weight

[Crankin]

I think the tummy issue after babies is somewhat genetic. I've always carried weight in my lower half (hips and butt). It doesn't matter if I'm at my ideal weight, overweight, or even too skinny, this is where it goes. I had 3 kids in 4 years (one didn't make it) and really did not have tummy issues after each. I had weight to lose, but it was from all over. My mom and my aunt were the same way. I think just doing crunches is boring and probably Pilates and/or Yoga would help, too.

Anorexia is very difficult. Society rewards us for looking "thin," but doesn't support us when it becomes a problem. About 20 years ago, I weighed 10-15 lbs. less than I do now. REALLY skinny. It was basically from over exercising, but my friends were constantly being asked if i had an eating disorder (which no one would ask if they really knew me, because I love to eat). The sad thing was that inside, I secretly liked people noticing how low my weight was. Once I stopped working at health clubs, the pressure to be so skinny was less.

[hellosunshine]

OH DEAR!seeing people wanting to diet and getting into shape,makes me jealous and doubt.its a nasty addiction,

i have to be responsible for MY health and gain WEIGHT for me as WEIGHT=POWER=BIKE STRENGTH=EMOTIONAL STRENGTH=LIFE.


some times you really have to blinker yourself and keep focused,male cyclists seem to get way with low body fat% women dont so much,brainwasjing myself in doing whats right fopr ME.


someone suggested hyphotherapy,eeek,im not so sure....advice?

[lph]

hellosunshine - remember that "getting into shape" is different things for different people. For a lot of us it means losing a little weight, for some of us it means gaining some. For ALL of us it means making sure we're keeping our bodies as healthy and happy as we can, which has much more to do with good eating, enough sleep and enough exercise than exactly how much weight we're carrying.

Wishing you luck!

[RoadRaven]

So Sunshine... you began this thread and all sorts of bits have arisen from it...

But I want to know how your weight gain is going - a while back you were eating plenty and still losing weight... have you sorted this? Are you gaining yet?

I know this is important for you and I am interested...
Arohanui
Raven

[hellosunshine]

yes!lets be positive,ive gained 300g now and stopped losing.!!!


isnt sleep a wondeful thing,mentioned above in a recipe for health.MORE!!


TIP TOP

[RoadRaven]

way to go Sunshine... so pleased to hear the inexplicable weight loss has stopped

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[Wahine]

That's great sunshine. Everyday a little closer to good health. I'm very happy for you. Keep it up.

[hellosunshine]

OH DEAR!so,stuck at 46 kg.and my speed has stabalised too,im off the pace of last year and my recovery isnt A1.


so,i KNOW least i think that its due to loss of power/weight etc-well,so im told SO..........how the hell did you lot make sure you ate the extra to gain weight,especially as 99% of the bike population are exhonerated for losing weight,its blinking tuff..........went to dr and we cocluded its being strong willed about it all,i wonder if im doing the right thing but reading your posts half of me knows i am-just need to kill the gremlins of doubt.


RACING TODAY....thurs did a tt and a girl i used to beat put 26 secs into me.bother bother.

[hellosunshine]

been out of cyberspace,so mig a battle its being!!!47kg.phew,ok 1/2 kg but taken me a lot of anguish and 3 months!!!!!and won a bike race sat-gee the medics so so wishy washy,all theyre interested in is my "mind" and all i want is help and support gaining weight to ressurrect my bike strength!!!!

ANYWAY,been signed by a new team so its something to aim for and a team that believes in me-DONT YOU FIND SELF ESTEEM is the route of EVERYTHING????

and,ordered this today,human kinetics, "disordered eating among atheletes" couldnt get it on amazon so a hefty £32-blimey!loadsa scientific research in it too,so should be able to trick my brain and continue to do the right thing..........i suddenly have a drive and real vigour tp crack IT again!

[violette]

I'm 5'5", 39years old and weight 54.31kg. People look at me like I'm anorexic and ask me if I eat. I eat like a lumber jack.

You sound pretty thin, I definatly wouldn't loose any weight if I were you. Are you a good biker or do you have a hard time following others? I bike a lot and run 8km every other day. I have a hard time keeping weight on. Bikers are thin because ofcourse the lighter you are, the faster you go, but they also have very muscular legs.

[LBTC]

hellosunshine! Nice to see you again! Sounds like you've made some progress in the right direction. YAY! A new team, even!!

Keep that determined attitude, but do try to cut yourself some slack, okay? Every journey has some dips and valleys.

Hugs and happy butterflies,
~T~

[Resi]

this business of weight,how on earth do you know what you are meant to weigh,some of the guys i race with are stick insect thin,im begining to wonder if i need to seriously address he weight issues and shed a bit,im 49.5kg NAKED and 5'5"......aged 39.......

I was a professional ballerina in Europe and we all had to be thin, thin thin. With 5'6" I was 50 kg and I was all bone with a layer of skin, yes that was with age 20-30, now I am 55 kg with age 50, yes I could complain, but it is what it is. I could loose the extra 5 kg, but it would look not good in my face, I have to decide.
What I want to say, stay like you are, this is a perfect weight, don't loose more then you will loose your strength.

Good luck

Resi

[RoadRaven]

Hey there Sunshine... glad to see you back and staying focused on what is healthy for you - eating and maintaining or gaining weight...
Congrats on being signed up for the team - a wonderful personal boost for you and hopefully another supportive group to help you keep the weight on.
Best wishes as always
Raven

[smilingcat]

Welcome back. I was wondering about you. And congratulation. Signed onto a new team :d

many happy races,
Smilingcat

[hellosunshine]

I was a professional ballerina in Europe and we all had to be thin, thin thin. With 5'6" I was 50 kg and I was all bone with a layer of skin, yes that was with age 20-30, now I am 55 kg with age 50, yes I could complain, but it is what it is. I could loose the extra 5 kg, but it would look not good in my face, I have to decide.
What I want to say, stay like you are, this is a perfect weight, don't loose more then you will loose your strength.

Good luck

Resi

yes,this is the prob-after that original post i went down to 46kg and did lose my strength,things took a bad turn!!!!and from being strongish on the bike i became weakend.very frustrating,ive regained some self esteem and am now moving forward,i have lost bike strength for sure,but the experience has been a cautionary tale.DONT DO IT!ive still won some races this year,but i know my end of season will be more fruitful if i really get my act together now!your postings have been great-shows that being so thin is plain WRONG,facts and figures support this=added proof im doing the right thing!!!xx