Posts by fwickafwee

I totally understand what you're going thorugh.  I get the same thing at my workplace.  Everyone either jokes that I'm always eating or starting rumors that I'm bulimic (which I'm not).  I've successfully lost 25 pounds by eating well and smartly and exerscising.  What works for me is eating 6 to 8 small meals a day (1500 cals) i.e. an apple for a snack, or 10 almonds, or 17 soy crisps, etc.  The ones who critize or say something are the people who are unhappy with their body image.  And they don't get why we are eating the way we do--or the things we do, I get teased for eating tofu, soy products, counting out my portions, I don't really give a rat's **** because I know the progress I've made and maintained. 

these people making the critisims probably have no idea that working out and leading an active lifestyle causes you to get hungry and require certain types of fuel at certain intervals through the day.  We all don't eat processed junk and sit on our fannies all day.  You are doing a great job, next time that loser makes ask him if he wants an apple or if he'd rather have some pork rinds.

yes, that is a great link!  Thanks for the post! 

Your sister in law sounds like an insecure weirdo.  I would give her bogus answers, like if she was prodding me as to what size I am, I'd say I'm a 22 or a -37, both sizes I'm nowhere near.  I don't think there's anything wrong with losing the 8 you brought back on, but it isn't really because of spite, more like you're driven to return to the image of yourself you were content with.  You'll feel better about yourself losing what you put on and not so annoyed by her immature insecure prodding.  After you lose the 8 you are sensitive about the crap she flings will just roll off and won't bother you nearly as much.  And she sounds like a real ****.

breaking_free87 has a funny point too with the "bit too hoochie" comment.  how old is this sister-in law that she has to wear junior clothes?  sounds like she's sensitive about her age too.

And dont' be frustrated about the 8 flucutation.  I'm dealing with a post holiday 8 myself and all you can do is take it day by day.  I found that CC really helps me keep my intake organized, and the support here is the greatest support I've ever found.

a lot of heavy metal but mostly TooL...my current playlist for working out is:

Sweat, Hush, Part of Me, Jerk-Off [Live], Intolerance, Prison Sex, Undertow, 4 degrees, Forty Six & 2, Hooker With a Penis, Jimmy, Parabola, Vicarious

I know the song titles seem to be a bit much but they're really good fast paced songs, great drumming and great timing to keep me moving while exerscizing. 

I also have a full-on Duran Duran playlist too for those times when I am feeling a bit 80's

if you've eaten some salt that also attributes to water retention....I go through the same thing once a month.  That and crazy cravings while trying to exercise the discipline to make healthy and reasonable quantity choices. 

I dunno...I have a floating final 5-10 pounds that don't seem to want to come off.  I'm trying to combat that this week, I stepped up my cardio and have been doing some calisthenics & stretching in the evening before bed...and being really strict with regard my caloric intake and paying mind to the food choices I"m making...I'll reply later this week and let you know if there's any effect! 

rock on New York!   maybe the 600 calorie muffin will shock people into becoming health conscious and aware of their caloric intake and content.  They should make the entire nutritional label available.  How many people would buy a Supersize Coke if there's a 400 calorie label on the cup?  (Well, I'm sure a lot but it would get many people's wheels turning.)

when I was about 17, a jerky ex-friend of mine referred to me as "sausage legs" in front of a bunch of mutual friends, including a guy that I liked.  I was mortified and from that point on I became very conscious of my eating choices and exercise habits. 

you know it's funny you mentioned night sweats because I have them, and I've tried every different thing I could think of.  I've opened windows, less blankets, less sleepwear, thinking it's related to anxiety and never thought it was any kind of physiological change.  and I would be soaked, even if I slept with no shirt on  I always feel it's kind of gross and strange how soaked I got.  Not every night but a few times a week or sometimes several days in a row.  I also have been pretty hungry but I'm also really active so I relate it to that. 

I pretty much eat all day, I space out fruit, raw vegetables, some kind of whole grains and/or nuts, and small meals through the day.  I drink about 22 ounces of coffee, water, and green tea.  I also have snacks and treats, I'm really conscious of keeping my snacks healthful, but once in a while (like once a month) I have a day of chicken wings and beer or chocolate decadent cakes and seem to burn it off pretty quickly.  I haven't noticed if I sweat more when I fall off the healthy eating bandwagon.  I also haven't noticed if I'm sweating more because I'm eating right before bedtime. 

check the sugar on your baked beans and make sure there's no high fructose corn syrup in there.

holey mackeral alicat29, I just learned that there's HFCS in Heinz ketchup!  I knew about it being in breads and yogurts, but now I'm looking at everything at the store to see where they slip it in. 

seriously be honest to yourself, no processed foods, read labels--no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial ingredients, fresh fruits and vegetables, water-based foods are best but also make sure you get a good variety of grains, protein, enough calories to sustain your body but at least 500 under your daily recommended intake.  Exercise daily, or at least 5 days of week.  Move your body to burn calories and stimulate your metabolism.  If you crave a treat set a goal and meet it, then choose a smart treat and enjoy the treat in moderation. 

That's the formula that's working for me and in the past year I have to say that I've lost 27 pounds. 

my breasts have gotten smaller, there's not much left but I can't complain because I can run and tumble and be rough and not suffer physical consequences.  I think it makes it easier for me to be active. 

you could get a salad, get dressing on the side, if you have a choice then choose a low fat option if they have it.  and with grilled or baked fish or chicken on it.  Some of those signature salads that come with dressing on it come loaded with a heavy high calorie portion loaded on it, you can't trust them.  On the side you have a lot more discretion as to the amount you're using. 

The Chili and side salad sounds good too.  Yeah I hear you places like Chilis are tough; my family is all about going out to places like those!

not one fav but several!!

PB on toasted whole grain bread w/ raisins on top, dipped in apples, on celery, and in oatmeal!!  seriously 1 teaspoon in some plain quick cooking oats is dee-licious!!