Posts by runner02

I've eaten 2300 calories today! But like you, it feels great because my deficit is still around 600. I ran nine miles today! So I burned a ton.

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I eat this yogurt almost every day! I am angry about the extra calories, even though it's only 20. Every calorie counts! And more sugar? What is this?! The yogurt tasted fine to me before and now it tastes exactly the same...for 20 more calories and FOUR more grams of sugar. I just think that's ridculous.

My mom was telling me that Alpha-bits (the cereal) did the same thing a few years ago, adding unhealthy sugars and calories to the cereal just to make it taste better. However, so many people complained that they changed it back to the original! I'm emailing Dannon. Haha, I'm sure they'll listen to me :P

Thanks!

That made me laugh :D

For lunch I'll have two waffles topped with one tablespoon of peanut butter and then I cut up a banana and place the slices on top. Delicious!

EDIT: I see that somebody beat me to the PB+banana!

I'm a teenager, and I personally feel that swear words are just more words. I was taught they were bad words and never to say them. Though I would never swear in front of superior adults like teachers or my friends' parents, I do often around my friends. Honestly though, words are words. They don't mean anything, so why not? If it helps express how you feel, then go for it. Although I do enjoy trying to come up with a better vocabulary word to replace a swear word with.

I'm a teenager, and when I was a few years younger I used to eat whatever I wanted and I stayed thin. I mean, I usually ate 1000 in peanut butter alone everyday! I think it's weird that I could be really thin a few years ago consuming mass amounts of food but now I have to watch everything to maintain 123lbs.

Yeah, I'm staying within my calories (1800-2000) for the day, and meeting my nutritional needs. I run a lot, and bananas are high in potassium so I don't get sore as much. I'm glad it's not a problem! I love bananas.

Hey! I've been looking for a group like this just to talk to and share tips and tricks with. I'm 5'7 and currently 122, looking to go down to about 118. Once I get to 118, it's all about toning up! On Monday, my cross country camp starts, so I'll be running at least 4-5 miles six days a week. I see that lots of you run for exercise too! My mom and I also take a pilates class every Saturday, which I love. Anyway, I started at 142 about two months ago, so I'm happy at 122, but 118 is at the rock bottom of my BMI range, so if it's still healthy, I'm there! Anyway, today is weigh in day, so here's my stats!

CW: 122

Measurements: 33, 26, 35

wallcow, that banana smoothie sounds awesome! Definitely making that tomorrow :]

I went through a weird phase where I was obsessed with names. I love the name Aryn (pronounced Erin). It sounds cool and it's spelled uniquely!

I find that when I don't want to go to the gym I'm much happier slipping on my jogging shoes and going right outside my house for a jog. The fresh air feels nice, so you can enjoy the day during the run! Also, I love running in the morning because then I can go through the rest of the day knowing that I've already done my body well. Also, the air and temperature is colder (not much, but it does make a difference) in the morning, motivating me to get out there.

Otherwise, I have a Nike poster in my bedroom that shows a runner with a perfect body running and their slogan "JUST DO IT" in bold. Gets me everytime!

Just think, every minute you spend thinking about how you don't want to go to the gym but you know you should and blah blah blah is another minute of time wasted for the day you want to spend BBQing or whatever else your heart desires :]

Quite alright, I love a good debate sometimes.

I'm in! Although I want to loose 5lbs, not 6.

Height: 5'7

CW: 123

GW: 118

PS: shouldn't there be more weigh-ins rather than one on the first of July? Maybe like once a week, so we can keep on track.

Original Post by shanonna:

"I didn't mean it harshly, I just believe that too many people get called or call themselves "curvy" as an excuse for an unhealthy BMI."

*sigh* A girl doesn't NEED an excuse to have an unhealthy bmi. Everyone's body is their own and how you choose to describe it is your own too. Why does a fat girlhave no right to have confidence in herself and refer to herself kindly? I would much rather overweight young women were encouraged to see themselves as curvy and love themselves for who they are and not define themselves by numbers, hate themselves for being overweight and call themselves fat. Whether you mean it or not you are being harsh. I'm overweight, I'm trying to lose but I'm still trying to love myself because there is more to me than the number of the scale or my weight in relation to my height. And while you are on a weight loss journey it is important to remember that. You don't have any right to decide how a woman defines her body and I'm glad you don't because I'd be staring in a mirror right now sobbing rather than having the confidence to know I'm hot, fat or thin.

Okay, you're very right about the fact that overweight girls should have confidence, and I think you're wonderful to say that you feel hot, whether you are fat or thin. I think that attitude is what everyone needs to feel! All I'm saying is that I grew up believing that curvy refers to hip structure, boobs, and butt, not extra weight. But I also believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I respect the fact that you call yourself curvy. :]

That was really worthwhile to read. Thanks!