My name is Lyndsey and I'm 17 years old. I live in Lexington, South Carolina. I pride myself on being mature for my age with a good head on my shoulders, but I find I can be snippy when I hear something that just hits a nerve. I have a lot of strong opinions and I have no problem arguing them. I'm a very open-minded person and very tolerant of most things.
Immaturity is a big pet peeve of mine, as is self-centered, narrow-minded, and ignorant people. I can be cruel when it comes to these things, but sometimes certain people need to be told their faults. I know mine and I have no problem being confronted with them. If someone has a problem with me, online or in person, I'd rather they tell me and we can resolve the issue in a mature fashion. I won't tell you want to WANT to hear, just what you NEED to hear.
On a less serious note, I'm a laid back person and I enjoy shopping, the internet, and my favorite TV shows (Queer as Folk, The L Word, Friends, American Idol, Will & Grace, House). I don't have a large group of friends, but the ones I have are close and I love them to death. I generally enjoy life, minus the whole school deal. I'm a junior in high school and I can't wait to move on to college. I am an honors student and I hope to go to the University of South Carolina and then eventually into the medical field, possibly psychology.
If you have any questions or want advice, I'm here for ya, babes.
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E-mail: lyndsey.white@yahoo.com
Gender: Female
Location: Lexington, South Carolina
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does milk help your boobs grow? haha just wondering (link)
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No. NOTHING you drink, eat, or otherwise consume will make your breasts grow unless, like the last person says, the rest of you grows with them.
There are all kinds of myths out there about making your boobs grow. For example, playing with them doesn't make them grow. Might be fun for you, but they won't get any bigger.
Not everyone has a D cup...and if you do have a D cup, you probably wish they were smaller so you don't have back problems or trouble finding shirts that fit. Just accept the boobs you have now and if you want surgery later and can afford it, do it.
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i heard somewhere that one bark of hershey's dark chocolate counts for your day's vegetables serving. it sounds like a load of bull, but is it true>? (link)
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No, that's not true. BUT, if you're going to eat chocolate, dark is the healthiest kind.
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What is the best diet that actually works? (link)
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This question is impossible to answer with a definite statement. Different diets work for different people. If someone wanted to lose 100 pounds, they probably wouldn't be on the same diet as someone who wants to lose 10 pounds. Similarly, someone with a slow metabolism wouldn't be on the same diet and someone with a fast metabolism. Weight, metabolism, and body type all has to be taken into account when you are trying to lose weight.
You should do some research online of different diets. There are basic ones like low calorie. Well balanced, basic, healthy diets work best for people who only want to drop a few pounds. If you have more weight to lose, a more organized diet would work best. For example, Atkins or the South Beach Diet.
No matter which diet you choose, it's much harder to lose weight if you aren't working out. Exercise HAS to be in your diet plan or else it will take forever to lose the weight.
If you were a little more specific about your weight loss needs or your stats, I could help you out more. But with a question like this, a real answer is hard to give.
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15/f
i think that im slowly developing an eating disorder
i find myself afraid of gaining weight
i dont binge and purge
my relationship with food isint the same
im very defencive when people say im anorexic
because i do eat
i just dont have a healthy way of eating without regreting what ive done
im 15/f 5'6" 100lbs.
im not sur if thats healthy of not
im always thinking about ways to lose weight
and today all ive eaten was yogurt
i would hate to one day call myself anorexic
i dont know how to stop this
im not happy with the way i look ...
how can i stop this ...
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You are not at a healthy weight. You are UNDERWEIGHT...very much so. According to your height and weight, you already fall into the anorexic category.
You cannot go a whole day just eating yogurt. And if your friends are concerned, that should be your first clue. They're trying to help you.
Most girls aren't completely happy with how they look, but if you're going to extremes (like not eating enough) in order to lose weight that you shouldn't be losing, there is a psychological problem.
I would suggest talking to your parents or a guidance counselor about this. And that person should take you to a doctor. They'll probably give you some therapy sessions for it. Anorexia is very difficult to cure, and most people can't do it alone.
I'm not saying that you're full blown anorexic, but you're definitely getting there. You are way too skinny. Definitely don't let this go, talk to someone about it.
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Well one time I was wokring on my project so hard that I skipped lunch. The day after, I wasn't even hungry at lunch time anymore and no matter how hard I try to eat, my tummy won't let me.
I just don't feel hungry anymore, i feel so full all the time and now it takes me an hour to eat my dinner.
Something wrong? (link)
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If you're honestly TRYING to eat, you're not anorexic. I've skipped lunch because I was busy before, it's not that big of a deal. The definition or anorexia is that you don't eat in order to not get fat...not because you always feel full.
I've felt like crap all this week and barely ate anything because of it, so I know how you feel. It could be that you're getting sick...maybe a stomach virus or something.
If it goes on for another week or so, try going to the doctor to see what they say. You should be fine, but it's better safe than sorry.
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19/F
Well, I finally decided to get off my butt and do something about my weight. I've always been fairly active, but since moving in with my boyfriend, I've gone up to around 200 pounds.
So I started the South Beach diet. I'm on my second day.
Thing is, I haven't been having cravings for food, but I have had some problems.
- Depression/Irritability
- Constant hunger
- Exhaustion
- Weakness
Is this normal (for the diet)? I'm ready to quit, if this continues.
Anyone else tried it and had the same sort of experience? Or have any words of encouragement?
