Skinny is overrated...please eat (CONCERNED RANT!)
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Congrats on your success Renita. I agree with you. I've had deficit days and felt weak. It's hard to imagine why someone would chose to feel weak to be skinny.
Thanks. I thought I wanted to be skinny at one time. Until I got there, 123 lbs. and skinny fat. When I started MFP my goal was to gain muscle because I felt a flabby mess. I'm gaining, losing, gaining here, but figuring out how to look my best.0 -
One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
It's a bastardization of the quote "nothing tastes as good as being lean feels". Whoever once read the word 'lean' and interpreted it as 'skinny' deserves a claw hammer to the face.
I'm sure this will come as no surprise, but that's a Kate Moss quote.
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What concerns me more is that people are commenting "Great day!" or "Keep up the good work!!" on people's diaries when they have only eaten 900 calories for that day and that 900 calories consists of nothing but a bowl of chocolate cereal for breakfast , a granola bar for lunch, and a bag of chips for supper. I try really hard not to be a Judgey McJudgerson because we're all adults and I'm far from perfect, but gah! :noway:0
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the 2 other annoying quotes are "a minute on the lips, forever on the hips" and "what you eat in private you wear in public"
idk but kinda remind of the mental maturity of someone like 12 years old0 -
I know, I had to delete them as friends, they were already skinny and their tickers would say they need to lose 30 pounds or something ridiculous, and they ate 300 -500 cals a day...they need help not MFP.0
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One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
It's a bastardization of the quote "nothing tastes as good as being lean feels". Whoever once read the word 'lean' and interpreted it as 'skinny' deserves a claw hammer to the face.
I'm sure this will come as no surprise, but that's a Kate Moss quote.
Oh...well her face isn't all that great to begin with, so a claw hammer could only improve it.0 -
One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
Agreed, that saying makes me shudder. I also did a research paper which involved looking at those sites and that phrase is very very common, that and the similar "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".
Who really wants to be "skinny" anyway. Let's change that to "nothing tastes as good as healthy feels". :happy:
Oh crap. Probably gonna get hated on for hating on skinny. Didn't mean it like that! Just meant that skinny doesn't always equal healthy. But sometimes healthy equals "skinny".
*grabs pitchfork*
:mad: :explode: I kid! Seriously I do.
To the OP: I can understand the one-off day (or days) because I've had them myself. I've had those days where I only eat a few hundred calories because I'm just not hungry but it's not something I do all the time.
Right now I have my diary private because sometimes I feel like I could eat my calories in candy and ice cream and still get a "WTG!" or "Good job!" Sometimes I actually WANT people to look at my diary and say "Hey! WTF is up with the low calories today?" Or "Really? You had four glasses of wine and cheese for dinner?!" There is only one person on my FL who will call me out for stuff like that and I'm thankful for it.0 -
One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
Agreed, that saying makes me shudder. I also did a research paper which involved looking at those sites and that phrase is very very common, that and the similar "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".
Who really wants to be "skinny" anyway. Let's change that to "nothing tastes as good as healthy feels". :happy:
Oh crap. Probably gonna get hated on for hating on skinny. Didn't mean it like that! Just meant that skinny doesn't always equal healthy. But sometimes healthy equals "skinny".
*grabs pitchfork*:mad: :explode: I kid! Seriously I do.
To the OP: I can understand the one-off day (or days) because I've had them myself. I've had those days where I only eat a few hundred calories because I'm just not hungry but it's not something I do all the time.
Right now I have my diary private because sometimes I feel like I could eat my calories in candy and ice cream and still get a "WTG!" or "Good job!" Sometimes I actually WANT people to look at my diary and say "Hey! WTF is up with the low calories today?" Or "Really? You had four glasses of wine and cheese for dinner?!" There is only one person on my FL who will call me out for stuff like that and I'm thankful for it.
