Q. 1. Starving to death (not exactly death but you know)
2. Eating extremely little amounts of food
3. Other (your opinion)
All of the above plus I do some crunches every now and then and I run like a mile or two ever other day, but it seems that the fat in my belly doesnt wanna go away, please help!
2. Eating extremely little amounts of food
3. Other (your opinion)
All of the above plus I do some crunches every now and then and I run like a mile or two ever other day, but it seems that the fat in my belly doesnt wanna go away, please help!
A. First of all, you can't choose where the fat comes off on your body as you lose weight. It will burn from where it wants & many times the area you want to lose weight from the most will be the last place you do! All the crunches in the world won't change this (although some nice abdominal muscles will be revealed when you finally do lose the weight).
You are already on the right track by getting aerobic exercise regularly, as it burns calories and increases your metabolism for a period afterward. Also consider weight training to build more muscle, which in turn will passively burn more calories every day.
The first mistake people make when dieting is thinking they have to starve themselves. Your body will go into survival mode and your metabolism will slow down, preserving your fat and burning your muscle instead. This is NOT what you want, as the more pounds of muscle you have, the more calories you can consume each day without gaining weight.
This is where yo-yo dieting comes in. Most people that starve themselves eventually binge on food because no one can maintain starvation for the rest of his life without malnutrition, disease and even death. When they start eating again they already have less muscle mass from starving their bodies (thus able to burn less calories), yet are back to eating the same amount or more as they did before, gaining MORE weight and ending up more overweight than they were before they ever started. Starvation is a temporary and extremely unhealthy and counterproductive method of dieting.
You don't have to eat extremely little amounts of food so much as eating the right foods. Try to limit your calories. Use fat free dairy products, replace one meal a day with whole grain cereal, replace snacks with no or low-calorie foods such as fruits, dill pickles, low-fat yogurt, and try to drink water instead of soft drinks & juices. Eat several small meals (300-400 calories) throughout the day rather than large ones, and eat foods high in fiber so you will feel full longer and have less cravings.
Counting calories may sound simplistic after hearing all the hype about "good carbs", "bad carbs" and the 1000 different diets out there, but it really isn't much more difficult than simple science. ~3500 calories = 1 pound. If your body burns more calories each day than you consume, you will lose weight over time. The reverse is also true. Your body will burn well over 1000 calories each day in a resting state alone, which varies. Aerobic exercise & muscle gain will speed up the process.
It's generally considered healthy to lose 1-2 lbs. of weight a week, so consider doing some research to figure out how many calories you need to consume/burn each week to make this happen. Drink plenty of water & consider taking a multivitamin daily when cutting calories significantly.
For most people maintaining a healthy weight is a lifelong struggle, but it doesn't have to be. Make exercise & eating healthy into a habit, just like showering and brushing your teeth and it will become second nature. Good luck.
You are already on the right track by getting aerobic exercise regularly, as it burns calories and increases your metabolism for a period afterward. Also consider weight training to build more muscle, which in turn will passively burn more calories every day.
The first mistake people make when dieting is thinking they have to starve themselves. Your body will go into survival mode and your metabolism will slow down, preserving your fat and burning your muscle instead. This is NOT what you want, as the more pounds of muscle you have, the more calories you can consume each day without gaining weight.
This is where yo-yo dieting comes in. Most people that starve themselves eventually binge on food because no one can maintain starvation for the rest of his life without malnutrition, disease and even death. When they start eating again they already have less muscle mass from starving their bodies (thus able to burn less calories), yet are back to eating the same amount or more as they did before, gaining MORE weight and ending up more overweight than they were before they ever started. Starvation is a temporary and extremely unhealthy and counterproductive method of dieting.
