Posts by adelephant

Johnny:

I never really drink gatorade, but it really is a helpful beverage when running for long distances. Carbs and sugars aren't always bad, they're what our body uses for energy. I'm not going to chug a glass of milk while running, for obvious reasons. But I do agree that soda is always bad, diet or not.

Goodluck. I had stopped getting my period for about 5 months, and my lady doctor had some bloodwork ordered. My TSH was suppressed which could indicate hyperthyroid. I've had my thyroid tested many times before and this was the first time anything abnormal showed up. I think we have similar stats? I'm 5'7" and 115lbs. I went to my family doctor and had further tests (an ultrasound of my thyroid and some more bloodwork) All of that came back normal, and I have no real answers as to why my TSH levels were low, or why I stopped getting my period. I'm slightly underweight but I don't have an eating disorder, I've been this weight since my teens. Let me know what they tell you, if anything.

I've pretty much felt like I don't belong here at all. I think it's awesome that there is a place like calorie count where people can come to discuss their weight problems and become healthier...but this entire forum is consumed by people who are recovering from eating disorders and they pretty much reign supreme. I'd love to get some helpful weight gain exercise dialogue back and forth in this forum for underweight people who don't have an ED to blame. Last summer when I was consistently calorie counting, AND exercising, I definitely had exercise to thank for my larger appetite and overall healthier lifestyle. I dunno, I can only speak for myself, I'm currently gaining and exercising and I can't imagine doing one without the other. It does make it more difficult to gain while burning extra calories doing cardio, but underweight people without EDs should be able to account for those extra burned calories. It's unfair to completely shut out exercise from this forum for those of us who are capable of gaining while exercising. It would be such a great help to me to find other gainers who hit the gym, and how they manage to keep calories up at the same time.

I guess I just wish there would be an ED recovery forum separate from the weight gainers forum...

My suspicions began when, in a thread where an unexpectedly pregnant cc'er was asking the do-I-or-do-I-not have an abortion question, and then all of the these folks chimed in with how wrong it is, and just how much she will regret it forever. I was aghast that all these folks who have always been so supportive on other topics could be so judgemental on another.

I hate it when people try to save a baby's life. Those right wing jerks.

My best week 2 time has been 39 minutes. Cutting two minutes off of my week 1 time. coool. i'm getting funny sports bra tan lines from running outside.

lozzle--congrats on your best time ever!

cosmogirl-hmm...i'm not sure what you could do. maybe talk to a trainer at the gym about it?

Yay! I feel somewhat less awkward that more people are sharing. I'm famous amongst family and friends for working poop into the conversation. But i'm glad to hear about everyones experiences. Sucks about the constipation. I never had that!

/sigh 13 years old?! When i was 13 i grew like...7 inches taller in 5 months or something. Crazy stuff happens. You shouldn't try to fight how your body is growing and changing. You're going to gain weight as you go through puberty. It's called boobs and hips. Don't ruin your body at such a young age.

Actually, if i had access to this site at your age, i would be scared out of my mind to under eat. There are so many sick and recovering young women on this site, begging you to take their heartache into consideration, and to NOT STARVE YOURSELF DURING SUCH AN IMPORTANT TIME.  Its like...you have to be a full blown idiot to not heed their advice.

I'm sick and tired of everyone acting so naive about starving themselves.

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I gained 1.5 inches in my waist in a month of eating 2500 calories a day. I think it's necessary...and a lot of it, especially in the beginning few weeks will just be from being full of food and having a distended stomach.

But i feel a lot better physically and mentally, so a few extra inches is worth that. And you'll probably be the only one to notice it anyway. And it supposedly goes away eventually.

Don't give up! You can totally beat it.

I've eaten 2500 a day for about a month now, and i've gained 1.2lbs. So that seems pretty slow. I actually feel like i don't eat very much compared to other people on this site who eat 3000-4000. A month ago, before joining cc, i would have never guessed that people actually could eat that much. I would have never guessed that i could eat 2500, but once you get used to it, it really gets easier. You just need to find foods that you like, that are healthy, and that are high in calories or calorie dense. But i really feel your pain as you just found out how much you need to eat, i was in the same exact position you were. Scary!!! But you can do it!  Good luck with your whole menstruation thing! You aren't gluttonous, i promise. There are many of us in the same boat.

And i'd love to be a part of your support, i'll friend you!

Ran today, still at 41 minutes. I think that's about as fast as i can go with walking 75% of the time. I'm sooooo excited to start week 2. =]

Congratulations!! That really is good news for all of us trying to gain. Gaining can seem so impossible, it's nice and very inspirational to hear that you've succeeded. I've only been at it for a month or so, and i've gained about 1.2lbs.

Your initial story is similar to mine, i was never diagnosed with an ED either, but i had very poor eating habits and was malnourished and didn't look very pleasant. Even though i haven't gained much weight, the color seems to be returning to my cheeks, and my energy levels are much higher!

Goodluck with everything! It sounds like you really made a positive life change.

That is a good idea. My boyfriend idolizes my brother, strangely enough, so he could be swayed when the time comes. And that does make me feel better that you were in the same boat!

Forgot to mention that i'm also vegetarian! I don't eat a lot of salads, unless i go out to restaurants...but i do eat veggie snacks, like carrots, peppers, tomatoes. I'm trying to eat more fruits, but veggies are more my thing. Unfortunately, none of that stuff has calories(practically).

I'm gaining too. I'm 19, 5'7" at 115lbs. Looking to gain muscle and look healthier. I'm guessing I'll be happy at like, 130lbs. I basically eat all day long, it feels like, to get the high calories i need. I eat 2500 a day, more when i run.

Foods i eat a lot are Ensure Plus--350 calories(some people don't like the taste but i love it. you can get it in the diet and nutrition section of drug stores and food stores), I eat a lot of eggs, and cook most of my food in olive oil. Don't skimp on carbs, and peanut butter is always good. If you're eating or drinking lowfat or nonfat foods, switch to something with higher fat. I switched from skim milk to 2%, and i'm going to try whole milk after this gallon is finished. I also put carnation instant breakfast in my milk a few times a day, which is an extra 130 calories. Full fat yogurts are good too.

It's hard to get used to, but you'll end up craving more and more food once you get into it. Always make sure you eat breakfast! That'll get your appetite started for the rest of the day.

I don't know about all that, I cook everything in extra virgin olive oil. I've never noticed any foul smelling smoke. I've read countless places that the heat from a frying pan isn't enough to damage any of the nutritional value in olive oil, besides taste wise.