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| Motivation | I'm NOT counting anymore | Jul 22 2008 20:05 (UTC) |
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i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one who's felt this way. i really think all the obsessing over calories has made it even worse for me. and i've started to binge eat. way more than i did before. because all i think about is food now. and i tend to deprive myself of high caloric things (because i now know they're high in calories) and then the awful, vicious binge cycle begins. i do think it's just healthier for me to try to make a lifestyle change that doesn't involve anything as strict as counting calories. thank you for your responses and good luck to both of you!
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| Weight Loss | Unexplained Weight Gain? | Jun 25 2008 21:05 (UTC) |
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i'm not really sure... you must be missing something somewhere. also, one day of calorie counting (unless you eat the same thing every day) may not be a good indication of how many calories you usually eat. or you may be overestimating the calories you're burning during exercise. gaining/losing weight comes down to a very simple equation: calories in minus calories out. if you bring in more than you burn, you will gain weight. if you burn more than you bring in, you will lose weight. it's really that simple. so try tracking your cals for a longer period of time and make sure to estimate your exercise properly. are you still fitting into your old clothes? if so, that could be a good indication of a change in your body composition (more muscle than fat). |
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| Weight Loss | Unexplained Weight Gain? | Jun 23 2008 21:08 (UTC) |
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i agree that your best bet to uncovering this mystery is to log your food and count your calories (as precisely as possible). this is not something that you have to continue doing. however, it will give you an idea of where you might be getting the extra calories from. you said you only eat when you're hungry, which is great! but when you work out more, you will be hungry more often. perhaps if you're snacking, this could be making a difference. increasing muscle mass in unlikely to cause that much of a jump in your weight. |
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| Health & Support | Not too sure what to think, am I at a healthy weight? | Jun 23 2008 20:39 (UTC) |
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yes, you are at a healthy weight. and, yes, sizing has DEFINITELY changed! i am also 5' 3" and i've worked in and around retail for years. most clothing stores (aside from really high end or designer clothing) have made their small-numbered sizes bigger. in other words, someone who used to be a true 10 may be fitting into a 6 or smaller! this is VERY common. and deceptive. the thinking behind this marketing is that, when someone feels good about their size, they will buy more clothing. and it works! however, don't be fooled. if you want to know your "true size," i recommend trying on some higher end clothing (even if you're not going to buy it). this will give you a more realistic comparison of your old size to your new size. you can find realistic sizing by trying on any of the following: united colors of benetton, eva franco, nicole miller, trina turk. unrealistic sizing is found at: banana republic, gap, express, ann taylor, and most other major retail stores. another quick note - let your weight goals be your own. you are at a healthy weight. and even if you do lose 5 lbs, you will still be at a healthy weight for your height. try to ignore what may be misguided comments from others. :) and good luck finding a "true" size! |
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So you can keep track of what you eat - which enables you to analyze your foods and receive the following:
- Health Score of your overall diet
- Warning when you approach your daily calorie limit
- Overview of the good and bad nutrients