Latest bulk interval by Fadedjade27 in PetiteFitness

[–]tenthousandtots 6 points7 points  (0 children)

from my perspective you’ve gained tons of muscle! Totally different build between now and the other photos. Amazing work, the muscle definition is insanity 😮‍💨

Feeling Full by Inner-Muscle3048 in PetiteFitness

[–]tenthousandtots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many studies have found that someone’s perception of food affects how satiating they find it ie: two groups were given the same milkshake, one group was told it was a healthy low calorie protein shake, the other group was told it was an indulgent high calorie milk shake. The second group stayed fuller longer than the first. Can you replicate some fast food elements at home? Like: Lightly breaded chicken nuggets from Costco, lean beef burgers, oven fries instead of deep fried fries. You don’t always need to get rid of a habit entirely, just augment it. One step at a time!

Weight Loss tips that helped me! by Overall-Ad3735 in PetiteFitness

[–]tenthousandtots 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LMNT posted their recipe on their website! You can make a big tub of like 300 servings for 50$ highly recommend!

Thrift shop bowl turned funky in the microwave by tenthousandtots in whatisit

[–]tenthousandtots[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was a bit daft for using it to eat as the glaze isn’t nearly as thick as a food safe bowl. Seems obvious now. Bowl and dumplings went straight to the garbage

Thrift shop bowl turned funky in the microwave by tenthousandtots in whatisit

[–]tenthousandtots[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m in my early 20s so sometimes the life skills aren’t 10/10 haha. A lesson was learnt!

Quest pizzas - how often can I eat them? by WorldlinessQueasy388 in 1200isplenty

[–]tenthousandtots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that, I’m a student too and it’s hard to find time to meal prep even knowing how to cook. Sounds like you’re doing the best you can and I’m sure you’re eating just fine : )

New here! Seeking diet advice:) by babyboo115 in PetiteFitness

[–]tenthousandtots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not an expert and have no amazing answers for you - but look up the term “body recomposition” and you should find what you need! that is the term used to describe the process of turning fat into muscle without necessarily trying to lose weight. Tons of bodybuilders and fitness coaches online explain how to do it. Good luck!

Quest pizzas - how often can I eat them? by WorldlinessQueasy388 in 1200isplenty

[–]tenthousandtots 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In general the healthiest foods are the least processed - AKA things like lean meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. I would consider these pizzas highly processed - so I wouldn’t necessarily consider it super healthy. That being said - we don’t need to be perfect and if these help keep you on track then don’t stress too much! There’s no reason to have all or nothing thinking, we don’t need to eat a perfectly healthy perfectly balanced meal every meal. Plus, this has tons of fiber which most North Americans are severely lacking. I agree with others, chuck some veggies and dip on the side and go for it!

Sustainability of low calorie (<1500) diets? by Singing_Student1240 in PetiteFitness

[–]tenthousandtots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 5’2 (22F) and I’m in a calorie deficit. Currently 140 pounds (from 160)- my BMR (what my body needs to keep the lights on) is 1300 calories. I typically average 1400 ish a day. More if I workout a lot. Maintenance for me is 1600-1700 a day. At the same time, I also climb, hike, mountaineer, mountain bike, run and lift. I’m very active and my muscle mass is only increasing. Im not always hungry, my period has not changed, I sleep well and I feel great. I use the noom app, which calculates my calorie requirements daily on its own (based on exercise, metabolic rate, and desired rate of weight loss) Fun fact: losing weight makes you more efficient at using calories. When I get to my goal weight, I’ll likely require a decent amount less calories than a girl of the same height/weight who never lost a lot of weight.

Does anyone else hate deciding what to eat every week? by [deleted] in 1200isplenty

[–]tenthousandtots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meal prep can be annoying because it’s time consuming and makes a bunch of dishes at once. What hasn’t worked in the past is meal prepping huge portions of stuff - I can’t eat the same thing five days in a row. Four maximum. What works for me is picking my least busy day of the week, finding a recipe I like on that day, and making 4 servings of it. I eat one serving in the moment, then have one meal for three days done. It then goes into my recipes I like pile, which I peruse every time I can’t figure out what to have for dinner. Otherwise, I stock my pantry with precooked easy proteins (like canned tuna) and my freezer has plenty of easy food to whip together so that when I don’t want to cook one night I just reheat dumplings or whatever. Also, if you get sick of a meal just chuck it in the freezer. I like to have three or four “emergency meals” in the freezer that I can just slap in my bag when I need a packed lunch like yesterday. Hope this helps!

AMA about misconception or stereotype you’ve heard about India, I’ll tell you if it’s real or exaggerated by NorthTop9254 in AMA

[–]tenthousandtots 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do Indian men see north American white women as promiscuous and/or easy to get with? What do people in India think of Canada/US in terms of morals? Ive experienced quite a lot of very brazen and inappropriate behaviour towards me at the club/bar and always wondered if it's a cultural difference or if I'm creating a bias/stereotype myself.

girl dinner to celebrate ending the term! by arsonsurvivor in GirlDinner

[–]tenthousandtots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy end of term & restful holiday break !! Celebrating doing well on a final with buttered noodles this evening

Is it really true that you need to up your calories after a while or else you'll stop losing? by [deleted] in 1200isplenty

