Posts by jackirei

Take a picture of yourself naked... look at it next time you think that you are hungry.  When I find myself feeling like I may go back to my old ways, I just pull out an old "fat picture" and BAM - like a slap in the face.  Good luck.

Original Post by smwhipple:

You did post it twice, once in Weight Loss at 12:35 (locked) and then at 12:37 (moved to H&S forum).  You probably used the back button and then ended up reposting.

I've been told that a healthy digestive system will cause you to have a BM in between each meal.  Which meal that is I'm not entirely sure on, but it's probably the prior meal or the one before that.

I noticed after rereading your post that you tend to eat between 1100-1500 calories per day.  Add another 100 calories of healthy stuff or a small dessert or snack in there to make 1200-1500.  Being satisfied on fewer calories is not the issue, getting sufficient calories for your body to function well instead of just function is.  That would be 1200 net calories, not 1200 calories plus exercise to burn off more.

Please know that Calorie Count cannot and will not support you eating less than 1200 calories a day. We consider this unhealthy and CC is all about HEALTHY weight loss or weight maintenance

From Mary Hartley, Calorie Count's Director of Nutrition: "By eating only 800 calories, you will not get enough energy, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other components of food. In time, you could become malnourished, which can cause severe health risks such as respiratory infections, kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and even death."

Here is a brief reason why never less than 1200 from the Advice section of Calorie Count Plus, under the Q&A tab:

Why must I eat at least 1,200 calories a day when I want to eat less?

In order to get the daily food servings you need for a balanced diet, it takes about 1200 calories a day. With careful planning, you could have a balanced diet on 1000 calories, but the restrictiveness of a very low calorie level can lead to binging and weight cycling, which will take you further from your weight loss goal. What's more, very low calorie diets can cause excessive muscle breakdown and metabolic adaptations, which can drive down your calorie requirements. In the end, you'll need fewer calories to maintain a higher weight

Your body needs at least 1200 calories per day to survive.

Here is a very rough scientific break down provided by a dietician for a 5' 2", 19 year old female weighing approximately 100 pounds, sitting around all day and doing nothing:

-The heart needs 12% of the calories (144 cals)
-The kidney needs 12% of the calories (144 cals)
-The Liver needs 23% of the calories (276 cals)
-The brain needs 23% of the calories (276 cals)
-The skeletal muscle needs 30% of the calories (360 cals)

 Not everyone needs 1200 calories per day to survive. That is a false blanket statement and pushed around this site way too much.  I am NOT PROMOTING starving - I am all for a HEALTHY lifestyle but let's knock this crap off already.   Is is RECOMMENDED FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON to consume in excess of 1200 calories a day.   If you only have 1000 calories one day - you will NOT die from it - seriously now!  Lap-band patients don't come NEAR 1200 calories and they don't die or lose their livers, kidneys, (other organs you listed) from it.  They suplement with protein shakes and vitamins.  Also - people with metabolic, thyroid and other issues are often instructed to restrict caloric intake below that 1200 "magic number."  Sorry - but all these blanket statements are as bad as telling someone that eating cheesecake for breakfast is healthy.   CONSULT YOUR (not an on-line one who has never examined you) PHYSICIAN!!!! 

Regarding the ORIGINAL POST - BM changes are  common when you change your diet. If you are concerned, call your doctor for assurance.

My gym has the exact same thing. I LOVE IT and then I am usually so pumped up afterwards that I do another 1/2 hour of just the weight machines - to focus on the areas that the machines in the 30 minute work-out room do not cover.  I seem to lose faster when I include this room into my workout.

Great question.  I still have a long way to go but I don't feel like people are staring at me anymore when I am out and about in public.

I've pretty much had it with two of my "fat friends."  Anytime they asked me what I was doing and God-For-Bid I said, "going to the gym" - I would get this "SIGH" or a "Whatever," from them.  They've said nothing when they've seen me. I'm not looking for praise but EVERY "normal weight" friend who has seen me lately is so happy for me - hug me - spin me around, etc..

I've noticed that all my fat friends ever talk about is food food food also.  They are always telling me about what they cooked, ate, bought at the grocery store, etc. It's SOOOOO BORING.  It would be like me telling them every excercise I do at the gym everyday.  WHO CARES?!?!  Honestly, when they tell me about some recipe that includes cheese, cream, butter, etc., I just want to scream at them to shut up because you know that the next minute they will be crying about the way they look or that they can't lose weight.  hmph. 

Another "fat friend" (actually a relative) keeps trying me to go out to eat with her to have "Gyros and Fries."  I tell her everytime - "I'll go with you and you get what you want and I'll get what I want but I'm telling you now that I don't eat that."  She gets pissed off and tells me that she'll ask someone else who is FUN.  I KNOW she wouldn't act that way if someone told her they had a food allergy.  Well, I would much rather be considered NOT fun than die early from clogged arteries and morbid obesity!  Hell, I have LOTS of fun - more and more as I get smaller too (ask my hubby! hahahaha). 

Everyone else is SO supportive and I've made SO many new friends at the gym lately.  I'd much rather spend an afternoon working out with someone than eating french fries and crying about our weight.  My fat friends don't agree so I'll chalk it up to misery loves company.  Yes - they have changed towards me and also - I have changed and I'm never goin' back!!!!

