Amazing tip!

Obviously from the title you can deduct that I have found an AMAZING tip!

Unappetizing colours:

*Grey

*Black

*Brown

*Blue

It is thought that blue is an unappetizing colour because, aside from blueberries, there is not many natural food groups with that colour and so our brain does not send natural signals as it would for orange, yellow or red (stay AWAY from those colours, they stimulate the appetite). Our brain shys away from colours like the ones listed above because they equal unnatural and therefore poisonous so they suppress hunger and appetite!

SO HERE IS MY TIP!

• Buy some food dye, black or blue maybe even black AND blue, and dye EVERYTHING you eat with them, (if you cannot find black then buy a "fun pack" of food dye colours and just mix them all together until you get an unappetizing colour)

This is how I broke my addiction for mashed potatoes, I dyed them a nasty looking teal colour like this: 

If you EVER find plates, silverware (plastic obviously) that is a dull or unnatural colour BUY IT!

Always buy small plates and always use small silverware (typically found on the baby isle, I suppose?)

Burn 400 calories now

Keep in mind, every body is different!

The intensity (speed of workout, and recovery time) affects the amount of calories you burn just as much as the amount of fat % and muscle mass you have! 

SO, as always, don't take this to heart, you could burn well over 400 or you might burn way under 400 it all depends on you!

I'm a walking cliche now

I used to pride myself in originality but here we go again.. I had a mental breakdown--ah well I shouldn't say that but whatever--whilst talking to my mum and...

Basically it came down to 

Mum: Summer, I am proud of you, I have ALWAYS told you that and how beaut-

Me: Proud of what? Flunking out of school? Being a fat nothing? Oh or maybe that I am just bored with everything and have no plans for my life aside from the obvious of eventually getting admitted... [voice breaks and tears flow]... It is just [sisters name] is in medical school to be a nurse and plans on becoming a doctor, [brothers name] is at boot camp and is joining the army and I am just here--being nothing. 

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Last night... My mom triggered my ED again, we were juice fasting together until I decided to water fast while she juice fasted, and I screwed up and anyway she offered to fry me an egg because I said all I needed was protein, and I was like "yeah, sure, and one slice of toast" and she said: 

"Summer--you're over killing it, what are you trying to do? Just ruin your entire diet?"

What in the fucking hell gives you the right to tell me not to eat a god damn piece of toast with one fried egg?

So of course all Hell broke loose and I just told her to forget it and thus went on to continue fasting.

Did not sleep at all.. I stayed up looking at thinspo, then watched a few Ana-related documentaries and finally watched 2/3 of the movie "The Hunger Point" (fudging AWFUL)

Now here I am... posting on here in the hopes it will help ease my mind. 

It is not working

My Reactions

My reaction to this gif and all the things that make it absolutely perfect could be quite summed up to the video of that overly excited woman with sponges and paint...

Calorie Intake: For weight loss

Okay.. something that pisses me off about some girls/guys with Anorexia or just people trying to be Pro-Ana to lose weight is their INSTANT reaction to anything (diet or otherwise) that says you must eat this amount per day/week etc. and like you all just FREAK OUT!

EXAMPLE:

ABC Diet Day 1&2 is 500 calories and most Anorectics barely eat 200 a day would freak out, 

You are not REQUIRED to use those calories for fatty, unhealthy foods! You can use those calories for fat burning, weight loss inducing fruits and vegetables!

ALSO 

It is not CALORIES that make you fat, it is the FOOD you choose that makes you fat 

example:

BOTH are 40 calories, but only ONE will make you fatter/gain weight.

So you see, you can have 1200 calories a day and not ever gain weight if it is the RIGHT foods.

FINAL NOTE:

 I am not saying to eat more or up your intake, I am saying that when your parents say you need to eat more, when your doctors say up your intake, when a diet calls for you to eat 500+ calories in a day, make sure you carefully select your food, you can eat more and be way more full if you eat lots of low calorie fruit and veggies versus one 1000 calorie binge at night because you didn't eat all day.

