Posts by wing_tsun_girl

Keep up with the testing that you are doing with your Dr. but I also HIGHLY recommend seeing a acupuncturist.  It was the only thing in the end that really helped me long term, and without the use of drugs. I'm not bashing western medicine here because it is very important, but it's amazing what can happen when east and west put their medical heads together ;)

This is what worked for me. We are a complex system!

good luck.

Original Post by hkellick:

*looks back in* Are we done? Because next time, if y'all can't end it, I'll just leave for the day. I've grown to accept being the Chat Whipping Boy, but y'all don't have embarassment rights.

CHAT WHIPPING BOY! that's awesome....

I agree with all of the above. It's not just about energy, it's also about the "ingredients" that your body needs to fight infection, regenerate, grow new tissue and the list goes on. But specific to sustainable weight loss is the understanding of the effects of sugar. Carbohydrates are basically sugar, but it's worth understanding the difference between complex carbohydrates, and simple sugars/carbs. simply put, the difference between a nutrient rich slice of whole grain bread, or a candy bar.....Try as often as possible to think QUALITY OVER QUANTITY (but enough cals is very important to weight loss too!!!)

To be really simple about why, sugar is handled by our bodies by insulin. When we eat too much simple sugar, ie candy, insulin levels spike and the result is fat storage because our bodies can't burn it fast enough. The difference with complex carbs, is a much lower rise in insulin and a steady level of energy without sending our bodies into fat storage mode. Not only that, but we don't experience the spikes and dips in energy levels throughout the day. you know that 2pm crash? far less likely if lunch was balanced, and low in simple sugars.

If you must have simple sugar, you can reduce the insulin rise with FIBER! This is really a subject you would do well to educate yourself on. So important.  Hope this was enough to spark some interest!

take care.

http://www.amazon.ca/Food-Connection-Right-Ti me/dp/0470838477

I HIGHLY recommend this book.

This sounds like just the right place for me! ....sarca stick.....love it.

Original Post by m_c_85:

Well losing your Chat cherry to us is like losing it to a Carny.

*smells like cabbage*

lol lol lol that's awesome!

sorry...hay I thought that was a good thing?

is WHAT ...froth resistant??? ....hehe

hold on, suddenly I'm channeling my grandmother.....(in Scottish accent) "Up your kilt with a wire brush!"

God love her...

I have to laugh my ass off hear for a moment. It quickly becomes obvious those of us posting on this thread who are from Canada, and form the US. It's just so jarring to hear about people carrying  guns with them for protection. I personally don't agree with ALL (most) of Canada's gun laws, but I'll tell you one thing, I wouldn't want to be a cop in the states!

Well, after a year you have another Calgary resident. I'm in the (central)NE :)

wow, count me in!  I love to hate pushups.

OMG I love them! They are expensive but that depends on how you measure value....a 600cal lrg cone could be $2.50 compared to a 100cal better quality food that costs a little more.  600cals is going to be a better bang for you buck, but it will also give you a BIGGER bang for your BUTT!!! haha

quality vs. quantity.

Well hi! I would love to join this 30's group.

I am 30. 5'6 and 112lb. (I know, i'm working on that...)

I have a beautiful 5 year old daughter, the most amazing husband on the planet, (sorry girls:)  and I love music, fire arms, and weights!

I joined cc about a week ago at the advice of a friend and I love it. Obviously, I'm using cc as a tool to track my lifestyle habits to make sure they are what they should be. I have a long history of not eating enough...(which I won't get into here)  cc as been very eye opening for me. Even now I find that most days still have room for a spoon full of nutella or some ice cream! mmm...  

Here's to being 30, healthy and happy at every size and shape.  It's been a real renaissance  for me.

cheers.

You know, as someone who has had an ED I can tell you that completely know what it is like to have a phobia of weight gain! That said, a am currently very health, fit and only 3lb underweight.....still working on that.... To my point! I am very active, a runner, biker, martial artist, and mother (well, mother first but we're talking expenditure here) The best thing I did for myself we get EDUCATED. understanding nutrition and metabolism is key to being able to relax and know what you are doing. I suppose you could say that understanding gives you that "control" that we think makes us feel better. lol

Here's a good analogy: think of you metabolism like a fire pit. If you are always skimping out on the wood you put on that fire, it is only going to get cooler. 

at your activity level you body will conserve those cals. so here's the kicker, you are afraid of putting weight back on. but the longer you keep those calories too low, the more your body will adjust to that, and you will start storing again...all while eating less and less!

Take some advice form a recovered anorexic, listen to your personal trainer! add those calories back slowly (200 each week say) you'll see that it will be OK and you won't put that weight back on. YOU WILL IF YOU RESTRICT!!!    i KNOW!!!

personal stroy:  5'6 104lb start really getting better and working out.

start eating 1800 cal/day (really hard to do)

gained 5lb in two weeks

Shortly after, LOST 6lb (you could NOT have told an anorexic that eating more working out would take LB's off)  -that's 1800 from 500 by the way.

So guess what, now that the fire was burning again, I felt like I could eat anything I wanted! wow liberating!!! My body was healing and I could eat without the fear! (There's a lot more to it that this, BUT for this argument all leave it at that)

Well sorry, that was a lot longer than it was supposed to be;) You've lost the weight. DON'T keep restricting or it WILL come back!  Congratulations!  now nourish your body,  stay fit  and love food! 

feel free to Pm me any time.  I know that demon fear....