Posts by nwoodrum05

Original Post by xesgoddess:

I would be pissed off if someone approached me and told me what you all are suggesting..If I want to work out 2 or more hours a day that's my business: (And I personally find it freaky that the OP is watching this chick)) to see how long i'm exercisng---- I paying you all right? And if not maybe I'll take my business else where...u people are crazy and just have too much time on your hands trying to analyze things....lol

Maybe you would be pissed off because you personally are not suffering from a disorder.  It may be hard for you to put yourself in someone else's shoes, but if someone is CLEARLY underweight, losing hair, and being extremely unhealthy, they are basically shouting at the world to help them.  Maybe rather than saying "u people are crazy," you should give helpful suggestions.  And if you don't have any helpful suggestions, then keep your rude comments to yourself.

I can relate to the situation you are facing.  I work at a gym as well, and there is a woman who comes in and does cardio for a couple hours.  It's pretty apparant that this woman is hurting herself--she probably weighs eighty pounds!  She has lost almost all of her hair, and her bones are popping out everywhere.  She wears a heavy coat in the summertime, because she doesn't have enough fat on her body to keep her warm.  To add to the fact: she is spotted by gym employees at VARIOUS fitness centers around town.  Basically, she goes to one for a couple hours, leaves and goes to a different one, and continues the crazy cycle.  It is SO sad.  I used to suffer from disordered eating, and I feel terrible for her.

One day, as I was leaving the gym (I was working out, not actually working), I noticed her on an elliptical.  My heart just could not ignore her.  I wrote a note that said something along the lines of "I know you are struggling. I have struggled, too.  Please do not let this spiral out of control any further. You are BEAUTIFUL."  I handed her the note and walked away.

Maybe it wasn't in my place to write that note, but honestly, she looks as though she'll fall over at any moment.  I could NOT sit back and not do a single thing.  It was my only option.  I still see her working out all the time, but I'm hoping that maybe I gave her a glimmer of hope.

I'm not saying that you should do the same, but I just thought I would share my experience with you.

lifting weights is what i do for most of my workouts, and i can definitely see where you are coming from.  but like berrykiss said, you shouldn't be intimidated.  i honestly think the guys like it when there are some girls pressing iron in the weight lifting area.

have you ever considered lifting before doing cardio?  i heard that it's more effective, because after cardio, you have already burnt out a lot of your energy.  if you lift before, you will be able to exert more energy and lift more weight.  just a suggestion.

happy lifting!

I love adding a little shredded cheese to my plain oatmeal!  It's savory and delicious.  You can make a heaping bowl that's quite low in calories, and as far as the cheese goes, a little goes a long way!

I just bought a box because of their impressive stats, and while I'll agree that they're a little bland, they are very easy to jazz up!  This morning, i added some banana chunks and a dash of cinnamon, whisked it well with a fork to help break up the bananas, and made them on a griddle.  The banana pancakes were amazing!  I didn't need to add any butter or syrup because the bananas added enough sweetness.  Next time, I want to try adding blueberries :)

Jelena,

I really appreciate your reply.. thank you! :)