Poll: Thinking Thin
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1) 20's
2) 138
3) SC
4) usually moderate
5) usually 3+ times/week
6) Always
6) Lunch/Dinner.
7) 3 meals + 1 snack
8) as much as I remember... 6-8 glasses
9) water. or I just get busy doing something else. If my mind is occupied, I forget about it, because for me it's all mental.
10) whatever I can get that's vegan and gluten-free. That narrows my options significantly, so I couldn't really name a "typical" meal.
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1) age: 20's, 30's, 40's, etc...I don't need actual ages - late 50's
2) approximate weight - 153 lbs.
3) physical location. state is fine - NC
4) activity level. Sedentary, beginning exerciser, moderate, advanced exerciser, sporadic, etc... - beginning exerciser
5) How often do you exercise? - 5 times/week
6) Do you eat breakfast? - Yes
6) what is your largest meal of the day? - Dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? - 5
8) how much water do you drink? - 64 - 128 ounces/day
9) how do you deal with food temptations? - once/week
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? - something not fried, under 600 calories if possible0 -
1) age: 20's
2) approximate weight: 224.2
3) physical location.: Texas
4) activity level: Moderate
5) How often do you exercise? Ehhhh.... 3...ish times a week. Sometimes more.
6) Do you eat breakfast? Coffee first thing, sometimes food around 10:30
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3 meals, afternoon snack(s)
8) how much water do you drink? a crap load.
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I eat them. (yolo?)
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Chicken or fish, not because I'm a diet martyr, I just like them. And lots of fruity cocktails.0 -
1) age:30s
2) approximate weight: 100 lbs
3) physical location: California
4) activity level: moderate
5) How often do you exercise: 6X week
6) Do you eat breakfast? yup
6) what is your largest meal of the day? dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? approx 5
8) how much water do you drink? 8 glasses
9) how do you deal with food temptations? don't buy them, not in the house, I have treats outside of the house
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? big ole steak cooked rare, lots of red wine0 -
1) age: 30s
2) 197
3) DE
4) beginning exerciser
5) 30 minutes 5-6 days a week
6)yes
6) dinner
7) 3 meals, 1 snack
8) 8 cups
9) willpower, if that fails a small portion of what I want
10) salad0 -
1) 24
2) 133 lbs
3) South Carolina
4) Moderate
5) Five days per week
6) Yes
6) Dinner
7) 5-6
8) 8-12 glasses per day
9) I don't have many. When I do, I indulge on weekends while sticking to my weekly goal.
10) Too various to say. Totally depends on the restaurant. Nothing most people would consider "healthy," that's for sure.0 -
1) 35
2) 150
3) Northern Michigan
4) Moderate
5) Daily, twice on Saturday
6) Yes
6) Dinner
7) 5-6
8) About 3 liters
9) If its something I really, really like and want, I have it. I'll try a little bit of something first to see if that satisfies my craving. I try not to look at food as taboo. Generally through the day I aim for a balanced diet, but don't deny myself treats.
10) Before losing weight, burger, fries, multiple beers. Now, I rarely eat out, but typically will order a side salad and a lean protein, any sauces or dressing on the side. I still allow myself a beer, and maybe a few fries off my husbands plate. I try to enjoy eating out without going overboard because we do it so infrequently.0 -
1) 30s
2) 155 (goal is 140, should be there about Octoberish)
3) NJ, USA
4) complicated... not the least bit new to exercise, not currently doing it now.
5) Rarely atm - should work harder on that.
6) Yes - eggs + toast or rice, or yogurt + jam + flax seeds, usually.
6) I guess if you combine my 2x lunches into 1 then lunch. Calorically I eat 4x meals trying for approx 350 kcals each, maybe dinner goes over.
7) 4x
8) I often forget to. I usually have 12-16 oz at some point during the day, maybe 2x that, and then a med iced coffee with extra cream + sugar at some point and then often alcohol at night.
9) I believe firmly that those don't exist. I think you should eat a cookie if you want a cookie. But eating a box is probably an issue. I believe in the 80% full rule (just eat until you're 80% full and you'll be ok)
10) Depends on what restaurant. Sunday I had garlic/pepper oil ramen and fried rice, Saturday I had Chinese soup dumplings, fried buns, pork & bamboo stir fry, fried noodles... I like sushi and pho best maybe so I go for those 2 things most often. Oh, and beer!0 -
1) age: 43
2) approximate weight: 171
3) physical location: Texas
4) activity level: moderate (?)
