The time has come the Walrus said

[Kandy-Sugar]

So I'm putting on weight and it sucks.

I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted but lately I've noticed two evil kilos added on to my normal number. They weren't gradually added on either, it was instantaneous!

So for those of you who are able to maintain your weight by watching what you eat, what do you do?

Do you skip junky bad food altogether and only eat healthy?

I can never seem to eat just salads and things like most people who try and watch their weight. My body craves more than just that. =(

I really don't want to be one of those girlfriends who lets it all go just because she has a boyfriend. It's the worst thing anyone can do, losing that respect for themselves.

 

[Shu]

Lately I've been putting on weight, but then again anyone and everyone, and I do mean this, can lose weight if they choose. It hardly takes me no time with a quick tactic or two, but maintaining the weight well that's definitely a chore.

Am I always going to be running around? Am I always going to be trying to stay fit? There's a strong difference than being fit and being skinny. Being fit means you maintain and build muscles to encapsulate. Say if you want to splurge every now and again you are able to when you stay fit. You usually know what to adjust or how much more of a workout you need in order to work out the weight.

Though if you are skinny, well you can easily gain that weight back. I've known times where I've gained 5-10 lbs in a week just from just hanging out with friends, having beer, and eating.. and nothing too major. I'm not a pig or nothing, though I do indulge every now and again.

So to stay lean.. well you have to keep your body fit, otherwise it's a hell of chore.

 

[Exoskeleton]

I've tried getting fit but unfortunately I can't help but crave unhealthy foods. I've recently been eating better but that's by using all my willpower to not order a bacon cheeseburger and get a salad from a restaurant instead. For home cooked meals all I eat is veggies and since I love veggies this really is no problem for me. I think limiting the times you eat out to maybe once every two weeks is a good amount. My body weight hasn't really changed and I've been in good shape. By just eating healthier but not cutting off bad foods altogether(I'd probably die if I cut off cookies >.<) I think I've managed to come one step closer to living healthier. I say take the time to just slowly start eating healthier foods instead of greasy and fatty foods.

I'd say exercise but I really have a hard time staying motivated myself. If you have people to help you adapt to a healthier lifestyle the process gets easier.

 

[Bambi]

I lol'd at the title

Unfortunately this is just the joys of getting older

Same happened to me, I could eat what i wanted when i wanted and Id never put a dot of weight on, then one day it seemed to go out the window, i remember being in a changing room with those godawful 3D mirrors and i was like.... fuckkkkkk. Andthen i realised i had to give up the mid morning flap jacks, started bringing salads to work for dinner and stopped drinking lager

It fell right back off again, and i was back in the clothes i was used to pretty rapid, ever since then though ive just essentially yo-yo'd. i tend to float around 8 and a half stone, i never ever want to be 9 stone 3lbs ever again in my life, i weighed less than that when i was full term with Ellie

Anyway, ive noticed these days that now im drinking less (alcohol) just generally speaking (up to like a year ago, i drank every weekend) it seems easier for me to maintain the weight im at, it fluctuates every now and then but i just have to be a bit more strict than i used to be

Either that, or exercise, but i just cant find the motivation

luckily for me though, ive always liked salady shit anyway, its just when i get hungry to the point its making me irritable or il do really well and il just binge

On the plus side, my boobs never seem to go much smaller, whereas i used to have no cleavage to speak of, i now seem to have quite a decent pair regardless of where my weight is

edit* Ive also noticed restricting what i eat when im at work is so much easier, becasue theres no other food to eat, and il have something bigger for tea, i cant seem to control myself when theres food about, and if i take summat light to work, its not like i can raid the kitchen and go on a mass munch like ive been known to at home

 

[Lirael]

Sadly, I've never been able to eat what I want without gaining weight. Between the ages of 11 and 16, I ate what I wanted and shifted from 7 stone to 10 stone. I wasn't entirely aware of how terrible I looked. I just enjoyed life and food. When I became aware of my appearance, I decided to eat more healthily. I stopped eating pizzas and cheese, avoided eating carbs in the evening, reduced the amount of chocolate, and made good decisions.

I lost weight gradually at first and reached about 9 and a half stone between the ages of 17 and 18. Then I left home for Uni and started to eat low fat foods, lots of fruit, and I walked about 3 miles most days. I eventually reached 8 stone.

It's difficult to believe that you can love a plate of vegetables and fish more than a pizza when you're addicted to fat and sugar, but taste really does change over time. The more I ate fruit and veg, the more I felt I HAD to eat fruit and veg. The more I resisted creme brules and crisps, the less I had to resist them. When I ate foods high in fat and sugar, I found I didn't like them anymore.

