Posts by anaxandra

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

The Lounge	Is anyone else really looking forward to the Olympics???	Aug 17 2008 04:24 (UTC)	108
like someone on tv said "the best thing that ever happened to Michael Phelps is Jason Lezak".
Weight Loss	Upset by experts idea of what my weight SHOULD be...	Aug 15 2008 04:53 (UTC)	12
For me, 98-100 lbs is ideal (I am 5'1 and small framed). However my mom who is 5'0 was always at least 20 lbs heavier than me at my age but, IMO, had a much better figure than me! People carry weight differently and have individual ideal weights. Height is not the sole determinate, you have to take into account bone size and density, body composition, weight distribution, etc. You know what your ideal weight is...don't worry about what these "experts" say.
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 15 2008 04:48 (UTC)
Yeah I have seen a big difference since I started working with weights. I do some of the machines at the gym but I am starting to focus more on free weights, which you can certainly do at home.
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 15 2008 03:00 (UTC)	2
thanks queenmedia. Last year I was 26.5% although I didn't weigh all that much more. I was "working out" at that point, but only doing cardio. The difference for me has been adding weight training. At this point my goal is mainly to increase my definition which is what the trainer suggested. I am pretty happy where I am but I always want to improve.
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 14 2008 20:35 (UTC)	4
No I agree that a certain amount of fat is necessary for health, especially for women. What my trainer was suggesting was that I just aim to build muscle, and if I gain more muscle than fat, my BF% will decrease. I don't really see what's wrong with that.
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 14 2008 14:35 (UTC)	6
I disagree with post #7. My reading is not unhealthy. I am not undereating and I do not have ammenorhea or any other symptoms of malnourishment. My trainer was not at all concerned, he said I was lean but could lower my % by putting on muscle (note he said NOT to focus on losing fat). I don't see the harm in lowering my BF% if I do it by GAINING muscle. How is this unhealthy?
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 14 2008 02:53 (UTC)	9
Also the trainer who tested me mentioned how I could get down to about 11-12% by adding muscle (he said I should not focus on losing fat). Is that a realistic goal? If I JUST add muscle is it possible for me to get down to 12% and still be healthy?
Foods	Can you hardboil a softboiled egg?	Aug 14 2008 02:30 (UTC)	7
When this happens I usually just toss out the yolks, since usually the whites are cooked through. I don't think you can re-cook them once they are cooled.
Foods	High fructose corn syrup - just how bad is it?	Aug 14 2008 02:20 (UTC)	1
Well I generally avoid HFCS but I do consume it in some things. I actually eat Tiger's Milk bars from time to time and it hasn't hindered my progress. I would keep the bars as an occasional snack and just not eat them all the time.
Foods	Michael Phelps' breakfast	Aug 14 2008 00:22 (UTC)	3
How does he have time to eat all of that? According to the schedule they showed on tv he only has 15 minutes for breakfast before he goes to the pool.
Weight Loss	How to ensure the lowest weigh-in	Aug 13 2008 16:42 (UTC)	9
Avoid sodium, drink plenty of water, eat natural diuretics likes asparagus, tomatoes, watermelon, cucumbers, oats, green tea.
Weight Loss	My virtual model	Aug 13 2008 00:44 (UTC)	9
well it certainly depends on your body type but I found the virtual model to be way inaccurate for me at my current weight.
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 13 2008 00:38 (UTC)	11
well I went and he used two methods this time: calipers and an omron handheld scanner. The calipers result was 15.4% and the handheld said 17.7%. So even with a standard margin of error of 3%, I made out really well! The caliper test in May was 24%, so I have probably lost somewhere between 6.3 and 8.6% fat!! I was doubtful of the caliper results so I asked for the actual skinfold measurements, then plugged them in here and got a result of 16%. I'm so happy my work has actually paid off!
Health & Support	Is it a mistake to get my body fat tested?	Aug 12 2008 15:18 (UTC)	12
