Poll: Thinking Thin
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1) 28
2) 146 lb
3) NJ
4) moderate.
5) 5-7 days a week/90-120 min a day
6) no
6) lunch
7) 5+
8) 40oz min, no max
9) i try not to get really hungry = eat often
10) salad with grilled chicken/shrimp, coffee, no alcohol, if i want a desert - sorbet0 -
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping you can help me with some research. I am studying the diet habits of various people to see if there are any correlations. I am studying my coworkers and friends but I would like information about you if you are willing to supply it. I'm working off of the honor system here. If you can please reply to this post with the following information.
1) age: 20's, 30's, 40's, etc...I don't need actual ages
2) approximate weight
3) physical location. state is fine
4) activity level. Sedentary, beginning exerciser, moderate, advanced exerciser, sporadic, etc...
5) How often do you exercise?
6) Do you eat breakfast?
6) what is your largest meal of the day?
7) how many times a day do you eat?
8) how much water do you drink?
9) how do you deal with food temptations?
10) what is your typical restaurant meal?
Thank you,
Shannon
1. 40
2. 150
3. TX
4. beginner/moderate
5. 4-5 times/week
6. Without fail
7. dinner
8. 7-11 glasses
9. decide how bad I want it, and whether or not it's worth it
10. I typically will not eat at restaurants...maybe 4-6 times a year and it would probably be steak or fish.0 -
1) age: 27
2) 251
3) North Texas
4) beginning exerciser
5) 3 times a week
6) I do eat breakfast
6) Lunch or dinner
7) 3-5
8) 40 ounces a day
9) I try to eat the things I like in moderation. Pizza is tough though and unless I have friends around to help me I often overeat.
10) Meat, veggie, potato or Nachos/tacos... i love those!!0 -
1) age: 30's
2) 164
3) SC
4) activity level. moderate
5) 5-7x per week
6) always
6) Dinner
7) Work days can be as little as 3 to as many as 8. Days off usually 4
8) 32-128oz
9) I usually can just not eat it but, if it is a real bad craving and I am legitimately hungry then I will have a small amount to handle the craving and the hunger until I can get to something more sensible.
10) We don't eat out much but when we do I be sure to plan (eat less the rest of the day or workout more) so I can eat what I want. My favorite place to go now is an authentic mexican restaurant with Ceviche tostados.0 -
1) mid 20's
2) 185
3) TX
4) activity level. Beginning exerciser
5) Everyday
6) Yes
6) Lunch
7) 5 times
8) 80oz on average
9) I eat them in moderation
10) Protein with grilled vegetables0 -
1) Mid 20's
2) 250
3) Minnesota
4) Beginning exercise
5) 3 days a week.
6) I try to, sometimes I skip it
6) Dinner on work days, Lunch on days off.
7) 4 or 5 times.
8) At least 40 oz.
9) Try thinking of a healthier option that also sounds good.
10) It varies a lot. I don't make attempts to eat healthy while eating out. Instead, I've started greatly limiting the frequency with which I go out for food, and when I do go out I let myself "cheat" and have whatever I want because it's likely a special occasion. I do usually try to remain within my calorie limit though, or at least try not to go over by too much.0 -
1) age: 30's
2) approximate weight: 113
3) physical location: Nevada
4) activity level: beginning exerciser
5) How often do you exercise? Less than I should <1x per week--I'm working on that
6) Do you eat breakfast? Yes
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Lunch or Dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3 meals, sometimes 1 snack
8) how much water do you drink? 64 oz or more
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I rarely get food temptations. My problem is eating large meals and drinking beer.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Some kind of sandwich or wrap, depending on the restaurant0 -
1) 20s
2) 113
3) UK
4) beginner
5) not often enough
6) yes
6) dinner
7) 3 meals and 1 snack
8)3/4 cups a day
9) try find something else to do
10) bbq chicken n fries.0 -
1) 40's
2) 178
3) BC, Canada
4) beginning exerciser
5) 6 days a week currently
6) Always
6) Usually dinner, though not by much
7) 3 meals plus 1 or 2 snacks
8) total fluids 64 ounces+
9) make it work or find a more sensible solution that hopefully fits the need
10) completely depends on the restaurant, but I try to find moderate choices that don't break the calorie bank too badly and don't leave me feeling deprived0 -
1) 40s
2) 170
3) IL
4) moderate
5) 5-6 times a week
6) Yes
6) Dinner
7) 3
8) hard to say, I just usually have water by me all day, at least 8 cups
9) schedule them in if they are something I really want
10) no typical, depends on the restaurant, the specials, what I'm in the mood for, usually prefer stuff I couldn't just make at home0 -
1) age: 20s
2) approximate weight: 149
3) physical location: Ireland
4) activity level: Moderate
5) How often do you exercise? 1-3 times a 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? 7-8 times
8) how much water do you drink? 8 to 12 glasses
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I have a modest portion.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Lasagne, fries and salad.0 -
1) 20's
2) 400 lbs
3) the very unmanly california
4) well I walk more than an hour a day six days a week
5)depends on the day
6) yes
6) lunch
7) 5-6
8) atleast a gallon a day
9) small small portion, not even 1/4 or I just start thinking angry, emo thought so I can keep my mind occupied.