You don't have to eat extremely little amounts of food so much as eating the right foods. Try to limit your calories. Use fat free dairy products, replace one meal a day with whole grain cereal, replace snacks with no or low-calorie foods such as fruits, dill pickles, low-fat yogurt, and try to drink water instead of soft drinks & juices. Eat several small meals (300-400 calories) throughout the day rather than large ones, and eat foods high in fiber so you will feel full longer and have less cravings.
Counting calories may sound simplistic after hearing all the hype about "good carbs", "bad carbs" and the 1000 different diets out there, but it really isn't much more difficult than simple science. ~3500 calories = 1 pound. If your body burns more calories each day than you consume, you will lose weight over time. The reverse is also true. Your body will burn well over 1000 calories each day in a resting state alone, which varies. Aerobic exercise & muscle gain will speed up the process.
It's generally considered healthy to lose 1-2 lbs. of weight a week, so consider doing some research to figure out how many calories you need to consume/burn each week to make this happen. Drink plenty of water & consider taking a multivitamin daily when cutting calories significantly.
For most people maintaining a healthy weight is a lifelong struggle, but it doesn't have to be. Make exercise & eating healthy into a habit, just like showering and brushing your teeth and it will become second nature. Good luck.
Some questions about eating on your period?
Q. 1. Will I gain weight if i eat alot on my period? i get hungrier and crave like crazy and usually i want all junk.
2. How do i stop these crazy cravings? if i eat something healthy it makes me want to eat junk food even worse. and if i try to distract myself food is all i can think about :(
3. Is it true you need to eat more during time of month?
2. How do i stop these crazy cravings? if i eat something healthy it makes me want to eat junk food even worse. and if i try to distract myself food is all i can think about :(
3. Is it true you need to eat more during time of month?
A. The most common complaints are stomach cramps, weight gain during period, uneasiness, back and lower back pain, leg pain, etc. Weight gain during period is not a very serious issue, at the same time, it is not difficult to get rid of the weight gained.
1. Overeating and Food Cravings
Weight gain during menstrual cycle can also be due to overeating. Women tend to overeat during periods, due rise in the metabolism levels. Usually, women consume about 100 to 200 calories more than what they regularly consume. Most women notice, that they have food cravings before and during period. These cravings do not last for a long duration and go away on their own. Binge eating is due to food cravings.
2. Treating Weight Gain During Period
It is not very difficult to treat weight gain during period. A small change to the diet can help in alleviating water retention problem. You may want to reduce your sodium intake during this time, to fight this problem. Less sodium reduces chances of water retention. If bloating and water retention is pronounced, you may want to try a diuretic. It is not recommended, but if bloating is causing you a lot of discomfort, you may try a diuretic. Calcium plays an important role in preventing and curing water retention problem. Make sure your calcium intake is sufficient. Women, who follow vegan diet, should especially take care about their calcium intake as, studies have shown that they lack calcium often.
It is very often observed, that women avoid exercises prior to their menstrual cycle. At the same time, they are also very inactive during this period, which often times leads to weight gain.
3. Although, you might have food cravings, it is important, you make sure you are eating healthy and sumptuous meals. Avoid foods which are high in refined sugar. Your diet should be rich in complex carbohydrates, lean protein and fiber. Healthy small meals at regular intervals and in adequate quantities also help in managing food cravings during this time. Your meals should be the kinds which will get digested fast. Limit your caffeine intake and keep yourself well hydrated. You can have fruit and vegetable juices or coconut water to keep yourself well hydrated.
The average weight gain during period is any where between 1 to 4 pounds. However, in some woman, there will not be noticeable weight gain during period. The only important thing to remember about this weight gain during period is that you should not get disturbed. Understand that it is normal and will go away once you are done with your menstrual cycle
1. Overeating and Food Cravings
Weight gain during menstrual cycle can also be due to overeating. Women tend to overeat during periods, due rise in the metabolism levels. Usually, women consume about 100 to 200 calories more than what they regularly consume. Most women notice, that they have food cravings before and during period. These cravings do not last for a long duration and go away on their own. Binge eating is due to food cravings.
