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| Weight Loss | Overcome eating like crazy after work | Jul 09 2009 13:35 (UTC) |
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Original Post by dancergirl: I'm not sure where you live, but if it's in the U.S., FYI I'm pretty sure that, by law, you are supposed to get at least a lunch break and maybe a couple 15-minute breaks if working a full shift. edit: I now see that someone already pointed this out . . . |
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| Health & Support | Worried about physician supervised diet. | Jul 08 2009 19:53 (UTC) |
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I am NOT a doctor, but your post concerned me because 25 lbs in under a week seems severe, even accounting for initial water loss. I guess it depends on your "stats" (how much did you weigh to start, etc.). Also, is this person a "real" (i.e., medical) doctor or something like a nutritionist? Not to knock nutritionists, but there is a difference between having a bachelor's degree and having gone to medical school. I hope others with more experience can help you out, but I think you're right to be concerned. edit: did your doctor explain why you need this protein-shake-based, ultra low-cal diet, how long you'll be on it, what kind of weight loss you should expect, etc.? These are the kinds of questions that should have been settled up front, in my opinion. |
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| Foods | Feijoas- why a B- grade? | Mar 23 2009 16:05 (UTC) |
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You can manually enter the fruit using the info. you found and see if it gives a better grade. It does appear that CC's current entries are ignoring some good points, like the fiber! |
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| Weight Loss | Oh no, I think I'm doing this all wrong...help please! | Feb 23 2009 14:14 (UTC) |
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Original Post by meowphotog: I beg to disagree. I understand the point about having more muscle if you're active, but nevertheless I really think you should EITHER: 1) keep the setting at "very active" and DON'T log your workouts, or If you set to "very active" and then log your workouts as well, I am 99% sure you are double-counting. |
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| Weight Loss | Questions about thermalgenics | Feb 02 2009 17:24 (UTC) |
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Original Post by dtomko: If this is a concern - and I'm sure this is something your doctor CAN answer - why don't you step down your calories over time, adding exercise/weight training as already suggested, rather than cut by 50% right away? I would think taking pills would be only one of several methods to mitigate the risk of muscle loss. |
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| Foods | Laughing cow cheese? | Jan 07 2009 20:06 (UTC) |
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I don't like regular Swiss cheese, so I haven't tried the Laughing Cow regular, but I've found the garlic & herb flavor palatable, esp. on Kashi crackers (Original 7 Grain, yummy crackers, those things get me into trouble!). Considering how "bad" most cheese is (fat/calorie-wise), I'm willing to put up with lower-quality taste in exchange for only 35 calories. Edit: they do sketch me out a little, though, because they aren't refrigerated. I keep mine in the fridge anyway. |
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| Weight Loss | Well... I did it... weighed myself and cried | Jan 07 2009 14:11 (UTC) |
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Original Post by shinyblackpit: I really like the way you phrased this, it's like a motivational line! |
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| Pregnancy & Parenting | Adding calories in to the burn meter for breastfeeding? | Nov 05 2008 17:56 (UTC) |
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I think you're all confusing your BMR (basal metabolic rate) with sedentary. This site defines sedentary as: Sedentary
So, to me, this already includes office work, so you don't need to add it separately. Your BMR is how much you would burn just laying there all day; sedentary should be slightly above that. I am not 100% sure of this, but this is my understanding. The "sedentary" description is literally copy-pasted from this site. |
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| Motivation | 25-30 pounds lost, yet nothing to show for it? | Oct 21 2008 22:00 (UTC) |
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Thanks for the quick replies! Just a quick response to joe regarding how much I have left to lose - certainly I will have to "play it by ear" and see how I look/feel, but at 185 pounds, 6'0, and age 27 (my birthday is in late May) that's a BMI of 25.1, which is still "slightly overweight." I was aiming for the middle of the healthy range, or 165 lbs (yielding a BMI of 22.4). So somewhere between 165 and 185 is probably where I'll end up, but 185-190 is unfortunately still overweight. :( |
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| Recipes | What to do with "pork chop scraps" ? | Oct 08 2008 14:45 (UTC) |
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Yup, no dogs (although I love dogs!). Thanks for the idea! |
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| Vegetarian | Vegans, would you eat truffles? | Sep 11 2008 00:23 (UTC) |
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I am not a vegan, and I'm not trying to be a smartypants, but I'm curious . . . if you object to eating mushrooms found by pigs, do you object to every form of animal "labor"? Such as seeing eye dogs, police dogs, horses that draw carriages (or plows as mentioned above), animals in the movies? |
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| Fitness | Burn meter, do you log your exercise? | Sep 10 2008 20:36 (UTC) |
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Original Post by sha74: To calculate your total deficit, you want to look at the "total estimate" number (the smaller number above the as-of-right-now number) on your burn meter, and compare this against the calories you expect to eat for the whole day. So it's really only towards the end of the day (when you're done eating and done exercising) that you'll know your actual deficit, although you can make an educated guess earlier on. |
