Recent content by niclyf

RE: Have I just *totally* screwed up my body/metabolism... Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement and support. I know it's crazy to be so worked up over a slight weight gain .. it's just frustrating to feel as though I can't/shouldn't increase my food intake .. when I can gain...

I'm trying really, *really* hard to recover from Anorexia .. I've just come out of an intensive day program, that was seriously, a BIG joke (the psychiatrist I had was a complete jerk, and my dietician was seriously clueless!) so unfortunately, I'm having to go it alone on this one. I...

I'm an advanced exerciser and want to add more variety into my workouts .. I've done Power Yoga and Pilates before, but only in classes. I want something intermediate/advanced (I want something "challenging" .. not a "relaxation" type workout) that will add a new twist to my strength...

I want to start supplementing with one of these... but what's the difference .. or do they all basically have the same make-up and benefits? I've read that you really need Omega 3's, Omega 6's, and GLA in the diet .. and I know I don't get adequate amounts. If anyone is using these ...

I've checked a couple of website links posted here about freestyle training .. but I can't seem to find anything that really gives specifics about what "freestyle training" is? Could someone please explain the concept to me, how one lifts in freestyle training and what the benefits/results are...

Trying to figure out how I'm two pounds up this week despite keeping the same workout schedule as usual .. it's been pretty hot here this week, more so than last ... Does high temperatures cause water retention? I know it's not diet ... nothing has changed there this week. TIA!

So I'm trying to keep tabs on my total calories .. when cooking with olive oil, how do I account for that? I thought I read that some of it burns off, but some is absorbed into the food as well .. so if I use say, a tablespoon of olive oil .. do I factor the entire calorie content into my day...

Wow .. I'm so in awe of all the responses and kind thoughts and words you ladies have expressed. Thank you SO much! I should have most of my results back tomorrow or Monday (waiting through the weekend is going to be rough), but I'll keep you all posted. God Bless each and every one of...

Nope .. it's not fluid weight .. I have far too many other symptoms that came on with it. I've almost passed out three times in the last two weeks. I have an elevated pulse, I'm dizzy alot, eating a ton, jittery, nervous, sweating more than usual .. Ugh .. I feel like I'm completely having an...

Something royally screwed up has started happening with my health and I'm freaked out about the whole thing .. Out of nowhere, I've lost 4 lbs in 2 weeks that I didn't have to spare to begin with (i've been busting my a$$ to gain weight!). I am getting dizzy all the time, have a huge appetite...

I'm trying to get some healthy fats into my diet .. but I don't want anything that would cause heart, cholesterol or weight gain problems .. what's the deal on oils and what's the best one to use?? TIA!

I'm struggling to get in my daily calories .. and figured some protein bars would at least help to add some nutrients here and there. The problem is .. I don't want meal replacement bars, because I want to use them as snacks .. I'm trying to find some that are around 150-175 calories .. that...

RE: Confusion about base metabolic rate & calorie needs... Thanks girls! :)

Let's say a person's Base Metabolic Rate is 1600 calories a day .. they burn 500 calories daily through exercise, and want to maintain their weight .. does that mean that they need to eat the sum of their BMR plus the calories burned to maintain their current weight? (in this case .. 2,100...

Thanks woman! I hope I don't gain weight from all of this .. that would seriously bum me out since I've busted my rear to lose 90lbs and keep it off for 9 yrs. At least I can still do strength .. but my passion has always been cardio, and weights just isn't the same for me :\