Perhaps you are the anomaly since you desire advice? Most others don't really want it I guess?0 -
I try to eat atleast 1200-1400 but I don't eat all of my excercise calories bk. I only eat some of them bk if I'm a little hungry and want a snack. Usually I will just have a zero calorie drink instead of eating them bk. I love to cook though and I have ups and downs I have days where I am pushing to make it under my calorie goal cuz I really wanna make pasta and have days where I eat fish and salads and things and just barely make the 1200 mark. I agree though that 800-900 is much much too low and not healthy for anyone.0
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One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
Agreed, that saying makes me shudder. I also did a research paper which involved looking at those sites and that phrase is very very common, that and the similar "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".
Who really wants to be "skinny" anyway. Let's change that to "nothing tastes as good as healthy feels". :happy:
Oh crap. Probably gonna get hated on for hating on skinny. Didn't mean it like that! Just meant that skinny doesn't always equal healthy. But sometimes healthy equals "skinny".
*grabs pitchfork*:mad: :explode: I kid! Seriously I do.
To the OP: I can understand the one-off day (or days) because I've had them myself. I've had those days where I only eat a few hundred calories because I'm just not hungry but it's not something I do all the time.
Right now I have my diary private because sometimes I feel like I could eat my calories in candy and ice cream and still get a "WTG!" or "Good job!" Sometimes I actually WANT people to look at my diary and say "Hey! WTF is up with the low calories today?" Or "Really? You had four glasses of wine and cheese for dinner?!" There is only one person on my FL who will call me out for stuff like that and I'm thankful for it.
Perhaps you are the anomaly since you desire advice? Most others don't really want it I guess?
I never actually thought of it that way but you are probably right. Sometimes I WANT to be called out on the crap I eat and NOT hear a "Yay you!" for a **** day.0 -
I've called people out on it before and sometimes they're just new to the whole thing and don't understand the whole process... And some people have responded to it well and improved tremendously! I will say something. After all, that's what friends are for!0
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... Maybe I'm in the minority but I liked being skinny, and am hoping to get skinny again. Course I plan to do it healthily, but skinny (for me) is the goal.0
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Thin feels tired and grey and scrawny and malnourished. Strong and healthy feels good. At least it does to me.
I'm not tired, grey or malnourished. I might be skinny but I'm quite healthy and strong enough to lift myself in yoga, handstands, swing about on a jungle gym, climb trees easily...and so on. Quite happy with what my body is able to do.
*plus it's easier to do chin-ups and pull-ups.
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One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
Agreed, that saying makes me shudder. I also did a research paper which involved looking at those sites and that phrase is very very common, that and the similar "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".
Who really wants to be "skinny" anyway. Let's change that to "nothing tastes as good as healthy feels". :happy:
Oh crap. Probably gonna get hated on for hating on skinny. Didn't mean it like that! Just meant that skinny doesn't always equal healthy. But sometimes healthy equals "skinny".
No hate, I'd love for everyone to be healthy in their body and mind. 0 -
Well said. Besides, consuming too few calories can actually put your body into starvation mode and inhibit your progress if you're trying to lose weight. Thanks for the rant!
http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Eat-More-to-Lose-Weight
http://www.livestrong.com/article/536160-can-eating-too-few-calories-prevent-weight-loss/
http://www.wcgh.org/journey-to-health/how-to-understand-the-risks-of-eating-too-few-calories/
I really liked these links...thanks for sharing!
I agree that many people are in the danger zone with their calories....but that's their hurdle, not mine. Look out for yourself, offer advice when asked....lead by example and show the healthy way.0 -
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One of the quotes I see on here drives me up the wall. Something like "Nothing tastes as good as skinny looks." This is a totally pro-ana quote. I'm pretty sure I saw it on the pro-ana websites when I was doing a research paper.
The quote is 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels' and it comes from Kate Moss. I used to be an Ana and also a Mia, and if im really honest with myself, Mia up until i started MFP a few months ago. Its been the longest I have gone without in years.
