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women training for bikini competitions here?!
i know this is an unpopular opinion, but i really adore female body builders who train HARD, lift HEAVY, and compete in competitions. i just want to know if there are any women on mfp who do this because i want to friend you!!! i sort of want to have similar muscle definition but i am most interested in what you eat/how…
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over eating vs binge eating
so many people talk about binge eating but actually they are just overeating...i have heard stories about people binge eating 15,000 calories at a time (dr. phil episode) now THATS a lot! so what are YOUR personal definitions of both over eating and binge eating?
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YOR HEALTH: Gimmick or not?
I am not sure if you have ever heard of Yor Health products (http://www.yorhealth.com/) but they are this company that makes meal replacement shakes and they do a lot of their marketing through *networking*, or word of mouth. Recently my best friend started using their product and she says that she has lost 6 POUNDS in ONE…
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girls with guns *plus pics!*
trying on a dress this morning when i decided to flex....maybe i should lay off the rowing machine and bench dips!! :laugh: I LOVE MY ARMS
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mini rant for those of you who "binge"
just putting this out there to set the record straight; it makes my skin crawl to see some people logging a 400 calorie snack attack as a an "OMG massive, disgusting, binge." there is a DIFFERENCE between someone who overeats a few hundred cals (usually because theyre depriving themselves) and someone who gorges themselves…
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Bumblebee Tuna Recall CHECK YOUR CANS!
Bumble Bee Foods issued the voluntary recall for 5-ounce cans of Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products because the products “do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “There have been no consumer reports of illnesses attributed to these…
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Journal Prompts for the Binge Eater
i know it sounds so cheesy, but these prompts i made up really helped me get to my 30+ day no binge point. I bought myself a new journal with my favorite painting on it (Van Gough, Almond Blossom) in order for me to actually sort out my confused and jumbled thoughts i felt right before binge eating. at first i thought…
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RED VINES black licorice recall; LEAD!!
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57499119-10391704/red-vines-black-licorice-recalled-over-high-lead-levels/ because you need another reason to stop eating candy
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dont be THAT guy at the gym...video!
OKAY this video is utterly hilarious. theres the noob, the show-off, the meathead, the coach, and the face. ive seen all of these people but omg...this video made me crack up. its SO TRUE:laugh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-91_iXATY8 to add to this i would also put in the ditzy hot girl, who lifts 3 pound dumbells and…
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eating intuitively...but under 1200 calories?
here i have a simple question that i do not want to turn into a massive ugly starvation mode debate. (I REPEAT. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO TURN INTO A STARVATION MODE DEBATE I AM ASKING FOR SIMPLE ADVICE!) i want to begin eating intuitively (which means, eating ONLY when i am hungry.) and i am worried that my intake will be…
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PLATEAU BUSTING TIPS!
So youre in a bit of a slump, huh? You find yourself losing and gaining those same five pounds week after week. You have lost a good amount of weight so far, still eating what you usually eat, exercising how you usually exercise, BUT THE SCALE REFUSES TO BUDGE (or budges in the wrong direction). Sound familiar? Good thing…
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Adriana Lima in the Gym *PIC*
This girl works hard. This girl does not work out with makeup all over her face. This girl gives it her all until she sweats She knows that without pressure, there are no DIAMONDS. SWEAT LIKE A PIG TO LOOK LIKE A FOX YOU CAN DO IT DONT GIVE UP!
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What 2 Year Old Fast Food Looks Like (PIC)
Can` find the mold on it?! ME EITHER! This food should be green and fuzzy but it looks brand new. (2 YEARS OLD). Just goes to show you the preservatives they load on it!
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Breaking in Doc Martens
its a workout in itself!! my GOODNESS it hurts. anyone tried it? when does it get easier? as hard as it is theyre so worth it and i look like a bad *kitten* trooping around campus :D but anyone out there have tips that can help a girl out? :glasses:
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In Japan, It is Now AGAINST THE LAW to be FAT
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/japan/091109/fat-japan-youre-breaking-the-law In Japan, already the slimmest industrialized nation, people are fighting fat to ward off dreaded metabolic syndrome and comply with a government-imposed waistline standard. Metabolic syndrome, known here simply as “metabo,†is a…
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49 bmp resting heart rate...doctor time?
