Update on your body/working out thread part deux

[cashmoney]

Originally posted by MageeKKG
This may seem kind of anal but when people say that low weight is "anorexic", that's not really the right use of the word anorexic. Anorexia is a disorder and an illness... you're not just anorexic if you don't weigh a lot. You can have a normal weight and be anorexic, just as you can have a low weight and not be anorexic. I'm not complaining or anything, just thought I'd spread some awareness... yay!

Well damn, I feel a whole lot smarter now.

[Wine&SilverBlue]

Originally posted by MageeKKG
This may seem kind of anal but when people say that low weight is "anorexic", that's not really the right use of the word anorexic. Anorexia is a disorder and an illness... you're not just anorexic if you don't weigh a lot. You can have a normal weight and be anorexic, just as you can have a low weight and not be anorexic. I'm not complaining or anything, just thought I'd spread some awareness... yay!

What you said is all true except for the last part - you can't be anorexic and of normal weight. Part of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia means weighing 85% or less of the "normal" body weight (basically a BMI of 18.5 or less). If you meet the other criteria for anorexia but not the weight criteria (and amenorrhea, which is another criteria which would probably not be met if one was of normal weight) you would qualify for EDNOS (Eating Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified).

[AOPIHottie]

I bought one of those exercise balls that you do crunches on....I swear I love that thing. I can do 100 crunches so much easier. It doesnt hurt my back at all, and you can really feel it in your upper ab area. I also do push ups and squats with it. I start with a Pilates video then move on to abs, push ups, squats and light weight lifting. I also walk alot, since my job is a restaurant manager and I am constantly walking through the restaurant. I know its not a 'real' work out, but it helps. Especially on a busy night when I am practiacally sprinting through the place! I have also cut down on sodas, drink more water, and eat a WHOLE lot better.

[UKDaisy]

Wow..... I read this and suddenly feel really fat.

But....I've been doing about 200 crunches/lower ab work about 4-6 days a week to get my abs back in good form.

Plus cardio and what not.....but my abs are what i'm focusing on now.

[AOIIsilver]

I work out at Curves 5-6 times a week, and I walk. I am on a 80% raw vegetable/fruit diet that minimizes any kind of processed food.
I have lost between 13-15 lbs since August.
I am quite proud of this effort. It has been a challenge.
Silver