Posts by sarah_b

Thank you for all the replies. I let myself feel down for a day and then picked myself back up and started fresh. I decided not to give myself a deficit because I want to feel satisfied and I don't want to begin a vicious binge/starve cycle. I have kept up my marathon training and I'm trying to eat more protein heavy foods. More lean meats and nuts mainly. I think eating a little more on training days is a good idea because my body has obviously been trying to tell me that it needs more nutrients. I haven't flopped yet since the laste binge and I hope to stay strong. Thanks for your support!!

Original Post by chrissy1988:

to the OP what are your current stats? how long did it take to lose the weight? what is your activity level like? 

I started out at 5'5 and 150 lbs and am down t0 120 lbs. It took me a little less than a year and I would say I am pretty active. I work out about 5 times a week and days I don't work out I still get a lot of activity. I live downtown so I walk just about everywhere.

I don't know why men don't like to eat alone but you have to watch out for the "Baby try this" or "Aren't you gonna eat with me" as well.

haha this is so true... why do guys do this? he actually gets offended when I won't eat with him.

Original Post by mommakitty:

I suppose that is what the food log is for.  You can look up your own brands.  Do your own research.  I'm not trying to be snotty, but what is the use of having these tools if people don't use them?

I posted this thread with the simple intent to spark a fun convo and get people's opinions. I am very aware of the food log and I use it quite often, but thanks.

Well.. what I would do is... eat just one and get extra exercise that day.  Or eat lightly throughout the day and allow yourself a treat.

Original Post by mamonaku:

Original Post by sarah_b:

that seems really high.. the average woman should have 21% body fat. that calculator doesn't seem like it could be that accurate. have you tried getting your body fat tested with something more reliable- like a caliper or even a scale that measures body fat??

Sarah B -  Where does it state that 'the average woman should have 21% body fat'? 

This doesn't match the figures I've found when looking up average body fat percentages on the internet.

21% body fat would put you at the top end of the 'fitness' range (21 - 24%) and just outside the body fat percentage of a female athlete (14 to 20 %).

Other charts provide average body fat percentages for different age ranges The older you get the higher the average body fat percentage becomes (for that age range).

That's what I was told by an onsite personal trainer at my work when I got mine tested. I should have checked other sources though.

I have it but I am anti taking drugs for it. It is something I try to control on my own but it can be quite a challenge at times. My mind is always racing. I zone out constantly. I fidget in movies. I drive my boyfriend crazy sometimes. I find that certain hobbies help.. although I have to be careful because before I know it, i'll have started 10 different things and then of course I don't finish anything. Coffee was mentioned.. I don't know if that's suggested for only children but I find a cup of coffee in the morning definitely helps calm me down.

A chicken panini..

I thought I was getting a healthy option. HAHA

Original Post by mook20707:

My wife is a 34 B.  Even after having a daughter, her's look amazing.  I'm glad she wasn't bigger.  More than a handful is a waste!  Not that I'm down on anyone carring a bit more than that.  To each their own.

my own bf unfortunately has the same opinion. he likes the smaller ones. "sigh" oh well.

i'm not going to lie, I would totally eat that.

mostly for curiosity's sake though. I def would not eat an entire cup of it.