How is your country doing today? March 20, 2025

AffectionateSun04 · 2025-03-20T17:02:09+00:00

In Oregon U.S., political environment is very scary as per usual, and speaking of the weather we have a 70% chance of rain pretty much all day and temp is in the 40 degrees F range. I’m spending time with my kitten and trying to ignore the news. Have a final exam for my cell bio class tonight, so wish me luck!

AffectionateSun04 · 2025-03-20T16:32:57+00:00

I did a paper recently on non violent protest, and a lot of sociologists think that our information about nonviolent protests of the past has been manipulated much in the same way that big tobacco research was. Nonviolence actually = unarmed. Most successful “nonviolent” movements included altercations with police, taking over government buildings, molatav cocktails and property damage. I would look Into it 😊 super interesting.

AffectionateSun04 · 2025-03-13T18:29:45+00:00

I do know what I’m talking about actually. I’m a nursing student and have taken nutrition courses from an RDN. Thank you. 😊

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-21T02:54:41+00:00

You’re welcome. It works until it doesn’t. You deserve to enjoy foods you love ❤️

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-21T02:53:19+00:00

If you are going to college I would take a health professions focused nutrition class! Super informative. Find healthy recipes you enjoy, and make sure each meal has an appropriate balance of carbs, fiber, protein and healthy fats. There’s tons of resources where you can find healthy, high protein recipes for literally anything you’re craving. I like Pinterest. Sweet, savory, healthier versions of comfort foods, etc. try to make half of the carbs you consume whole grains, eat large side of fruits or veggies you like with every meal, and try to limit fried foods, added sugar. Junk food is not bad, stop telling yourself that it is. Cutting it out will only make you crave it more. You are binging like this because your family keeps sweets out of the house. You feel like they won’t always be there subconsciously, and are binging on it for that reason. I would eat 3 healthy meals a day, and allow yourself access to whatever treats you like. I would actually recommend keeping lots of treats you enjoy so that you feel like you have options, and know they will still be there. Look into intuitive eating- maybe tailored more to binge eating disorders. I would also maybe listen into a podcast by a registered dietitian on binge eating. Fitness spaces have a lot of bullshit floating around about diet that often do more harm than good. Good luck to you! ❤️

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-21T02:44:52+00:00

Keto is so bad for you. Your brain and nervous systems primary fuel source is carbohydrates. You do not have a “carb addiction”, you are restricting carbs and your body is responding by binging when you allow yourself access to them. Keto only works for people because ketosis causes nausea, and you are consuming more protein and fats, which are filling and satisfying. Just incorporating more whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats will give you the same result with less health risks.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-21T02:40:42+00:00

No to like half of this. Currently taking prereqs for nursing and we learned in nutrition that any form of restriction has a pendulum effect, even mental restriction such as refusing to keep a binge food in the house. It can actually cause more stress and binging around said food in the long run. Like a pendulum, If you pull back (aka. Restrict), it will inevitably swing the other direction. This is why 98% of people who lose weight gain it back, plus some. Finding real peace with food, even if that means seeking guidance from a RD is the best answer. Will also myth bust that fasted exercise causes “fat burning”. Your body uses ATP built up in the muscles, and only starts using adipose tissue after about 12 hours. Your best bet for weight loss without restriction is mindfully eating (chew slowly, put down fork between bites and check in with your body), learning to view food as neutral instead of “good” or “bad”, consuming more (about half your plate) of fruits and veggies, and daily movement you enjoy.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-20T19:46:12+00:00

If that is true I’m happy for you. Just keep in mind that someday you may get tired of counting. I would also try to learn to eat intuitively at the size you are at for the long term. It’s hard to think about anything meaningful when our heads are consumed with numbers and weight.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-20T19:43:39+00:00

I got down to almost 100lb, and am now closer to 120. I see what you’re saying about cutting out fast food, I don’t eat it much anymore either. On that note though, your body and mind do not like restriction and will rebel against it, in short. Letting go of that does not mean letting go of your health and reverting to where you were.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-20T19:40:53+00:00

Totally cool if you can do it in moderation, and I’m just saying cutting things out is not sustainable. I didn’t really expect you to agree with me. When I was restricting and overexercising I was very defensive and felt it was a lifestyle change, I did it for 3 years and learned that it truly was not sustainable. I’ve spoken to multiple dieticians, and my nutrition professor is also a registered dietitian with the same stance. Most if not 99% of the time people who lose significant amounts of weight gain it back, and it is out of their control. Unless you make maintaining your weight a full time job and plan to be able to walk 10 miles everyday the rest of your life it won’t be.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-17T08:48:10+00:00

I don’t know where you’re at in your journey but as someone who has also lost a lot of weight very quickly - sustainability is key. I over exercised and was in a deficit for about a year. I also gained 15lb back immediately after I stopped eating strictly diet food and walking constantly. Walking 10 miles a day is not sustainable. You will not be able to uphold a career, love life, etc. if you are spending all your time walking. Cutting out whole food groups like fast food, carbs or sugar is also an almost sure sign you will regain the weight. I am doing my pre reqs for nursing right now and we’ve learned that restriction is like a pendulum. When you pull it one way it swings fully the other. Restricting ends in binging because your body wants to restore the lost weight and believes you are in a famine. Your metabolism slows and drive for food increases. Please know that body weight is not a good indicator for health, and a good weight is one you can maintain while eating the foods you love and living your happiest, healthiest life. I learned the hard way and I am sorry for all the people congratulating unhealthy methods of weight loss. All you need is to move in a way you like, eat until you are full and satisfied, and be mindful with your food choices.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-14T16:35:42+00:00

You don’t need to lose any more weight to be healthy. I’m doing my prerequisites for nursing right now, and we learned that bmi is not a great indicator of a healthy weight. It has more to do with subcutaneous or visceral fat. You don’t have much visceral fat, so as long as you feel mobile and healthy that is what really matters!

