I feel like giving up.
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That itching should stop after a few days/weeks of running spurts or jogging. My dr said it is the blood getting into the tiny capillaries ......improved circulation! Kind of like a crop irrigation system in a grove or orchard, only in your body.
Okay great, I thought it was just me.
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My thighs are flappy because of genetics and so since I have strech marks on them they look worse.
I'm not sure I agree here either. Genetics isn't the problem: diet is.
I haven't looked at your dairy but I'd be surprised if it was the sort of diet that keeps the fat off. Do you eat Olive Oil? Studies show that women who eat olive oil daily tend to be lighter (I'd have to do some searches to find them but you could too). Simple carbs must be kept to a bare minimum and should be natural not refined (honey vs sugar) and staying away from what we used to call 'white death' helps (white bread, white rice, potatoes, mayo/mireacle whip, sugar, refined salt etc).
:SMH: NO.
<~~ CALORIE DEFICIT AND STRENGTH AND CARDIO WORKOUTS.
Stop over complicating things.
^^ QFT.
OP, if you want to reduce "jiggle" (i.e. body fat) anywhere on your body, the only way you can do that is to eat at a sensible caloric deficit. There is no magic food out there that will burn off fat, nor can you spot-reduce fat from any one place on your body with a particular exercise - your genes will decide that for you. We can't see your diary, so no one can make any suggestions about how to improve your intake, but here's what I suggest:
1. Figure out your TDEE, and cut about 15% off that number - this would be a reasonable amount to eat every day
2. Focus mostly on staying in your calorie goal, eating foods that you enjoy. Use a scale to figure out proper serving sizes, and record everything faithfully in your diary so you can keep track. Eating a good amount of protein every day (about 1 g/ lb of lean body mass) and fat (about 0.35g/lb total body mass) will help fuel you and your muscles - you want to try to keep your lean body mass (muscles) as much as possible so you have that nice "toned" look you're after once the body fat is gone.
3. Walking is great. You can burn a lot of calories with walking, which will allow you to eat more during the day.
4. If you can, incorporate some strength training. Folks here have suggested bodyweight exercises or exercises with dumbbells etc - all great suggestions. Again, this will help you keep your muscle.
5. Be patient. It doesn't look like you have much to lose, so you're at the hardest part - you must expect weight loss to be slow at this point; that's really normal. Stick with it, be consistent, fuel your body and challenge it to work harder via strength training.
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My thighs are flappy because of genetics and so since I have strech marks on them they look worse.
I'm not sure I agree here either. Genetics isn't the problem: diet is.
I haven't looked at your dairy but I'd be surprised if it was the sort of diet that keeps the fat off. Do you eat Olive Oil? Studies show that women who eat olive oil daily tend to be lighter (I'd have to do some searches to find them but you could too). Simple carbs must be kept to a bare minimum and should be natural not refined (honey vs sugar) and staying away from what we used to call 'white death' helps (white bread, white rice, potatoes, mayo/mireacle whip, sugar, refined salt etc).
:SMH: NO.
<~~ CALORIE DEFICIT AND STRENGTH AND CARDIO WORKOUTS.
Stop over complicating things.
^^ QFT.
OP, if you want to reduce "jiggle" (i.e. body fat) anywhere on your body, the only way you can do that is to eat at a sensible caloric deficit. There is no magic food out there that will burn off fat, nor can you spot-reduce fat from any one place on your body with a particular exercise - your genes will decide that for you. We can't see your diary, so no one can make any suggestions about how to improve your intake, but here's what I suggest:
1. Figure out your TDEE, and cut about 15% off that number - this would be a reasonable amount to eat every day
2. Focus mostly on staying in your calorie goal, eating foods that you enjoy. Use a scale to figure out proper serving sizes, and record everything faithfully in your diary so you can keep track. Eating a good amount of protein every day (about 1 g/ lb of lean body mass) and fat (about 0.35g/lb total body mass) will help fuel you and your muscles - you want to try to keep your lean body mass (muscles) as much as possible so you have that nice "toned" look you're after once the body fat is gone.