If your wife tell you that she is starting to not be attracted to you because you gained weight.. ummmm.... I would re-evaluate my marriage. Sorry but that's the way I see it.  Hope she never gets old, wrinkly or have any problems.  If she is concerned for your health - that's another story.  Do this for your health - the rest is a bonus!

As far as the excercise goes - you have a LOT going on in your life right now.  Don't be so hard on yourself.  School  - work AND family with KIDS? WOW.  Try spending some "run-a-round" time with the kids.  If they are small - take them for walks in a stroller - bike seats, etc.  It will be good for you AND them to spend time with a hard-working Dad!  MAKE THE TIME - you can't get it back!

My heart goes out to you. Good luck!

I just spray that no calorie butter flavor spray and  have it as a side-dish.  Kinda simple and plain but we like it.  By the way - I cook mine in the microwave  as opposed to baking it in the oven - it really speeds up the prep time and keeps the moisture in.

LMAO - YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are the same folks that think that "wiping down the bench" doesn't apply to THEIR sweat. ewwwww  They usually look like (what I refer to as) "steriod boy"  a/k/a "Little Weenie Guys."  

You mean, you aren't honored to put their weights back for them? lol

Working out has helped me more than anything. I have a long way to go on my journey but I've gotten a great start by eating healthy and working out. It's a life-long process.  This website was very instrumental the first 2 months of my "healhty eating" lifestyle.  I do NOT diet because diets END and my healthy eating is a life-long thing.  Counting those calories (and DO IT!) will really put things in perspective.  Make smart choices and when you just can't live without a piece (or 2 - NOT THE WHOLE BOX) of chocolate - HAVE IT but then watch those calories in those other foods so you stay within your recommended range.  If you are sad, bored, whatever and want to eat alllllll day long  - ok - do it - BUT don't go over those calories - believe me - you'll get over the constant eating thing.  Keeping track of everything you put in your mouth (NO CHEATING!) really is a huge wakeup call.  It took me 2-3 months to stop eating all of the time and for the wrong reasons.  YOU CAN DO THIS!  I never knew how depressed I REALLY was until I started working out and my head has cleared.  I am still considered morbidly obese but not for long! :)  It's funny because your weight and height doesn't look so bad to me (compared to my situation) but you need to feel good about yourself.  Try counting those calories - making good choices and doing something good for yourself everyday!  Spending time on this site and readng letters of encouragement can help - don't eat while you're on the computer - try a piece of sugarless gum.  If you're busy doing something, you are less likely to mindless eat.  Good luck!

Try changing up your workout routines and also what you are eating. It's not only the calories - it's what those calories are coming from. I lose much faster if I eat 1400 calories from low-fat protein, fruits and veggies as opposed to processed carbs-type foods.  Those 100 calorie cookie packages were not doing me any good.  Good luck!

Original Post by jenmcc:

Because I just wrapped 46 presents (counting small stocking stuffers).

We had an ice storm today, so no running. Please tell me that all that wrapping is good for a glass of wine and a small bowl of ice cream. :-)

LOL - omg - that is great! I would consider that just part of the day to day activity that's calclulated in your base burn meter.  Sure - it's worth a glass of wine - enjoy. 

I have no idea what it really is but I was in a restaurant about a year ago and I was REALLY sick to my stomach - this was before dinner.  The waiter gave me "bitters" - it was like seltzer and wasn't really bitter but it wasn't great either. It was not sweet at all.  IT REALLY WORKED - amazingly well to the point that I ate dinner about 20 minutes later.

Good luck - hope the vodka was yummy!

fyi -

Tautology (rhetoric) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In rhetoric, a tautology is an unnecessary (and usually unintentional) repetition of meaning,

Kinda like a  LOT of the posts.  :)

You, my dear, are my HERO.  It could be a dangerous thing to do that to a minor BUT I'm WITH YOU on this!  Where the hell were the parents?  I probably could not have contained my (foul) mouth.  F*$)ing moron parents and stupid kid.

I swear that they should take warning labels off of most stuff so the stupid people just cease to exist.  wow - I should not have said THAT out loud! lmao

THANK YOU for offering really great ideas that address my problem.  People keep telling me WHAT to eat.....  I want to STOP eating at night.

I bought the s/f metamucil tonight and that seems to be the trick!  I've been sipping it for a while - I am STUFFED and ready for bed - at a reasonable hour.  It was only 20 calories and no fat.  I also REALLY upped my fiber today from about 12 to 29 and I could barely finish dinner (salad with shrimp & grilled chicken in it). I had a LUNA bar after dinner (about 7pm) and that is it! YAY YAY.

 I can do this!

 I also liked the poster who said that she eats like a KING for breakfast , a Queen for lunch and a PAUPER(lol) for dinner.  I MUST remember this saying - probably put it on my fridge. 

I just love you guys - this is the BEST thing I have EVERY done for my health and really - the people here have REALLY helped and made a difference in my life!  NO MORE starving stupid diets.  No more depression.  No more thinking that I would be dead by 50 because of my body.