21/03/13

So right now I am creating a notebook entirely devoted to everything negative:

• Everything I hate about my body
• Embarrassing/mean things people have said about my weight/body
• all the things I want but cant have (clothes) because I am too fat
• inspirational Thinspo Quotes (stop eating so much you fat pig)
• songs that make me feel like a pathetic anorexic/want to work out
• Situations that make me want to be skinny (pool parties...)

etc.

And I am making it a 21-day project. 

I am currently 157.6 

I had 437 calories today (half a sandwich and some Cajun fries)

Going to burn off at LEAST 200 of that, will be aiming for 800 (no more than that as I don't want blood sugar to go down and force me to have to drink OJ/Orange Juice)

Even after I ate, still the same weight, which is good.. means I didn't eat enough to affect the overall weight of my body then it definitely was not enough to affect my weight loss

I need to be 155 by tomorrow because me and my bestest Ana buddy are in a competition, for every pound we are off we must workout for an hour. 

THINSPO:

My sister

Want to know what I compete with? What I grew up with? The shadow I fucking live in?

No, that is NOT my sister, but it looks exactly like her, she has naturally dark brown-black hair and olive skin. But...that is her legs, her stomach, her chest, her body...

It is not fucking FAIR, we came from the same mother...and my father is naturally skinny but why does SHE fucking get to stay skinny no matter what she eats? Huh? Fucking HELL!!

That is her...

Best Cardio Workout (better than running)

The best cardio workout would definitely be step aerobics for about 999 reasons:

•  its fast to get your heart rate up
• it targets your bum, calves, thighs and back immediately
• if you are in the 150 range it burns approx. 264 calories (low impact) and 377 calories (high impact) in 30 minutes
• An hour of high impact if you are in the 150 range burns almost 1000 calories.

It is fast, build/tones muscles (if you have small weights such as water bottles you can get your arms as well!), burns calories AND fat faster than running and it is easier to maintain and build endurance than running.

Enjoy, loves! ♥ 

Spot Reducing?

So as everyone knows from either experience or the constant wave of advice and tips from videos and doctors: you cannot spot reduce.

What is spot reducing?

It is where you focus on any specific part of your body (stomach/thighs/arms) and try to target all weight loss to that general area.

Why does this not work?

The body distributes weight as evenly as your bone structure allows and thus your body will lose the weight evenly, thus if you try to target just your legs while you will be toning what muscle you do have you are burning calories and fat all over not just in your legs. 

So...what do you do?

Obviously the fastest and easiest way to get rid of fat is to build and tone muscle because muscles takes up more space than fat and when you have muscles you are burning more calories and fat through out the day. You cannot tone muscle if you have none (I shouldn't say 'none' but you get the point) as no matter how many crunches you do you will NOT get abs! You must lose the weight first by BUILDING muscle (Red & Green veggies, and protein are KEY) When the fat layer is gone or greatly diminished then you can tone, make the muscles more lean and thus having sculpted muscles.

Target areas? 

So, in order to build muscle (red & leafy green veggies along with protein from egg whites/legumes/nuts) you should be working out 45 minutes to an hour a day, 6 days a week each day using workouts that target two or three different places, this way you are strengthening your muscles all over, if you focus on just one spot all week you could be doing more harm than good. PLUS you lose way more when you workout all target areas rather than just one! 

Workouts?

(let us for the sake of this post say you use Sunday as a rest day)

the week (example) :

Monday: Arms and Legs 

Tuesday: Legs and Bum

Wednesday: Bum and Back

Thursday: Back and Stomach

Friday: Stomach and Bum

Saturday: Bum and Arms

All the while you can add cardio to your routine everyday to do an all over 

(dancing, step aerobics, running, jumping jacks (cardio, and legs/bum/arm workout)

All you should be doing is learning about calories, how many you're putting in and how to get every single one out.

