Hello! I'm not sure if there are any people lurking on this thread much but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm leaving Japan soon and have 2 pairs of unworn pants that I'm looking to get rid of, (limited suitcase space, and back in the US i CAN find clothing) One is a nice pair of black slacks from Ann Taylor size 18 Another…
Sorry for joining the group under false pretences. I am really hoping someone here can help me :3 I don't actually live in Japan yet, but will be from 2015 (Taking time to save up, get a TEFL & lose weight first) I was just wondering approx what size I will have to slim to in order to be able to buy clothes cheaply in…
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone is still around in this group. My name is Michelle and I'm living in Saitama and just started on MFP. I'm hoping there are some other people around who can give me some hints to making healthier choices here in Japan. I'm not a big cooker so I tend to eat stuff from the combini or lots of…
On a night out with Japanese friends, we were comiserating about turning 40 and the effect that this will have on our metabolism. I mentioned that I have been following a diet of 1200 cals since last summer and they all told me that I was eating too much! According to the group, I shouldn't be eating more than 1000 cals a…
Hi everyone, It's been very quiet here and I am wondering how you are all doing? It's been a long winter, but suddenly, today, it feels like spring might finally be here - wooo hooo! Of course, this means that summer is close behind and it will soon be time to shed some clothing... yikes! Time to crank things up a little,…
Where to buy tempeh in Fukuoka, Kyushu island?
I don't follow recipes when I cook, so I don't know if I'll ever be able to leave a recipe, BUT I did find an awesome noodle substitute today. It's called shirataki and it looks and tastes like a glass noodle. Best of all, it's only 2kcal for 100g!!!! I used it in some soup tonight and it turned a cloudy white when boiled.…
Had a NSV today! I saw a pair of trousers on sale, and the largest size they had left was a 70. Although I knew they would be too small, I wanted to know how much further I have to go before I go down a size. Not only could I zip them up, I could also breathe, and very comfortably too! :-) Couldn't believe they actually…
Morning all! Yesterday was the day I thought I had to go for my kenko shindan (annual health check - this is not as indepth as the full ningen doc). The previous three times this rolled around, I was so worried about what the doctor would say to me about my weight (not to mention the lack of privacy) that I simply didn't…
Irasshaimase! Welcome to Big in Japan, a support group for MFP members living in the Land of the Rising Sun! Here you can share your experiences of living (or trying to live) a healthy life in a country where a size S back home becomes a size L as soon as you step off the plane. Please feel free to post any tips and…