3. Walking is great. You can burn a lot of calories with walking, which will allow you to eat more during the day.
4. If you can, incorporate some strength training. Folks here have suggested bodyweight exercises or exercises with dumbbells etc - all great suggestions. Again, this will help you keep your muscle.
5. Be patient. It doesn't look like you have much to lose, so you're at the hardest part - you must expect weight loss to be slow at this point; that's really normal. Stick with it, be consistent, fuel your body and challenge it to work harder via strength training.
You got this.
I love your advice. I basicallly wake up early in the morning to go for a walk but I'll start jogging now a long distance.
What I eat for breakfast is Special K cereal and then few minutes later I drink water and I feel good.
For a snack I eat fruits, or oatmeal.
For lunch I eat a turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato with a fruit on the side and water,
For snack the same the fruit or maybe veggies.
For dinner I eat a fulfilling meal that includes beans and whole grain rice and chicken with a salad.
And sometime for dinner I switch it up0 -
My thighs are flappy because of genetics and so since I have strech marks on them they look worse.
I'm not sure I agree here either. Genetics isn't the problem: diet is.
I haven't looked at your dairy but I'd be surprised if it was the sort of diet that keeps the fat off. Do you eat Olive Oil? Studies show that women who eat olive oil daily tend to be lighter (I'd have to do some searches to find them but you could too). Simple carbs must be kept to a bare minimum and should be natural not refined (honey vs sugar) and staying away from what we used to call 'white death' helps (white bread, white rice, potatoes, mayo/mireacle whip, sugar, refined salt etc).
:SMH: NO.
<~~ CALORIE DEFICIT AND STRENGTH AND CARDIO WORKOUTS.
Stop over complicating things.
^^ QFT.
OP, if you want to reduce "jiggle" (i.e. body fat) anywhere on your body, the only way you can do that is to eat at a sensible caloric deficit. There is no magic food out there that will burn off fat, nor can you spot-reduce fat from any one place on your body with a particular exercise - your genes will decide that for you. We can't see your diary, so no one can make any suggestions about how to improve your intake, but here's what I suggest:
1. Figure out your TDEE, and cut about 15% off that number - this would be a reasonable amount to eat every day
2. Focus mostly on staying in your calorie goal, eating foods that you enjoy. Use a scale to figure out proper serving sizes, and record everything faithfully in your diary so you can keep track. Eating a good amount of protein every day (about 1 g/ lb of lean body mass) and fat (about 0.35g/lb total body mass) will help fuel you and your muscles - you want to try to keep your lean body mass (muscles) as much as possible so you have that nice "toned" look you're after once the body fat is gone.
3. Walking is great. You can burn a lot of calories with walking, which will allow you to eat more during the day.
4. If you can, incorporate some strength training. Folks here have suggested bodyweight exercises or exercises with dumbbells etc - all great suggestions. Again, this will help you keep your muscle.
5. Be patient. It doesn't look like you have much to lose, so you're at the hardest part - you must expect weight loss to be slow at this point; that's really normal. Stick with it, be consistent, fuel your body and challenge it to work harder via strength training.
You got this.
I love your advice. I basicallly wake up early in the morning to go for a walk but I'll start jogging now a long distance.
What I eat for breakfast is Special K cereal and then few minutes later I drink water and I feel good.
For a snack I eat fruits, or oatmeal.
For lunch I eat a turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato with a fruit on the side and water,
For snack the same the fruit or maybe veggies.
For dinner I eat a fulfilling meal that includes beans and whole grain rice and chicken with a salad.
And sometime for dinner I switch it up
Those sound like good choices, though perhaps a little light on the protein Don't be afraid to mix it up a bit, try new things, and enjoy some treats! Be aware, though, that it IS possible to take in too make calories eating "healthy" food. Again, it's important to measure/weigh your food so you have an accurate picture of your intake (not too low, nor too high). Try doing this for at least a couple of weeks so you can get a "feel" for what good portions look like. 0 -
My thighs are flappy because of genetics and so since I have strech marks on them they look worse.