Thigh Gap video: How To

No Meat No Dairy Part 3

Vegetables

Leafy Greens

Bok Choy – anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, calcium

Cabbage – the high fiber content helps with constipation, the sulfur and chlorine cleanses the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestinal tract, and being high in Vitamin C it is great for strengthening the immune system. Cabbage is both anti-bacterial and anti-viral making it a superior food to kill germs, parasites and viruses. Cleanses the digestive tract, Vitamin C, vitamin K, iodine, iron, manganese, fiber

Celery – has a high percentage of organic sodium which is vital to many bodily functions. Every cell in the body is constantly bathed in a solution of saline water, and if this is not maintained at its required level, dehydration sets in. Celery is high in magnesium and iron, a combination which is valuable as a food for the blood cells, high in Vitamin C and helps in cancer prevention and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Diuretic, blood cleanser, highly alkaline, sodium, calcium, silicon, magnesium, iron

Chard – beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc

Collards - anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, sulfur, alkaline, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc , fiber

Dandelion – blood cleanser, detoxifier, digestive aid, beta carotene, vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, zinc, fiber, omega 6

Kale - is an exceptional source of calcium, iron, sulfur, chlorophyll and vitamin A but its beta carotene content far outweighs spinach. Kale is a rich source of anti-cancer chemicals, as are most members of the cruciferous family. Cleanser, anticancer, antiviral, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, beta carotene, vitamin K, lutein, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc , sulfur,

Lettuce (romaine, red leaf, butter, etc.) – vitamin rich, vitamin E, folate, vitamin C, B1, B2, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium

Spinach – high nutrient density, good for the blood due to its rich iron and chlorophyll content, and it not only builds the blood, but stops bleeding. Some say it’s a specific remedy for nosebleeds, herpes (due to its sulfur content), a great diuretic and laxative, and cleanses the blood of toxins. Laxative, soothing and nourishing, beta carotene, folate, vitamin K, B1, B2, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc , omega 3

Root Veggies

Beets – great digestive system & kidney cleanser, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, potassium

Carrot - are said to enhance blood flow to the eyes improving function and night vision. They are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene and might protect against cancer, dissolve accumulations such as stones and tumors, and help with ear infections, earaches and deafness. Alkalizing, cleansing & nourishing, rich in beta carotene, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber

Fennel – great for the digestive system, folate, B5, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper

Jicama – vitamin C, copper, iron

Onions – antiseptic, anticoagulant, detoxifier, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, anticancer, overall tonic, folate, B1, B6, vitamin C, sulfur, manganese, copper, zinc

Parsnip – detoxifier, cleanser, fiber, diuretic, folate, B1, B5, vitamin C, vitamin E, manganese, copper

Radish – antibacterial, antifungal, diuretic, stimulant, folate, vitamin C, copper, iron, zinc

Turnip – anticancer, antioxidant, antibiotic, antiviral, sulfur, B vitamins, vitamin C, copper, manganese, sodium

Starchy

Corn – be very careful to avoid GMO corn, folate, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc , fiber

Peas- blood sugar regulator, anti fertility, lectins, folate, beta carotene, B1, B2, B3, B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber,

Pumpkin – reduces inflammation, may lower lung and prostate cancer risk, diuretic, laxative, beta carotene, B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, iron, potassium

Squash- (winter squash, acorn ) great for the eyes and heart, alkaline, beta carotene, B1, B5, B6, vitamin C, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium

Sweet potato – detoxifier, digestive support, good for eyes, anti-cancer, antioxidant, beta carotene, B1, B5, B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium

Zucchini - alkaline, beta carotene, B1, B3, B5, B6, vitamin C, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc

Misc.

