Posts by petruzzi2

Hi! Pingala, totally agree!

 I am 5'6 as well and weigh around 130 right now. I have been trying to get to 125, but it just seems not healthy for me. My body hovers around 130 and when I was 127 for about...2 weeks...I just didn't feel good. My ribs showed alot and my butt was gone! I would say see how you feel at 130. Personally, I think girls our height have crazy low goals for their weight. It all depends on how you look and feel. Right now at 130 I am about a size 4. You will most likely be a 6 or below at 130. Hope I helped a little!

Ok, well the foods you are eating seem to be good but you are not eating enough!!! You are 15! You should definitely be eating much more than 1200 calories. That is the minimum to survive for a full grown adult. And even  then it is too little.

Try adding something else to your breakfast and lunch so you do not come home ravenous and so you are upping your calories too. And bring another snack to school. I know for me, binging happens when I restrict too much, which is what you are kind of doing. You are still growing and need more fuel for your body. You should probably be taking in 2000+ calories. Try using the tools on this site if you haven't already.

I hope this helps somewhat! :)

ahh thanks for your replies everyone! I'll tell ya what. The sandwich was good, but I can't say it would be worth doing again for 1230 calories!! Definitely not a consistant meal for me.

li li- yeah I thought maybe 6 oz. was a lot but I figured overestimating is better than under!

Yeah, its definitely easy to get wrapped up in other people's views. Maybe you just need to think about the issues that are important to you and decide where you stand. Maybe you are more conservative than you thought, or moderate. Just think for yourself and don't let people or the media influence you!

My moment was when I came home from college and tried on a pair of pants I had in the closet to wear out to dinner. They didn't fit so well, and I thought, hmm maybe its just these pants. I then ripped through the closet and NOTHING fit like it used to. I already didnt like the size I was in, and if I had to go buy the next size up...lets just say I would have cried!

I also saw some pictures of myself after a backpacking trip in Europe and I looked DISGUSTING. Perhaps all the beer, fries, and bread!

 A year and 3 months later I am finally happy! Down 30 lbs and in the size I want (kinda) but are we ever satisfied haha.

Like someone mentioned, I would try something different to eat. I notice that certain foods really effect how I feel during working out. Foods that people swear by beforehand make me feel like crap. So I would just experiment with different things. I know that dried fruit DOES NOT work for me. I feel nausous and tired. Before my long distance runs I would have like waffles or something more carb-y, not so much on the protein.  I think protein should be eaten more after the race. Good luck and I hope you start feeling better. Sounds like a crappy situation.

I would count your calories and then use the tools here to see how many calories you need. You are most likely not eating enough, especially if you are training for a half marathon! You are burning lots of calories! Your body needs energy. Good luck with the half marathon and training :)

These sound and look amazing. I looove pumpkin! Thanks for sharing. I'll be stopping at the store on the way home!

Aw man, sorry it is going to rain. bummer. When I was training for a half and it would rain I would wear spandex, I had the under armour kind because they are thicker. I wore an under armour mock turtle neck with a shirt over it and then a light shiny jacket to keep me dry. When I got hot I would throw out the tshirt I was wearing. Well, just throw to the side (an old one) And I also wore a dry fit hat because I HATE rain in my face! ugh. I also heard suggestions from others about wicking socks? never tried them but sounds like they would keep your feet dry. GOOD LUCK saturday!!! Don't be nervous! Once you get started the excitement will kick in. I didn't even realize what mile I was on until like 10 and by that point 3 miles is nothing!

Oh my goodness, I LOVE ice cream.

1. I like dairy queen because of the blizzards! But I've been going to a local place, moose mountain creamery because they have low fat. But their regular is really good too.

2. I used to love chocolate chip cookie dough, but now I could eat just about anything lol. Rocky road is pretty amazing too.

3. I am plain when it comes to ice cream. If its soft serve maybe some sprinkles.

4. I used to get cones all the time, but I have been enjoying it in a cup lately :)

For the record, I cannot buy half gallons because I could eat the entire thing in one sitting. Its disgusting. I want to eventually get the vermonster at ben and jerrys. For myself. haha but I'd have to eat it fast because I hate melted ice cream! Now I want chocolate chip cookie dough, or a blizzard! 

The medicine could be having an impact. You should talk to your doctor.

I am 5'6'' and about 128. I was being too restrictive with my calories when I really lost my period. I started eating a bit more too and that helped. I did not gain any weight. I guess I was just eating too little to begin with. Try adding a couple more snacks in to get your calories up a little bit.

I just feel healthier now that I finally got it. So I totally understand when you say it doesn't feel right, because it doesn't.

I always have late night cravings! I just make sure I have calories left over so I can have a few snacks at night. Rice cakes are a little salty...or I personally love the 100 calorie microwave popcorn bags. Jolly time's are pretty good and I think they are actually 90 cals! Congrats and Good luck.

I saw late night snack and had to post! I love snacking at night, and since I know that, I leave calories for that time. I usually have 100 cal popcorn, an apple, vitatop, pudding, and/or rice cakes with better n' butter. A different variation of those probably every night! Eating that much at night may sound bad to some, but it works for me!

As far as metamucil...isn't that fiber that helps you go to the bathroom? I guess the fiber fills you, but I wouldn't want stomach issues before bed time. (FYI don't eat fiber one bars late, bad stomach issues)

When I was really trying to lose weight I only drank the light beers (becks light is 64 cals). It worked for me and I drank maybe once or twice a week. It was more the eating afterwards that caused the problems...Now that I am at the end of my weightloss journey I let myself have really good beer from time to time. It tastes sooo much better after being away from it for so long!

So basically, I think its ok just be careful about what you eat after. I got into a habit of having microwave popcorn (the light kind) when I would get home. Instead of pizza, fries..etc. 

I can definitely relate! I was around 160 and now I am 130. There was a time in the beginning of the summer when I finally felt thin and could look at myself and be somewhat satisfied. Now I am starting to fall back into not liking what I see. I still weigh the same, but now I look at certain parts of me and want to lose more. So, I am sorry for the bad news, but for me it has not gone away yet. It seems to be creeping back...