Posts by mystikheat04

I really wish I had some awesome advice here, but I am experiencing the EXACT same thing. Active lifestyle, very healthy eating habits, and occasionally (like once a month) overeating emotionally, but no weight loss. All I can say is that you are not alone. If you figure something out, share the love. lolz

im an avid reader of Oxygen magazine. It's all women's fitness and clean-eating. Amazing and helpful info!!!!  I get great workout tips, recipe ideas, weight-training suggestions, healthy eating concerns , etc. from this magazine.

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1. peanut butter!!

2. cereal

3. pizza

4. chips

5. peanut butter

Actually, I bike back and forth to work everyday (4 miles). I live in Philadelphia so all of my errands are by foot. I work with children and therefore play some of the day. I take martial arts class twice a week. During the spring semester, I was in the gym for an hour 3-5 days a week for circuit training. I also maintain a very healthy diet. I just don't get it. You can see how I am frustrated. In October, I was a size 4 and 140 lbs. By January ( and to this day), I am a size 10 and 150 lbs. However, the size 4 took a year to achieve and was the result of being broke and depressed. I would love to be a healthy size 6. I think I can pull that off.  ALL OF THAT is why I am so frustrated.

thank you all for your kind words. i am looking into other ways to appreciate myself rather than pining over weight loss. im going to continue to eat healthy and maintain an active lifestyle (because I enjoy it!!) and see what happens. obsession sucks...happiness rocks.

the worst part about it for me is that i KNOW I CAN do it!! when i put my mind to something, i go all the way. But i've gone all the way. I'm practically vegetarian and the only fat i eat is from nuts or popcorn. i work out harder than all of my girlfriends. We would hit the gym together in between classes. They all lost 6-10 lbs. doing half the workout. I lost nothing.

Hey there...I share your sentiments. I have friends that complain as much as I do about their weight but they're thin! They watch what they eat but on their "bad days" they have pizza, tiramisu, and cheesesteaks. My "bad days" I have too much popcorn or overindulged in triscuits. I know that it's probably a difference in  metabolism and genetics but it doesnt make it easier for me.

As for the binge eating.... I only "binge" when I restricted myself too much during the day or as an emotional outlet. The whole obsession with losing weight gets so frustrating at times that I just decide to eat half a box of cereal. In fact, my "bad days" barely hit 2200 calories.

I, too, am tired of constantly counting calories while others have no need. I'm trying to listen to my body and only eat when hungry, and stop when I'm full. I'm hoping I am successful now that I'm armed with the right information, exercise regularly, and healthy foods.

Just try to stay positive. You're not alone.

i eat a really good breakfast everyday so that im not munching on crap throughout the day. in fact, i eat most of my calories before 2pm. i just have a snack and light dinner after that.

raised in york, pa   .......i've been in philly for four years now.

wow...im flawed. haha...i go every other day..maybe. i was going everyday for a lil' while but now im back to a packed tummy. i guess i need more veggies! i have never gone after every meal. i wish i did though. lolz

I hope you guys are right because I'm more conscious of what I eat than my friends, and I workout harder than they do, but they're achieving results they want. I am pretty much stationary. I guess this is what a plateau is.

Thanks for the advice. I definitely need to do some measuring.

Thanks for the advice.

My workout usually consists of cardio and strength training by circuit training, or I'll go to martial arts class. As far as my caloric intake, everything I read says that I should be eating 1500 calories/day with exercise for weight loss. I guess I should just be patient.

I also have a large ribcage. Shopping for prom/homecoming dresses in high school was such a pain. I was down to a size 4 about six months ago and my ribs were the same size as they always had been. I'm assuming it's from having a larger bone structure in general. I wouldn't fuss about it. I'm sure it fits your body type just fine.

As far as finding the right tops, I've learned to steer clear of tops that are particularly snug around there b/c they're usually not cut for my size. HOWEVER, as with most things, you never know until you try. I've found that tops I assumed wouldn't be flattering, fit well.

So, in essence, dress for what you have rather than what you wish you had, and you'll always look fabulous!

Hey there!

I just signed up for CC today to use as a tool for managing my weight loss. I am 22 years old, 5'4" and weigh 153 lbs. I am also attempting to reach 130 lbs. In October I was a size 4, but now it's February and I'm a size 10.

As of now, I work out one hour everyday whether it's pilates, spinning class, or crunches and jogging. Plus, I live in Philadelphia and walk everywhere. I hope all of this works because I lost it last time because I was sad. lol

Gotta stay motivated!!!!