5'2 ladies around 100lbs:

what are your maintenance stats?

-how many calories do you eat?

-what types of foods do you eat?

-how often do you work out? for how long?

-what kind of excersise do you do?

^^

lol, i don't know if that was a joke or not, but it made me giggle

• Maintenence - 13 years old, 94 pounds, 5'1 (little shorter than you, I guess).
• 2,000-2,600 calories a day. I'm still young, I've got a fast metabolism, and I exersize for about an hour or two a day (I have swim meets every morning and do weight lifting).
• I have a near-vegan diet, consisting of lots of fresh fruits, green vegetables, leafy plants, whole-grains and grain products, quinoa, fermented whole-soy foods (such as tempeh or miso), beans and legumes, a liberal amount of healthy fats (flaxseed, almonds, walnuts, cashew butter, tahini, olive oil, etc.), and the occasional bit of organic tofu. I mainly just drink unsweetened soymilk if I must have it.
• I work out daily - about 45-90 minutes of swimming, and 40 minutes of weights and toning.

im sorry if this my sound rude but not intended to at all, but i think u need to focus more on your health still then you weight.

thanks playergirl for sticking up for me, it really means a lot :)

katelyn, I AM trying to focus on my health... the main reason behind this post was just to see that hopefully I can increase calories while still being in a range that works for me.

I understand that everyone is different, but it truly does make me feel MUCH better to hear numbers like 1800cal+... just gives me hope for the future, and doesn't make me so stressed out about increasing, thats all.

whether or not it is possible for me to maintain such a weight on a 'healthy' non-diet amount is left to chance... I just hope that I play my cards right and things will work out for me

but thanks for the concern

ht: 5'1

wt: 100

cals: ~1500/day

i normally eat b'fast (toasted multigrain eng. muffin with PB and a couple cups of coffee and water), eat a couple smaller snacks throughout the day (pear/low cal danactive yogurt/oatmeal), then din is usually some sort of seafood (LOVE salmon!) or salad or a veggie burger and another toasted eng. muffin, ketchup, and a small serving of veggies

i run every day - about 5-6 miles a day (it is literally cheap therapy for me LOL) - i try to bicycle everywhere i can (saves a **** ton of $, plus it's good for the environment and a great way to exercise) - and i practice yoga 4-5 times a week.

also: i've recently stopped drinking alcohol. or at least indulging in waaay smaller amounts than i used to. it's amazing how weight will drop if alcohol is cut out of your diet..

Hey all! I'm 5'1, and 1/2, weigh 114. I'm a little higher too, but my body seems to refuse to go below this.  My goal weight is 110, and since I've been on CC I've only steadily lost 1 lb, but have gained a lot of muscle definition, AND, I've been able to increase my caloric intake. (Was on low caloric restriction for too long)  I consume anywhere to 1200-1500 per day, with one cheat day a week.  I travel a lot too, so sometimes every other month, I have about 2-3 cheat days when I'm gone,but I try to be sensible, and get back on track immediately when I return.

There are days where I've seen 110 for like a day, but I believe it's skewed sometimes due to eating.  Yeah, if I eat no carbs, sugar, and sodium, I can bring that scale down, but that's not realistic eating to me for everyday.  But I incorporate oats, wheat, fruits for breakfast, fruits in season like, melons,berries, for snacks, lean proteins like tuna, chicken, beef for lunch and dinner, and I'm eating a lot of corn on the cob for dinner as well right now, and frozen yogurt for dessert.  I have got to have something sweet everyday! 

So, part of me is maybe, just maybe, starting to accept that 114 is it.  And, I'm okay with that, I guess.  My abs are looking better everyday, and I'm in 0's and 2's, so obviously, I have a lot of lean mass.  I have to stop obsessing about the number of the magical 110.

well. i wasnt putting you down. so i dont think she needed to "stick up for you" i genuinely think your trying to be healthy but alot of your comments are focused on  HOW MANY CALORIES, and i was just saying that should really be the least of your worries right now. i was not trying to be rude, and dont intend too

least of my worries?

i think how many calories I should eat to be healthy is very important... I was not eating enough before, and now I have learned the error of my ways. I want to eat a proper amount, excersize regularily and maintain a 'weight'

I am eating about 1600-1800cal now and I seem to actually be maintaining about 105lbs... this is still a few pounds higher then what I would ideally like to be; BUT i am maintaining on more food and that is good enough for me!

