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I had 2 servings of the Toasted Almond and do not regret one delicious bite.

Sagging skin is avoided by SLOW weight loss and adequate external and internal hydration. Also: Genetics and age. So, be young and lucky, and in the meantime, don't crash diet and drink tons of water and moisturize.

As the mom of 3 teen-aged girls? I'm really, REALLY mad at your mom.

Sorry, you don't get to trot out unrealistic or unhealthy goals and then say you only want encouragement. You don't buy a dress that doesn't fit. The dress isn't the goal. A healthy body is the goal. Even the teeniest (or most voluptuous) sized women will find certain dresses that fit and flatter, and just as many others…

If you are only slightly overweight, odds are your hips are that wide because bones. They are going nowhere. Why on earth did you buy a dress that is too small? Next time, buy bigger. In the meantime, start reducing calories sensibly and step up your weight training and other exercise. And, seriously, find good shapewear…

I think 2 pounds a week is too much for someone with as little to lose as you. Also, with PCOS, you may respond to a change in your macro balance. Check and see if MFP has a PCOS group, I'm sure there are many women who can tell you what's worked for them.

I'm no expert, but I think you need to be sure you're getting adequate protein (1g per pound of lean body mass) as well...

True for meat-eaters, but for vegetarians and vegans, the goal is often lots of foods with decent protein rather than the larger lump-sum proteins that come in the form of tasty critters. (I have a vegetarian teen daughter and have to do a lot of "a few nuts here, a few legumes there, and don't you want to have some more…

I know I can't spot reduce. That being said, how can I spot reduce?

I'd just like to say that I am Not a Fan of this persistent shorts-as-culottes fashion thing for men. Back in my day, the lads didn't skip leg day because the world actually could see above the knee when you wore swim trunks or basketball shorts. And, the cultural oppression of the Female Gaze was glorious. Down with clown…

In the 70s, they claimed that grapefruit had magical fat-burning properties. I eat a lot of grapefruit because I find it delicious.

Yes, and since low-carb is SPECIFICALLY ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT, it is a DIET and a DIET ONLY. Nothing makes me as batty as "low carb lifestyle." Well, that's not true. "Loosing" weight is up there, as well.

Well, that seems to contradict the theory that it's fat that sates...chips Have a higher fat-to-carb ratio and if you believe the hype (spoiler alert: I don't) those fatty chips should be more satisfying than a baked potato.

Ah, but if you believe some of the broscience I've seen on MFP, coconut oil is a MAJICKAL SUPERFOOD that KICK STARTS YOUR METABOLISM for FAT BURNING. So, really, you should have lost weight, if we are riding that train.

carbs are less satiating than fat This gets thrown out a lot on this site as if it's a universal truth. It is not. While many people do find that fats are satiating, many others either do not find them satisfying or only find them satisfying when eaten with carbs and protein. "Volume" eaters who like the feeling of a bulky…

No kidding. Not to mention the misogyny of the stupid period comment. OP, since you are already feeling the pinch of a low calorie allowance, I can't for the life of me understand why you are then layering on more restrictions and "food don'ts." If I were stuck with only 1200 calories of food and then blocked out whole…

(alternatively, adjust a tin foil hat and whisper, "what THEY don't know, won't hurt them!" and scamper off mysteriously....)

The only answer to that is a paranoid and wild eyed, "NO! SO, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T TELL MY MOM!"

I like eggs. That's all I've got.

As stated in the OP, you want OVERALL bodyfat reduction ( so, more lean/muscle mass, less fat) and not just myth-induced "ab" workouts. For you? I'd say skip "ab" workouts. Just get strong. Do compound heavy lifts, eat a calorically-appropriate diet. The whole point of the OP is that situps/crunches aren't necessary. I…

4 oz of ribeye is around 300 calories. Totally doable.

My sister has Crohn's. One of the toughest things about managing it is that it is so different for each sufferer. I know many people who have found relief through going gluten free....but my sister finds that bread and pasta are her BEST foods for keeping her digestion calm and comfortable. Some swear by paleo, she needs…

Eat the appropriate portion size to fit in to your daily calorie goal. That's all.

Are you counting calories? Low carb alone won't lose weight, (There are plenty of low-carb people having success in the Gaining Weight forum!) you need to be at a caloric deficit. Are you weighing your food and accurately counting calories? Did you calculate your goal calories using current data?

Eat something -- just one thing -- today that is new to you. Tomorrow, eat that same thing, plus another new things. Give each new food at least 3 tries before you decide it's not for you. Try something new everyday. If this sounds like it's beyond your emotional capabilities, you need to find a therapist experienced in…

Oh, that one actually is a good one. I do that too...for the same reason you do, and also because I'm always struggling to reach my protein goals and Greek Yogurt packs more protein than sour cream. The only other sub I think is any good is if my allergies are making my throat tickle, I don't suck on hard candies or cough…

Saving up calories for a fun night out is not a "cheat" any more than saving your Starbucks money for a new pair of shoes is theft.

Well, I'm glad you'll eat salad. What do you eat for protein?

Oooh, remember Richard Simmons "Deal-a-meal?" LOL, that's the first thing I thought of, because I'm a pain.

The only thing that changes with older women is that what constitutes "heavy" may vary. I've worked with women who are well into their 90s who have been told that the #1 thing they should be doing is resistance work. Yes, for some of these frail ladies, this means doing a bicep curl with a soup can, but resistance work is…