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@girlviernes I think maybe I am overestimating calories and actually eating a lot less than I should. I want to gain lean muscle so I should eat more and exercise accordingly. I realize it's a false notion that if you eat less and exercise more, you will gain lean mass. So, I am going to increase my caloric intake with…

@elphie754 There are no scales on my campus (because our college thinks that weighing only reinforces body image issues), but I weighed myself with a reliable scale yesterday, and given my busy lifestyle I can't weigh all of my foods before eating them unfortunately. @atypicalsmith I am 5'9" and weigh ~132 lbs. My GW is…

Weight loss is calories in and calories out. Eating too many carbs and/or too much fat is bad, so I wouldn't say one balances out the other, but it does help to try to maintain the appropriate levels.

Exactly. I got sick four days ago, am pretty much over it, and still haven't regained my appetite. You should check it out with your doctor!

Wuthering Heights is on my to-read list. Hopefully I can check it out of the local library tomorrow! I heard there are so many plot twists, and that it's very interesting. Yay!

Mm.. might have to try tomorrow morning. Thank ya! ;)

Well sometimes to attain these low weights, models are known to not eat enough (essentially starving). Usually the ideal weight for 5'11" (regardless of body structure) is 130 minimum. I'm 5'8" and I can tell you, even with my tiny body frame, my lowest goal is 120. And I think these models (VS) weigh more than 120, more…

Probably 8 cups of water on average, but on a good day about 12-14 cups!

I feel you! I'm not trying to gain muscle at this point- just to get back to my normal weight for now, but I look like a weirdly shaped tree regardless.

A carb-protein load- sliced banana on a slice of whole grain toast with 1 tbsp. of almond butter and a protein shake It keeps me way too full, but it's a good thing since I have lunch about five-six hours after.

Thanks for all the responses! To the first poster: I saw a lot of posts that said that, but I needed some validation, still. Didn't want to think I was going easy on myself and letting it go. I'll just keep at it, and see my progress within the next few weeks.

I used to care about them, but not anymore. I agree with ya on the chafing issue. Very annoying! Honestly, I seem to gain my weight in my thighs/butt first, so if I'm eating healthy they'll barely rub against each other- if I'm gaining weight/bloated, they'll noticeably rub against each other.

True I've never snuck out before.

Ahhh yes!!! I love that show!!! :laugh: Especially Blanche's sassy attitude!!

Well I'm up 0.8 pounds this week.. which makes me think it's only fat. I'm pissed sure but I know I'm to blame. I thought I should eat at my TDEE all last week, so I did (but I ate more, I presume) hence the weight gain. I just let myself eat whatever I want, but only healthy food, like nuts, cheese, fruits, etc. I…

Nope Waffle I be 5'8" or a little more. :laugh:

5'11"? (Bad at guessing lol sorry)

Gosh you are so beautiful! I want a stomach like yours :)

QFT

This was a great, informative read. Thank you!

I feel that I'm not old enough to make a comment here as I don't have enough experience in relationships (at all!) but here goes nothing. I think she may not like the attention you'd be getting at the gym... She may be jealous for god knows what reason.. Perhaps you can ask her if she wants to come along with you? Girls…

You look gorgeous! :) Not that you weren't before :flowerforyou:

Sometimes, if I feel like it (even if I don't think the workout burn is as accurate as MFP tells me). Sometimes, I don't. I really just have to be hungry enough.

I don't. But most typically all around nice guys don't approach me. It seems like the guys that have liked me (and me, with my amazing social skills, didn't know that they liked me) were subtly flirty (knew him for 4+ years! how did I not see this one?) or the other ones were too immature and played junior high games…

Because I thought I could change him. Don't know. Horrible mistake though. I'd rather have a guy who's tough yet nice and may not show it a lot but certainly cares, one who doesn't act like he's the shi+. Basically someone like my dad yeah.

Brings tons of snacks with you in your backpack/tote. That way you won't be tempted by your rumbling tummy when lunch time rolls around to eat anything in sight! :wink: That's what I do! A bag of nuts and fruits. Even veggie sticks sometimes!

18 5'8" GW: 120 lbs. (small frame), CW: 127 lbs. Maintenance: 1750 at CW, currently consuming this much as I feel hungry nowadays; On normal basis when busy, I consume 1450 calories. Not regular, but calisthenics and bodyweight exercises; Soon to incorporate aerobic dance 3x a week or maybe more, basic cardio (walks) To be…

Okay! Sugar and salt cravings, and cramps. I've been feeling a tightness in my upper abdomen (near my ribcage)- and maybe just maybe I'm feeling it because I lost inches there?! xD Just kidding, not a good thing that it hurts, but I think my earlier area of pain (lower back) is being replaced by the upper abdomen (which…

124 lbs. and I'm 5'8". That's been my steady weight since high school.

Good read, thanks for the useful article!