I'm sorry if my posts bother you, but with all due respect you can close the window if it's that annoying.. a lot of the posts on this site bother me too, but I don't respond to them.

I am here for help and support, and any responces from others are greatly appreciated... it is nice to see that someone has  taken time out of their lives to answer a question of mine...

I am not so much focused on losing weight right now, just gettin my metabolism to be my friend again.. and after gaining ridiculus amounts on minimal calories, it is nice to hear people my size maintaining on OVER 1500cal, it just really gives me hope for the future.

i dont know if you understand what i have been through,  but hearing positive comments really helps me sleep at night.

iv been in the same boat at you about 2 years ago. just for the record...your taking my words the wrong way. but you go playergirl, be ticked. and if i didnt care for carmenxox i would have never stopped and commented. whatever girls.

well then what did you do? how much did you eat? what happened?

if you do infact have these experiences, i'd be more then happy to hear your story, and perhaps learn a thing or two...

ive seen a lot of your posts.

have you ever considered therapy?

i have.

and i have been... and it made things worse.

my 'therapist' would repeat things over and over, or ask things which were unrelated to anorexia.. she was quite overweight, and had a very aggressive tone to her questions which just made me feel put on the spot and terrible about myself... needless to say, she couldnt help me since she had very little experience with EDs, you could tell from her questions and statements

unfortunately my town is very small, there is not much for adequate councelling and i dont go to school anymore so therefore dont have a guidance teacher

i know i would really benefit from councelling but time and insecurities stand in my way... i work full time and get depressed about my looks very easily, i also can not bring myself to ask my parents to get me help since they had already put me through it

btw what about my posts exactly makes you think i need councelling? im not questioning your statement, just looking for certain aspects that i could focus on more thouroughly

Aww, you are such a pretty girl, Carmen. Your picture is stunning!

I never quite developed an eating disorder, but I do know how it feels to be depressed or insecure about my appearance. I'm 26, 5'1 1/2 and I somehow managed to eat my way up to 122 lbs! I am the heaviest I have ever been, and I can barely fit any clothes in my closet.

I never wanted to be this big (fat % is way too high), but I learned something very valuable from it all: I can overcome it!

It's sort of like losing your first love and realizing that you can survive it.

So now I'm restricting my calories to around 1300~1400 a day and exercising 7 days a week for an hour or so. (Or the equivalent of 500 calories) If I keep it up, I'll be down to my goal weight of 105 in about 3.5 months.

The interesting thing is, I've begun to really enjoy working out. I used to absolutely HATE it. I was the out-of-shape yet skinny girl in high school who walked with the fat girls in gym class instead of running, because I didn't have the will power to put up with the pain. Anyway, now I really look forward to my workouts, and it's not just because I'm on my way back to 105. Instead, I enjoy it because I know I'm taking good care of myself. I feel really proud of myself that I have the will power to do what it takes to stay healthy.

Don't associate with people who are negative and bring you down. Life is too short for that kind of drama, and you deserve more. Do your best to stay positive. Instead of thinking, "It's a sickness that allowed me to starve myself" think, "It was misguided willpower".

Now take that strong will power of yours and rechannel it into LOVING yourself. Think positive thoughts and tell yourself outloud what a foxy little thing you are. You have to believe in yourself, because nobody (not even Jonny Depp) can convince you that you are beautiful and deserving of love unless you already know it!

I really wish you the best, I admire you for being honest about what you're going through, and if you ever need a friend on this website, I'm here for you.

xoxo,

Emily

that was really nice of you to say emily - and really great advice :)

Thanks, flakester :)

Carmenxox,

I happened to stumble in on your post and have been able to relate. I know Im a guy and you probably want to hear from women, but hear me out I might be able to help.

I am a recovered opiate (vicodin) abuser/addict and my closest sister has fought through anerexia and bolimia. I have been with her through her struggle and have been enduring my own, so I know its VERY hard.

I am a certified personal trainer now and studying to be a dietition as well so I can offer up PROVEN advise to get you at your goal weight.

This may go against your logical reasoning but TRUST ME IT WILL WORK. (I went from being grossly out of shape to being in the best shape of my life following this....and so have many others)

-First and most important is eating habits. Eat ATLEAST 5 if not 6 small meals a day. Space them out every 2-3hrs, this gets your metabolism running ALOT faster.