10) anything. literally anything.0 -
1) age: late 20's
2) approximate weight: 138
3) physical location. Japan
4) activity level. moderate
5) How often do you exercise? 6 days a week
6) Do you eat breakfast? yes
6) what is your largest meal of the day? depends on the day. Either breakfast or dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat? 7 times
8) how much water do you drink? as much as I want
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I eat a small amount of it
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? chicken0 -
1) 40s
2) 135
3) Virginia
4) Very active lifestyle, but not a gym rat
5) Several times a week
6) Always
6) Dinner
7) 3 regular meals + about 500-700 calories of evening snacks
8) About 4 cups of plain water, but I count tea, Crystal Light, and other calorie-free drinks toward water
9) I just make sure I have calories to enjoy the things I like and then indulge away
10) Hmmm... on Sunday, after backpacking with my friends, I had a cheeseburger, fries and a beer. Last week, I went out just once and had a 12" margherita pizza. I rarely go our to eat, though - maybe once a week, if that!
Not sure how valuable this information is without knowing my height (5'9"), how many calories I eat a day (about 2200), or what my weight loss goals are (currently at goal).0 -
1) age: Late 30's
2) approximate weight: Maintaining around 170 last time I checked.
3) physical location: US/Canada border
4) activity level: Very sedentary if I don't include exercise. Everything I need is at home...I work from home, workout at home (and outside) and I drive everywhere.
5) How often do you exercise? Everyday sometimes twice a day.
6) Do you eat breakfast? Yes, just not as early as most. I eat breakfast between 11am - noon.
6) what is your largest meal of the day? My first and second meals are larger usually equal in calories, but I close the kitchen for the day around 6 or 7 during the week.
7) how many times a day do you eat? Mostly twice, sometimes I'll add in a good-sized snack on heavy lifting days.
8) how much water do you drink? Depends on my workouts and the weather. Usually anywhere between 64 oz - 1 gallon. It's super hot and humid today and I'm going for a 4+ mile power walk shortly so I'm up to 110 oz so far. I also drink a couple of cups of herbal tea everyday, but I don't include that with the totals.
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I either fit them in, eat a little with moderation, make substitutions or tell my stomach its going to have to wait until the weekend when I eat more then I'll enjoy a full sized of whatever I'm craving.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Pizza, a seafood dish or some kind or wrap or pita with a veggie side and water.0 -
1) age: late 30s
2) approximate weight: 113
3) physical location: Midwest USA.
4) activity level. Desk job, very light activity.
5) How often do you exercise? Walk 4-5 times per week.
6) Do you eat breakfast? Not usually.
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Dinner.
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3 small meals plus 2-3 snacks.
8) how much water do you drink? 3-4 cups per day
9) how do you deal with food temptations? Eat smaller portion of whatever I want or find lower calorie alternative.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Fish/chicken/beef, veggies, rice, salad, bread.0 -
1) age: 26
2) approximate weight: 118 lbs
3) physical location. Indiana
4) activity level. Sporadic
5) How often do you exercise? 3x a week weightlifting maybe a few days walking
6) Do you eat breakfast? Not usually. I don't get hungry until around noon
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Dinner or evening snacks
7) how many times a day do you eat? 4ish
8) how much water do you drink? No idea. Not enough. Working on it
9) how do you deal with food temptations? I practice moderation with all foods. Generally, I'll eat what I want within limits
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Habanero ranch burger from McDonald's, grilled chili mcwrap from McDonald's, steak at restaurants. ..whatever I fancy, really sweet potatoes smothered in marshmallows, cinnamon, and butter0 -
1) age: 35
2) approximate weight: 109
3) physical location: Missouri
4) activity level: advanced exerciser
5) How often do you exercise? Daily, at least 30 minutes
6) Do you eat breakfast? Heck yeah! Love breakfast.
6) what is your largest meal of the day? Dinner, usually
7) how many times a day do you eat? 3-6
8) how much water do you drink? Not sure. Counting coffee and tea, at least 6 glasses
9) how do you deal with food temptations? Either have a small amount, have an alternative treat, or just remember my goal and abstain.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? Grilled chicken sandwich and fries, or thin crust pizza (I make sure it fits into my calorie goal)0 -
1) age:29
2) approximate weight: 195
3) physical location. Ohio
4) activity level. moderate
5) How often do you exercise: 3-6 times a week
6) Do you eat breakfast: Never
6) what is your largest meal of the day: Dinner
7) how many times a day do you eat: Usually 2
8) how much water do you drink: Enough to not be thirsty, I don't track it
9) how do you deal with food temptations: I eat foods I enjoy in moderation and fit it into my daily goals. If I can't fit it in a particular day, I don't have it and try to fit it in another day.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal: Depends on the restaurant. I get steak at a steak house, pasta at an Italian place, fajitas at mexican, etc...0 -
10) Typical restaraunt meal is a big plate of sashimi or a bowl of pho
Oh yummy. I have to drive 127 miles for Pho. Its worth the drive!0 -
1) age: 20
2) approximate weight: 227
3) physical location. Maine
4) activity level: Moderate
5) How often do you exercise: 4-6 times a week
6) Do you eat breakfast: ALWAYS
6) what is your largest meal of the day: lunch or breakfast
7) how many times a day do you eat: 5. three 300 calorie meals and 2 low calorie snacks
8) how much water do you drink: my goal is always 72 oz daily but sometimes it's 64, sometimes it's more.
