Posts by washboardribs

Original Post by dbackerfan:

It is deadly and many persons die due to its complications - maybe its not that widely mentioned in the media and doesn't seem to get the attention other mental illnesses get.  I mean recently it made the headlines when the Brazillian model died, but before that I think the last time I heard on the news of someone dieing from the disease was Karen Carpenter and how many eons ago was that?  There are some celebrities who have tried to get the word out on its dangers, but I think it is one of those diseases that just doesn't get the attention it needs to to help the sufferers and help family and friends to get these people the help they need and to see the signs and warnings.

I see some folks post on this site that I pray will get help - and I pray they have family or friends who will intervene and get them the help they need.

 Anorexia nervosa is easier to detect that bulimia nervosa.  When the general public thinks eating disorder, they think of anorexia, when statistically bulimia is more common.  Signs of bulimia nervosa might be difficult to recognize, because weight may fluctuate rather than steadily decreasing as in anorexia nervosa.  Usually anorectics are underweight or losing weight, but bulimics can be underweight, overweight, or anywhere in between.

Original Post by jenayn:

For the basal metabolic rate estimation to be accurate, several assumptions must be true at the time of measurement: absence of gross muscular activity - i.e. you MUST be resting, and your muscles MUST be relaxed post-absorptive state - i.e. 12 hours or more after the last meal thermal neutrality - i.e. ambient temperature variations should be minimal emotional disturbance must be minimal, as studies have shown that emotional upset, particularly apprehension, may result in rises in BMR of from 15–40 percent awake state, as sleep tends to depress BMR by approximately 10 percent If you want to read more about BMR variability, J.V.G.A. Durnin from the University of Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland, has published a very interesting paper on this topic, entitled BASAL METABOLIC RATE IN MAN.

Wait, so isn't stress supposed to increase cortisol, a hormone that tells your body to STORE fat? 

Just something to add:  not having ENOUGH sleep will DECREASE your metabolism by up to 30%, which is something we DEFINITELY don't want.

Original Post by allnaturalgirl02:

Just wondering, why is your screenname "washboard ribs"? That's really disturbing and in my opinion, sounds anorexic.

I would worry about neither being hot or being cold. It won't make much of a difference, either way, and it's senseless to sweat or shiver just to burn a few extra cals. Assuming you are healthy enough to lose weight, just concentrate on calories eaten vs. calories burned.

 I was anorexic for a few months, and then regained healthy weight, which I maintained for awhile.  Lately I've been bingeing horridly.  I want to get back to my not-quite-anorexic-but-still-lean weight.

Yes.  I promise day after day that I'll stop.  Tomorrow I will eat healthily and not stray from my meal plans.

Thanks!  I trust mayoclinic.

Sorry, forgot to mention... nutrition label says 0 calories