Posts by chipdog

I have no problem using the activity log.  It logs the date, what I did, how long, and cals.  Here an example of mine.  The format isn't showing right, but you get the idea.

Mon, Nov 02 2009       Mins Cals Weight Lifting - (Free Weight Nautilus or Universal-type), Light or Moderate Effort, Light Workout, General 30 135   Total Calories Burned 135

Tue, Nov 03 2009       Mins Cals Elliptical Trainer - Light Effort 30 360   Total Calories Burned 360

Wed, Nov 04 2009       Mins Cals Weight Lifting - (Free Weight Nautilus or Universal-type), Light or Moderate Effort, Light Workout, General 30 135   Total Calories Burned 135

Original Post by watergirl:

i find it rather comforting that women with this mentality choose not to breed. there are too many people as is. tell her i said thanks.

 Except that she is choosing to breed.  It would still be her egg and she is still choosing to add another human to this planet.  The only thing she wouldn't be doing is carrying it herself. 

There is absolutely no consistancy with women's clothing.  I have 3 pairs of jeans, same manufacturer and style, each pair fits different.  Don't worry about it.

Power 90 is good.  I used to have it before someone else wanted it more (stolen).  It's a great workout but if you are anywhere near a healthy BMi then P90X is better.  Power 90 only has 2 workouts that you alternate and P90X has 10 I think.  It's more advanced and better for getting ripped.  I plan on getting it once I get my weight down to a point that I won't hurt myself, lol.

I'm 5' 3" and medium frame.  At 130 I was a size 8 and at 120 a size 6.  I'm currently at  197 and working on getting back there.  And I'm also a pear.

Original Post by grimp:

Was happy Tracey didnt win the 100 grand she looked seriously ill with losing all that weight.

 She looked like a tweaker with her face all sucked up like that.  She was so thin that she had no boobs left.  So glad she didn't win.  I don't think they want to convey the message "you too can be anorexic if you follow our program".

It shouldn't take 5 days to recover.  You did too much!  Try lowering your weight or reps.  Something else you might try is to split your routine.  I do upper body/back.  Next day cardio. Third day, lower body/ abs. 4th, cardio.  Repeat.  Some hard core lifters might disagree but this works for me.  I've been able to steadily increase my weights over the last two months.

Another thing, are you warming up before lifting?  It's important t at least do 5 minutes of cardio to warm up muscles before lifting.

Don't let this rough start disuade you from lfting!  Good luck and keep at it.

Because I have to.  I have hypothyroidism and restricting my eating just doesn't do it.  I can eat 1200 and the scale won't budge but if I eat 1500-1800 and work out for half an hour then a pound a week happens.  For me, dieting is 10% and working out is 90%.  Go figure.

You're hungry because even if you are riding slow you are burning ~ 500 cals.  So the ride there and back is putting you at 1000 deficit without taking into account any other daily activities.  Please add more to your daily amount and definetely increase your breakfast.

I did up the cardio this week but I also upped my cals.  1250 was just too low.  I've averaged about 1500 this week and am very happy with the results.  Hope everyone else is doing well also.

SW  201.2  10/21

       199.4  10/28

       198.6  11/4

       198.8  11/11

       196.6  11/18

XGW 187

Once you reach your goal weight you can NOT eat 1700 again.  It will no longer be your maintenace amount.  Less weight requires less cals to maintain.

I'm sorry about your mother but people on Atkins don't just eat meat.  They eat lots of fish, chicken and vegetables always and work their way up to nuts, olives, berries, whole grains, etc.  Eating only meat is stupid but it's not Atkins. It's unfortunate that so many people hurt their bodies because they never read the book.

Their are many people here on CC that eat at what maintenance would be if they were already at their goal weight.  That way they lose weight and they don't really have to adjust much when they actually get there.

I probably assumes a loss of 1.5 pounds per week.  Since you lost 1.25 it moved the day out accordingly.  Don't worry about it but if it bugs you that much then update your start weight to what you are now and reset your goal date.  Mine always moves out as I repeatedly fall short, ugh.

Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachussettes.  Been living in the Seattle area for the last 13 years.  I miss the hot summers but not the cold winters, lol.  Seattle is pretty tempid year round.  40's in winter and high 70's in summer for the most part.

I had to put another notch in my belt.

I'd be a bit worried about comments like that.  Not because of your weight, that's fine and I think you look great.  But anyone that deliberately makes comments they know will bring you to tears is probably looking for your job.  Sounds like they need more work to keep them busy  ;)  I'd be afraid of losing my job if I ever made a comment like that to my boss. 

The next time someone comments on a non-work related issue, you just say 'And how exactly does your comment relate to work?'

I like this approach.  Be strong!  Don't let their hateful comments get to you.  Everyone has personal issues whether they are visable or not.