I can understand the meaning behind it though cant you? I know when I was bigger that i hated how I felt in my skin. Just didnt feel attractive in the slightest. Thin does feel good and after all arent we all trying to get there on this site? Im not saying under eating is good. It isnt. But thin feels nice and thats not Ana, its just a fact.
Or am I wrong?
That quote implies that you either get to enjoy food OR be skinny, which is a very pro- eating disorder mentality.
HEALTHY feels nice. If you are unhealthy, you may like the way you look, but you will not feel good.
There are a million ways to eat what you love and love what you eat and still be healthy and happy with your body.0 -
Well, I just have to say... I've always hated that quote, because, well, NOTHING feels worse than being hungry all. of. the. time.
This is becoming my favorite quote of all time:
"Eat the food. Eat it. You have a right to not exist in a state of semi-starvation. You have a right to be strong and healthy and have opinions and enough energy and mental bandwidth to stand up for yourself. You have a right to have a body that takes up space and makes a statement of presence and strength when you walk into a room (if that is what you want). You have a right to live to your fullest potential, and to pursue more meaningful goals than conforming to an aesthetic ideal. And it starts with finally allowing yourself to eat enough food to be healthy and strong and not HUNGRY all the time."
– gokaleo.com0 -
....and then there are us weight loss surgery people, who are not very welcomed here, and are only following our bariatric centers directions. Its still important that I log my food. Read a profile. Might give you the info you are missing.0
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if someone one openly asks I will give my feedback...0
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I ask them what their reasons for eating so low are.
Sometimes it's justified.
If they are just Starvin Marvin's - DELETE FRIEND0 -
Many of us have had the sleeve and are concentrating on getting our protein in as well as 64 ounces of water a day. We are not counting calories per say but doing what our surgeon and nutricianist want us to do!0
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I delete people who under-eat consistently. It might not be the best way to go about it but I've tried to talk to a few and not one of them ever increased their calories. It's less stressful for both of us to just take them off my friend list. But then, I've also gotten a lot pickier about the friend requests I accept in the first place.0
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A M E N! Skinny is WAY too overrated. As far as my looks are concerned I'd rather look "Healthy, Fit, and and curvy" over looking skinny. Also, I happen to like my daily allowance of 1350 calories anyway. I FEEL my best when I eat around the 1300 calorie mark!0
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I agree! I'm the smallest I've ever been in my adult life, and I eat SO MUCH. And like... I don't even eat that well any more. I have a glass or two of wine almost every day, I eat cheese, bread, beef, cookies, and all the other "bad" foods you're not supposed to eat.
But I make mostly good food choices, and I work out 3-6 times a week. I dunno. I never got it. I feel like most of the time it's rooted in disordered eating and attitudes towards food and body image.0 -
Well, I just have to say... I've always hated that quote, because, well, NOTHING feels worse than being hungry all. of. the. time.
This is becoming my favorite quote of all time:
"Eat the food. Eat it. You have a right to not exist in a state of semi-starvation. You have a right to be strong and healthy and have opinions and enough energy and mental bandwidth to stand up for yourself. You have a right to have a body that takes up space and makes a statement of presence and strength when you walk into a room (if that is what you want). You have a right to live to your fullest potential, and to pursue more meaningful goals than conforming to an aesthetic ideal. And it starts with finally allowing yourself to eat enough food to be healthy and strong and not HUNGRY all the time."
– gokaleo.com
Wonderful quote.0 -
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most of the time they are new, most looking for attn, drama and so many on here to find true love. people who arent using this as it was intended and list stupid shyt for exercise, i delete. this is a place for supportive weight loss and cheers, not a therapy session for people with eating disorders. it drives me nuts!!!!!!!!0
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Many of us have had the sleeve and are concentrating on getting our protein in as well as 64 ounces of water a day. We are not counting calories per say but doing what our surgeon and nutricianist want us to do!
This is understandable0 -
It would be so nice if everyone felt free and fit and healthy in their own bodies, the truth is that the majority of overweight people don't. So why are you worrying about what others do to achieve that? Isn't it easier to just focus on your own eating and exercise?0
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