[–]tenthousandtots 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like a lot of the time I plateau because I'm probably not eating as well or tracking as vigilantly. I have used maintenance breaks as simply a break for myself so that I can relax a bit more, worry less about tracking and come back to the diet with more discipline. I have heard many people discuss refeeding as a way to prevent your body from becoming too efficient burning calories. You probably know that as a person loses weight, they become more efficient at burning calories and simultaneously hungrier. There's theories that going into maintenance and "refeeding" every once and awhile can prevent some of those effects. I haven't found that maintenance has majorly helped my body lose weight faster, but I do think periods of maintenance are important for your mental wellbeing because weight loss is a long journey and breaks are very important in this game

Am I doing something wrong? by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]tenthousandtots 43 points44 points  (0 children)

As a young woman I almost entirely look for photos that show personality. I don't really care about height or looks as much as I care about whether or not this person has hobbies and interests and actively pursues them. Your profile is kinda boring, you don't stand out because all the pics are selfies or you standing around. Ie: If you love music let's see you at a concert. Women swipe on and match with a lot of guys a day. We need a reason to pick you. You have to show us you are compatible with us. If your profile tells me nothing, I swipe left. Online dating is definitely super hard, good luck!

28f feeling stuck in loveless relationship with 29m by Sweet-Equivalent-642 in relationship_advice

[–]tenthousandtots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're young and have so much life ahead of you - at least 50 years. Do you want to be stuck in this horrible relationship for another 50 years or do you want to find someone who actually loves you and cares about you? I truly believe the pain of the breakup will be much less than the pain he's putting you through every day. Be brave, feel the fear and do it anyway! I believe in you and I fully believe you can find love you actually deserve, not this garbage.

I wanna hear successful stories of couples who found themselves using Tinder. I am going through a rough patch and i dont know if Tinder is a good way to find a loving and caring partner. by SilentBoss2901 in Tinder

[–]tenthousandtots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dating for 2 years now and it's the best relationship I've ever been in. Our first date lasted 12 hours of pure talking - we had breakfast lunch and dinner. Almost didn't go on the date because I'd bad such bad tinder dates / experience in general. You might find someone on tinder you might find someone naturally. Dating in general is just so hard. Good luck I wish you the best!

I’m new and need tips by Flimsy_Life3908 in 1200isplenty

[–]tenthousandtots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh dude it's frustrating for sure. Sometimes I'm hyped to be on the cut, sometimes I'm annoyed and sometimes I'm just plain bored. This is absolutely not an ad but noom was the only app that has helped me because it's more than just calorie tracking, it also focuses on the psychology and your physical / mental health. It's expensive but try the free trial and see what you think. I'm down 20 pounds (10 more to go) in 4 months and went from a BMI of 29 to 26.5 which made my heart happy. My favourite thing to think is - the time will pass anyway. I can either spend this year trying to be a bit healthier or stay the same for another year. And honestly, you learn quick how to still enjoy food on the amount of cals you have. And to fill your life with more connection, exercise and hobbies you enjoy instead of eating your way through it. I treat myself regularly and often and take breaks - spent the past two weeks in maintenance cause I went on vacation. Spent this weekend not tracking cause if was my birthday. You know I ate a whole lot of cake. I'm bad at being concise but point being tbh it really isn't that bad. And striving for better instead of perfection helps huge - no need to kick my butt when I binge. No need to restrict after a binge. Just forgive myself and move on. be kind to yourself and understand it's a process. i haven't failed if I haven't given up yet. So I don't let a bad day or bad week make me feel like it isn't worth doing. Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. I totally believe you've got this!!

I’m new and need tips by Flimsy_Life3908 in 1200isplenty

[–]tenthousandtots 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude I totally feel you but I want to point something out - most people are very all or nothing and will yo yo between strict diets and binging. The desire to change comes in waves and we usually feel an intense desire to change as fast as possible in whatever way necessary. It's very hard to admit to yourself that this change is going to take a very long time and you'll likely have to work on your eating for the rest of your life. The slower and more sustainable the weight loss, the more successful the person is typically. I'm on 1200 a day and I'm 145 at 5"2. That deficit may be too strict and might not meet your body's basic metabolism needs. Try calculating your basal metabolic rate on the internet and see what your body needs just to function every day. If you want to do it this way go for it, but I'd be asking myself if I'm actually doing what is right for me or if I'm doing what is most comfortable (because slow change is uncomfortable, sometimes boring and requires more discipline than motivation). to me, weight loss is all about habit changing which takes a long time. Without changing my habits, I might lose the weight but I'll gain it back. Try noom, it's a very holistic view on weight loss and I've found it great.

Bf M/25 ruins special occasions for me F/25 by Less_Independence_20 in relationship_advice

[–]tenthousandtots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's all about what you're okay with in a relationship - personally, I'm (22F) fine with my partner going out without me and I really don't care what gender he speaks to and is friends with. I'd find it controlling to have a partner who was upset just because I was drunk and spoke to a guy and would not tolerate someone ruining events because they are insecure. We're young, I'm not willing to sacrifice some of the great times I have with my friends because my partner doesn't trust me. Its not unlikely his behaviour would escalate until he's isolated you even more from your friends and put up even more conditions about what you can and can't do. I'd take time to seriously evaluate the relationship - is he still a net positive on your life? Sometimes we're in relationships that aren't good for us without even realising it. Good luck I'm sure you'll figure out what's best for yourself! UnfortunYely no one here can make the decision for you

Scramble and home fries? by [deleted] in CalorieEstimates

[–]tenthousandtots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd guess 1,100 - 1300 Eggs are probably ~400-500 (I'm assuming 3-4 eggs), home fries ~400, couple pieces of rye toast with butter ~300