Thanks! (link)
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I've never done SBD, but I have done Atkins, so I know that when you cut down on carbs so drastically like that, your energy level will go down. That explains the exhaustion and weakness. The constant hunger is also because of the carbs because carbs fill you up with fiber, which keeps you satisfied for long periods of time. A way to cure that is to eat protein (meat) if it fits into your day's worth of food. These things should only last 3 or 4 days, if that. If it goes on longer, that diet probably isn't for you.
I'm not quite sure about the depression, that's mental, but the irritability can be caused by all of the other symptoms messing you up. I know I was pretty pissy the first day of Atkins eating a mere 20 g of carbs the entire day.
Hope that helps!
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how long does it take for pounds to show up? ex: if i ate a lot of chocolate one day, then how long would it take to show up on my body? and if i eat really healthy all the time and have just a couple days of junk, then will i gain weight? (link)
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One day of eating unhealthy food won't make you gain fat. It may make you retain water for a couple of days, no more than two pounds, but it will eventually go away once you go back to eating as you normally would.
I eat healthy 5 days a week and on the weekends I eat whatever I want, as much as I want. I don't gain weight because of that. My weight might go up a couple of pounds, as I said, for a day or two, but it goes away and you can't tell the difference when you "put on" two pounds.
I've maintained my weight (and even lost some) over the past 4 months doing the 5 day thing. It works for me, so it should work for you.
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im sleeping over my friend who's metabolism is the opposite of mine. she eats a ton but is super short & skinny. I'm tall & am skinny cause i watch what i eat. You see i'm sleeping over her house sunday. I'm 13 & no one i know who is my age diets like i do, or diets at all. My life is full of super skinny, great metabolized, eat-a-ton girls. At her house, they order from a restaurant usually. My friend always gets a burger & last time i was there i wasnt dieting so i got chicken fingers/fries. But now my problem is i dont want to be rude but i dont know what to order. i think salads are usually expensive & ill be embarassing telling her family i really watch what i eat. my friend has a jacuzzi also & we usually put on our bikinis & Jump on in after dinner. my friend loves deserts so she'll ask if i want a milkshake from the restaurant. for breakfast on sundays, they make eggs, bacon, sausage & pancakes. what should i do? i dont want to seem rude but i need to keep my diet. help!! please do so ASAP
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Ok, I just lost almost 40 lbs in a few months so I know all about dieting. I also know that I HATED when people said this, but it's true: One day of splurging won't hurt you.
I eat whatever on want on weekends and I've maintained my weight EASILY for over 3 months. One or two days won't make you gain weight.
If you still want to be "good" or not feel guilty, just order something and only eat half of what you get. It's all about portion sizes.
Finally, eating something that's unhealthy before getting into a bikini won't make you look bloated. That's ridiculous. You won't look any different before you ate than after you ate. And even if you think you do, no one will probably notice or care.
As long as you don't let yourself let go of the diet after the sleepover day/morning, nothing bad will happen.
Oh, and definitely don't go that day without eating like the person below me said. That's just plain stupid.
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15/f. ok so i'm trying to stay healthy and i drink diet soda everyday so i want to stop doing that. i need something to drink besides that that is healthy. besides water (which i drink a lot of anyway) what other drinks can i drink? links will help too!
oh and is minute maid light lemonade good for me?
http://www.minutemaid.com/products/Low_Calorie_Beverages/LightLemonade.jsp
thanks!! (link)
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Crystal Light is really good in comes in a bunch of different flavors. You can buy it in bottles or you can get the powder that you can add to water, which is just as good.
Green tea is also good for you if you like that. You get get it bottled at the store as well.
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Long story short--My mom and I are moving into an apartment, just the two of us. She wants me to make a list of foods that I want from the grocery store. Well, I want to start eating healthier than I do now (all my step dad would buy was fatty snacks and greasy foods).
So my question is.. What are some really good healthy snacks and meals and are organic foods good? (link)
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It all depends on your tastes. I know all about that low carb, low cal, low fat, good carb, blah blah blah...but if all you want is a healthy balanced list of foods, here are a few ideas.
-WATER WATER WATER...that's a given
-Fruits and vegetables. Fruit has a lot of sugar, but it's natural...and they're mostly water. A lot of them have negative calories as well, which means you burn more calories digesting it than it contains within the food. If you get canned fruit, make sure it says "no sugar added" or "light syrup"...never heavy!
-Protein is a must as well. Chicken, beef, tuna, etc. Also, beans and things like that.
-Whole grains are always best. Whole grain bread, rice, noodles, pasta, etc.
-As far as dairy products go, try skim milk. I don't drink milk, but I eat cereal every morning with it and I don't taste a difference and it's much lower calorie/fat. Cheese is good too, but unless you're doing low-carb, don't go too heavy on it. Yogurt, cottage cheese, etc are also good things to have on hand.
-As for snacks, there's always the trusty 100 Calorie Packs and South Beach Diet snacks (crackers, cookies, etc). There's also things like whole grain wheat thins or reduced fat...anything. There are sugar free or light ice cream and Popsicles that are good.
Look at the nutrition information and pay attention to the following things: serving size (they can try to trick you), fat, carbs, sugar, calories, fiber (fills you up and keeps you filling full...good thing!).
Just think sensibly and pay attention to your serving sizes.
And the most important part of health and fitness? Exercise regularly! Even if it's walking a mile 3-5 times a week, it does the body good.
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