I'm not sure I agree here either. Genetics isn't the problem: diet is.
I haven't looked at your dairy but I'd be surprised if it was the sort of diet that keeps the fat off. Do you eat Olive Oil? Studies show that women who eat olive oil daily tend to be lighter (I'd have to do some searches to find them but you could too). Simple carbs must be kept to a bare minimum and should be natural not refined (honey vs sugar) and staying away from what we used to call 'white death' helps (white bread, white rice, potatoes, mayo/mireacle whip, sugar, refined salt etc).
:SMH: NO.
<~~ CALORIE DEFICIT AND STRENGTH AND CARDIO WORKOUTS.
Stop over complicating things.
^^ QFT.
OP, if you want to reduce "jiggle" (i.e. body fat) anywhere on your body, the only way you can do that is to eat at a sensible caloric deficit. There is no magic food out there that will burn off fat, nor can you spot-reduce fat from any one place on your body with a particular exercise - your genes will decide that for you. We can't see your diary, so no one can make any suggestions about how to improve your intake, but here's what I suggest:
1. Figure out your TDEE, and cut about 15% off that number - this would be a reasonable amount to eat every day
2. Focus mostly on staying in your calorie goal, eating foods that you enjoy. Use a scale to figure out proper serving sizes, and record everything faithfully in your diary so you can keep track. Eating a good amount of protein every day (about 1 g/ lb of lean body mass) and fat (about 0.35g/lb total body mass) will help fuel you and your muscles - you want to try to keep your lean body mass (muscles) as much as possible so you have that nice "toned" look you're after once the body fat is gone.
3. Walking is great. You can burn a lot of calories with walking, which will allow you to eat more during the day.
4. If you can, incorporate some strength training. Folks here have suggested bodyweight exercises or exercises with dumbbells etc - all great suggestions. Again, this will help you keep your muscle.
5. Be patient. It doesn't look like you have much to lose, so you're at the hardest part - you must expect weight loss to be slow at this point; that's really normal. Stick with it, be consistent, fuel your body and challenge it to work harder via strength training.
You got this.
I love your advice. I basicallly wake up early in the morning to go for a walk but I'll start jogging now a long distance.
What I eat for breakfast is Special K cereal and then few minutes later I drink water and I feel good.
For a snack I eat fruits, or oatmeal.
For lunch I eat a turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato with a fruit on the side and water,
For snack the same the fruit or maybe veggies.
For dinner I eat a fulfilling meal that includes beans and whole grain rice and chicken with a salad.
And sometime for dinner I switch it up
Those sound like good choices, though perhaps a little light on the protein Don't be afraid to mix it up a bit, try new things, and enjoy some treats! Be aware, though, that it IS possible to take in too make calories eating "healthy" food. Again, it's important to measure/weigh your food so you have an accurate picture of your intake (not too low, nor too high). Try doing this for at least a couple of weeks so you can get a "feel" for what good portions look like.
Yeah I have to buy protein bars which I love. For my portions intake it's not big. Its a portion for weightless. 0 -
I have a question. How many times can I have a cheat meal? Can I once a week or once a month? 0
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are you taking the piss? i look at your images expecting to see someone overweight. why are you even on this site? you've got a hot body with a pretty face. taxi for Idilone!0
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You can always listen to people. I dont care if they think they know it all because did a certain way. Every body works differently. I for one ALWAYS lose inches in my thighs, hips, abs... if i just simply walk and do stairs. I think that you have to find out what works for you along with your good diet of course.0
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Those sound like good choices, though perhaps a little light on the protein Don't be afraid to mix it up a bit, try new things, and enjoy some treats! Be aware, though, that it IS possible to take in too make calories eating "healthy" food. Again, it's important to measure/weigh your food so you have an accurate picture of your intake (not too low, nor too high). Try doing this for at least a couple of weeks so you can get a "feel" for what good portions look like.
Yeah I have to buy protein bars which I love. For my portions intake it's not big. Its a portion for weightless.