This summer, however, I allowed myself to eat a few portions of home-made apple crumble and ice cream, my favourite dessert (sadly, it can taste very wholesome and yet still contain more sugar and fat than is healthy!) I decided I'd stop restricting myself to 1600 calories, on which I had maintained my weight for two years, and eat the 2000 calories the government recommends for about three weeks. I gained 7 pounds...

Now I'm trying to motivate myself to exercise more whilst eating my 1600 calories... It's hard, but I've lost the weight before, so I'm trying not to worry about is as much. I think exercise and a balanced diet are key. And remember, what a balanced diet is depends on your height. I proved that, I think. I'm only 5 foot 1, so I can't eat as much as most. And NEVER go below 1200 calories.



@ Kandy-Sugar: Judging by your profile picture, you really have NOTHING to worry about. You look very slim!

@ Everyone: Don't aspire to be fatless. It's not healthy. Eat well, exercise, and prepare your body for a long life!

 

[Coco]

I can never seem to eat just salads and things like most people who try and watch their weight. My body craves more than just that. =(

I can't do that either, dieting by having just salad. I say screw that

Last year, I noticed I was gaining weight quickly and for months I felt really insecure about my body. So around December, I told myself I'd cut down on my meal portions and I did. I didn't really see any progress until I stopped eating breakfast. I'm not sure if it applies to other people, but I realized then that if I have breakfast at around 9am and have my lunch at noon, I haven't even burned what I just ate and I'm eating again? D: So I stopped eating breakfast, and in a matter of weeks, I was back to my weight. It took a couple of more months of exercise to actually get toned, but that was still the biggest change I made.

Also, what Lirael said. You have absolutely nothing to worry about D:

 

[Squid]

I started to put on weight the second year into my relationship with my ex bf!! I feel like a disgusting blob of lard, to try and counter attack the fat I have stopped eating as much junk food as I used to. Sometimes I'll go without dinner and lunch... >_> yes yes yes it's bad for you blah blah but I really don't care I wanna go back to being skinny!

 

[Kandy-Sugar]

Throughout my highschool years I was always at the same weight of 45kg. Then after I left I put on 2 kilos and stayed at 46-47kg for five years.

This year I lost heaps of weight when I had my wisdom teeth removed and went down to 42kg.

Now just this week I check the scales and I'm 48kg. >.<

I think most of it is due to the late nights Steve and I have been having the last two weeks, in which we just sit in front of the T.V for ages after work and eat dinner, then have a load of snacks and soft drink.

It is so hard living with a person who eats so much crap. I never used to eat half as much junk food as I do now I'm with him. It's hard going to the cupboard and not eating the lollies and chocolate he always stocks up on. >.<

 

[Lirael]

Throughout my highschool years I was always at the same weight of 45kg. Then after I left I put on 2 kilos and stayed at 46-47kg for five years.

This year I lost heaps of weight when I had my wisdom teeth removed and went down to 42kg.

Now just this week I check the scales and I'm 48kg. >.<

I think most of it is due to the late nights Steve and I have been having the last two weeks, in which we just sit in front of the T.V for ages after work and eat dinner, then have a load of snacks and soft drink.

It is so hard living with a person who eats so much crap. I never used to eat half as much junk food as I do now I'm with him. It's hard going to the cupboard and not eating the lollies and chocolate he always stocks up on. >.<

Gosh, 48kg isn't high at all! In fact, it's rather low, and if I were that weight, I'd feel incredibly good about myself. How tall are you? :S

 

[Kandy-Sugar]

I'm 5'4 = 165cm approx.

It always goes to my belly though. I hate it. >.<

I wouldn't mind putting on the extra kilos if they went to my boobs. =P

 

[Lirael]

I'm 5'4 = 165cm approx.

It always goes to my belly though. I hate it. >.<

I wouldn't mind putting on the extra kilos if they went to my boobs. =P

At 5 foot 4 and 48 kilos, you're probably only just a healthy weight.

Actually, according to the National Health Service's official website, that gives you a BMI of 18.1, and the lowest BMI anyone should have is 18.5. The ideal BMI is about 20, and top of healthy is 25. To reach a medium/ideal BMI, you'd have to be 57 kilos, so would still be healthy at 64 kilos...

You were very underweight at 42! Don't try and get there again. If anything, you still need to gain a couple to be just about healthy. :/

 

[Toshiya]

Throughout my highschool years I was always at the same weight of 45kg. Then after I left I put on 2 kilos and stayed at 46-47kg for five years.