2. Treating Weight Gain During Period
It is not very difficult to treat weight gain during period. A small change to the diet can help in alleviating water retention problem. You may want to reduce your sodium intake during this time, to fight this problem. Less sodium reduces chances of water retention. If bloating and water retention is pronounced, you may want to try a diuretic. It is not recommended, but if bloating is causing you a lot of discomfort, you may try a diuretic. Calcium plays an important role in preventing and curing water retention problem. Make sure your calcium intake is sufficient. Women, who follow vegan diet, should especially take care about their calcium intake as, studies have shown that they lack calcium often.
It is very often observed, that women avoid exercises prior to their menstrual cycle. At the same time, they are also very inactive during this period, which often times leads to weight gain.
3. Although, you might have food cravings, it is important, you make sure you are eating healthy and sumptuous meals. Avoid foods which are high in refined sugar. Your diet should be rich in complex carbohydrates, lean protein and fiber. Healthy small meals at regular intervals and in adequate quantities also help in managing food cravings during this time. Your meals should be the kinds which will get digested fast. Limit your caffeine intake and keep yourself well hydrated. You can have fruit and vegetable juices or coconut water to keep yourself well hydrated.
The average weight gain during period is any where between 1 to 4 pounds. However, in some woman, there will not be noticeable weight gain during period. The only important thing to remember about this weight gain during period is that you should not get disturbed. Understand that it is normal and will go away once you are done with your menstrual cycle
What happens when you are admitted to the hospital for suicidal ideas or self harm?
Q. I'm not going to lie, and say that this is out of curiosity. I have a lot of suicidal thoughts and I've been cutting myself for four years. I also have really disordered eating habits, meaning sometimes I don't eat for long periods of time and then sometimes I tend to binge/purge really often. I'm considering getting myself serious help but I want to know first what would happen if I were to admit myself to a hospital, in detail.
A. I commend you for wanting to get help with this difficult issue.  When you admit yourself to a psych ward, you typically have more say in what goes on with your treatment then if you were to be committed.  Most hospitals will put you on a 72 hour hold, where they will get your history, conduct individual and/or group sessions with you, and assess your behaviors and thought process while on the ward to determine the appropriate course of treatment.  You will be searched for contraband before you are admitted and some items may be confiscated.  This is for your safety and the safety of the staff and other patients as well.  You won't be allowed to have anything that you could potentially use to hurt yourself (belts,shoelaces, etc.). You will meet with your treatment team every day, and the treating psychiatrist may even start you on medication.  They will most likely have a schedule of activities for the day, as most psych wards rely on this structure and security to help the patients get through their rough times.  You will have certain groups and meet individually with providers through the day.  There will also be personal time to do things such as write, use the phone, watch t.v., play board games, or talk to other patients.  Once the 72 hour hold is up, they will determine if it is safe for you to go home and follow up as an outpatient, or if you need to stay inÂ
the hospital for a while.  They may refer you to a special unit to deal with your specific issues.  If you decide you want to go home, it would be easier to get out if you admitted yourself.  They typically don't "lock you up" unless you are acutely psychotic and are an immediate danger to yourself or others.  I don't know where you live, or what type of hospital you are looking into, but the
 overall experience is really not that bad.  It's hard to be in a strange place and open up about such personal things, but your life is more important than anything else.  I hope this has been useful to you and I wish you the best of luck.  Stay strong.
the hospital for a while.  They may refer you to a special unit to deal with your specific issues.  If you decide you want to go home, it would be easier to get out if you admitted yourself.  They typically don't "lock you up" unless you are acutely psychotic and are an immediate danger to yourself or others.  I don't know where you live, or what type of hospital you are looking into, but the
 overall experience is really not that bad.  It's hard to be in a strange place and open up about such personal things, but your life is more important than anything else.  I hope this has been useful to you and I wish you the best of luck.  Stay strong.
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