Asparagus – diuretic, laxative, is said to feed the good bacteria in the gut, promotes heart health, vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, B1, B2, B3, fiber, anti-cancer, great for cleansing the kidneys

Broccoli – said to lower risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancers, vitamin C, folate, B1,B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron , manganese, potassium, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc , sulfur, fiber

Cauliflower – blood purifier, sulfur, fiber, anticancer, antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc , fiber

Okra – soothing to the digestive tract, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc

Peppers (red, hot) – antibacterial, antiseptic, stimulant, circulatory support, discourages certain parasites, capsicum, beta carotene, Vitamin C, B6,copper, iron , manganese, magnesium, omega 6

Radicchio – folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, iron, zinc

http://www.raw-foods-diet-center.com/

No Meat No Dairy Part 2

Fruit

sweet

• Banana – high vitamin and mineral content, particularly potassium, easily digested, increases fat burning, research suggests they lower risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, B6, vitamin C, B5, B2, folate, manganese, potassium, copper, magnesium
• Date – nutrient dense, B5, B3, B2, beta carotene, copper, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, iron, fiber
• Fig – highly alkaline, highly mineralized, laxative, intestinal cleanser, B1, B5, B6, beta carotene, calcium, copper, manganese, iron, calcium
• Grape - Muscat & Thompson -(seeded varieties best) research today shows that grapes are a profound heart and blood vitalizing food. Red grapes contain the most resveratrol, antioxidants, quercetin and other polyphenols, which also keep blood platelets from sticking together, and they are also a great source of boron to prevent osteoporosis. Grapes contain anti-cancer phytonutrients and have been praised to help with varicose veins, inflammation, anemia and rheumatoid arthritis. Detoxifier, cleansing, iron, magnesium, boron, anti viral, cancer-preventative
• Jackfruit – laxative, nutritious, juicy fruit gum was a takeoff on jackfruit flavor, beta carotene, vitamin C, B2, B6
• Jujube (aka Chinese date) – Vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, manganese and calcium minerals, there are also high amounts of sodium, zinc, iron and copper
• Longan – vitamin C, magnesium, potassium
• Mamey Sapote – tastes like, but sweeter than sweet potato, anti bacterial
• Mangosteen – antimicrobial, antiviral, said by many to be a super fruit for all its nutritional benefits
• Papaya – digestive support, cleansing, enhances fat burning, extremely nutrient dense, beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron
• Persimmon (Fuyu & Hachiya) -mild laxative, sooth digestive system, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus
• Sapote (black) - vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus

sub-acid

• Apple – overall tonic and contain pectin, a fiber that’s good for the digestive tract, supports immunity, research suggests it lowers Alzheimer’s risk, vitamin C, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, trace minerals Apricot – rich in beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, B5, copper iron, potassium, fiber
• Blackberry – build bone density, suppresses appetite, enhances fat burning, phytonutrients ,vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, B5, vitamin E. vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc , fiber
• Blueberry – high in antioxidants & phytonutrients, good for urinary tract and brain rejuvenation, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, copper, iron
• Cherimoya – vitamin C, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, omega 3, fiber
• Cherry – detoxifying, laxative, cleanser, reduce inflammation, lowers bad cholesterol, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, silicon,
• Grapes – (seeded varieties best) research today shows that grapes are a profound heart and blood vitalizing food. Red grapes contain the most resveratrol, antioxidants, quercetin and other polyphenols, which also keep blood platelets from sticking together, and they are also a great source of boron to prevent osteoporosis. Grapes contain anti-cancer phytonutrients and have been praised to help with varicose veins, inflammation, anemia and rheumatoid arthritis. Detoxifier, cleansing, iron, magnesium, boron, anti viral, cancer-preventative
• Loquat - high in beta carotene, dietary fiber, potassium, and manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus
• Lychee – high in polyphenols, taste somewhat like grapes, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium
• Mango – good for kidneys and digestion, blood cleanser, supports immune system, lowers bad cholesterol, vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium, potassium
• Nectarine – digestive aid and cleanser, beta carotene, B3, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper
• Peach – laxative, diuretic, digestive aid, cleanser, alkaline, carotene, B3, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, beta carotene
• Pear - diuretic, alkaline, digestive aid, cleanser, fiber, iodine, vitamin C, copper
• Plum – laxative, oxalic acid, beta carotene, antioxidants, phosphorus, potassium
• Raspberries – said to lower bad cholesterol and inhibit certain cancer growth, antioxidant, vitamin C , vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, B5, manganese, copper, iron

