Posts by grateful_deadhead13

My current list, a combo for spinning/stairstepping/arctrainer:

Welcome to Jamrock-Damian Marley (Staristepper)

Replay- Iyaz ft Sean Kingston (Arctrainer/Spinning)

Sexy Bitch- David Guetta (Arctrainer/Eliptical)

Make her say- Kid CuDi (Spinning or Stairstepper)

Watcha Say- Jason Derulo (Stair)

Face Drop--sean kingston (real good song for working out) (Eliptical)

Kids- MGMT (Any of the above)

Sweetest Girl- Wyclef Jean (Stair Stepper)

Walcott-Vampire Weekend (Any)

Campus-Vampire Weekend (Any)

WElcome to the East- Wyclef Jean (Stairs)

Undone (the sweater song) - weezer (Stairs)

I gotta feeling- Black Eyed Peas (Bike/Eliptical)

Fast Car-Wyclef Jean (stairs)

Fire Burning- Sean Kingston (Any)

I Can Transform Ya- Chris Brown ft Lil Wayne (Stairs)

War-Sean Kingston (Stairs)

Memories-David Guetta ft Kid CuDi (Anything)

Paparazzi- Lady Gaga (Any, probably stairs though)

I Love College- Asher Roth (Stairs)

Bad Boy- Cascada (Eliptical)

Beautiful Girls Remix- Sean Kingston (Stairs)

Born Slippery- Underworld (Eliptical, Bike)

Original Post by jdubay1018:

Okay, so this is really a serious question.  I'm chronically tired all the time.  I wake up at 4:30ish in the morning for work, and I'm in bed around 9:30ish every night.  And all day long I'm yawn...

Also, I'm always freezing.  It was 65 degrees in my apartment last night and I was wearing my jeans, a t-shirt, and a turtle neck heavy sweater and my winter jacket...then I took my jacket off and put on my heavy house coat.  This is a problem every day with my husband who is naturally hot. 

I'm just wondering if anyone might know if the two are related...I know that when I'm tired, I feel cold to the bone...but I don't know how to fix it.  And it's really starting to get annoying.  Anyway, advice or suggestions would be super appreciated.  Thanks!!!

I was recently told that when you get really cold like that, its your body telling you that its time to go to bed. Your body temperature drops and you should fall asleep very easily around that time.

Protein. Im a huge sweet monger when I dont get enough of it, and found that I had to stop my absolute vegetarianism in order to maintain my weight. Eating high-quality poultry has helped A LOT in the curbing of my sweet tooth, same with yogurt (plain european style with honey mixed in and eaten off the spoon you stirred the honey in with--tasty!) and cheese.

Original Post by lavinderlja:

Ok - I suppose I'll have to up my calorie intake! I don't want to be unhealthy - it's just what this website told me to do.

I don't want to loose drastic weight and 1lb a week would be plenty enough. The only reason I've chosen 120lb is because I use to be this weight and it was just a rough estimate. I'll loose weight until I am comfortable with my shape in the mirror - I have a good ideal of what is sexy, and I don't believe any of the crap they put in magazines of overly photoshoped models.

Eek, be careful with losing weight until your comfortable with what you see in the mirror. This is where a lot of people go wrong, myself included. Be able to step outside yourself and see what you really look like, not what the mirror tells you. Losing weight healthily and slowly helps with this however =)

Being 5'9 and 146-147 lbs puts you at a very healthy BMI (21.6). Maybe your non weight loss is telling you that you're already AT your healthy weight, even if its not the weight you want to see yourself at. Also, you might want to try to vary your workout routine--incorporate some toning in addition to just cardio and strength. Try yoga or kickboxing or something one or two days a week for different effects. Personally I think the best body shape changer is rock climbing-- it tones and burns tons of calories. But to each his (or her =D) own.

I used to get those so badly that I'd legitimately wake up yelling. It was bad. They're also caused by calcium deficiencies and suck, a lot. =[

Original Post by shane_paladin:

ericaaxe:  No, you are not in "starvation" mode, since "starvation" mode would have you in a hospital very quickly. 

Not so! Not so at all! Please take another look at what starvation mode is. Personally--although I am no expert-- I think you're fine. If you want to jolt your metabolism vary up your food intake, as you seem to be doing. IE one day take in 1600, then maybe the next day 1800 or 2000 (might want to make that a day you work out ^.^) and then go back to 1600 or 1500, just to try to break your body's routine.

My weight did similar things. It came back differently, but I can't say I'm altogether displeased. In short, it  could be way worse. I used to be big everywhere, especially in the stomach area. I lost a lot of weight (25 or so pounds) and went from 150 lbs to 118 lbs and lost it all in the tummy and legs, and went down from a 38DDD to a 34 D.  My butt probably got smaller but it doesn't really matter haha.

