Posts by tankgirl124

I really do need to work on stress techniques and exercise might well be the answer.  The thought that moderation is more difficult to do has really struck a chord with me and is of course completely true!!  Thanks for your advice...it's definitely given me something more constructive to think about!

I think some people have difficulty sleeping if they eat too close to bed time.  I'm definitely not one of those people and like you, sometimes find it easier to get all my calories in if I space them out and end up eating later at night.  It's never had any negative impact  to my weight loss or maintenance so I'm going to keep doing it

My friend and I are the same height, and to look at you would say we are similar body shapes, but she weighs a good stone less than I do.  We swap clothes all the time (well - i say swap...she has a much better wardrobe so I do better out of it!! ;o) ) and quite often end up buying the same pairs of jeans etc...

I guess what I'm trying to say is weight is just a number, and a particular weight on one person may look totally different on another regardless of how similar they look.  As long as you are happy and healthy where you are now, that's all that matters :)

I'm 30, 5'7 and 154lbs (down from 190).  Previous experience has taught me that anything under about 145 and I start to look sickly...or maybe it's just that I like my curves (a bit of boobs and booty never hurt anyone!!)

Wow - It's good to hear I'm not the only one! It's a standing joke amongst my friends! I have an almost pavlovian response to signs for a toilet too...when I'm out and about and I see a sign...I have to go!!

30g oats & 20g all bran heated up with 100mls milk (plus a little water)  I then usually add peanut butter and a little cinnamon or some raisins and yoghurt. 

Yum Yum!! I'm hungry now!!

Original Post by madamq:

I heard that octomom is really the daughter of a James Bond nemisis and she had all those kids to raise her own army and take over the world.

 

LOL!

My friend has twin 33-month old boys, one of whom was ready to get rid of the nappies a good few months ago and let his mother know this.  He was pretty much clean within the week and has been aside from the odd accident since. The other is still not quite ready, so I guess it depends on your child.  I know my friend used a Star Chart as an encouragement tool...every # 2 on the potty got a star, and every 5 stars meant some form of treat.

I agree with the upping the calories.  If you think about it, 1200 cals is the min recommendation for a small, sedentary woman and you are tall and most definitely not sedentary!  It therefore follows that you should be eating a little more than you are.  Try entering your stats in here for a "second opinion"! You should also try entering your activity level as Moderately or Very active as the amount of exercise you do will impact (raise) your metabolism and this needs to be taken into account.

http://www.phord.com/cc/

I know eating more can be very scary at first (believe me - I know!) because there is a tendancy for the scales to up a bit.  The most important thing is DON'T PANIC!  This can usually be attributed to water weight and the fact that you are kick-starting your metabolism again, the number will go back down.

I'm 5'7, 156lbs and only work out 3 times a week for 30 mins (so a bit heavier, but also shorter and working out a lot less).  I'm succesfully losing on 1500/day.

Good Luck!

I feel your pain...I've not seen anything but white outside my front door since october! My mum's visiting next week and is very excited about all the snow...let's see how exciting she thinks it is after 2 hours of shovelling the drive *insert evil laugh here* 

It's true that you should learn to judge food by eye...but previous experience has shown me I'm not good at this yet.

One day I hope not to be a slave to the scale, but while I'm still working on weight loss, they are my invaluable friend!

Original Post by pgeorgian:

when i use it, i almost always find out that i'm over-estimating serving sizes.  just this morning i used it because i wanted to know how much cheez whiz (i know it's bad; it's my one embarrassment) i was putting on my toast.  i expected that i was using 50-60g (a 2tbsp serving is 30g); it was only 22g.  although that doesn't count the residue i licked off the knife ;)

I'm quite sure knife-licking is calorie free...a bit like broken biscuits where the calories just leak out

I usually cook myself something with plenty of garlic, onions and chilli in.  Have a large dose of vitamin C and some echinacea (helps the immune system).  Then before I go to bed I make a "hot toddy" with ginger, lemon juice and honey.  Repeat the next day (although usually my cold symptoms have started to wane by then)

Make sure you are well hydrated and are eating enough (nutirious whole foods) to keep your energy up.

I used to eat there...it was my one stop shop if I was hungover...nothing like a fillet of fish to calm the tummy!  However I stopped going there after reading Fast Food Nation (i'm soo suggestible!!) as I disagreed with a lot of their practices.  Once a friend bought me a burger from there (after I quit going) and I thought "what the harm...it's already been paid for!" and like dazzleships was quite unwell afterwards...made me wonder what exactly they do put in there?!!  Haven't gone near the stuff since which is not a problem where I live now because there isn't a McDs within 50 miles!!

30/f/SE but UK originally

Original Post by sun123:

Tankgirl, you only beat me on that because my computer locked up :P
Ive wanted to start this thread before as Im find celebs attractive that make others go, "Huh?!" 

Not "Ugly" - just not sexy or even attractive by the average hollywood standards.:

SECONDING:
Adrien Brody
Billy Bob Thorton
Steve Buscemi
Helena Bonham Carter

ADDING:
Jeff Goldblum
Spock

Yey! I am not alone!!!