the world at the most healthy groups, you'll find people who are physically active and eat a healthy diet. I'm concerned about the article. I think it's a little dangerous, implying exercise isn't important. I think people will take away the idea that they can starve themselves and it's all good. And, I have a hard time believing their data--it just goes against all my research. Now, I've read, a calorie is a calorie, and it IS about the deficit, but when not when you're talking about a lot of weight and long term weight maintenance. Seems to me, 'variety is the spice of life', and all that. But that's just my experience. |
|||
Join Calorie Count - it's easy and free!
Advertisement
Advertisement
Your Personal Nutritionist
Featured question:
What type of food should not be eaten?
Calorie Count does not prescribe a particular diet or tell people to avoid particular foods. We only ask that you eat a balanced diet... Read more
What type of food should not be eaten?
Calorie Count does not prescribe a particular diet or tell people to avoid particular foods. We only ask that you eat a balanced diet... Read more