9) how do you deal with food temptations: i eat it, just not 4 servings of it! everything is okay in moderation!
10) what is your typical restaurant meal: it used to be pasta but i don't really like pasta as much as i used to. Now I enjoy stir fry, seafood, chicken dishes, or quesadillas with side salads!0 -
1) age: 31
2) approximate weight 158
3) physical location. state is fine Virginia
4) activity level. moderate
5) How often do you exercise? 5/6 days a week
6) Do you eat breakfast? yes
6) what is your largest meal of the day? lunch
7) how many times a day do you eat? 5
8) how much water do you drink? 10-12 glasses
9) how do you deal with food temptations? i usually have whatever I am craving but count out a portion or even half a portion.
10) what is your typical restaurant meal? i don't go out to eat often so when i do i tend to enjoy it, but i usually lean towards chicken dishes or something that comes with a good side portion of veggies!0 -
1) 50s
2) 134 lbs
3) Michigan
4) Beginning exerciser (sporadic)
5) 1-3 x week (I'm just beginning to get serious)
6) Yes
7) 2nd Meal (what most call dinner)
8) 3 'Meals' + 2-3 Snacks
9) 8-12+ cups per day
10) I have a moderate portion if it fits into my calorie deficit or I just don't eat it
11) We rarely go out to dinner so most of the time I'll splurge and have a Prime Rib steak (medium rare), jumbo deep fried shrimp w/cocktail sauce & lemon (unless we go to Longhorn Steakhouse in which case I'll have the Wild West Shrimp appetizer), baked potato w/butter & sour cream, house salad w/ranch dressing, water & a couple drinks such as Gin & Tonic w/lime, Margarita or Daiquiri. I usually skip dessert since I'm already stuffed.0 -
1) 20's
2) 150
3) Maine
4) Moderately Active
5) Daily
6) Yes
6) Dinner
7) 6-10 times depending on my appetite
8) 6-12+cups
9) I either eat it if it fits into my calories, or wait until another day when it can...if I still want it.
10) I always try to go to places with lower calorie, healthier, "fit" options.0 -
1. 20s
2. 150 lbs
3. WI
4. Beginning Exerciser
5. Exercise twice per week
6. No
7. Dinner
8. 2 meals per day, 2 snacks per day
9. 3 cups
10. Fit it into my calorie goal for the day or eat less the next day
11. Burger and Fries0 -
1) 18
2) 108
3) Illinois
4) Sedentary
5) 1-2x week
6) If i'm awake early enough, yes.
6) dinner
7) 1-2 times a day, depending on when i wake up.
8) 1-3 litres
9) i eat a small portion of what i'm craving
10) I don't typically go out for meals, but when i do, i usually get chicken(nuggets, tenders, grilled breasts), a potato product, diet soda, and some type of chocolate.0 -
1) Age: 27
2) Weight: 217
3) Location: Maryland
4) Activity Level: Moderate
5) 4-6 X weekly 30 min-hour
6) Yes, never skip it
7) Dinner
8) 6x Three meals 200-400 calories, three snacks 100-200 calories.
9) 7-9 glasses a day
10) Depends on my day or how my week is going, if I've been doing well, I'll indulge as long as it's in my calorie allotment. If I've been indulging to much here and there, I'll abstain. I watch portion size!
11) Chicken or shrimp broccoli with steamed brown rice. Or 6 oz sirloin with a veggie side, maybe half a serving of mashed potatoes.0 -
1) 50's
2) 118
3) Ohio
4) Moderate
5) Daily
6) Yes
6) Dinner
7) 3 meals and 2 snacks
8) 100 ounces
9) I am strong willed and not very tempted. Before my life style change I was addicted to chocolate. I ate a pound of peanut M&Ms, a pound of Reese Cups and a box of Andes Candies a week. I also ate a box of crackers a week. I gave it up over night and I am not really tempted at all. I quit smoking and eating candy both on Feb.2nd.
10) Grilled chicken0 -
1) age: 30's
2) 228lb
3) England UK
4) Sedentary
5) All over the place, anything from 4 times a week to nothing for a week.
6) Rarely
6) Evening meal
7) Including snacks around 5
8) Around 2 litres
9) Mind over matter
10) Depends on my goals for the week, can be anything from burger and fries to seafood pasta. I do not go to restaurants a lot so it's usually the burger.0 -
1. 43
2. 180
3. Tennessee
4. moderate
5. 5 days/week (average 500 minutes)
6. Breakfast every morning
6. Breakfast
7. 3 meals 1 snack sometimes
8. 6-10 cups per day
9. eat a lemon nourish bar or strawberry protein bar
10. 2 pork tacos with onions, cilantro, and cheese (or one pork taco and refried beans)0
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