Posts by stickynikki

(i didn't read the whole thread, sorry if this was already proposed)

a better question: who shouldn't be allowed to run for office?

Original Post by lysistrata:

I will suggest (and probably be flamed for suggesting) that perhaps it's because women are becoming more self-centered.  Feminism has taught women that they don't need a man around.  That's fine and good; but if you choose to have a man around anyway, and continue to act as though you don't need (or want) a man around, how is he supposed to feel about that?  Or are we buying into the myth that men don't have feelings?

There is nothing wrong with doing things for your man's sake, for the simple reason that it makes him happy.  Most men like to be treated as a protector, a provider, and the head of the house.  Yes, maybe those are "stereotypes" and traditional roles, maybe they date to your mother's generation (they're much older than that, IMHO), but pragmatically speaking, it doesn't matter. What matters is what works.  A well-cared-for man = a happy man = a good partner.

i think you are saying something really important here.. however you seem to be missing one key idea. there is nothing wrong with following traditional roles if that is what you want to do. i am a feminist and believe that men and women should know that they have a choice in the matter. therefore, one should do things because he or she wants to and not because it is her/his gender-based job.

e.g. I cook because I like to, not because it is my job as a woman.

Name: Nikki
Age: 22
Height: 5'4
Start Weight Today: 154
Goal Weight  (by May 31): 148 (or anything below 150)

May 3:   154
May 10: 152
May 17: 152
may 24:
Final Weigh In – May 31:

Total weight loss:

My vow this week: to ace my finals and get in at least 2 days at the rock gym.

Wow I completely forgot about this challenge! Thanks for the welcoming email.

Name: Nikki
Age: 22
Height: 5'4
Start Weight Today: 154
Goal Weight  (by May 31): 148 (or anything below 150)

May 3: 154
May 10:
May 17:
may 24:
Final Weigh In – May 31:

Total weight loss:

diary writing or journaling can really help

maybe you shouldn't share the gaining aspect with everyone without an explaination like... "i feel so tired and unhealthy at this weight"

try to keep a positive outlook and remind yourself why you are on this journey.. its also good to share with others because, who knows, maybe some of those girls are struggling with anorexia themselves. many times when people do things they know are bad, and they look to others to enable them and make them not feel guilty about their own choices

drink more water and double check your food intake. working out can definitely increase hunger.. have you been writing down everything you eat? i'm not sure how you like to track you caloric intake... but if you are guesstimating then you may want to take a closer look. if you are sticking to your food goals and working out then the weight should be coming off.. and it should be showing on the scale. you should also check out the scale you are using and make sure that it is somewhat accurate.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11350094/  this may be helpful

that happened to me before, it was like I was having 2 periods a month for a short while. I asked my gyno about it and she said that it was okay and that if the problem persists I should contact her again. it ended up fixing itself all on its own. it sucks but it should be nothing to worry about.

some suggestions: yoga, pilates, weight lifting... exercise bike