Posts by spacelogic

I went through something like this my senior year in college, I couldn't stop throwing up. Turns out it was all the stress in my life took it's toll. It wouldn't always happen during stressful experiences but completely randomly through the day. I dropped 24 pounds in three months and was pushed to my emotional, physical and mental limits. Hopefully that isn't what's happening to you, because I ended up breaking down three days before the semester ended. If you're under too much stress (I hope not) cut your load back- it's not worth your well being. Otherwise, youve gotten some good advice, like the hypoglycemia. Do you need to take a pregnancy test....?

Do some weight training!  Sounds like you are doing wonderfully at getting enough cardio, and while that burns calories while you're doing it- it slows down and stops shortly after you're done. If you try building a little more muscle- it CONSTANTLY chews up calories for food.  Also- check your protein levels when working out so much :)

I hate WalMart with a burning passion. I only go there to buy my windshield wipers (only place around that stocks the particular size I need).

Where I live, I have a couple smaller farmers markets- they have the best produce and the best prices... much to my surprise. It so much nicer to pay less and then STILL have the food last longer than when buying from a typical grocer- MUCH fresher. Look around, shop around!

Also, buy what's in season. Want something that's not in season? Turned to FROZEN goods (NOT CANNED- the canning process eliminates almost all nutritional value). For example, I buy frozen bell pepper strips in the winter, much cheaper than fresh! And there is not too much of a difference in my fajitas, you know?

Something I do to make my dollars stretch a little farther, take the bell pepper strips for example, one night I make the fajitas, the next I use them in a stir fry and if there are any left over I cut up for a spaghetti sauce. Meal planning can be a good friend of yours- I hope this helps get the wheels turning :-)

Get your hands on Isagenix...  or something similar. When ever I do a cleanse (it takes nearly a week) I drop about 5-7 pounds. (A friend of mine will drop about 10- but she weighs more than I do and exercises less). You MUST MAINTAIN a healthy lifestyle or it will come right back in a couple weeks. It's not a 'fast' and the Isagenix products are loaded with vitamins and minerals- I get lots of energy, too when I cleans with them... which is always nice when I need that extra boost.

One more thing- don't just run until you can't any more... if you are running for weight loss. Try running two minutes and then walking two minutes.... this keeps your body just *below* a full aerobic workout so your running becomes more effective for burning calories (there is a range of heart rate and muscle use where your body burns calories exceedingly well, after a threshold has been passed you enter into aerobic exercise (which is amazing for your heart!) and while you will still burn calories, your body starts to pull from other sources of energy, too at this point (like muscle, sugars, etc...)

Hersey kisses with caramel!!!!

I can't even keep them in the house. I clear a bag in three days. Oh, little chocolately-caramelly divine little kisses from heaven, how I love thee...  yummmmm

oh girl- Im in the same boat right now. TOTALLY frustrated!  I think it's time to up exercise...

Good luck :)

Original Post by stephanie14:

mojitos!? 

 I second that motion!   I grow my own mint, for such a beverage :-)   hehe

I start lose at 1150-1200kcal per day, with three days a week exercising...  at that, I drop about .5-1 lb a week. If I want to do 2 lbs, I have to cut down to about 900-1,000 kcal. Sucks for me, but I've got a slow metabolism even with working out and eating well.  (Before I get any less than 1000kcal lectures being 5'10", it's ok- my doc and I have talked and this is the solution for me :-)

could be UTI, bladder infection or kidney infection (if a UTI goes too long this can happen) or an STD. During sex, bacteria can get worked into your urinary tract, some people are more prone to infections than other (I am, for example).  Wash before (if you can) and after sex immediately don't use anything with fragrances. And go see your doctor, if you're already on Depo then your parents know about your sexual activity I assume? Tell them you think you have a UTI, possibly STD.  The lower back pain suggests a UTI or kidney infection.  Don't let it go- infections can get carried away quickly regardless of what kind it is. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have ANY questions

I've read about this before & my mom told me when I was a kid.  I still love my peanut butter though!!!  Just refrigerated :)

pretty much the only thing you need to rest from is weight lifting... you have to repair. Moderate cardio like that is just fine- as long as you aren't having adverse reactions (sudden loss of energy, frequent illness like colds) If these symtpoms start to emerge it can mean you're not resting enough (I've done it before- you'll know if it happens)

Keep up the good work :-)

You and I are about the same build, height,  frame and weight. Last year I was down to 138 and I was getting comments that was looking too thin- but I think it was people just used to me being a bit thicker.  I thought I looked amazing (and I want to get down to that weight again). I still had curves, but my problem areas were hardly problems anymore; I was a size 4 (and 5'10")and working out a lot.  I felt AMAZING!

I can't imagine being 110lbs (even 120)...   I know I would look disgustingly thin... and I have a feeling you would too!!  You said you don't want to be supermodel thin, but 110lbs at our height is pretty much there... ick :P  If you're working out- there's no need for less than 130 lbs (and that's pushing it, if you ask me)- you'll be quite thin at that weight, trust me on this one :-)

For myself, a few almonds (4 or 5) OR  a low fat cheese stick - like a string cheese.  When I mix that with a big glass of water...  I'm good to go! Hope it helps :-)

Have you consulted your doc. about this? Maybe a couple blood tests are in line to make sure everything is working ok. Maybe you've already done all that though.  My doctor was so instrumental in keeping me motivated and giving me tools to stay in line and motivated.  I love my doc-  I hope you do too! They can be such powerful tool in our health goals!

Also, it's counter-intuitive to up your calorie intake to lose weight. If the 1500kcal a day was working before, it shouldn't  NOT work anymore. Don't forget that calories are energy- what isn't used is stored and only when there is a deficite weight loss occurs. 

Here's a couple things that have helped me along the way..

If you're exercising, maybe try tacking on an extra 10 minutes to that walk or swim- it all adds up, right? You may have hit a plateau and need to kick your routine in the rear and rev things up a bit.

Some other commentors recommended B vitamins, fiber and I would recommend to maybe up your water intake, as well- it is such a great way to cleanse our bodies!

Good luck to you!

Didn't work for me...  However, I couldn't take it as recommended b/c I would get bad cramping & I just don't eat much fat anyway.

Clinical trials for the prescription version has worked- but weight loss is slight with the OTC version, I'm sure it works if you follow directions. The horror stories you hear about occurs when one takes the product with say...  greasy pizza.  The product blocks the fat (and there's so much more in foods like that) and it moves on down the line just as it was on that pizza... I'll leave it at that.

Information on the alli website & start pack about eating right and exercising is spot on and if followed will result in a healthy body for pretty much anyone- regardless if you use their product.