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| Weight Loss | Has anybody lost 50 or more pounds WITHOUT exercise? | Sep 09 2008 16:54 (UTC) |
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I have not done this . . . but I have two quick comments. First, from what I understand weight loss is about calories in calories out - so if you are getting a 500-1,000 calorie deficit without exercise, you'll still lose weight. That said, another huge point of exercise is good overall health (esp. cardiovascular). Second, I completely applaud that when you get home, you want to spend time with your baby. But is there a way to incorporate some exercise there? Mainly I am thinking about taking the kid for walks, or dancing around with him, etc. Also, don't forget that playing with your kid (picking him up, crawling around after him, etc.) burns calories too! Good luck! |
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| Weight Gain | Gaining on a budget | Sep 04 2008 17:35 (UTC) |
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Original Post by jezebelina: You do have to be really wary of what you're getting at these bulk stores, though. I have been a member of both Sam's Club and Costco, and usually the savings are only if you would buy brand name items in the grocery store. For example, you can get a multi-can pack of Green Giant green beans for cheaper per can in Costco than you would pay in the grocery store . . . but the grocery store brand green beans might be even cheaper per can. So I would only go with Sam's Club/Costco if you need to have brand name items. Otherwise, look for the store brand and those might be the cheapest. Another example . . . soda . . . you can get Coke or Pepsi cheaper at Costco vs. the grocery store, but if you're willing to buy the store brand or random brand of cola in the grocery store, it's still cheaper than the Costco prices for the branded sodas. |
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| Foods | Spaghetti Squash? | Sep 03 2008 17:37 (UTC) |
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One thing no one's mentioned is that you do scrape out the seeds in the very center (at least, I do) either before or after cooking . . . I prefer before so that I don't accidentally take some of the flesh. I, too, just microwave it face-down in a glass baking dish with 1/2 inch of water. |
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| Health & Support | Complicated, confusing question.. | Sep 02 2008 15:02 (UTC) |
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Original Post by bonjourlaure: BTW, kudos for recognizing the unhealthy behavior and correcting it! Although I agree with other posters that at 15, you shouldn't be worrying about calories and pounds (and I think you said it yourself, there will be fluctuations). You are still growing!
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| Health & Support | A Bathroom Problem (embarassing) | Aug 19 2008 17:59 (UTC) |
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Original Post by pezzle: I agree that if you bleed every time something may be wrong, but I wanted to share how my body works as a counterpoint to many of the suggestions here (eat more fiber, etc. etc.). Ever since I was a baby, I have only "had bowel movements" every 3-4 days, and sometimes only once a week (I, too, can "feel" it when it's been a while). However, I drink plenty of water throughout the day and get more than enough fiber (I eat a LOT of fruit), so it's not my intake, it's just the way I'm built. I have been to a doctor about it before, but if I take a mild laxative (like Metamucil bars or something), I don't go more frequently, it's just - ahem - softer. Occasionally, I do bleed when I go, but it's rare. When I was a newborn my mother called the doctor in a panic because I would only poop once every other day (unlike 4-5 times a day like most babies), so it's just the way my body is built. I can eat anything and it doesn't really change, unless I'm sick. Pezzle, I agree that in general you should mention this to a doctor, but I wanted to offer a different perspective about "chronic constipation." |
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| Foods | Naughty Breakfast:( | Aug 13 2008 17:58 (UTC) |
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Original Post by marcottheather: Yes I am now dying to know what the heck a "bap" is?? |
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| Maintaining | Does anyone feel that this site gives too low of an allowance? | Aug 13 2008 17:10 (UTC) |
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My thought would be to do some empirical "research." If you "always" get up and eat to hit about 2100 cal/day but you haven't gained any weight, you're probably fine at that calorie level. This site's tools are very useful, but everyone is different and on "maintenance" I would trust how you feel more than what a calculator spits out. If you can eat around 2100 and not gain, then I would say go for it, don't starve yourself down to 1800 if you don't need to. |
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| Health & Support | Increasing calorie intake - possible weight gain? | Jul 31 2008 21:02 (UTC) |
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Sorry to not answer your questions directly, but what kind of exercise are you doing? Because 180 calories does not seem like much. Then again, my calories burned for various activities/machines are based on my weight, so I'm not adjusting for your height/weight, but still what I'm thinking is, if you want to eat more, you could just do a slightly more vigorous workout and it would help a lot. |
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| Weight Loss | Calorie shifting -- works or doesn't? | Jul 29 2008 19:23 (UTC) |
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Original Post by coatesuwyo: I believe that with Weight Watchers' point system you can save up "points" but I've never done WW so I'm not sure. Also, to the original poster, out of curiosity . . . what did you mean by the "standard 2468" plan? If it's pro-ED then I'm assuming it's not healthy, I just don't know what it is. |
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| The Lounge | anti-rape device | Jul 17 2008 16:56 (UTC) |
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I have heard of these before, but my question was always, does using one put the victim in more danger? i.e. would a rapist confronted with one of these be more likely to attempt to mutilate and/or kill the victim, or would he be in too much pain?