i am a 20 year old very active girl who recently upped my intake to around 1800+ cals a day, netting at about 1400 (going to increase again soon) i LOVE to exercise about 5-6 times a week, i do an even mix of strength training as well as cardio and pilates as well. today i took my resting heart rate and it was 49!!!!…
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When your friends eat a LOT of CRAP
Here is what typical meals for three of my friends looks like: An entire sleeve of Lorna Doone shortbread cookies, 5 slices of triple pepperoni buffaque (buffalo and bbq) chicken pizza from dominoes, and an ENTIRE FAMILY-SIZED BAG OF FUNYUNS (dinner) A roll of uncooked cookie dough ice cream, a family-sized bag of cheetos,…
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eating ~2000+ cals a day?
for an active person like me, i should be eating about 2,400 calories a day. i do everything from HIIT, running, kick boxing, spinning, zumba, weight training, circuits, you name it. i like working out 5-7 times a week. recently i have been told by my doctor that i should be eating more than 2000 cals a day, but i find…
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diet through youth: metabolism problem?
Over dinner yesterday my aunt scolded me about the importance of not dieting whatsoever when we are young, because then the body gets used to these cals and once you get older your metabolism slows WAY down and you gain SO much faster than your friends who didnt diet. Then she urged me to eat more from the bread basket…
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Bodies come in ALL shapes and sizes! PICS
Just take a look at these rockin bodies!!
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What To Do After A Binge...
awesome post i found on http://matchstickmolly.com So you binged. You just went through your cupboards, your refrigerator and the burger shop down the block and just about obliterated every food morsel in sight. Your pants feel tight, your stomach (and every other part of your body) feels huge, and you feel like dying.…
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20 cal sweet tooth recipe!! (protein packed, too!)
need something a healthy sweet treat? i made these the other day and sliced them into little rectangle bars the size of half my palm...SOOO GOOOD TOO! Mix 5 egg whites (add in one yolk), 1 heaped tablespoon of oat meal, along with 1-2 heaped teaspoon of 100% cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder mix) and sweetener to…
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I want to be more toned!
how can i actually have visible muscles and less jiggle?! i do about 60% cardio, and 40% strength training at least 4-5 times a week. with the exception of the past week, my diet is mostly fruits and protein, and veggies. what tips do you recommend for me to get CUT?
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fantasy food cravings
i know you ALL have them.......if you could have any one meal/food in the world and not have to worry about the fats/caloric level of that food, what would it be?!?!? i would literally mix sunflower seeds into a can of super crunchy peanut butter and smear it all over a bag of sliced apples. MMM YEAH BABY!!!!
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who wants to be anna rexia for halloween?!
*Link removed* this is outrageous. who in their right mind would make a costume for a disorder, and who on EARTH would buy it?! as if girls these days dont have enough complexes of their own...seeing a costume making anorexia seem ironic or mocked is just downright RIDICULOUS.
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unsatisfied after achieving UGW
i remember the exact conversation i had with my roommate last year when we talked about how much weight we wanted to lose for the summer. it was in the cafeteria and it went like this: me- i really want to get down to 115, i am 120 now her- me too! 115 would be awesome. me-maybe even 110.... her-omg i would DIE if i got to…
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anyone here 110 pounds or under?
completely honest question: why are you still trying to lose weight? i am about 110 pounds, maintaining. i feel good enough about myself but i am just curious to see if anyone out there is already about 110 pounds and still trying to go lower.
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DONT EAT AFTER 8PM!
wow, i thought that it did not matter what time you ate, but this article proves otherwise http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201109/fat-fighting-foods/does-late-night-snacking-make-you-fat this new study shows that subjects who ate more calories after 8pm were significantly heavier, even when controlling for other…
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microwave apple crisp breakfast!
not only is this super quick to make, but it is also keeps me full and satisfied for a long period of time, especially with a glass of water with it. heres what you need: 1 medium apple (my favorite is red delicious; super crispy) 1 packet of plain oatmeal 1pinch of powdered cinnamon 1 pinch of sweetener, if you like it a…
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mini apple donuts--53 cal EACH :D
yum yum i love apples, i have them coming out of my ears in my kitchen. this is the perfect recipe for those of you who have a little sweet tooth and dont like artificial sugar :D Mini Apple Donuts Ingredients: 1/4 cup of lightly packed brown sugar (140) 1/4 cup of white sugar (194) 1 1/2 cups of finely diced apples,…
