If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
So where do I start this...well I suffered with anorexia for almost half my
life. Right now I am at a normal weight for my height and eat pretty healthy. I have also always been pretty athletic. Well I joined a gym a few months ago and really started lifting weights and running and getting on a good schedule. Well I feel like I am doing all of the healthy things and now the number on scale is getting higher. It is completely freaking me out. I don't know if this is my eating disorder coming back into my head or what. But that number is really bothering me. I also feel like my stomach has gotten bigger (nope, not pregnant) and my legs. My clothes really don't fit any different. So if anyone out there has any advice or can tell me what is going on that would be great. And please, don't tell me to throw out the scale...believe me, I would love to drive over that stupid thing, but I can't right now. Thanks so much in advance :-) |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
JessAnne wrote:
So where do I start this...well I suffered with anorexia for almost half my life. Right now I am at a normal weight for my height and eat pretty healthy. I have also always been pretty athletic. Well I joined a gym a few months ago and really started lifting weights and running and getting on a good schedule. Well I feel like I am doing all of the healthy things and now the number on scale is getting higher. It is completely freaking me out. I don't know if this is my eating disorder coming back into my head or what. But that number is really bothering me. I also feel like my stomach has gotten bigger (nope, not pregnant) and my legs. My clothes really don't fit any different. So if anyone out there has any advice or can tell me what is going on that would be great. And please, don't tell me to throw out the scale...believe me, I would love to drive over that stupid thing, but I can't right now. Thanks so much in advance :-) I forgot...I should probably also mention that I am a female, almost 27, and I am training for 5k and 10k races...so my ultimate goal is to tone up to get stronger and improve my race times but I don't want to get big and bulky. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
JessAnne wrote:
So where do I start this...well I suffered with anorexia for almost half my life. Right now I am at a normal weight for my height and eat pretty healthy. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] scale...believe me, I would love to drive over that stupid thing, but I can't right now. Thanks so much in advance :-) I forgot...I should probably also mention that I am a female, almost 27, and I am training for 5k and 10k races...so my ultimate goal is to tone up to get stronger and improve my race times but I don't want to get big and bulky. Sorry, one more thing...I guess now that I think about it, my pants feel a little tighter in my thigh area. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
On 5 sep, 09:53, "JessAnne" u45994@uwe wrote:
So where do I start this...well I suffered with anorexia for almost half my life. *Right now I am at a normal weight for my height and eat pretty healthy. I have also always been pretty athletic. *Well I joined a gym a few months ago and really started lifting weights and running and getting on a good schedule. *Well I feel like I am doing all of the healthy things and now the number on scale is getting higher. *It is completely freaking me out. *I don't know if this is my eating disorder coming back into my head or what.. But that number is really bothering me. *I also feel like my stomach has gotten bigger (nope, not pregnant) and my legs. *My clothes really don't fit any different. *So if anyone out there has any advice or can tell me what is going on that would be great. *And please, don't tell me to throw out the scale...believe me, I would love to drive over that stupid thing, but I can't right now. *Thanks so much in advance :-) Most important question: How tall are you and how much do you weight? |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
On Sep 5, 9:53*am, "JessAnne" u45994@uwe wrote:
So where do I start this...well I suffered with anorexia for almost half my life. *Right now I am at a normal weight for my height and eat pretty healthy. I have also always been pretty athletic. *Well I joined a gym a few months ago and really started lifting weights and running and getting on a good schedule. What specifically is your workout like? With a 5k/10k style in mind, you want higher reps at lower weights to build long muscle, stressing endurance, not explosive power. If you compare a long distance runner to a sprinter, they usually look a lot less fit, because their muscles are built differently because of their training. *Well I feel like I am doing all of the healthy things and now the number on scale is getting higher. *It is completely freaking me out. *I don't know if this is my eating disorder coming back into my head or what.. But that number is really bothering me. *I also feel like my stomach has gotten bigger (nope, not pregnant) and my legs. *My clothes really don't fit any different. *So if anyone out there has any advice or can tell me what is going on that would be great. *And please, don't tell me to throw out the scale...believe me, I would love to drive over that stupid thing, but I can't right now. *Thanks so much in advance :-) How much is the number on the scale changing? If we're talking a fluctuation of a few pounds, this is a completely normal thing for the human body to do. You're not just weighing your body. You're also weighing all the fluids and...well, solids inside of your body. Even the time of day affects what your weight will be, and how much you've had to eat or drink. Try to standardize your weigh-in if you haven't already, to keep these daily fluctuations to a minimum. I recommend waking up, using the bathroom, and hopping on the scale in the nude, or whatever minimum of clothing is convenient in the morning. The important thing is to keep a routine. How long of a period have you noticed this apparent change? Our bodies go through a lot of cycles, and women have it even worse than men. Sometimes, your body just acts up, and you feel a little crummy about your appearance. If it has only been a few weeks, and you haven't changed your diet or your routine, give it a few more weeks, and see if your body falls in line. But the easiest way to get over the number is just to GET OVER IT. Take a quick glance in the mirror (not a close-up scrutinizing exam). Do you instantly notice anything different? Find an old picture where you don't exactly look your best, and compare yourself to it. Try to notice the good things more than the "bad" ones. Chances are, nobody else even sees those. If you absolutely MUST have a quantitative analysis, start taking circumference measurements. Make sure you take them at the same spot, and take them often enough to know your body at first. This way, you can track your physical dimensions without eyeballing yourself in the mirror and pondering if you're larger or smaller. Or track your fitness through your running. If your times are going down, you're improving, regardless of what the scale has to say that day. Most importantly, recognize that you are harder on your appearance than anybody else ever is. Learn to love yourself just the way you are, and then you can start to approach your appearance in a detached, empirical manner. Oh, and hit the hills hard. I can't think of too many techniques harder than running up/down a hill at full speed. |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
D'oh. I forgot an important point.
