MCAT Studying Increases BMI

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pfaction

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• Apr 23, 2012

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5'5", 115, Vegetarian. Excercise 5 mins in morning and night, if I feel like it. Haven't lost or gained anything.

 

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shushumiga

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• Apr 23, 2012

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I was initially 130 lbs (before I started preparing for the exam)Now I am 110 lbs...but I am a girl and Im like 5'5
The MCAT deffinetely can have a bad infuence on your life!

 

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bananaz

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• Apr 23, 2012

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I gained a total of about 13lbs during my 3-month study schedule, but I suspect that may have had less to do with the MCAT and more to do with my gestating a small human being. I did lose about 3lbs in the couple of weeks right before the test though.

 

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CoolWhipp

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• Apr 23, 2012

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bananaz said:

I gained a total of about 13lbs during my 3-month study schedule, but I suspect that may have had less to do with the MCAT and more to do with my gestating a small human being. I did lose about 3lbs in the couple of weeks right before the test though.

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So shouldn't there be a 10lb tally?

 

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Cinclus

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• Apr 23, 2012

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I don't think my weight changed significantly, but I may have lost a few pounds. I tend to hold steady, but I sometimes lose a little bit when I'm very stressed or busy.

 

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UrshumMurshum

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• Apr 23, 2012

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I don't understand why?

Exercise is important for your ability to learn and focus. Devoting 1 hour a day to exercise isn't that difficult.

 

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kasho11

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• Apr 23, 2012

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Exercise is my stress relief during studying but I haven't been able to exercise in about two weeks because of a neck injury. Food has become its replacement.

Abs have disappeared,
It is a vicious cycle,
Must not eat my stress.

 

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CoolWhipp

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• Apr 30, 2012

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I'm bumping my own thread, not sure if legit, but I'm hoping that the 4/28 people can add some power to my poll.

And others too.

 

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railgun

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• Apr 30, 2012

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Took it in Jan, gained 18 lbs. Went from 150 lbs (ran like 6:30 min mile for 3 miles) to 168 lbs (have trouble doing 1 6:30 mile). Some of this was muscle (hell yes), but my belly has clearly grown (hell no...). Gonna start dominating running though (been saying for the past 3 months... it's so hard to start up again 😡)

 

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typicalindian

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• Apr 30, 2012

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I think most people will agree with me that sitting on your ass studying for 4 months isn't going to make you look like tony horton 😉

 

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zma21

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• May 3, 2012

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Mehd School

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• May 3, 2012

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My weight has been fluctuating since I got out of sports.

MCAT prep is definitely packing those 10 pounds back on that I just lost.

5 minute chinese takeout vs. 30 minute cooking isn't much of a matchup. 🙁

 

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IchabodKrane

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• May 4, 2012

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DocFelt said:

My weight has been fluctuating since I got out of sports.

MCAT prep is definitely packing those 10 pounds back on that I just lost.

5 minute chinese takeout vs. 30 minute cooking isn't much of a matchup. 🙁

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So true! Its not just about dedicating 1 hour to the gym while studying, its about travel time, shower time, time to cook a healthy meal! I don't know how anyone can keep up with all of it. I've just started working on this, and I can already feel that this is going to be bad for my BMI!

 

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DanGee777

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• May 4, 2012

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I've lost 17 pounds since starting MCAT prep in the first week of April. I'm 140 pounds now
at 5 foot 10. I'm surprised more people gain weight than lose during their prep. Because I don't have any time to cook, I'm only eating one meal at noontime along with a morning and evening snack for a total of prob 1100 cals per day.

 

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