Posts by mashenka

Mine is closer to 1450-1500 because I work out almost daily and can't function on less than that.

B-Fast:

Lighter version (250 total) -
Instant apple cinnamon oatmeal made with water (130)
Apple Jacks (120)
Green Tea

Heavier version (350) -
2 boiled eggs (140)
3 pieces of ham (60)
1 tomato (30)
2 nectarines (120)
Green tea

Snacks:

Lighter:
Baked edamame, lightly salted (.25 cup for 130 calories)

Heavier:
Milk Chocolate with raisins and almonds (250)

Lunch:

Lighter (420) -
Spring mix (40)
Light ranch (120)
Tomato (30)
Cucumber (20)
Black olives (30)
Cherries (180, 2 cups)

Heavier (550) -
Sandwich:
low-cal bread, 90 calories/2 pieces, Sara Lee brand
mayo (100) or half small avocado
turkey (100, 2 bid pieces)
havarti cheese (80)
Cherries (180, 2 cups)

Dinner:

Lighter (300) -
1 cup kefir, or cultured buttermilk (110)
1 apple (60 calories)
5 big dates (130)

Heavier (400) -
Smoked salmon (150)
Crackers (120)
Laughing cow (4 wedges, light, 35x4=140)

I do a mix and match, but also my menu keeps changing as I get bored with eating the same thing every day. Hope this is helpful for someone.

Not wanting to offend anyone, but I do have a question for the author of the post. It does take time to gain that much weight. Do you have a medical condition or is your weight a result of your poor choices? Or, since you are still a teen, a result of your parents' poor choices for you?

I see a significant difference between being overweight for medical reasons and being overweight because you are just unwilling to control yourself. Again, not wanting to offend anyone, but when I start to gain weight, I try to turn it around BEFORE I am heavy and unhealthy.

I have always been slim but that, I believe, is not because I am lucky, but rather because I work hard to be this way. I exercise (and yes, I sometimes would kill to sleep until 8 instead of 6-30 and a run with my dog) but it seems unfair to blame your being heavy on others who aren't.

Please do not get me wrong: I admire people who are able to lose weight because I know how extremely difficult it is. But you are being ignorant when saying that those who are slim have no right to be here.

Must be something in the air... I am still clueless and still heavier :(

I usually get a sashimi salad. It is a great way to get your greens and omega 3s. Talking about low-cal options for sushi rolls: I go with plain fish (tuna, salmon, yellow tail).

In defense of BBQ eel. It is not too bad - but if you are watching sodium, no Japanese dish is good for you, since the cuisine is high-sodium, low-fat.

I would try to avoid rolls when on a strict diet because of rice in it. At least I (and I would have sushi for b-fast, lunch and dinner) tend to gain whenever I eat the rolls.

Goog luck to you! Being 13 is difficult - as you get older and more confident, it will be easier for you to feel comfortable in your own skin.

Have you tried roller blading? It is an excellent way to exercise, meet new people, spend time, and develop an appetite. It is easy on your knees, unlike most other sports.

You mentioned that you feel bloated when you eat 2000 calories a day. My suggestion would be to try and eat the foods you really enjoy, and drink lots of water. There's so much choice out there, there's got to be something that tastes good to you and makes you feel better.