leejayem Member

Totally agree with the OP. 1200 cals a days is not "starving yourself" (that's ALOT of vegies!!!!) Someone my size is hardly in danger of starving to death, c'mon!!! And I am not losing muscle, just body fat (it can be checked you know!) If some of you are starving & losing body fat with a low cal programme maybe you need…

If people can eat fast food etc on a regular basis & still maintain good cholesterol levels, normal BGL, & great mental health then I say good on them! I would if I could!!!:drinker:

Oh man. I read so many of these replies & WISH I had trouble eating my calories!!!! I have a particular love of protein foods (meat & I are like Homer Simpson & donuts...mmmmmm) & they're soooooooooooo calorie dense!!!! I've been told only I'm supposed to have whatever amount would fit in the palm of my hand but I could…

OK, now I'm really confused about the calorie intake. I multiplied my weight by 10 & it adds up to over 2000 cals - even if I deduct 500 from the amount it's still over 1500 a day. But my doctor has me on 1200 a day & I'm losing weight this way. Please explain. :huh:

Back to the Future Die Hard The Lorax Charlie & the Chocolate Factory The Miracle Leap of Faith The Nativity ...some of our family favourites. I'm sure I could think of more.:smile:

Same!!! Apparently a girl I was really good friends with was disappointed when she found out I was hetro!! Must've been the short hair but that seems so stereotypical doesn't it?!:bigsmile:

My endocrinologist calculated for me & recommended 1200 cals a day. His advise is that losing weight means eating fewer calories over a given period of time until goal weight is attained - including taking hormones into consideration (since it's obviously his area of expertise) He also said that to lose muscle mass of any…

From memory I had a big Mac, large fries & large diet coke (only cos I don't like regular coke!!), plus a large block of Cadbury's chocolate, plus a whole stack of ice cream...then went to bed a few hours later with 3 or 4 Caramello Koalas. Only real regret was thinking, "Well I've just taken another step towards…

When I used to go the gym there was a lady to seemed to be there very time I was there, didn't matter what time I turned up (always dependent on babysitting arrangements) - I used to wonder whether she just slept there or something??!!:noway:

I would go see a doctor if it's out of the ordinary.

"It's not a baby, it's just a clump of cells.":huh:

Here!! I'm 37, married with 4 kids between 2 & 10 years old. I log on every day (well not over Christmas cos I ate soooooooooooooooo badly!!) but don't really get much time to browse forums. Feel free to add me as a friend!!:bigsmile: :drinker:

And some of us are married with 4 young children - in terms of sex it's kinda like being single really!!!!!:drinker:

I've had 4 c-sections & my stretch marks are not real pretty at all - but they are a constant reminder that I grew 4 healthy little people so I can't say I'm too bothered by them!!! Not planning to ever wear a bikini (!!) but if I can look decent in a 1-piece I'll be really happy!! :heart:

If you're looking for something to sweeten it, try "Natvia" (or Stevia). It's a natural sweetener.

You look soooooooooooooo young!!!! Fantastic results - I feel so proud of you & we've never even met!! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

Just looking at your diary - were the past few days typical of your eating habits? If this IS how you usually eat, high calorie meals loaded with sugar, fat & sodium (I'd give the noodles away for sure!!) then the reason your not losing weight is obvious - way too much processed stuff. Stops your body from functioning…

Hi there, I have also been fat all my life & I'm from a "large" family. The hardest part of all this for me is that my family of origin support me staying fat!! Now that I am losing weight they offer me no encouragement, no affirmation - just the constant temptation of junk food & comments like, "A little bit won't hurt…

My personal opinion is that, as a mature adult, the ideal way to resolve this conflict is to do it between yourself & this other person. Putting this post up for all to see says to me that you are less interested in resolving the issues & more interested in having people tell you she's wrong & you're right. Not real nice.

Yesterday I ran for 40 minutes, had a protein shake for breakfast & again for lunch & a bit of smoked salmon as an afternoon snack (to placate the rumbly tum!!) - this was because I was taking my older kids to a play that night & the plan was to stop at Macca's for dinner. I decided I would save my calories earlier in the…

I disagree. A person who has a fair amount of weight to lose (like me) is not in any danger of losing muscle. When you lose weight, the body uses what you eat for fuel & when there's no more available, it begins to use body fat (hey presto - weight loss!!) The body only resorts to using muscle for fuel when the fat…

Please, for the love of God DON'T get married to either of them at the moment. Marriage is beautiful but it's hard work & you have to commit 100% or you are setting yourself up for failure. Although it does come with good feelings & great experiences, marriage is not just a feel-good relationship, it's a covenant - for…

Do seriously think we have spare time??? At the moment I am eating my lunch while typing which I can do because my baby son is sleeping & my daughter is watching a DVD - but that won't last for long!! While I'm learning an instrument or learning to dance can you please look after my kids for me? Thanks.:explode:

I have to say it's really sad to see all the comments on here that suggest that staying home with kids is such a negative thing for a mother's mental health!! From my experience depression & anxiety tends to be exacerbated by being at home with kids when your marriage is not in a good place (ie - you & your spouse are not…

I am a SAHM - was homeschooling up until the beginning of this year but now my eldest 2 are at school & I am home with my 4 year old & 1 year old. Some days I feel a bit starved for adult conversation but for the most part I believe that (as long as I'm doing OK) my kids are better off for being here with me. I love being…

Running every day, eating low carb, low sugar, low fat & getting at least 8 hours of sleep at night - wouldn't say it's a secret though, most people know this to be true!! The secret is how you maintain this (esp the sleep!!!!!) with 4 little kids - any ideas would be great!!!!!:drinker:

Are you are you burnt 3500 calories in a few hours? If I run for an hour I burn about 600 calories & only about 300 if I walk for the same amount of time. Based on that I would have to walk for over ten hours to burn over 3000 calories - you're super blessed if you can burn that much in just a few hours, but more power to…

I feel this pain. Depression is a foul epidemic that is plaguing our world more & more. My beautiful big brother died from it 20 years ago & so many members of my family have it. I have tried pretty much everything to get on top of it, including Vitamin B, Lethicin & chemical meds & truthfully the best resolution I have…

Hi there I'm a 37 Aussie Mum of 4 kids. We live in Sydney. I have lost about 10kg so far but I fluctuate badly - I have impaired insulin so one bad weekend can set me back about 4kg which is sooooooooooooooooooo frustrating. But I have to stick with this & get my weight right down as I do not want to become…

I will pray my guts out that you don't have another day like that EVER...anxiety is the pits, makes life unnecessary tough. xx