Another very important quantitative measurement for an athlete is Percent Body Fat. Spend a few bucks and get a scale that can measure body fat via Bioelectric Impedance (I recommend the ConAir Weight Watchers one. It's built very well, and very rarely fluctuates. It costs about $30 USD). Or see a professional clinic and get your % body fat measured by the 'pinching' technique. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
Hi James! Thank you for your great response. I did actually have my body
fat tested where I work out. It said that I have 14% body fat. That was before I started on the weight lifting program....so I might get it done again. I guess I am just scared it went up. Also, I am lifting weights, like you said at a lower weight, higher reps. I do actually notice a difference in my running. I am getting faster. The weight on the scale goes between 110 and 117...I really don't get it. It pretty much sucks. And believe me, I wish I could "get over it". I hate seeing that stupid scale in the morning. But thank you again for your great response! It was very encouraging :-) James G wrote: D'oh. I forgot an important point. Another very important quantitative measurement for an athlete is Percent Body Fat. Spend a few bucks and get a scale that can measure body fat via Bioelectric Impedance (I recommend the ConAir Weight Watchers one. It's built very well, and very rarely fluctuates. It costs about $30 USD). Or see a professional clinic and get your % body fat measured by the 'pinching' technique. -- Message posted via WeightAdviser.com http://www.weightadviser.com/Uwe/For.../diet/200809/1 |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
On Sep 5, 6:53*am, "JessAnne" u45994@uwe wrote:
and eat pretty healthy. When people start a new exercise program one reason they might go up a few pounds is because basically they are eating more - sometimes they dont recognize or in denial that they could be or they rationalize that they are working out more so why not they deserve it etc. I think you should to scrutinize your eating more, remember is fuel and should be eaten with that in mind, not oh its 'pretty' healthy. Processed vs fresh - usually a big difference. So sometimes its not just about how much you eat, but what you eat which determines if you trim down or puff up. An example: http://skwigg.tripod.com/id55.html As others mentioned, get the bodyfat tested. Tape measure yourself from top to bottom. Stay away from the scale on a daily basis - make it weekly or biweekly at most. BTW have you also ramped up your marathon training as well? joanne |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone have some ideas to help?
On 2008-09-05, JessAnne u45994@uwe wrote:
So where do I start this...well I suffered with anorexia for almost half my life. Right now I am at a normal weight for my height and eat pretty healthy. I have also always been pretty athletic. Well I joined a gym a few months ago and really started lifting weights and running and getting on a good schedule. Well I feel like I am doing all of the healthy things and now the number on scale is getting higher. It is completely freaking me out. How about learning to assess body fat percentage? I don't know if this is my eating disorder coming back into my head or what. But that number is really bothering me. I also feel like my stomach has gotten bigger (nope, not pregnant) and my legs. Feeling is a poor substitute for measuring with tape. My clothes really don't fit any different. There you go. |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
breakfast ideas | elainek | General Discussion | 18 | June 30th, 2006 07:38 PM |
Work out ideas besides the gym | Not Quite Ready for Prime Time | Weightwatchers | 13 | June 2nd, 2006 10:47 AM |
Ideas anyone??? | Meghan | Low Carbohydrate Diets | 9 | January 13th, 2004 04:54 PM |
any ideas | Anglea Woollcombe | Low Carbohydrate Diets | 12 | December 24th, 2003 03:54 AM |
Any ideas? | JK | General Discussion | 10 | September 27th, 2003 04:17 PM |