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Again, "big" or "small" portions are relative terms, and quite meaningless when it comes to tracking calories. If you're not measuring, you really have no idea what you're eating. It could be far too much or far too little. It's really a non-negotiable component of this whole thing if you're serious about it.
Protein bars are a nice supplement, but you can probably get adequate protein with real food. Eggs and/or greek yogurt at breakfast; lean meat or fish with lunch, hard boiled eggs or pepperettes as a snack, slightly larger servings of meat at dinner...there are lots of options!0 -
Those sound like good choices, though perhaps a little light on the protein Don't be afraid to mix it up a bit, try new things, and enjoy some treats! Be aware, though, that it IS possible to take in too make calories eating "healthy" food. Again, it's important to measure/weigh your food so you have an accurate picture of your intake (not too low, nor too high). Try doing this for at least a couple of weeks so you can get a "feel" for what good portions look like.
Yeah I have to buy protein bars which I love. For my portions intake it's not big. Its a portion for weightless.
Again, "big" or "small" portions are relative terms, and quite meaningless when it comes to tracking calories. If you're not measuring, you really have no idea what you're eating. It could be far too much or far too little. It's really a non-negotiable component of this whole thing if you're serious about it.
Protein bars are a nice supplement, but you can probably get adequate protein with real food. Eggs and/or greek yogurt at breakfast; lean meat or fish with lunch, hard boiled eggs or pepperettes as a snack, slightly larger servings of meat at dinner...there are lots of options!
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Yes of course. I'm going to the grocery store this Friday and I'm buying everything you mentioned. I love fish so much. Is it bad to fry an egg? I don't really like boiled ones. Eh0 -
Sorry but everybody saying its not enough is right.walking is not really any workout.need to step up your game,watch your diet..for toning you will have to do lot of sweating.good luck
I call "BS" on this.
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are you taking the piss? i look at your images expecting to see someone overweight. why are you even on this site? you've got a hot body with a pretty face. taxi for Idilone!
Lol thank you! I have a hit body with flappy thighs. Not cute. That's what I'm working on. 0 -
what you call flappy thighs, i call womanly curves. basically, you cant isolate an area of your body to lose weight on. it doesnt work like that. i personally dont think you need to lose weight at all. but if you do, i would advise as has been mentioned already, stay away from the white bread/rice and other such carbs etc etc, i would also stay away from cereals, have eggs instead. protein bars are very expensive, i would go with whey/casein powder instead. replace some of your less healthier meals with fish or skinless chicken. walking is good for you but you simply wont burn off as many calories than if you did more strenuous exercise. i would just focus more on your diet than exercise and i'm sure you'll get those pins you desire0
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I have a question. How many times can I have a cheat meal? Can I once a week or once a month?
Everyday, if it fits your calories and macros. With the amount of weight you want to lose/pretty much only remaining "fat" issue for you being your bum/thighs, you probably don't need to be at a very high deficit period.0 -
what you call flappy thighs, i call womanly curves. basically, you cant isolate an area of your body to lose weight on. it doesnt work like that. i personally dont think you need to lose weight at all. but if you do, i would advise as has been mentioned already, stay away from the white bread/rice and other such carbs etc etc, i would also stay away from cereals, have eggs instead. protein bars are very expensive, i would go with whey/casein powder instead. replace some of your less healthier meals with fish or skinless chicken. walking is good for you but you simply wont burn off as many calories than if you did more strenuous exercise. i would just focus more on your diet than exercise and i'm sure you'll get those pins you desire
Thank you for your advice haha. 0 -
Don't give up! The end results are going to be so worth it. Anyone can add me for motivation and support!0
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Yes, fried eggs are fine. So is bread, pasta, white rice, and anything else you like. Don't get caught up in the orthorexia that is pushed around here by a bunch of whackjobs who went from one form of unhealthy relationship with food to another unhealthy relationship with food.Yes of course. I'm going to the grocery store this Friday and I'm buying everything you mentioned. I love fish so much. Is it bad to fry an egg? I don't really like boiled ones. Eh0 -
Honey don't give up. A very brisk walk will help. My trainer says we cant spot lose that our bodies decide where we will lose first. Diet and exercise at least 4-5 x a week for at least 30 minutes is a good start. The trick is that you have to keep your heart rate at least 10 minutes at a time. So try 10 minute fast walk and then slow down catch your breath for 1 minutes then back to fast. Its called intervals and I had to do them on treadmill today but you can do them outside on your own.....Friend me and I will help encourage you all the way...
