msalicia116 Member

I got my Fitbit last July, and found my average steps were 5,000-7,000 (on a good day). By October I was averaging 17,000-22,000 steps. November my son hid my charger, so after weeks of it not turning up, decided I needed to just buy one. I got it late December and found that my steps had gone back down to 5,000 tops!…

Just curious as to why you want to reduce your carbs? Just to have a more balanced ratio?

I'm going on 2 years of fasting, and this is what I learned the most. It doesn't have to be exactly what the diet entails, it opens up the possibility for a ratio that works for you! It's endless if you think about it, I can't believe I never thought about your variation before haha. Currently I'm doing 3 "fast" days at…

Sorry, I didn't even answer your question entirely. I love it! It makes me feel like I can actually eat 5 days a week without deprivation. This is the first time in my life I've ever felt that way. And honestly, two fast days are equally great because it's nice to take a break from constantly thinking about food. I already…

Exactly what previous posters said, 5/2 is calories in calories out, which is why it works. The pros are that you don't have to have 7 low cal days, you only need 2. That seems more attainable than feeling like you are always dieting. The flip side is, you can't go off the rails 5 days a week. You just divide what calories…

I found it! Seriously, awesome calculator! I took a screenshot and it's my screensaver for the next 60 days! Had to bump my poor sons pic temporarily haha. Thanks again!

This! I had no idea fact from myth, so there was so much unnecessary suffering. As the saying goes, if only I knew then what I know now. I really hope there is better health education in place for kids now. Nothing feels worse than being a prisoner in your body and not knowing how to make it better.

I'm looking for the zigzag too. I'm such a numbers person, so I really enjoy these calculators. Thanks for your hard work :)

I feel like I never really recovered from it entirely! My memory is definitely not what it was. I was relieved to know it was an actual thing and I wasn't losing my mind haha.

Got it, and had already added the ETA in that post you quoted with my corrected response. So, no explanation necessary. And I agree, she is the person of interest here, and hope she's feeling better!

Yes she did. Her first question, in the subject line, is asking if a 3 day fast was safe. The body of the post was about constepation. Just like I explained in my other post.

You are really comparing our hearts beating to our bodies digesting food? You clearly don't know the research on how or why fasting is beneficial, or the increase in cellular development when one is fasting due to not having to work so hard to constantly digest food. So, I won't waste my time.

Where in the world did you hear that? And why do people say "females", it's women. You use 'female' when you're talking about animals or anatomy.

Just wanted to say congrats for reaching out and asking questions. Take it 1 day at a time. You are so worth it!!

Glad you did an extensive amount of reading first! Congrats on gaining some insight before jumping to conclusions. So many people flip out when you mention fasting, just because they're not educated in that method, so seriously well done. I have done most of the methods, but I generally stick to 5/2, or 5 feed days and 2…

Did you read mine? Her subject asked about fasting. Her post talked about constepation. I responded with 1. what happens to me in regards to fasting, and 2.how I handle constepation personally because of the highly dense fiberous food I eat that gets me that way. Do not need your permission to tell her what I do to treat…

We have the exact same palette.

You don't have to re start because you already started a month ago. You just keep going. No one will be perfect in their routine every day of their life. Just course correct. Think of it in terms of getting off at the wrong exit. You don't start from the beginning again, you just find your way back on course and keep…

Fasting helps me. I eat a lot of salad and steamed vegetables, and that ends up causing problems for me unfortunately. When I fast, I drink a ton of water, take a supliment, and give my body a break from constantly digesting food. Fasting has changed my health entirely.

Little late, but I'm in! Current weight: 136 lbs Goal Weight by January: 123 lbs Ultimate goal: 119 lbs Starting weight (Nov 20th): I'm not sure I think it was 136 so I'll start there. Week 1 (Nov 27th): Week 2 (Dec 4th): Week 3 (Dec 11th): Week 4 (Dec 18th): Week 5 (Dec 25th): ***Question for anyone interested- What is…

Are you for real. You have to be kidding. You ladies are really something else. Now it's boring and pointless since you didn't even bother to read my pov, and there's obviously some weird petting going on. Oh well.

That's an awesome explanation!

Amazing. Really great and informative. Thanks so much!

I wasn't stating my opinion, I'm not a scientist/expert. I was using the BMI chart stating the healthy BMI range. Nothing more. If that chart changes, which it may in the future, I will always suggest that in regards to goals. And I do my best not to recommend my personal preferences on others. I know we all have our own…

Healthy BMI is from 18.5-24.9. Those ailments occur in those who are considered underweight from everything I have read. If I read the reverse, my entire pov on her goal would be showing her the healthy range and suggesting her goal shift slightly to fit that criteria. Not to dismiss her goal entirely.

I don't retract saying her goal ( per the general consensus) is fine if she focuses on nutrition and is doing it for her. The other issues I refrained from Commenting on because I don't have all the facts, no one here does. My response is in direct correlation to the manner I was treated. I don't need to be accepted by…

I'm not intimidated by you or anyone on this thread. I didn't charge in here or do anything but state she should focus on her nutrition, and because her goal is in the healthy range, really other people's opinions (mine included) doesn't matter. You and your "you can't sit here" mentality because I have a different opinion…

Don't put words in my mouth. I thought the nutrition suggestions from other posters touched on that point successfully. No need to repeat what was already stated multiple times. I made the only point that she doesn't need to change her goals, but if she were to pursue them, to focus on nutrition. I would like to know both…

At 5'8" it is HEALTHY to have a BMI of 19. Just because you want to redirect doesn't mean I have to play your game. No matter how you want to spin it, it doesn't change that someone her height with that BMI is in the healthy range. Be an adult, focus on the topic.

At 5'8" a 19 BMI is in the healthy range. How tall are you? Never mind, that's irrelevant.