-What to eat is whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread, grains, oatmeal without the prossesed sugar) Note: Oatmeal is a proven anti depressant if eaten daily.

Chicken (grilled), fish (steamed, or canned tuna) eat red meat once in a while like the time of month you can become slightly anemic.

Veggies and fruits.....Try and stay away from canned!!! to many preservatives (sugar) Canned fruit is like eating cheese cake. Keep them fresh (steamed or raw)

Salt is also your enemy because it will make you retain water weight. If you cant stand bland foods, there are many salt free seasonings and you can add a small amout if really needed.

And one of the most important is fatty acids. Omega 3 and 6, they will keep you from gaining mid section weight and help depression.

Depression alone releases hormones that aid with weight gain, and Omega fatty acids help block the hormones and restore your brain to natural function. People with ED suffer greatly from depression because the brain isnt getting what it needs to function. So get some fish oil and or flax seed oil pills and double the recomended dose.

-Exercise is the next important thing. Im a small frame (bone) just like you. We all have genetic predispositions. I workout with very heavy weights, but I will never be a huge guy. Im in great shape and bigger than most but my body has a limit, AND SO DOES YOURS. So lifting weights for you is better than cardio for loosing fat. Every girl I tell this to freaks out thinking they will get buff. YOU WONT, YOU WONT, YOU WONT!!!

Weight lifting tones muscle and will build it very minimaly in someone your size. The benifit is that all the calories you eat will go to repairing your damaged muscle. The best part is that muscle loves to use your body fat as fuel first before everything eles. So you will loose weight extreamly fast.

Cardio is important but lowest on the list. Cardio is good for keeping your metabolism in check, and building energy tolerance so your workouts and everyday life become less tiresome. It also fights depression substantialy. People with addictive genes that are in recovery recover up to 75% faster by walking every day.

The type of Cardio is important depending on your goal. Running and other strenuous cardio that elevates your heart above your target will burn muscle NOT FAT! WALKING for 30 to 45 min keeping your heart rate slightly elevated will melt the fat like butter.

-There are different natural herbs that can aid you in the prosess as well but I can get into that later because they can do more harm than good if your not following a health life style.

I also Know everyone loves having smooth radiant skin, and I also know ED will take a huge toal on the skin (dryness, acne, pale paste like) If you follow this closely your skin will glow and be silky I GUARENTEE IT!

I hope this helps you (or anyone else reading this post) and gives some ground work and guidence to start from. I struggle every day in my recovery, but its finaly managable and I control it. So push yourself to do a little more everyday even if its hard and you dont feel like it.

I hear from most people with ED that they started down that path because of being unhappy and feeling like they have no control (exept what they eat or Dont eat)

So along with this advise helping to get you at your goal in a healthy way, It will give you control over you, and that will be more helpful than anything.

If anyone needs a workout routine let me know and I will customise them for you.

Sorry if I covered things that have already been discussed.

Have a great day!

No Advice Carmen ( i'm 5'2 110lbs.. but dont want to go lower.. just want to tone up.. i dont want to lose my breasts or curves).

I just wanted to say *big hugs* you are a gorgeous girl.. and seeing your pictures (prom picture) made me sad.. i can tell you have been through a lot and just need lots of support right now.

Feel free to contact me any time.

Hi there.I'm currently 5'2" and 114-5. my low weight was 107 and i really liked being at that weight, but i still wanted to lose more. now at 115 i still haven't gotten my period for over a year.

i totally know where you are and i'm so so sorry you feel so crappy. but as others have said you do look very good, and would also look good if you weighed a little more.

i ate about 2300 to get from 107 to 114. now i eat about 2000-2300 to maintain 115. however, i also get a lot of exercise (approx 60 mins of cardio, 5 days a week, plus some lifting 2x a week or so) so that somewhat explanis how much food i eat. but honestly i've been amazed at how i haven't ballooned in size from eating this much. i'm working with a nutritionist and trying to get my weight, body compositoin, and diet to a place where i can menstruate again, because right now that is the most important thing for me (i have already begun to experience the beginnign of bone loss. and that is scary and irreversible). I'm 22, by the way.

Best of luck, feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or need to talk.