5) How often do you exercise? 4-6 times a week
6) Do you eat breakfast? Very rarely
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Usually lunch, sometimes dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? Usually two, but once in a while three
8) how much water do you drink? Aim for 80 ounces a day
9) how do you deal with food temptations? Focus on my goal, remind myself of why I am doing this. If I decide to have it anyway, eat it slowly and enjoy every bite. Then just cut back elsewhere or do extra exercise.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? There is no typical (although my favorite is seafood)-- I order whatever I want, but try to stick to things that will re-heat well because I usually only eat half of whatever I am served. Yesterday I had chicken red curry with white rice at a Thai restaurant. Today I had cod with horseradish mashed potatoes and asparagus. I will have bbq chicken on Thursday (catered lunch at work).0 -
1) Late 20s
2) 172lbs
3) Scotland, UK
4) Exercise beginner
5) 30 mins 3 times a week is the goal, sometimes more
6) Very very rarely
6) Dinner
7) I have lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the day
8) Very little, sometimes only a glass a day
9) I have a small amount of what I'm craving
10) Some type of meat with potatoes0 -
1) 30s
2) 164
3) Washington
4) Slightly above average
5) 3-5 times a week
6) Yep
6) Dinner
7) 6...or whenever I feel hungry
8) >1 gallon
9) I eat them in moderation...or sometimes not in moderation but just infrequently
10) salad is the most frequent thing I have0 -
1) 30's
2) 165
3) Iowa
4) moderate
5) 4 or 5 days a week, 40 minutes or so each time
6) Yes
6) Dinne
7) 5
8) 1/2-1 gallon/day
9) Depends on the day....most of the time I allow myself the treat (in moderation). Actually nearly always I allow myself the treat, avoidance for me brings on more thoughts of desire which never seem to leave and then I binge. I very much prefer being in control...
10) Depends on where I'm at, but I usually try to be "smart", choose the non-breaded/fried protein, veggies....unless it's chinese, then I indulge!!0 -
1. Age: 25
2. Weight: 131.4lbs (6'0)
3. Location: Las Vegas, NV
4. Activity Level: Extremely active. Endurance athlete.
5. Exercise frequency: 7x per week. Running 60-80 mi per week.
6. Breakfast: No.
7. Largest meal: Post run.
7. Meals per day: 3
8. Water consumption: 1 gallon.
9. How to deal with food temptations: Eat lol.
10. Typical meal: Burger, BBQ, Pizza, Pasta, Ice cream.0 -
1) age: 20's
2) 137
3) New York
4) Moderate
5) Exercise every-day by walking and 2-3 times a week with a more fast paced work-out
6) I eat breakfast, but it's usually something small - fruit or plain yogurt
6) Dinner
7) 3
8) At least 8 glasses
9.) If I'm stressed or overworked I usually give into temptations
10) Pasta0 -
1) 31
2) 144.6
3) Georgia
4) Advanced Exerciser
5) 5 - 6 times a week
6) I eat breakfast everyday
6) Breakfast
7) 6
8) Umm... I'm on my third 2 liter of water and it's only 2 p.m. I'll probably drink a couple of more before it's time to go to bed.
9) Very well. I allow myself a couple of temptations on the weekends, but they're not temptations by most people's standards. I'll have a cupcake a few times a month. I love cupcakes.
10) Cheeseburger with sweet potato french fries.0 -
1) age: 40s
2) weight:174
3) physical location: maine
4) activity level: beginning exerciser
5) How often do you exercise?: 3x a week
6) Do you eat breakfast? yes
6) what is your largest meal of the day? breakfast
7) how many times a day do you eat? 5
8) how much water do you drink? 64oz average
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I don't buy the item typically
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? few tall light beers with .5 appetizer0 -
1) 30s
2) 125-130 depending on the day
3) Ontario
4) Moderate
5) Daily, I do multiple reps of body weight strength training (squats, pushups etc), lift a kettlebell, and walk home from work or use the treadmill most week days (45 mins)
6) Yes, a baked veggie egg cup and 2% cottage cheese with a tablespoon of chia seeds
6) Evening (combining dinner and nighttime snack)
7) 4 - 5
8) on average about 3 quarts
9) I eat and drink whatever I want in moderation and exercise to earn extra calories to indulge
10) No specific typical meal, whatever looks good at the time but I never get dessert0 -
1) 40
2) 130, 5'7"
3) Southern California
4) sporadic - advanced/sedentary
5) Whenever I feel like it - usually 2-4 times a week depending on the weather
6) Always eat breakfast
6) Usually dinner, unless I eat out (rarely) then the meal out is the largest
7) 2-6
8) 7-10 cups
9) I eat small amounts of whatever I want
10) Mexican food - something with beans, rice and cheese0 -
1) upper 40's (50 is looming over my head)
2) 115
3) Maryland
4) Moderately active
5) 6 - 7 times a week; 60 - 90 minutes
6) yes - LOVE breakfast
6) Breakfast is probably my biggest meal
7) three meals, 2 snacks
8) CONSTANTLY drinking water - do I measure how much - nope, vats....