Another good one is what I call 'pole to pole' runs. You walk for a given distance (in my case two miles) at a brisk pace to really get warmed up, then run/job between telephone poles (where I do this they are 100 yards apart) alternating between poles (run 100 yards, walk 100 yards). I do this for 2 miles.
The idea is that you get your heart rate up to the desired level and it never fully drops back down when you take a break and walk. It's a good way to increase the calorie burn when mostly walking and for those of us who HATE running! lol
Thing is... I noticed that when I run after a while my whole body starts itching so bad and the itch is like so bad like a burning sensation.it starts at my thighs and the. Goes to my stomach, neck and arms. Scratching doesn't help, makes it wrose.
OMG! I experienced the same thing. I wanted to rip my skin off my thighs!! My sister told me it was all the cellulite cells moving against each other, causing friction which causes the heat and itching. Don't know if I believe her or not. Doesn't matter anyways, because after the first couple of day of walking, that sensation went away. Just remember "Pain is weakness leaving the body, making room for strength."0 -
Yes, fried eggs are fine. So is bread, pasta, white rice, and anything else you like. Don't get caught up in the orthorexia that is pushed around here by a bunch of whackjobs who went from one form of unhealthy relationship with food to another unhealthy relationship with food.Yes of course. I'm going to the grocery store this Friday and I'm buying everything you mentioned. I love fish so much. Is it bad to fry an egg? I don't really like boiled ones. Eh
Lol thank you. very true. 0 -
Honey don't give up. A very brisk walk will help. My trainer says we cant spot lose that our bodies decide where we will lose first. Diet and exercise at least 4-5 x a week for at least 30 minutes is a good start. The trick is that you have to keep your heart rate at least 10 minutes at a time. So try 10 minute fast walk and then slow down catch your breath for 1 minutes then back to fast. Its called intervals and I had to do them on treadmill today but you can do them outside on your own.....Friend me and I will help encourage you all the way...
Omg really? I thought i was just weird or something haha. I'm going for a run in a couple of minutes and I'm sure i'm going to experience that.
Another good one is what I call 'pole to pole' runs. You walk for a given distance (in my case two miles) at a brisk pace to really get warmed up, then run/job between telephone poles (where I do this they are 100 yards apart) alternating between poles (run 100 yards, walk 100 yards). I do this for 2 miles.
The idea is that you get your heart rate up to the desired level and it never fully drops back down when you take a break and walk. It's a good way to increase the calorie burn when mostly walking and for those of us who HATE running! lol
Thing is... I noticed that when I run after a while my whole body starts itching so bad and the itch is like so bad like a burning sensation.it starts at my thighs and the. Goes to my stomach, neck and arms. Scratching doesn't help, makes it wrose.
OMG! I experienced the same thing. I wanted to rip my skin off my thighs!! My sister told me it was all the cellulite cells moving against each other, causing friction which causes the heat and itching. Don't know if I believe her or not. Doesn't matter anyways, because after the first couple of day of walking, that sensation went away. Just remember "Pain is weakness leaving the body, making room for strength."0 -
I thought I was the only with the skin itching hahaha0
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Everyone feels like that sometimes...dont stress and dont give up. 0
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Sorry now but to anyone who says walking is not a workout not true,ok a slow stroll in the park certainly is not but a brisk 10k walk taking hills will burn up to 800cals for me takes me 2 hours I wear my hrm so Im not guessing,I also cannot afford the gym right now!I would suggest getting on your bike great for legs and bum and tum!!!!!0
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Today MFP is reminding me how horrible it was to be a teenager.