acid

• Cranberry – great for respiratory and urinary tracts, tannic and oxalic acids
• Grapefruit – pectin strengthens blood vessels and capillaries and reduces the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in those afflicted with this problem. Grapefruit juice eases constipation and improves digestion but can reduce appetite, aiding in weight loss. It’s said grapefruit is good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Digestive aid, vascular health, removal of inorganic calcium from joints.
• Kiwi – removes excess sodium buildup, enzymes help in correcting and soothing digestive system, said to eliminate wrinkles, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin, E, folate, copper, potassium
• Kumquat – calcium, beta carotene, vitamin C, iron, magnesium
• Lemon – is the most potent detoxifier of all the citric fruits.It kills intestinal parasites and dissolves gallstones. It’s said lemons are good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, cleansing, alkalizing effect
• Limes – (yellow when ripe) contains bioflavonoids, citric acid and pectin. It’s said limes are good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, cleansing, alkalizing effect
• Oranges – contain 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 known falconoid. These are shown to reduce inflammation, shrink tumors, and inhibit blood clots. The Herperidin in oranges can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Contain bioflavonoids, citric acids and pectin. It’s said oranges are good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Digestive support, calcium, vitamin C
• Pineapple – promotes joint health, reduces inflammation , diuretic, digestive aid, cleanser of mucus, mild laxative, calcium, vitamin C, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, beta carotene
• Pomegranate – cleansing and good for the urinary tract, protects against sunburn, studies suggest it fights prostate cancer, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, beta carotene
• Strawberry – said to protect against Alzheimer’s, reduce bad cholesterol, suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancers, vitamin C, folate, manganese, copper, iron
• Tangerine - vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium
• Tomato (heirlooms are best) - Tomatoes are filled with antioxidants and phytonutrients, over 9,000 known phytonutrients to date. The main and most powerful antioxidant known in the tomato is lycopene. Lycopene is thought to protect the liver, lungs, prostate gland, colon and skin from sunburn among other things. Ongoing research seems to show that lycopene helps prevent macular degeneration, lower cholesterol, support the immune system and can help prevent and rid cancers. alkaline residue, reduces inflammation, vitamin C, B6, B5 ,B1, vitamin K, copper, iron, magnesium

melon

• Cantaloupe – immunity support, protects against sunburn, reduces inflammation, cleanser and great for rehydrating, great nutrient profile, very high in beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, B3, potassium, copper
• Watermelon – protects against sunburn, said to reduce risk of prostate, ovarian and cervical cancers, cleanser, great for rehydrating, beta carotene, vitamin C, copper

non-sweet

• Bell peppers – (orange and red only, green are unripe) protects against sunburn, good for the heart, beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E. vitamin K, iron, manganese
• Cucumber – alkaline, diuretic, great cleanser, vitamin K, B5, silicon, potassium, copper

high (good) fat

• Avocado – said to be good for liver and lower cholesterol levels, vitamin E, protein, iron and copper
• Durian – high in potassium and sulfur which makes them a warming fruit, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron
• Olives – very alkaline, lubricating, cleansing, calcium, sodium, magnesium, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamin A and E

http://www.raw-foods-diet-center.com/

No Meat No Dairy Part 1

Nuts

• Almonds - folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6, oleic acid, high in amino acid arginine so if you have herpes you may want to limit your intake
• Brazil – great source of selenium, B1, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6, high protein
• Cashew - B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6
• Coconut (when young) – meat is easily digestible fat, water is excellent electrolyte source - (when mature) - copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, iodine, too much coco meat will act as a vigorous laxative
• Hazel - folate, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E , vitamin K, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6, fiber
• Macadamia – rejuvenation of liver, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, omega 6, some omega3, oleic acid, rejuvenation of liver
• Pecans – good for heart, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, omega 6 and omega 3
• Pine – hard to find that are not rancid, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, omega 6
• Walnuts - folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 3, omega 6

**You’ll notice that peanuts are not on the list above. That’s because they are legumes.

**Don’t include them in your diet because they can contain a mold called aflotoxin, a known carcinogen.

http://www.raw-foods-diet-center.com/