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  • I am 5'1", about 100 lbs; I run 5 days a week and cross train 1 day. I maintain on 1700-1800. But I eat 2000 if I'm training for a half marathon.
    in Calling all 5ft2/5ft3 ladies!!! Comment by Serena795 January 2016
  • Around 100 lbs, but I am a competitive runner, so my weight is a little on the low end. I maintain around 1800-2000 cal, and that's with a moderate 30 miles a week! I want to ramp up to 35-40 mpw.
    in Average weight for 5'1 Comment by Serena795 September 2015
  • Eat calorically dense foods like tahini, chickpeas, beans, and nut butters. These are also good sources of protein and will guard against muscle loss if you have lost weight.
    in My struggle with a plant based diet Comment by Serena795 August 2015
  • You could also combine it with Parmesan cheese and an egg to turn it into a pizza crust.
    in What can I make out of cauliflower mash? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • I use it to make peanut butter-based sauces, when I want the flavor without all the calories. I also mix it into my oatmeal so my oatmeal is very thick and doughy (I find this yummy).
    in What do you do with pb2? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • I don't think jogging is excessive as long as you monitor yourself for signs of disordered thinking/behavior. If jogging makes you happy, by all means do it, while making sure you eat enough. I found running incredibly helpful for my recovery, because I thought about my food as fuel for my running, rather than food as an…
    in Eating disorder recovery advice needed. Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Try The Minimalist Baker website--they have lots of yummy vegetarian and vegan recipes, such as burgers, falafels, pizza, stir-fries, and baked goods. I can guarantee you that they will taste awesome; I've tried a lot myself. Vegetarian chilis, frittatas, ratatouille, and veggie burgers are my go-tos for the weekdays. I…
    in Vegetarian / vegan meals Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Black bean burger wrapped in Napa cabbage (leftover), zucchini noodles with curry sauce. Plus a small bit of Greek yogurt, a little Puffins, and a tiny apple for dessert. :)
    in What's for supper??? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • I don't lift weights as much as I should because in all honesty, I'd rather run outside than lift in a gym. But I do some weights anyway so that I don't become so injury-prone!
    in Weightlifting. Why don't you? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • I am at a healthy BMI, and I think I've reached my set point. I am able to keep the same clothing size and weight (within a certain range) without deprivation. I can't say that my relationship with food is perfect, but I am much better with it now. I can eat once "off limits" foods without too much anxiety or purging via…
    in Post Anorexic, physically recovered Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • I congratulate you on your recovery! I am a recovering EDNOS. I had a weird mix of orthorexic and anorexic behaviors, and while my BMI was not as low as yours, I was on the way to being there. What I found helpful was to think less of calories and more about nutrition, and if you take up a sport, as I did, you may be more…
    in Post Anorexic, physically recovered Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Yerba Mate is great. I agree with coreyreichie here--if you're going to drink black coffee, that coffee had better be damn good. As in French Press/pour-over good.
    in Caffeine fix without a ton of sugar/calories Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Fiber One bran? It's great for making you go to the bathroom...
    in Low Carb Cereal Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Bring a whole bunch of snacks that you know are correct for your caloric intake. And just snack on them when you can throughout your shift.
    in Working night shift! Help when to eat?! Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • I run--or rather, ran, because I'm temporarily out of commission--because nothing compares to the peace of a good long run on the trails, or the hard-earned sweat of a butt-kicking track workout. Can't wait to get back on my feet again!
    in Why do you run? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Have you tried 1) increasing protein and fat intake 2) increasing daytime portion sizes 3) keeping the trigger foods out of the house? Or keeping yourself out of the house? I've found that all of those steps limit the damage I can do. If I increase protein and fat intake, my blood sugar levels are less likely to dip, and…
    in Carbs and loss of control Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Coconut flour and egg pancakes! 1 egg per Tbsp coconut flour, and add 2 Tbsp water/nut milk. Lots of fiber and protein, and if your pan is nonstick, you don't even need oil! Otherwise, Flapjacked pancake mix is high in protein and low-calorie.
    in Need help finding a low Calorie Pancake mix Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Does anyone know how to adjust for the settings in MFP? I've put myself down as sedentary since my job pretty literally keeps me tethered to the desk by a pair of earphones. I do work out at a moderate to high intensity unless I'm exhausted and need a rest day. So I would have 1,200 calories as BMR/RMR and add on whatever…
    in Unsure how much to eat as injured runner? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
  • Thanks, MKEgal. The Baylor College of Medicine told me that I need around 2,000 calories. That seems like quite a lot of food. Then again, since I've been eating 1,200 calories a day, I noticed that my strength workouts have really been in the crapper. :(
    in Unsure how much to eat as injured runner? Comment by Serena795 July 2015
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