Posts by ily51

I think losing weight is like quitting smoking. Intuitively you know you`re better off but you have to be in the correct state of mind in order to make the transition.

Maybe right now you have associated getting healthy with a stressful task you mustn`t fail at. But it`s actually a favour you`re doing yourself. Take some time to rethink things.

This doesn`t involve an ice cream maker, but it`s good nonetheless. Buy overripe bananas, puree in blender, freeze. Before eating you can stick it in the blender again to soften it a little. Very tasty and very good for you. For flavour feel free to add unsweetened cocoa, it complements the banana taste perfectly.

Haha, I like the explanation that regular exercise toughens you up. :)

fade_the_great - I find it odd that you are having more trouble in the bedroom, for me it`s the opposite since I now have better stamina.

I just thought of something else: I know they say that bigger people tend to sweat more, but I swear I am sweating like a pig now that I`m fitter. Should I chalk it up to drinking more water every day?

I have to agree with beanyameen: splurge, but do it wisely. Don`t count calories but mind the nutrition. For example fries are okay, since both potatoes and oil are good for you; pancakes, not so much, because of the white flour and refined sugar.

It`s my way of going all out and it`s a lovely compromise. I get the satisfaction of spoiling myself minus guilt, because how can you feel bad about feeding your body with what it needs? ;)

If that is you in your profile pic, I personally think you look very womanly.

Sure, you can drink just 2 cups a water of day, but do you do it?

Sure, you can have a wardrobe of 2 shirts and one pair of pants, but do you do it?

Sure, you can pass all your subjects in school with a C-, but do you do it?

Sure, you can eat 1000 calories a day, but.. why?

If they are super ripe, make muffins! My recipe mixes one large super ripe banana with one egg, a heaping tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of baking power, optionally a little vanilla extract/a tablespoon of cocoa, add flour (I use all whole wheat) until the texture is right and bake at medium heat. Makes about 6 smallish, healthy servings deliciousness. Feel free to scale it around and play with it.

If you can get your hands on them, salted, roasted, shelled sunflower or pumpkin seeds are awesome. Cracking the shell open takes time and is fun. They are very similar to nuts, only smaller, thus better to eat on a low calorie budget.

Original Post by hokieokie:

But as for being a vegetarian, how about just trying it out for a week and seeing how it goes? I've been vegetarian for most of my life and I love it! I feel so healthy and don't plan on ever switching back. Plus it feels good to be on the animals' sides and that you're not contributing to them being put in slaughter houses! 

Best advice ever. Try and see what works for you. Note that meat cravings are totally normal in the first few months if you are used to eating it, so don`t pay any attention to that. Focus on your energy level instead. If it is higher, you do better on a vegetarian diet. If not, switch back. I am a firm believer in the theory that everybody is different and you have to find what works for you.

The closer a food is to its natural state, the more our bodies are used to digest it properly, ergo the healthier it is.