Posts by christyi

in a  nutshell, yeah, it's bad.  sooner than you think, your system is going to be totally out of whack.  the good news is you make very healthy choices, just not enough of them. i found myself having to chug protein shakes at 10 every night just to get to 1000!  it helps to divide how many calories you should alott for each meal (i.e. 300 calorie breakfast, lunch, 150 calories snacks, 400 calorie dinner)) so you remember to eat them throughout the day, not be stuck in the evening with feeling like overdoing it. 

had to chime in...sounds like you've gotten great advice!  my " ab work"  consisted of a belly dancing class with my last two pregnancies!  much safer than anything you might do on your back!  you really learn to control those muscles, which you'll need to push that baby out!  or even cat arches on your hands and knees, but don't neglect your abs!  when most docs tell you to avoid ab work, they have a pretty old-fashioned concept in their head!  tyr to find a trainer that specializes in pre-natal workouts or rent some preggers workout dvds to get ideas as to what's safest!

"You catch more flies with honey than vinegar!"  which cracks me up becasue she is this super-tough liberal attorney, but she's always maintained this southern attitude!  She's one of those people that you don't realize some comment she made was an insult until several days later!

looks yummy!  with just 5 tablespoons, i wouldn't wory about it!  you can sub whole wheat flour, but it won't make a big difference.  you can get roughly the same effect (thickening the soup) by just pureeing a samll amount of the potatoes after they're cooked and just skip the whole butter/flour step altogether.  i'm going to have to try it!

totally depends on the soup....whatcha making?  if it's to coat meat or chicken, then make like a roux, either will do.  if it's just a thickener that you add later, you can skip it and just have thinner soup, or substitute pureed veggies or beans to get the same consistency (potatoes, cauliflower, white or garbanzo beans)

you should see a nutritionist or dietician and find out the cause.  most will put you on a very limited diet and help you identify triggers.  mine was dairy....but it never upset my stomach or caused any other such problems.  a physician may test for celiac and other allergies, but that won't necessarily identify an "intolerance" vs. a true medical allergy.  even if you can't see a pattern between the bloating and what you eat, it sounds like classic food intolerance that could lead to bigger health problems if you ignore it

one thing i did was put both my maiden and married name on my bank card (like i was hyphenating, but i don't).  that was whenever i needed to use  a card or something i hadn't changed yet, i had something to prove i could be either person!  i'm in texas, our dmv wouldn't change it until i did my ss first, but make many copies of your marriage certificate and carry them around for awhile!

two more "must-haves" if you're breastfeeding........lansinoh (or other pure lanolin nipple cream (use it  EVERY time, before problems happen) and  a bag of frozen peas or corn (when your boos are hot and about to explode you'll figure it out!) also, majamas makes the best nursing jammies

agree with veganpancake:EW.  only tried it because it was a freebie at the gym, but i did spit it out....

rock on, SAHM's!  i have noticed it is easy to get sucked into college drama, so it's nice to hear from people like us!  i've got about 45 pounds to lose, last kid is 18 months old and it is time!  i actually got certified as a trainer during that pregnancy to help stay fit, but principles into practice is another story!  i workout HARD 3-5 days a week and i'm just starting to realize i don't get enough calories to lose (concept against my grain!).  my doctor also just informed me my thyroid function was low and put me on meds, but i don't feel anything "kicking in" yet.  i don't want to use that as a crutch and i don't eat JUNK by any stretch, but i do like a good plate of nachos and a cold beer every now and then!

i don't know how the "groups" or "friends" thing works, this is the first bunch of post that seem relatable, but i'd love to be in on whatever the in thing to do is!(not sure that makes sense, but the boys are wrestling under my feet!)

did you have it tested by your physician?  sound like you need to make sure nothing else is going on.  could be just screwed up from the dieting, but could be something more serious (diabetes, thyroid issues).  all are "fixable" through a healthier diet.
it's actually good news that you have a concrete number to work with and adjust your intake/calories burned.  you are going to have to exercise........

don't let it freak you out, though.  think of it as just another piece of the puzzle.

i'm glad you're sick of it!  obsessing over your weight is no way to live at 16!  you and your mom need to consult a doctor (or at least the calorie requirement tools here) to come up with a number that will maintain your weight, while allowing for growth.  you WILL devleop a multitude of health problems from undereating that you will regret later in life!  1200 is way too low, but it may help increasing the amount a little at a time so you can mentally adjust.

i'm not sure what you mean by "the reasoning behind it", but it is simple math.  your calories in should match your calories out to a pretty close degree to maintain your current weight.  choosing food based on their health benefit rather than calorie count may help you keep it down.   if the things you put in your mouth have a job (help you digest, keep your skin glowing, build your bones ), it may help put your urges aside. 

good luck........i suffered from eating disorders throught my teen years and paid for it with screwed up metabolsim and fertility!  it's not worth it........