I agree wif Pantha Girl 100%

And I think, it's an individual thing too, what works for one may not work for another etc.

My advice is do lotsa walks, avoid anything with too much saturated fat, da sushi thing is a very good idea..but keep it balanced

Don't starve yourself...I went through a phase (although i had no weight problem ) where id try and suppliment meals with juice or smoothie or just a fruit...simultaneously i'd excercise for at least an hour a day. Subsequently my metabolism did speed up quite a bit!! But i'm far more easier on myself these dayz cause back then i could barely concentrate on anything cause i had headaches due to lack of food!! Not good!

But da excercise thing was!! I used to spend alotta time on da stepper...and because of dat, and then when i started not eating too little during my lunchtimez...I had sooooo much energy!!! It's da best, and you feel good too!!

I say, keep motivated, and be confident all da while...treat yourself every now and then to keep up a realistic momentum and you'll be your desirable weight in no time!!

sp edit!
[This message was edited Wed Aug 11 23:42:45 2004 by lilmissmissy]

PanthaGirl said:

HIGH FAT! NO WAYYYY!!! Chrissie, u should get a PhD in dieting! Putting a big giant CO-SIGN to all this stuff!

I'm also a freak when it comes to having exercise, too much energy to spend (at work I spend my time sitting at my desk all day long! frustrating isn't it? )

If there's one advice I can give: get yourself some sushi y'all!

And for those who are wondering how to be in great shape, I hardly recommend swimming.

Here is on for you Natisse...

Cucumber Raita


This traditional Indian side dish or sauce is cool and delightful especially with spicy curries.

2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups plain, nonfat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Black pepper to taste

1. Mix the cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl. Let stand for 1/2 hour.

2. Drain off liquid, rinse well with cold water, and drain; then soak in cold water to remove as much salt as desired. Drain well.

3. Add the yogurt, cumin, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Another one!

Monte Cristo Salmon Sandwich

Monte Cristo sandwiches are traditionally made with white bread filled with ham, turkey and cheese, dipped in egg, fried and served with sour cream and jam. Ours is a much healthier version using leftover or canned salmon.

2 slices whole grain bread
4 ounces cooked or canned salmon
2 tbsp salsa
1 egg

Flatten the bread slices as much as you can with a rolling pin or heavy can.

Mash the salmon and salsa together in a bowl. If the salmon is cold, heat the mixture in the microwave for 1 minute to take off the chill.

Make a sandwich of the bread with the salmon mixture in the middle.

Beat the egg in a bowl and pour into a saucer. Dip the sandwich in the egg so that both sides are coated. Fry the sandwich on a non-stick pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, turning half way to brown both sides.

Serve with additional salsa if you like.

thank you guys keep the cool ideas and recipes coming if you still have some - they're so much appreciated!!

on another note, I've gone about 36 hours now without ANYTHING BAD TO EAT!!!!! I know it doesn't sound like much but for me that's really really good...I'm proud of myself for the first time in a long while but I know it's just the beginning

I don't think giving up junk food completely is realistic so I would suggest you limit yourself to one day a week where you can eat some junk. Also, the most important thing in losing weight is exercise. This will allow you to eat enough to not be hungry and still burn more calories then you are taking in.

lovemachine said:

you're absolutely right I am going to give myself a treat, but for now it won't be anything bad because I know myself and I'll revert back to my old ways if I even have a bite of something bad...my willpower will increase the farther I go eating healthy, tho, so that's the upside

Natisse said:

I too am a junk food addict, but I am a runner who is marathon training and it's hard to gain weight while running as much as I do. The thing is when I stop running due to injury or whatever it's hard to break the junk food habit.

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[This message was edited Thu Aug 12 17:43:19 2004 by lovemachine]

lovemachine said:

good on you for doing that!!! that's awesome!! my metabolism would be reeeeeal sluggish right now, tho, until I get a bit healthier...you're absolutely right it's hard to break the habit! I've never tried to quit smoking or anything like that but I tell you what it's a mental thing like any addiction!! it's very very hard to understand what it's like to try and curb your appetite or lose weight (especially huge amounts of weight, believe me) unless you've attempted it - just like anything else

Sweeny79 said:

Do NOT go low-carb! It's incredibly unhealthy. Being skinny's not worth it.

Natisse said:

You can get healthy options cookbooks (from complicated meals to simple snacks) at most bookstores.

meow85 said:

thank you for the advice...different things work for different bodies and for different personalities

I can't believe so many people have bought into the sham that is Atkins.

Think about it. There are proven health side effects. Atkins has products. Atkins has books. Atkins obviously has a killer marketing team. It even has a fucking logo!


Somebody's making money off this scam, and they don't give two shits about your health or your weight -only your money.


On top of the aforementioned problems concerning lack of energy and diminished brain functioning, following a low-carb diet for too long can lead to permanent liver and kidney damage.


Seriously, being skinny is not worth getting sick or doing yourself permanent damge over. If you think it is, you need to see a therapist -and fast!

Natisse said:

Co-Sign Sweets different strokes for different folks. I'll help U work out a great diet suited 2 Ur height, body type and blood work. Talk soon baby girl.....

Natisse said:

No, I mean it. Being skinny isn't something worth being sick over.


PLEASE don't go low-carb!

PanthaGirl said:

So am I to take "different strokes for different folks" to mean that kidney and liver damage, loss of energy, and diminished brain functioning are A-OKAY for some folks?

meow85 said:

respectfully, no that's not what she's saying...simply that people's bodies work in different ways according to bloodwork etc exactly as she said

PanthaGirl said:

cool, gorgeous...thank you talk to you later

meow85 said:

Firstly chillout, secondly ur taking everything here out of content. Different strokes for different folks means we're all individuals and what may work for some will not work for another, common sense really.

If U read up a few posts U will see that I posted about Atkins, basically banishing it and saying it isn't a healthy substitute.

PanthaGirl said:

Alright. I apologize. I'm cranky today.






I would like to hear from people who've done the Atkins diet and why they thought it was a good idea. I asked this on another thread a bit ago, and not one person answered me.
[This message was edited Thu Aug 12 23:39:31 2004 by meow85]

meow85 said:

No apology needed sweets. U have a great weekend...

PanthaGirl said:

You too.

Natisse said:

ok heres one, you get some fries and serve hot
with ranch dressing on the side.

Natisse said:

MarySharon said:

thanks hon

Natisse said:

Go you, Natisse!!

lilmissmissy said:

thanks Missy...it's been over a week now!! yaaaaay!!!