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10-30-2006, 01:26 PM
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New to the Forums
Hello, I just wanted to both introduce myself and ask a question that has been plaguing me for some time now. I'm 31 and struggling to lose some extra pounds. Recently (for the past 2 to 3 months) I have placed myself on a cereal diet. I limit myself to one bowl in the morning every other day and eat 2 bowls of cereal for the other days. Is this unhealthy? I have noticed that I am able to stick to it for about 3 days, but then I develop a ferocious appetite and wind up eating everything in site. After this I'll feel horrible and starve myself the following day to make up for everything I consumed the day before. I realize this part is unhealthy, though I am wondering about the cereal diet itself. Is it a question of my own willpower that I am not able to stick to it long term, or is it just not an appropriate diet?
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10-30-2006, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: West Virginia
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Welcome to the forum, Frustrated!
Your cereal diet sounds pretty extreme to me. Even on the days when you eat two bowls, you probably aren't getting more than about 500 calories.
Most nutritionists say that we should never go below about 1200 calories. We need that minimum to get the vitamins and minerals we need plus enough calories to fuel our heart and lungs for the basic functions of staying alive. When you go below those basic caloric needs, the body uses it's own muscle for fuel, we get weak, our metabolism slows down, we burn less actual fat, and finally our natural survival instinct prompts us to binge.
It sounds like you need a plan that will help you reduce while still meeting your basic nutritional needs.
A good way to start might be to list everything you eat and add up the calories until you get to between 1200 and 1400. Then stop for the day. You can find the calories in most foods on the package labels or you can go to a calorie site on the internet for information. You could even go to the journal section of this site and start your own daily journal to list everything you eat.
If you don't like the idea of counting calories you might want to follow a point system or a menu plan. These plans are less accurate as to total calories but the total usually falls into a range that will allow weight loss. More on those plans if you're interested.
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10-31-2006, 03:00 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Right diet
Hello Frustrated.
The so called cereal diet that you are on, is very unhealthy and you should stop it immidiately! Not only is it very unhealthy, but it will also cause you to gain weigt in the end!
Like Adele said, there are basic needs that we must forfill every day. That is the right intake of calories, vitamins and other vital substances which we get from the food we eat.
Instead of not eating, you should try and change what you are eating, that will provide you with a slow and proper weight loss that will last you a life time! Focus on eating healthy food and on getting your body back into balance. Losing weight does not mean that you should be hungry. Actually beeing hungry when dieting is a bad thing, so through proper dieting we try to avoid that feeling.
Eating cereals might make you lose a few pounds of body water, but not fat. And the appitite will only make you eat more and then gain more fat. Remember a starved body craves fat and sugar to instantly refuel the tired body.
My advise is to read up on the many good diets and tips around the net and then make a plan that will last you a lifetime.
Sincerly
Henrik J.
www.weightlossguide.org
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11-01-2006, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Thank you so much for your replies Henjon and Adele. The reason I placed myself on a diet with such a minimum calorie intake is because I am only 5 ft even with a small frame and my lifestyle is more sedentary than it is active, although I have been exercising more. I am at about 114 pounds now and am not sure how many calories I should be consuming to lose the extra fat. I have an extreme pear shape and seem to carry all my weight in the hips and thighs area. Being so short and stocky on top of it has been a major source of embarrassment for me, or rather makes me extremely self conscious. I looked like a caricature before I made the choice to diet. It is impossible to shop for clothes. I want a more balanced and slender shape. I appreciate any thoughts or ideas. Thanks so much for the welcome.
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11-01-2006, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: West Virginia
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You sound just fine to me, Frustrated. I'll bet you're very cute. Remember that "pear shaped" is healthy -- it's the natural female condition, perfect for bearing children. You may not see yourself as attractive but I saw a study in Psychology Today where a group of young men were asked to pick the most attractive girl out of a series of drawings. They almost all prefered the pear shape with lots of contrast between waist and hip width.
If you really want to lose a few pounds try joining an aerobic class or walking. As for calorie needs, the general rule is goal weight times 15. Even tiny people need to eat!
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His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.
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11-10-2006, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hi,
I so understand your frustration. I don't really know what the answer is, but I do know it's not your plan. Not eating enough throws your body isn't starvation mode and actually makes your metabolism slow down. (lovely right?) Then your just sabatoging yourself because you get soooooo hungry that you make bad decisions on what to eat.
So far the thing that seems to make the most sense to me is the pyramid. There is lots of good information here. http://www.mypyramid.gov/ I was also looking at the site www.weightlossbuddy.com they have some expert speaks that host the chat there a couple of hours in the evening. I was thinking of going there for some suggestions.
I'm also frustrated. I am 47 and I honestly don't have it in me to work out any harder or longer than I am doing. I still have to clean my house and take care of my family. The only place left to cut on calories is my food and I didn't think I was eating that much.
Good Luck to Us,
Tea
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11-16-2007, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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I have a suggestion
Sorry, you are not allowed to post links here.
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11-27-2007, 06:21 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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newwoman to save the day!
Great first step, your next step should be to move.Walking is a great excersise, please get a walk video.I like that Sansone woman,and I swear I lost my first 68lbs walking in my own home 5 times a week to those videos.20 min 40or an hour. Start at the shortest amount of time and work your way up.Water aerobics in your area is great or an aerobic class.Grill your meats please eat more veggies and replace killer sweets with fruit and maybe lowfat snacks(low salt or sodium)like frozen yogart with fatfree whipped cream.Drink water,waterand green tea.Believe me it works,If your trying to lose weight green tea will help you do the job.It won't do it for you but it helps you if you cutting back.I've lost 152lbs and I'm a new woman forever!
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04-26-2008, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Abdominal Weight
I am really struggling with abdominal weight, especially on the backside. I don't really know how to target this area although I imagine sensible diet is the first way. I just keeping hoping it away. I am lucky to be be tall so it doesn't appear so unsightly but I know its there and I get tired of looking in the mirror.
I hope I can get a idea of what a decent weight-loss calorie intake should be. I am 6'4 268lbs and would like to get down to 235. Are there any free on-line food tracking programs?
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Hello!!!New to Groups!!!
But times change as far as diets and excerise goes.
It's been awhile UGH!!! I have recently been to the doctor and DOC told me LOW FAT DIET and EXCERISE!!! Well I was wondering for a beginner where should I begin? I have cut out pop. I have changed the type of sugar for my coffee and even cut down on my coffee!! Whats next???
I was wondering if anyone knows any good websites to find out the things I need to know.Does anyone know where I can get a good excerise routine ro plan? Thanks 
