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Health & Support	My mom is sabotaging my efforts to STOP binging! :(	Dec 13 2007 16:38 (UTC)
I have had the exact same problem since I moved back home this semester!!! (sad and yet a little relieved I'm not the only one with this problem) My mom is constantly making cakes, brownies, pies, you name it and until about a month ago she kept leaving them out on the counter so at night when I'd wake up (I have an on-off struggle with NES) I'd go right for it (lots of depression this semester unfortunatly). I kept getting so frustrated because she knows first-hand exactly what I have been/am going through and she'd still do it! I finally just asked her to hide it/not leave it out in the open (out of sight, out of mind). Things have gotten better, but it'll be nice not to have to worry about that once I move out in a couple months. If you ever need to talk/vent send me a message or whatnot.
Health & Support	Is she too thin???	Dec 13 2007 16:27 (UTC)	41
Do what you feel is best for you. There was a point in time a few years ago when I was over-doing the diet thing a bit and was under constant attack by those around me to gain weight. I caved and began binging... sometimes spitefully. Anyways, that just led to a whole 'nother mess of problems. Even now I get heckled about it b/c my set point range seems to be between 95-110 @ 5'4" (about 100 being the most comfortable/where my body tends to stay). If your genetics make you petite, then you can't help that.
Motivation	i HATE water! i just hate it.	Dec 13 2007 16:16 (UTC)	20
yeah, I feel the same way. I usually stock multiple flavors of sugar free drink mix or force myself to drink plain water when I'm out of the house. I'm a bit of an artificial sweetner junkie though... Glad to see another coffee fan!
Foods	chocolate vs. white..	Dec 11 2007 06:49 (UTC)
Using milk as a healthy way to get more calcium in your diet is a economically rooted lie planted by the U.S. government in order to support our nation's dairy farms. While calcium does help one maintaine/lose weight, you'd be much better off getting it from spinach, fish, soy milk, or even hot coco (Swiss Miss diet- 1 packet = 30% daily calcium @ only 25cals). Even going w/ light yogurt is a better option as it has more substance and tends to have fewer calories than skim milk.
Maintaining	Why Do I Want To Eat More???	Nov 28 2007 14:17 (UTC)	2
yeah, I find that sometimes more food = more food cravings. I would just try and go with what's comfortable for you mentally and physically. Since you're not gaining weight I wouldn't worry too much either; this could just be something temporary (possibly related to the change of season or hormones).
Health & Support	my doctor said i dont need a period...	Sep 17 2007 12:14 (UTC)	5
For the past 4-5 years (except for the brief period when I was on "the patch"-blah) I have gone mostly without having one. The 2 or so doctors I've seen during this time haven't been overly concerned about it at all (and it doesn't really bother me). Maybe it's because my natural weight range is between 100-115 (small for a 5'4" height). shrugs Who knows?
Foods	Ethiopian food	Aug 06 2007 04:51 (UTC)	16
I just went to an Etheopian resteraunt last night and it was great- a nice change of pace. The bread, which is made from a grain called teff, is supposedly very good for you and relatively low in calories. Beware any chicken dishes as they are typically prepared with a lot of butter. Personally, my favorite was the beef dish (I forget what it was called, pardon my ignorance). Here's a great website I found w/ Etheopian recipes and some nutrition info.
Weight Loss	Not losing weight-what am i doing wrong?	Aug 02 2007 10:21 (UTC)	10
muscle weighs more than fat- let the mirror, your clothes, and (most importantly) how you feel mentally and physically be your guide before the scale is.
Motivation	Can't help the urges :(	Jul 21 2007 11:17 (UTC)	4
I also seem to grapple with this problem more often than I'd like (my eyes are always much larger than my stomach). Here's some of the things that help me: -drinking constantly throughout the day (I know everyone says no pop or diet drinks, but a lot of the time I find that I just need to taste something- all the flavor, no guilt) -eating foods that are high in fiber or protien (they're filling and keep you satisfied for a while) -eating lower calorie foods so that I can have more than one serving and not sweat it (example- I can't not the entire bag of popcorn so I just make sure that whatever I get has no more than 20 calories a cup and I can munch away happily while intaking only 200-250 calories) -avoiding foods wich may trigger any unwanted overindulgence (for me this includes peanutbutter, pasta, etc.) I also work all day on my feet, however, I tend to find that it helps in terms of maintaining how much I eat (so much so that a good deal of the time I can't eat enough to really have the extra energy for a good workout). Like, getfit said, it really is all mental- the trick is finding out what works for our body as much as for our brains.
Weight Loss	zig zagging controversy	Jul 15 2007 21:36 (UTC)	2
curses- the rise in body temp actually comes during digestion (anywhere between 3-4 hours after eating). I appreciate your concern. plantpage- congrats on breaking your plateau! I know that there is little more frustrating that being stuck on one.
Weight Loss	zig zagging controversy	Jul 15 2007 18:59 (UTC)	7
I eat more because what I eat tends to have fewer calories- thus, compared to them I'm always eating (while I tend to allot my grocery money to maintaining good health, they're generally followers of the ramen/fast food diet). I have been trying to eat more, if only to maintain my blood sugar levels. My body just doesn't get hungry very often during the day. My BMI has been 20 or below for a good 5 years or so now- no doctors have ever said anything about it. shrugs I'm not horribly worried about it as long as everything is functioning properly.