I've gained weight, sadly-- I'm 144  lbs, 34-36 DD, size 6 pants. Since I've lost weight I've realized I'm hourglasss...but now I'm small(ish...ive still gained in the tummy =[), bigger in the hips, BIGGER IN BOOBS AND BUTT ---Its not a blessing. I swear. Its awful.-- and bigger in the thighs. So yeah, weight redistributes differently I guess. =S I've also gained a lot in the belly button to knee area, so frusterating! Maybe its fast weight gain that causes that.

I would NOT say your morbidly obese. I'm only a few inches taller than you- I'm a little shy of 5'0-- and I currently weigh 144. I also have huge boobs and a big butt, not to mention very muscular calves. I'm not entirely pleased with the way I look, but I'm in the same region as you-- I've ALWAYS had a problem with BMI calculators because, even when I was at a totally healthy weight, they'd calculate me as "overweight." Which is astronomically frusterating haha. So I hear ya-- and no, generally BMI calculators dont work so well for folks like us. And 115 will NOT have you labelled as obese, believe me haha.

Original Post by cc31:

I just bought some a few weeks ago and the shelves were full, so I think the shortage may be over.

ETA: My local grocery stores also have it in the baking goods aisle (with other pie fillings)

It is over now =) And Im SO HAPPY about it haha.

Oh shoot, that went through twice =( Sorry about the double post!

Edit: Yay fixed. =)

Wow! Thank you all SO MUCH for your input. I think, judging by your reactions, it might be a good idea to see the doctor =S

I do monitor my heart rate when I work out, but I often make my way into the 180-zone, which is probably too high. I have not tried drinking powerade type drinks, but I'll try it before my next intense workout =) If not I guess its time for an appointment with my doctor.... I do have somewhat low blood pressure, but have been told in the past that it was not an issue. Maybe it is an issue now...

Thank you all again!

I love the arc trainer! Its like my favorite machine at the gym haha. I usually do 20-30 minutes at 8 or 9 incline and 35-40 resistance. Its love =) haa

I have a few favorites....

1. Favorite Green Tea: 365 Organic bulk tea. Its surprisingly the best.

2. Favorite Black Tea: Mighty Leaf Organic Breakfast. Yum!

3. Favorite White Teas: Argo Tea's Blueberry White AND The Tea Spot's Meditative Mind

4. Favorite Mint Tea: Choice Organic Peppermint tea and my homegrown mint tea =)

what's your favorite breakfast food?: pancakes!

when is your favorite time to eat cereal (breakfast, snack, etc)?: breakfast =)

do you prefer hot or cold cereal?:  cold unless its really cold out! haha

what liquid do you use to cook your oatmeal?: water

what's your favorite topping to add to oatmeal?: cinnamon/brown sugar. but mostly cinnamon.

what kind of milk did you grow up drinking, and what kind do you drink now?: skim, skim and soy.

what's your favorite pastry?: sooo many.

egg yolks or egg whites?: no preference =)

what's your favorite spice?: cinnamon or nutmeg.

do you think you consume too much sodium?: definitely.

how much water do you drink a day?: a minimum of four liters. wow.

name a recipe you want to find a healthier version of: macaroni and cheese...and still have it taste good. or cupcakes =)

do you watch the food network? if so, who's your favorite food network star?: yes, but I dont have a favorite yet....although I do love pretty much everyone on Ace of Cakes

what's your favorite fruit to eat frozen?: I dont usually freeze my fruit.

what about unfrozen?: Pomegranate. And apples.

what's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten frozen?:  carrots. delicious, actually.

name a food most people love that you really hate: pineapple. and strawberries.

what's your favorite kind of cheese?: mozzarella

name a food you avoid because of calories/nutrition: potato chips and cookies.

what kind of bread do you buy?: organic honey whole wheat from trader joes, or sourdough.

do you think you lack any vitamins/nutrients? if so, what ones?: iron

do you like spicy food?: some of them =)

what about sour food?: love it.

when buying yogurt (if you buy yogurt, that is), what kind of things do you look for in the nutrition panel?: no HFCS. ew.

name a food/drink you're getting tired of: bananas. its apparently not banana season for my body any more =) But that willmake them all the tastier next summer.

name a food/drink you're eager to try: hmm.. pumpkin soup.

name a food/drink you haven't had in a very long time: curry

how many calories do you have left for the day?: I love it that this is a question. 400-650 =)

what do you plan on doing with those leftover calories?: eat dinner...and pumpkin pie!

what's your favorite sandwich filling?: peanut butter and honey

what's your favorite pasta dish?: macaroni and cheese. also, feuticcini alfredo. Im a high fat, heavy sauce kind of girl i guess haha.

are you craving anything right now? if so, what?: nothing, I just had a caramel apple and feel a bit gross because of it haha.