Posts by vanessa_from_slc

I think sdluck hit the nail on the head. What I see repeating in accounts from successful intuitive eaters is that you have to remember that intuitive doesn't mean eating whatever pops into your head.

I don't know about you, but my hunger wants chips and cookies and pie (just to name a few). My brain has to insist that a small meal is enough. It's not counting calories, but it is still a huge mind over excessive snacking lifestyle.

I like the scale idea. Is the fullness part measured after each meal? I think that's a good idea, but I have to wait about 20 miniutes for the full feeling to kick in. Usually if I still feel hungry after a meal I giveit 20 minutes. If I still feel hungry then it's probably legit. (Like the bagle story above).

Good luck.

Original Post by spirochete:

Original Post by vanessa_from_slc:

Here's a question I've always wanted to ask an honest-to-g*d recruiter:

Is there a way to call and ask about the status of the search without sounding like you're a desperate crazy person?

 

 

It doesn't sound desperate or crazy at all! In fact I would encourage candidates to do this more often. You wouldn't believe how many managers say something like "oh yeah, her. I forgot about her. Get her back in here"

I would simply say "Hi, we met last week and I just wanted to follow up. I'm still very interested in the position and wanted to check on the status of my application"

see? easy and non-crazy

The first time, maybe, but what about the second?

I was told the job hiring process was drawn out at this company, but I'm at three weeks after my second interview, and I' going bonkers.

I did use your suggested sentence, though. I had to say something. Hopefully short and sweet will do.

Original Post by paularuck:

Your weight should not hold you back from your practice. 

Are you sure, because I've always felt that I can't fully express side-angle pose because I roll a little between my hip and waist when I lean. That is simply where I hold onto a little extra somthin somthin.

Like cellophane_star said, all yogurt has helpful bacteria. If you want to try Activia, you should, but remeber, you can get similar benefits from cheaper brands that are just regular yougurt.

If you want to keep an eye on sweeteners either sugar or artificial stuff, I recommend a brand called Cascade Fresh (their located in Washington, I think.) I buy them at Whole Foods, but I'm sure they're carried other places.  They have the best score when it comes to the number of "real food" ingredients. I have also noticed digestive benefits--enought to limit myself to only 4 per week. ;)

It doesn't have to go that far. The string end will only be a few inches in. This may be a little weird, but if you put your finger in and feel around you can feel the mucles that hold it in--they will feel like a tight ring around your finger near the front. The tampon just needs to be that far in.

If you were trying to puch it too far, that might be what hurts.

Then just tuck the rest of the string up so it doesn't get caught in between you aanf ouyr suit leg band.

The guy I know is at the other end. He recently lost quite a bit of weight (around 80-90lbs over few years). Now he exercises twice a day and the only thing I see him put into his body is water and Rockstar energy drinks. We're at work 9 hours a day and I'm not sure he ever takes a lunch. There used to be the occasional protein drink, but those stopped a while back.

This one is more scary sad than gross, but still the most unhealthy I know of.

If you have a cloth tape measure you can do it yourself:

Step 1: measure at the point just below your breasts (where the band goes).

Step 2: measure at the fullest point of your breasts.

Your band size is the # of inches around your chest plus 5. 

Your cup size is the #of inches at your fullest point minus the # of inches below your breast.

A = 1 inch difference between the fullest point and the chest below

B = 2 inches

C = 3 inches

D = 4 inches

and so on.

So, if you measure just below your chest and get 31 inches your band size is 36. Then, if you measure at your fullest point and get 34 inches, your cup size is C (34-31=3)

You are therfore a 36C.

Bravo.

Original Post by melkor:

I haven't heard any guidelines from the other corners on the triangle, but I suspect that it's similar - more than 90 minutes of heavy lifting will probably interfere with a goal of gaining endurance or speed because your body is going to have to work hard to repair the 'damage' strength training causes.

Generally endurance training is a pattern of short- high endurance effort. For example, a runner might use short all-out sprints up hill in combination with longer low- medium runs. The point is to raise your lactic acid threshold. (If you can prolong the point at which you feel tired, you can go longer at a higher output).

I'm guessing that the links above will have some variation of this. I can also recommend a good book on endurance training specifically for rock climbing.

I think the controversy here lies in the many interpretations of what it means to be stronger.

Original Post by alevin:

I have no intention to be a body builder. Getting stronger would probably be helpful for cycling, climbing, and other fun activities.

What I'd like to do is spend time in the rainy season focusing on indoor work on strength and speed. It sounds like non-intense bicycling for daily life activities wouldn't be a problem for these goals.

(this rainy season I'll be working on some more fat loss, hopefully other winters on strength without fat loss).

This isn't strength like what Mekor is touting, this is endurance.

It sounds like you want to feel "strong" after an hour of cycling, or on your fourth route. Both situations require endurance.  

The strength associated with this rule is purely lifting heavy things.

Dr. scales always say I weigh more because I'm dressed and usually it's later in the day. If she wasn't wearing the same thing, that will change her weight. A pair of jeans + lunch + water could add up quickly.

Why was she at the DR? If she has been sick, maybe the lower weight was due to not eating well for a few days, then once her appetite came back she moved closer to her normal weight.

At 11 she probably has more to grow, so skinnyogi has a good point, too.

Try buying your next bra a band size smaller than you think you need (a tape measure is essential here- band size = #inches plus 5).

One brand of sports bras that has an adjustable band is moving comfort. I personally love them.

Can you be sure that her estimate is accurate?

Most people under report their calorie intake. She may be eating as much as 500 calories a day here and there without adding it to her total for the day. We all know how easy it is to get the exact calorie count wrong.

I agree with ducklingerthank ^^^^

The number of calories you burn really depends on who you are, and your relation to the sport.

I'm a 13_? lb woman who is supporting a fair amount of muscle. That said, I burn less calories at an activity I do very frequently, and more at an activity I only do occasionally. Any activity that I burned even 750 calories an hour would put me to bed for a day since it would require so much effort.

A better question might be: "what are you training for?"

Ditto Jill, I'm sorry you're not getting more support.

Stronger legs are less "jiggly". Add weight to your squats and lunges (like 10-20lb in each hand). And try step-ups with weights, where you hold weights and "step up" onto a raised stair or bench.

Just remember, slow and controlled moves with weights.

There's a lot to be said for professional lighting, too. And I bet they all have make-up on their bums.

That said, They are really beautiful women, and I can see why they are models.