Weight Loss	zig zagging controversy	Jul 15 2007 18:24 (UTC)	9
the discomfort comes from the fact that I eat a lot of fruits, veggies, and lean protien, all of which tend to fill you up quickly and can keep one saited with relatively few calories. yeah, like I said it also helps maintain my body heat level (in reference to the "low calorie intake" balancing act). Either way, I'm not starving myself at all (and most of the time end up eating as much, if not more, than some of my male roommates).
Weight Loss	zig zagging controversy	Jul 15 2007 06:23 (UTC)	16
I'm not really trying to lose weight- honestly, I'm really interested in the science behind all of it. If anything I'm trying to find a steadier way of maintaining.
Weight Loss	Question - calories & muscle	Apr 12 2007 00:18 (UTC)	2
while muscles do technically burn more calories (because you're not storing fat), it is mainly due to the fact that muscle mass weighs more than fat does. Seems like it's just a matter of changing your bodys composition and snapping your metabolism into high gear.
Weight Loss	Starvation Mode v. Binging???	Mar 31 2007 21:16 (UTC)	2
Thank you everyone for your advice. (I'm 20, btw) It's just hard at this point (after going down to 107 and feeling pretty good about it) to not want to get back down there. At my lowest I weighed in around 105, which was honestly too small. Lately I've just felt heavier as well (physically and mentally) and in a few days I'm going to see some people whom I haven't seen in about 5 years and I just want to feel good about myself. Bah... it's obsessive, I know, but I can't help it. =/ I really just want to get my eating patterns fixed for good because, ultimately, that makes me feel better than any numbers do.
Weight Loss	Starvation Mode v. Binging???	Mar 31 2007 18:01 (UTC)	7
Thanks for the comment. But what if I don't want to build any more muscle? Should I cut back on gym time and lower intake to get off of the plateau??? Also, would exersizing on a binge day build more muscle or just help w/ metabolism?
Weight Loss	Night eating syndrome	Mar 22 2007 06:07 (UTC)
I've been struggling with it since this past summer. I've tried just about everything to get over it (melatonin, changing eating habits and routines around, sleeping pills, etc.), but I suppose it's going to be one of those things that'll have to come around on it's own.
Foods	cant stop eating	Feb 22 2007 22:32 (UTC)	7
every so often I'll have the same problem (and I know a few others as well). From what I've observed, my friends will just leave the area where there's food and go off to something else. This doesn't usually work w/ me so I tend to stop eating with eating: I'll get to a certain point and then start eating only water-dense foods (such as apples and carrots)- this fills you up fast, doesn't do any harm calorie-wise, and if you eat too many of these foods at once it can seem hard on your system (although it's really not), discouraging over eating in general. Drinking at least 1-2 bottles of water after you've gotten to the point where you're stomach (not appetite) is satisfied is very helpful. And if nothing else is helping I'll drink a little vinegar (it sounds gross, but it too helps w/ digestion and after you cough it down eating anything else doesn't seem very appealing).
Maintaining	Do I really have to eat 1500 MORE calories a day now?	Feb 18 2007 05:15 (UTC)	2
sweet, congrats! I bet that's a load off your mind (although, I'd still try and avoid most high processed foods).
The Lounge	I'm ALWAYS HUNGRY	Feb 18 2007 04:51 (UTC)	1
I'm right there w/ minbin, eating any more than about 1,100-1,400 cals just feels like too much. Filling up on high fiber foods will help with this a lot (apples, carrots, pineapple, etc.). Making sure that you are properly hydrated (oh the wonders of water) should also help (many times our initial impulses to eat are driven by thirst, not hunger- try drinking a bottle of water before you eat). However this may also be due to a lack in nutrients/rest. Try taking a chromium suppliment (it helps w/ carb/protein metabolism, reducing carb cravings in the process) and/or getting at least 6-8 hours of sleep. I hope this helps!
The Lounge	Anyone 17-21 years of age?	Feb 17 2007 22:59 (UTC)	33
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Weight Loss	Here's my binge list. What's yours?	Feb 17 2007 18:31 (UTC)	67
wow, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has peanut butter as a "trigger" food (or bananas for that matter).
Maintaining	why do i do this to myself?	Feb 16 2007 18:15 (UTC)	1
yeah, I know exactly how you feel. I love going to the gym and testing my limits. However, some news you mind find interesting, if not slightly persuasive, is that somewhat recently scientists/nutritionists have come to the conclusion that what you eat, rather than how much you're working out/actively expending, is the key to weight loss/healthy maitenence.
Maintaining	why do i do this to myself?	Feb 16 2007 17:58 (UTC)	3
How hard are your workouts? I have found that sometimes working out too hard seems to put uneeded stress on the body (for your size this would be a workout burning off more than 400 calories) and can cause you not only to want to eat more to compensate but also to gain weight from any excess calories consumed (almost as if your body has gone into a psudo-starvation mode). I would reccomend lightening up your workout routine, consuming more high fiber foods, and drinking more water. Just listen to your body and you won't need to worry about keeping the weight off, it'll happen naturally.
Maintaining	Do I really have to eat 1500 MORE calories a day now?	Feb 16 2007 15:48 (UTC)	4
I'm about the same weight/height wise and I tend to keep my intake in the 800-1300 range (about 1000 give or take). I exersize just about every day (ranging from simple muscle toning to an hour in the gym every other day). I have feel that I have rather the same dilema as cheekygirl from the standpoint that 2,000 calories a day is just too much (even to the point where I physically feel "off"). Could it be that because I have been on this routine for so long (a good 2 years) that consumption of any more calories will result in weight gain??? I can't help but feel that it will, if not simply because of my physical reaction to "excess" calories.

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