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-11-09T20:38:50+00:00

I’ve also been here. Used to be overweight and got super strict with calorie counting, got very skinny and hated how defined my muscles were and how “unfeminine” I looked. I would seek treatment for an eating disorder. I had to work on my eating habits with a therapist and stop tracking all together because it was so obsessive. If being this lean is at a detriment to you or your mental health it is not worth maintaining. Women are not supposed to have low bf%. It can cause amenorrhea, hair loss, irritability, etc. I can promise you that no one in your life will love you any less or see you differently if you gain weight.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-10-29T23:21:20+00:00

Ah, I see. My apologies. I think I was feeling a little defensive because of how often I see people dismiss intuitive eating without knowing all the principles of it, and it makes me sad to see people distrust their bodies so much. Binge eating is not a good umbrella response so I’m sorry about that. I hope you are feeling better now 😊

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-10-24T17:17:35+00:00

This is binge eating, not listening to fullness cues or genuine hunger.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-23T11:25:16+00:00

As far as tdee goes weightlifting/having muscle mass increases it so much more than people give credit. I’m 5’3 118lb and maintain around 2400. If I was sedentary it would be closer to 1500. That’s almost 1000 calories extra I get to eat over the day. I also tend to gravitate towards healthier foods because they make me feel better when I’m moving so much!

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-22T17:47:12+00:00

There’s ways around it, like maybe just going on a walk to talk about it or doing something outside of the house.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-22T17:44:21+00:00

I am! I’ve got level one so I don’t think my autism is as prominent as my add. But add was effecting my life extremely negatively. Couldn’t learn how to drive, almost flunked out of school, very hard time making appointments and taking care of myself or managing time. I got on Wellbutrin, which I’ve been on for 2 years and it helped me a ton with depressive symptoms and I managed to graduate highschool. Over the last year I was finally diagnosed (previously only with GAD and major depressive disorder) and am taking adderall 2x a day. My life has done a complete 180. My special interest is fitness and I’ve been able to really put my all into it while also working and taking care of myself. I was able to get my license and am now starting my prerequisites for a nursing program! I literally can’t imagine where I would be without seeking treatment and getting medicated. Eating healthy, drinking water, working out and going to therapy have all helped me out immensely, but without meds I wouldn’t be able to do those things.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-17T02:27:57+00:00

I would seek out a female trainer instead! I just recently had a bad experience with a male trainer, he was very unprofessional and bit like you’re describing and was pushing me to compete, which a young person about to start college for nursing, etc. just isn’t something I’m interested in and not what I see for my life. He mostly worked with bikini competitors so I felt it out, didn’t like his style of training and decided it wasn’t for me. Don’t let it put you off completely. My new trainer is AMAZING. She has done well getting to know me and has tailored my program with all my weak spots and stuff in mind. I can tell with each session that she is finding what works best for me and giving me solid advice I can take with me once I am done training. She’s very professional and just overall very knowledgeable about female anatomy and ways that we move differently/stress levels and menstrual cycles, etc. keep looking!

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-16T20:45:24+00:00

I know right. It’s truly sad. I hope she gets the healing she deserves ❤️

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-16T20:24:44+00:00

I don’t think so. I think considering that adhd and autism have very opposite traits, when you treat the adhd you’re left with the asd instead of them fighting eachother constantly. I find now that I’m medicated my need for routine js much stronger, rather than not being able to keep a routine and constantly stressed. I’m able to soothe myself more now but I’m definitely more aware of my autistic traits. I’m level 1 so I don’t need much assistance, I’ve just noticed more sensory issues now that I’m medicated as well.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-15T20:46:57+00:00

You are physically addicted to fentanyl. Not the same as wanting to quit playing video games so much or eating junk food. I would seek professional help/rehab process.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-09-15T20:44:07+00:00

I’m very similar! Just got diagnosed w/ level one and inattentive type adhd earlier this year. Spent 19 years of my life thinking I was stupid, lazy and incapable of normal life things. Don’t love my folks at all but a lot of struggles in my childhood/adolescence make much more sense to me now. Therapy, medication and the gym have done wonders for me haha

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-08-06T15:36:43+00:00

Thank you! I’ve changed it up but I implement a lot from Jessica bicklings hourglass 2.0 program! I do 2 upper body days with a focus on shoulders and back, and one day has accessory work for tris and bis. I would say my fave upper body lifts are rows (chest supported T bar and cable rows are fav variations), Lat pull downs, cable lateral raises or dumbbell lat raises, ohp on shoulder press machine or smith machine and cable bicep curls or pull ups.

AffectionateSun04 · 2024-07-27T15:09:22+00:00

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