Posts by harlequinny

Haha, well, I have recently reached my goal weight over the course of the semester in a healthy way; living in the city, I get to walk EVERYwhere, and my college gives me free access to a toprate gym. However, believing in giving my body what it needs and not what I think it does, I've definitely found that I've had to up my calorie intake from my normal during weeks like these past ones where my workload is so great that I lose entire nights of sleep at a time. I was talking to a fellow art student, and we came to the funny conclusion that we prepare for all-nighters the same way football players and runners do for games and marathons... However, I definitely don't exercise during these weeks because my body is definitely going through all it can right now. I'm waiting till I'm recuperated enough to start up again.

(I'd also like to add that I have an A average and I am very proud of that... it's much better than I ever was in highschool. So's my body!)

I like the way some guys' torsos curve down into flat abdominals, with those little muscles right above the hips that only ripped guys get... I also like that guys can have big sloping backs with big sloping shoulders. It's something only men have and I admire it a lot, especially as an artist.

I agree - the minimum calorie intake for healthy survival is 1200 for an adult woman. I'm 5'0.5" tall, and my minimum calorie intake is 1300. You're quite tall, and hardly need to lose weight; eating so little can't be healthy. Check up on your BMI. There are plenty of ways to get in your recommended calorie intake without feeling too full-- For instance, nuts are extremely healthy and rich in calories, without being too much to eat. Hard-boiled eggs are also great. 

Try focusing less on thin, and more on happy. You probably look great. Learn to love yourself. 

CC says that you should be taking in your meals as you burn calories throughout the day-- For example, my daily burn rate at Sedentary is about 1650, while my eat meter goal is 1300. Theoretically, I should meet my calorie limit of 1300 at the time when my burn meter also meets 1300, leaving the rest of the day to burn the difference. 

The thing is, while I do have a normal sleep schedule, it's not a daytime one. I do sleep about 9 hours every night and wake up at about noon. This means that my last meal is taken anywhere from 9:00 to midnight, because that's my schedule. I always try to leave my last few hours specifically for digesting, and this is often when I fit in my exercise. So while I am eating late at night, I am leaving time for my body to process this food. It all depends on your schedule.

If you go to bed at 11, I don't see why you shouldn't move your dinner from 7:30 to 9, or even 9:30-- this way you'll stave off some of the urge to attack the snackeroonies. Or, separate your dinner into two smaller meals-- one at normal time, and one later, to keep you satisfied. 

I guess the theory behind not wanting to eat late at night is because sleep slows down the process of burning calories. ALTERNATELY, it has also been proven that your metabolism speeds up a little bit after eating, so it may give you problems falling asleep. I know they kind of contradict each other, but... take your pick. 

If all else fails, save room in your calorie allowance for a little something-something later on in the evening. These are guidelines, not laws! The most important part is to be happy.

The thing with many afflicted with anorexia is that they take it to the point where the body is living off its fat and muscle reserves as a last hope for survival. Basically, their body is on its last limb before it starves. The body can't live off itself for forever-- if its metabolism isn't sustained, it's not going to sustain itself. Does that sound healthy to him?

I actually noticed this awhile ago with myself; I could lose upwards of 20 strands in one showering session. It's been going on awhile now and I haven't noticed any signs of thinning or brittleness otherwise; I think before, I had simply not noticed. Having asked around and done a bit of research into it, it's pretty normal to have those strands fall out; it's just hair replenishing itself. You've got thousands of spares left and new ones are still growing in; I wouldn't worry about it. 

If the problem continues to nibble at the edges of your mind, you could try refraining from putting your hair into tight ponytails or buns if you do that, or stop blowdrying and/or straightening your hair. Pulling your hair back can cause tension on strands and sometimes pull them out (I know I'm fond of wearing mine up), and heat can definitely damage your hair over time. 

It's important that you're seeing a pattern at this point, and good that you're at least taking note of what's happening week after week. 

You're right-- you don't have to stop living your life, stay home, and do nothing but count calories... That would just nix the whole point of a healthy goal in the first place! However, there are ways to help you prevent that Sunday-night regret...

Try keeping a notepad with you. When you get a free moment (just a minute or so, it can be during a bathroom break, or even quickly before or after sitting down for a meal) try writing down freehand what you can remember eating that day. This will help you be conscientious about your calorie plan even during weekends, without being obsessive or time-consuming.

On a trip to the amusement park, try bringing your own healthier lunch, snacks and water bottles-- this should help curb your appetite and keep temptation at bay from those Dippin' Dots (and also save you from some hideous amusement park food prices!). Bagged meals will also work for days at the beach, car trips, and so many other places.... I even bring some munchies and water to the movie theater (hidden within an oversized purse, of course) when I go, so I'm not paying an arm and a leg for some cholesterol-packed, overpriced nachos.

Hope this helps-- Good luck with your goals!