tishka11

To be quite frank...no it isnt healthy Not in the sense of 'oh my gosh ur eating so much junk food' but just in the way that it isnt enough and your prob not meeting your energy or dietary needs for the day This is why you would feel tired and crave things throughout the day If your really keen to get it all down pat then…

If you dont like the texture of tofu and thats whats stopping you from eating it, there are a few other things that are bean curd products, super tasty, but have very different textures: eg - bean curd puffs (the ones that are NOT deep fried are way better though) bean cakes Special bean cakes (sounds weird but its like…

Drinking a lot of water all at once can be dangerous to your health, i know that from personal experience. I have done this a few times and the risk is that you can actually cause swelling around your brain - which i assure you you can feel happenning! It is a horrible feeling! - it also makes you feel like you want to…

Quick qt too - have you actually every been through starvation mode?

Starvation mode does occur though and it doesnt necessarily have to happen over a long period of time like months or anything. Without realising i went through a period where i only had 500 cal a day or less (of which in was only having about 20g of carbs a day) and my body actually started to gain weight despite the fact…

I LOVE bean curd puffs! (not the deep fried ones) I also love porridge (oatmeal) And can never go wrong with some wholegrain rye bread! YUM!

When i drink i only ever have vodka in diet soda anyway so its as low cal as i think i can get. 1000 cal isnt what i have for dinner, thats my daily amount Turns out i didnt even end up drinking last night, so my daily ended up being under 700 cal Which thus adds another problem to this dilemma - if you restrict it and…

And then missed the 'i' - not doing too well today

And yes, i did just realise missed the 'n' button when typing the heading haha

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To some extent you do need to worry about the scale and take it seriously eg if you are at a healthy weight, or underweight, but still look in the mirror and think that you need to lose weight or are fat - thus you may sometimes need to convince yourself that the number on the scale is the healthy weight for you despite…

I would suggest to see a nutritionist as they can give you advice not only on how much to eat but also how to incorporate the right foods so that you are getting all the nutrients your body needs. It does sound like the beginnings of an eating disorder. Having had one for the majority of my life i can completely relate to…

Theres no tricks...picking healthier foods that are less calorie dense (ie you get bigger portions with less calories) is always a good idea! But if you are having trouble with feeling hungry or craving sweet things i can suggest a few things Eat things high in fibre and protein - they will make you feel full for longer…

I am vegan and have found a few things that are high-er calories but still healthy! Mainly, the high amount of calories comes from either protein or good fats. Eg Tofu - often flavoured is higher Falafels - although i dont recommend the ones that are deep fried Beans - put in a salsa wrap or something similar can be great…

I know its not at a gym, but water exercises would be really helpful if you have joint problems as it removes the stress places on joints while also adding extra resistance to help build muslce strength

I agree! some skinny people work there arses off day in day out to look that way....always saying its just because they are 'lucky' or have a 'high metabolism' is often unfair and discredits their effort Some are naturally like that, but some work very hard for it

A great protein shake that has just about no carbs or fat are the Pea Protein ones....their flavour can sometimes not be great but if you add flavourings to them (eg Natvia does a great range of flavours that are intended for milk but i put them in my pea protein and they taste great and have virtually no calories) they…

If youe having trouble finding something for breakfast too...maybe try a portein shake in the morning? You should always eat breakfast though as it starts your metabolism for the day, and thus you will find much better results!

TOFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Falafels too! Any type of bean curd is low carb and delicious! And protein shakes/ protein bars can be a really good option! Theres also a low-carb cereal called Waffle Bitez that i sued to have but Back to Nature...not sure if its supplied in your country ...not that i know where you're from, but…

I havnt used a dvd per say, but i really enjoy some of the wii games - The Biggest Loser Challenge in particular is great! It keeps you interested by changing the moves all the time and its really fun, but you can feel all your muscles working out! Had some good results with it too!

Twice a day - strength training in the morn, cardio at night! But i dont think its necessary...i just enjoy it so i do it Rest days have actually scientifically been shown to make the body perform more effectively, so you should try to have a rest day

I agree! dont worry about the 'skinny minis' theres always going to be somebody skinner than you, you just need to be confident within yourself! Confidence is a lot more attractive than skinniness anyway!

Firstly, dont get down on yourself for having gained back a few - it happens to everyone! often its just the bodies way of adjusting to new things, and the important thing is that you dont stop trying! Kind of like quitting smoking in a way - you cant necessarily expect it to all go smoothly the first time, but youll get…

I have done different diets before inclide high protein/low carb, low fat etc Each has the potential to work for you or not depending on how it is used. The main thing, as has been said by many people before, is the calorie deficit. All forms of food (fat, carbs, protein) can be turned into fat within the body if not used…

I dont think i woould suggest daily as it may leave you unmotivated if think youve gained weight when in reality its just because your body is slightly hydrated, or something similar, one day as opposed to the next. I generally do about twice a week, but even that is probably not overly necessary The best time to weigh…

Remember if you are planning to get tones, and thus build muscle, you weight will go up...so dont focus too much on what weight you want to be

i dont know if you can get them in america, as i live in australia, but some great tasting and incredibly healthy cereals are: Waffle Bitez Goodness Traditional barley and oats Orgran Berry Rice-o's Cocoa Puffs (like a healthy version of coco pops) Rice Puffs (healthy rice bubbles) Tropico's (healthy fruit loops) - all…

True! Could not eat lettuce all day...actually at all really....but you have to remember that some people have a more limited range of options due to allergies or intolerances. I have had gastrointestinal issues since i was young which has left me with a number of serious allergies and intolerances (such as rices,…

I 100% agree and see your point...but when you have lived for a very long time on a low calorie diet it can be very difficult to adjust to eating more than you're used to. Especially if you dont feel hungry, which i guess is a result of your body being used ot getting the amounts that it does. Just like some people find it…

I agree....most doctors have very little knowledge about nutrition and diet...i also studied medicine and it was a very small part of the cirriculum and what it did teach was often very generalised or wrong. I have personally had bad experienced with doctors...i have had a heart condition for a long time and when i told a…