9) I try to have a little of what I'm craving or a low fat/low cal alternative
10) broiled fish and a garden salad0 -
1) age: 20's, 30's, 40's, etc...I don't need actual ages 30's
2) approximate weight 170
3) physical location. state is fine MI
4) activity level. Sedentary, beginning exerciser, moderate, advanced exerciser, sporadic, etc... Moderate-advanced
5) How often do you exercise? 4-5 days a week
6) Do you eat breakfast? Always
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Lunch
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3-4
8) how much water do you drink? 36-48 ozs
9) how do you deal with food temptations? Distract myself with something else
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Burger or Chicken sandwich/wrap0 -
1) 30's
2) 121
3) FL
4) moderate
5) 4 times per week, 3 days lifting, 1 day running
6) Yes
6) Dinner
7) All the time
8) Not sure but a good amount
9) I eat whatever I am craving, just not a lot of it.
10) Subway subs or a burger and fries if Im feeling it0 -
50's
126 5'2
UK
active/mildly active
2 x a week
always eat breakfast
dinner
4 pints minimum0 -
1) 25
2) 134 lbs
3) I live in Ontario, Canada... can I still play? lol
4) Moderate?
5) 4-6 times a week
6) No
6) Dinner
7) 5
8) 6+ glasses of water
9) I usually eat whatever is tempting me, then re-adjust my calories and macros for the rest of the day
10) Burger and fries, or pizza
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1) 30s
2) 162
3) OH
4) moderate
5) 6x/wk
6) Yes
6) tie between breakfast and supper
7) 3
8) 75+ oz/day
9) I budget for treats so I can eat what I want.
10) grilled salmon, chicken, steak, pork, or (bunless) hamburger with salad (and dressing) and another side. We eat out often enough that doing so doesn't usually seem like a splurge-worthy occasion.0 -
1) 20s
2) 220
3) Florida
4) Sedentary at work. Advanced exercise outside of work. Advanced Zumba, running, weight lifting
5) 3-4 per week
6) Every morning.
6) I try for lunch, but it's often dinner.
7) 3 proper meals, snacks between. 6-7 times
8) 8-10 cups daily
9) Allow small portions and a cheat meal. I'll binge otherwise
10) Something with protein and veggie. Lean steak 2x/mo with green beans or chicken with veggies.0 -
1) age: 30
2) approximate weight: 150
3) physical location. Illinois
4) activity level. According to MFP, Sedentary (desk job)
5) How often do you exercise? 3-4 days a week
6) Do you eat breakfast? Usually
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3-6
8) how much water do you drink? anywhere between 6-12 8 oz glasses
9) how do you deal with food temptations? If I have a temptation, I eat it and log in. I do try to not go overboard, but some days it just happens. I've also learned that certain items (Oreos, for example) are things I should not keep in my house because the entire package will be gone in a short period of time.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? I don't go out to sit down restaurants that often, so when I do, I order what I want. I may have a salad instead of soup, or only 1 breadstick instead of 2-3, and once I start feeling full, I'll take the rest home with me.0 -
1) 20s
2) 140ish
3) Texas
4) moderate
5) How often do you exercise? 3x a week, 45 minutes each
6) Do you eat breakfast? coffee and a yogurt, but as that's less than 200 calories, i'm not sure if that counts
6) what is your largest meal of the day? dinner, usually.
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3 regimented meals, snacks in between as needed.
8) how much water do you drink? 64 ounces of plain water. I drink quite a bit of milk and soda, too.
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I give in at least 80% of the time, but I don't binge or overdo it. Sometimes I go over my calorie goal anyway, and you know what? I either make up for it, or I start fresh the next day.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? If it's fast food, usually some entree without the fries/sides. If it's a restaurant, well, that is so rare that I usually eat to my heart's content without regard to calories.0 -
1) 20s
2) 198
3) Washington
4) moderate
5) 1-3/week
6) 50/50
6) dinner
7) 3-5
8) ~2 liters
9) Make a healthy version of it and fit it into my calories
10) Whatever seems the least processed that's on the menu0 -
1) age: 20's
2) 176 (weighed this morning)
3) physical location: Illinois
4) activity level: beginning exerciser - moderate-ish
5) How often do you exercise? 3-5 times a week, depending
6) Do you eat breakfast? Always
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Lunch
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3-4
8) how much water do you drink? I keep a 32 oz bottle with me all day, I usually refill 3 times a day...so like 90+
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I find healthier alternatives for my favorite snacks, and for those snacks I really want, I drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes, generally I don't have the craving anymore or I know that it is worth the extra calories and exercise...it's weird I know, but it's something my mom taught me
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? I either do chicken with rice if they have it, a salad, or meat with steamed veggies...but if we go anywhere with chicken wings I have to have them!
Good luck with your research!0 -
1) 20s
2) 150
3) Ontario
4) Moderate
5) 4-5x a week
6) Always
6) Lunch or Dinner
7) 3 meals, 2 snacks
8) Not enough - trying to get to 8 glasses a day
9) Eat it and try to be better the next day - otherwise I am left thinking about it even more
10) Grilled meat and veggies, sandwiches, salads0
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