thanks for your reply! actually the first time I had it tested I was not really upset although I was surprised. But I also knew I was quite out of shape. I have made a lot of progress at least in how I look in the mirror and have lost 6-7 lbs. So maybe I will get a better result this time. I still have a few hours to cancel if I want...I just don't know.
Fitness	Swimming & Body Fat	Aug 12 2008 04:26 (UTC)	6
Yeah Phelps looks really good! Actually a lot of the guys do, and some of the women also. But a lot of the girls do seem to have a bit 'extra' for athletes of their level. I remember when I was on the middle school swim team there was pressure from the coachs to stay lean and they wouldn't let us eat anything high in sugar or fat.
The Lounge	Is anyone else really looking forward to the Olympics???	Aug 11 2008 05:05 (UTC)	185
^ I know! That was amazing! Especially because the French were so smug saying they were going to "smash" the US team. :)
Young Calorie Counters	ppl in college help!!: worried about being able to exercise in college :- \	Aug 11 2008 01:30 (UTC)	12
I am lucky, there is a beautiful Gold's gym across from my college (no on-campus gym though) so I go everyday between classes. You have to MAKE time and have the initiative, otherwise it's too easy to blow off your workouts. ETA: I'm a senior with a full course load, I have always worked throughout college, and maintained a 4.0/4.0 gpa average. There have been times when I majorly slacked off from my fitness routine, but this year I have made a commitment, and it all still somehow gets done! I think I actually have more energy because I consistently workout.
Foods	How Many Calories Does This Meal Look Like?	Aug 11 2008 01:16 (UTC)
Yeah I would estimate 500-600 calories for what you ate.
Fitness	Counting cardio days as "off" days	Aug 09 2008 03:25 (UTC)	6
I like exercise and feel better after I do it.. Why would I want to take a day off? I thought the reason for a break was for your muscles to grow and recuperate, and cardio isn't hard on the muscles...so shouldn't that count?
Fitness	Counting cardio days as "off" days	Aug 09 2008 03:14 (UTC)	8
on cardio days I do 45 min to an hour of running/biking/elliptical alternating between a slow and fast pace.
The Lounge	Don't read this if you don't know how to spell...	Aug 06 2008 04:02 (UTC)	55
^ "But you're right" Sorry, I couldn't resist.. edit: I am referring to post #8.
The Lounge	Don't read this if you don't know how to spell...	Aug 06 2008 03:16 (UTC)	63
Right click on the box where you type your message. Select "Spell check this field." Problem solved. Edit: I see some of the spelling critics in this thread seem to have their own issues with capitalization...
Foods	Spicing up vegetables	Aug 06 2008 03:10 (UTC)	12
I like blackening seasoning on vegetables.
Vegetarian	Airplane food-- won't let you choose vegan and low calorie at the same time!	Aug 06 2008 03:05 (UTC)	10
I bring my own food on the plane. Besides most airlines don't offer free meals anymore.
The Lounge	Do you use Geico auto insurance?	Aug 05 2008 02:32 (UTC)	10
I have been happy with Geico. I had a minor accident last year (my fault) and they took very good care of me, and my rate hardly went up at all.
Weight Loss	Maximizing fat loss	Aug 03 2008 00:59 (UTC)	12
^ it's encouraging to hear that even just 15 minutes of strength training can make that much difference. I'm convinced! thanks
The Lounge	Is anyone else really looking forward to the Olympics???	Aug 02 2008 15:06 (UTC)	215
yes me and my friends are having an opening ceremony party on friday :D can't wait I love the olympics. my favorte sports are swimming and gymnastics as well.
Weight Loss	Maximizing fat loss	Aug 02 2008 13:18 (UTC)	17
thank you missmontana! yes my diet is already very clean, I guess more protein might help though? also I have been doing a lot of cardio and it initially helped me develop muscle, but I feel that has leveled off. So I'm thinking it's time to focus more on resistance training.
Weight Loss	rant on PEARS.... from an apple	Aug 02 2008 13:16 (UTC)	26
thanks victoriagirl, I'm impressed with your math skills! :D
Weight Loss	should I be eating MORE??	Aug 02 2008 04:11 (UTC)	3
At 125: " Based upon your current Body Mass Index (BMI) of 19.6, you are currently classed as underweight." wait, since when is a BMI of 19.6 considered underweight?

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