This year I lost heaps of weight when I had my wisdom teeth removed and went down to 42kg.

Now just this week I check the scales and I'm 48kg. >.<

I think most of it is due to the late nights Steve and I have been having the last two weeks, in which we just sit in front of the T.V for ages after work and eat dinner, then have a load of snacks and soft drink.

It is so hard living with a person who eats so much crap. I never used to eat half as much junk food as I do now I'm with him. It's hard going to the cupboard and not eating the lollies and chocolate he always stocks up on. >.<

You're worried about being fat and you're well underweight? I know loads of people about your size that would kill to put on weight
I'm shorter than you and I weigh more and I'm not fat. You've got nothing to worry about

 

[Saints&Storms]

So for those of you who are able to maintain your weight by watching what you eat, what do you do?

Do you skip junky bad food altogether and only eat healthy?

Well, you don't sound like you have anything to worry about, seems like you the right height and weight but if you really care about it; I workout and run a lot and I seem to keep good weight eating whatever; I don't really eat fast-food though, and I'm only I'm 5'7" and 55kg.

But I don't drink soft drinks I only drink water: Drinking calories is never a good idea, but as long as one keeps active it should be good, that always gives a balance for me

But I do treat myself every so often xD

 

[Kandy-Sugar]

I went to work today and seeing as I work in a pharmacy I went over to the vitamins section and asked the ladies what would be good to stop me from getting cravings and pigging out on junkie food.

Ended up buying some Nature's Own Chromium Picolinate. It's meant to help balance out your sugar levels and stop you from going crazy and wanting to eat loads of sugary foods.

It's also the smallest vitamin I have ever seen! Usually the vitamins I take are all huge and I always gag on them but this one is just so cute. XD

Anyway, I'm gonna give that a go and see if I can't stop eating and drinking sugary foods. I think that was my main problem. I'd eat healthy at work and only drink water.

Then I got home in the arvo and raided my cupboards. >.<

I'm not too worried that I did put on the weight, as much as how fast I put it on. I'm scared if I ignore a few kilos here and there one day I'm gonna be humungous without even noticing how I got there. >.<

 

[Rapture]

I'm terminally underweight

My friends at work know me though, and they know I eat, I just have a fast metabolism. Even if I did gain weight, I'm so tiny I wouldn't honestly have a place to put it

They all say the only time I'll ever gain any weight is when I have kids I can eat and eat whatever and never gain any weight I usually eat pretty healthy though...I just don't exercise like I should because with school and work I haven't the energy for it right now. Exercising more when I graduate is one of my personal goals. I don't mind it when I do it it's just finding the time for it right now

 

[Bambi]

I didnt put any weight on when i was pregnant baby bump aside but that doesnt really count as i didnt gain any more body fat than i was already carrying, i must have weighed about 8 stone, if that. 9, when i was full term

Out of curiosity, how old are you? my metabolism didnt really take a nose dive til i was in my mid 20s, but even then im sure it was because i didnt used to drink all that much alcohol until id had ellie

Also, you could go the way my cousin went , who was even skinnier than me, and shes absolutely massive now, as soon as she got pregnant the weight just piled on at an unbelievable rate.

That was always my worst fear, that and stretch marks. thank god for good genes

 

[Rapture]

Out of curiosity, how old are you? my metabolism didnt really take a nose dive til i was in my mid 20s, but even then im sure it was because i didnt used to drink all that much alcohol until id had ellie

Also, you could go the way my cousin went , who was even skinnier than me, and shes absolutely massive now, as soon as she got pregnant the weight just piled on at an unbelievable rate.

I'm old Kels...I'm 28

I've been the same weight since I was like...13 ...I think its just because I'm so petite ...I really haven't any room to put it. ...and thats what the girls at work say. I'll only pile on weight if I'm pregnant and can't lose it

 

[Bambi]

So lucky, im 28 too, but its become a constant battle

I dream of being able to eat whatever I want and still stay slim

If I had 3 wishes, that would totally be one of them, I love food

 

[Tyler Breeze]

Well, after these damn holidays, I've probably added quite a bit. My past ten days have been

Sleep
Come on here
Play WWE13
Eat
Sleep.

Nothing Physical whatsoever. Now we have the big new years dinner coming up also. So it'll add more. Honestly IDGAF. I've been a yo yo my whole life. I'll lose it, then gain. Repeat numerous times. It's Ehh to me.

 

[The Master]

I've been putting on weight

I used to be 150 lbs before I met my BF... Now I'm 170

We are going on a date later tonight so I have to chose something with low calories... Good thing there's notices on the menus at AppleBee's