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| Health & Support | Happy Colon (to cleanse or not to cleanse) | Jul 17 2008 16:52 (UTC) |
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Original Post by gonnagetthin: Sorry to join the skeptics, but what about a colon cleanse is natural? Unless recommended by a doctor for health reasons (or prepping for a procedure like a colonoscopy), I don't see how messing with your colon's natural function is healthy or natural.
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| Foods | Food of the Gods? MANGO | Jul 16 2008 21:39 (UTC) |
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Even though it's a splurge price-wise, I have 2-3 mangos a week! I LOVE them. I eat one after dinner as my dessert (so much better than cookies, cake, ice cream . . .) |
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| Weight Loss | Uncommon Reasons to Lose Weight | Jul 11 2008 15:07 (UTC) |
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oops mistaken double-post |
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| Weight Loss | Uncommon Reasons to Lose Weight | Jul 11 2008 15:07 (UTC) |
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Original Post by niktastic: I'm totally with you! Near the top of my "reasons to lose weight" list is "so my thighs don't rub together . . ." |
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| Fitness | Carido/ strength training. How much? | Jul 08 2008 14:38 (UTC) |
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Original Post by melkor: Quick question . . . when doing strength training, do you still do 3 sets of <12 reps (ex. 3 sets of 6-8 reps), or what? Also, is it better to do the 3 sets right after each other, or to alternate between exercises/machines in a big loop? |
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| Motivation | Bathroom scale | Jul 08 2008 03:43 (UTC) |
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Reading between the lines, are you still a teenager? And if so, was there a particular reason your mom threw out the scale? Were you weighing yourself obsessively and living by the number rather than by general health? I don't know much about your situation, but a growing teen shouldn't be worried so much about "dieting" and the numbers on the scale, as long as you are fit and healthy. So I am not so quick to recommend you using a scale without knowing more about your age and situation. |
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| Foods | crystal light vs plain water | Jul 01 2008 15:34 (UTC) |
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Original Post by shimmerkittenglow: Most of what I've read says that it includes what you eat and all forms of liquid beverages. Here's advice from the CC expert: http://caloriecount.about.com/ask/mary-water- teas-lemonades/348.html And here's one of many articles from outside sources: http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/NU/00283.ht ml from the article: Beyond the tap: Other sources of water "Although it's a great idea to keep water within reach at all times, you don't need to rely only on what you drink to satisfy your fluid needs. What you eat also provides a significant portion of your fluid needs. On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake, while the remaining 80 percent comes from water and beverages of all kinds. For example, many fruits and vegetables — such as watermelon and cucumbers — are nearly 100 percent water by weight. Beverages such as milk and juice are also comprised mostly of water. Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea or soda can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is one of your best bets because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available." |
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| Foods | crystal light vs plain water | Jul 01 2008 15:29 (UTC) |
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Original Post by phys1c: First the disclaimer: I have become increasingly worried about artificial sweeteners, flavorings etc. and I am a proponent of limiting them as possible. That said, I have to take issue with using cancer in lab rats as evidence of a substance causing cancer in humans. Often in those studies, they force-feed the rats to eat huge amounts of the chemical and/or to eat only the chemical. If you ate your body weight's worth of saccharin in a week, and nothing else, I bet you would have some terrible side effects too! Then again, if you ate your body weight's worth of ANY one food and nothing else, I bet there would be side effects. So I'm not convinced that "feeding lab rats nothing but saccharin for 3 weeks caused cancer" means that saccharin is the devil. I limit myself to a few (3-4) Sweet-n-low packets per week and I bet I'll be just fine. |
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