You are BEAUTIFUL. Exactly the way you are. And I mean that...not in some cheesy cliche way. I'd kill for your thighs.
But to answer your question, walking won't really build muscle but it will get rid of fat on top of the muscle you already have. If you want to strengthen your thighs there are a bazillion ideas on the Internet that don't require a gym. Squats and lunges are great things.0 -
First off you look great! I hope you know that. I have tried the walking thing and its awesome because your still doing more then you use to. However, it wasnt until I started to do the weight training that my clothes started to look better on me and it wasn't until I added some serious cardio that I started to look more toned. I have a long way to go, however i FEEL better and that is was matters the most. Good luck! Try the Jillian Michaels 10 minute leg workout, free on youtube. I think you might like it for what your looking for! By the way, I showed my 19 year old daughter your pic (shes a student cosmetologist and an avid soccer player) and she says your stunning just the way you are!0
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You may not have read it the way they mean't or they may not have said it in a manner that was effective for understanding.
You will not spot lose, you lose body fat from all over and to heavily target areas it will help build the muscle you want underneath the body fat. Once you have worked down the body fat to 18% or less (swimsuit model % is about 16-18) then you will have the legs and butt you will probably have been looking for. It will take time, hard work and determination.
I would highly suggest doing routines that have a higher focus on the rear and legs if those are the areas you are more concerned about but you will still need to hit all other areas of your body to be more effective. Zumba is a great option and it can be done in a studio/class, in front of your tv as a dvd or game or if you have a computer you can stream the routines from there. Another couple good places to look for routines is pinterest, bodybuilding.com and bodyrock.tv as they have great long and short routines that use little to no equipment.
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dont give up! i feel the exact same way...but keep trying!0
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Well you are young in HS and so make sure you are at the right age to be on here.
Also, if you do decide to "give up" just change your wording to "got to the finish line" because you look like an after picture to me. You look like the results so many people would want. I don't think you should consider it a fail or giving up if tomorrow you go back to the carefree life of eating cheeseburgers and shakes and being active in the sunshine of youth. Enjoy your youth and beauty, you only get it for a short time. And for short time I mean like 30 years! hahahaha. Just take it easy and you have plenty of time to learn before you start tinkering with your body. Stay how you are, do lot's of research on here THEN start on whatever plan will perfect what is already an awesome start.0 -
The best thing I did was get a heart monitor to check how high I got my heart rate. I soon realized that I wasn't pushing it hard enough. You can push it hard enough with walking but you need to be hoofing it, long strides, swinging the arms, going up hills like someone said. Keep looking at the monitor. I am not a fitness person (certified) but from what I hear you need to be over 60% for fat burning and 70 - 80 for real cardio (which should always be the goal regardless what your outside body looks like). I was told that interval training is the best (run walk run walk -- bursts of energy).
Take care of your heart by getting that heart rate going (with docs approval of course) and the other will start to work itself out. Sometimes no weight loss; just redistributing.
Non - gym - find a set a stairs (your own personal stair stepper); borrow someones bike; fill up milk cartons with sand; pushups on the stairs (incline until you can move down a couple stairs); back dips on your coffee table or ottomon; sit ups with a partner; get your computer and turn on an exercise youtube video. There are plenty even for strength training -- I love strength training!!!!!! Options are endless and FREE!!!
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Yes, fried eggs are fine. So is bread, pasta, white rice, and anything else you like. Don't get caught up in the orthorexia that is pushed around here by a bunch of whackjobs who went from one form of unhealthy relationship with food to another unhealthy relationship with food.Yes of course. I'm going to the grocery store this Friday and I'm buying everything you mentioned. I love fish so much. Is it bad to fry an egg? I don't really like boiled ones. Eh
Wow really? Going from White Rice to Whole Grain Brown Rice is not moving from one unhealthy relationship with food to another -- I am always amazed at how presumptuous people are on the net.
You assume that because I'm here I had an unhealthy relationship with food all the white YOU are here giving advice to stick with unhealthy foods?? Sheesh.
I'm out.0
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