Wicked_Seraph Member

5'5 - SW: 226lbs - size 18. CW: 177lbs - size 16. I would be shocked if I could fit into a 14. I've lost almost 50lbs but I just don't seem to be getting much smaller. Kinda frustrating.

It's absolutely possible to gain six pounds in five days. I managed to gain 6lbs in three. Mind you, it's not going to be 6lbs of FAT. That's the difference. It's very likely water retention due to sodium and eating a bit more carbaliciously than usual. Stick with things, tighten up your logging, and it'll all come back…

Late to the party but it's so refreshing to see someone take the time to read information given to them and consider opposing view points. This honestly made my day :smile:

Many can, especially if they're at a larger size, very active, muscular, or male. Alas, I'm in the No Fun For You Club :lol:

Do you have "cheat" days or days where you don't track? Do you measure everything with measuring cups or a scale? Are you sure that you're logging everything?

- "This isn't a restaurant, you'll eat what I cook!" To be fair, my mother wasn't an awful cook and I liked most everything she cooked... even the macaroni & cheese and hotdogs that was a staple when I was a toddler. They were poor and it was all they could afford. My mother gags on macaroni and cheese; meanwhile, macaroni…

I was specifically referring to the quoted text where CI is presumed to be identical for all the hypothetical subjects. I had a feeling addressing that issues regarding insufficient absorption of nutrients and countless other CI factors I knew he wouldn't care to learn about would be fruitless.

I love Halo Top! I was so let down by Arctic Zero (except the brownie blast, that stuff isn't half-bad) and went in expecting sadness. OMG. So so good. I'm in love with Birthday Cake. <3

Yes, of course. I probably should avoid such generalized statements.

I would love to see which part of my comment suggested this. CICO is basic f*cking physics. Everyone's "CO" is a little different, so of course those 200 women will not ALL lose the same exact amount of weight. Some women might retain water because those calories same with a lot of salt. Some women may not drink enough…

5'5 SW: 226.7 lbs CW: 177.2 lbs GW: <125 lbs (50+ lbs to go :anguished: ) Feel free to add me! :smile:

Don't despair! FWIW, I'm just NOW convinced that I'm a bit smaller... after losing almost 50lbs. The proof was in the pudding - or, in this case, a pair of pants that used to be cozy-snug and are now comically large. Take before and after pictures every so often! It's hard to notice changes in the mirror. But in a…

Over time, I've learned that these individuals who are naturally slim simply have better habits than I do. Their portion sizes are more reasonable, they don't eat excessively, they're more active, and so forth. My thinking was quite skewed in that women who fretted over gaining a pound or two, and exercised regularly, were…

What's the debate? Are you expecting someone to come rushing in screaming NOOOOO WHOLE FOODS 5EVER!!!! I like Whole Food's selection on some things, but I would never make it my primary store. There are some things I like at Nature's Food Patch (local store). A TJ's just opened in my area - it's 15 miles away but I was…

Much of what I see emphasizes getting most/all your vitamins through one's diet. I know for a fact that I do not. "Cheat" isn't exactly the right word to use, I admit, but I was being a bit facetious :wink:

A pound is nothing to worry about, dude. My weight can easily fluctuate within 3-5lbs within a day. Water intake, water retention, food, bowel contents - all of these things can affect your weight. Just chill. Track your weight and only worry if it shows a steady pattern of going up over the course of several weeks. Try…

If you don't mind me asking... are onions really that good for you? I really like them and use them in food as often as my boyfriend can tolerate it, but I never considered them to have any notable health benefits?

Precisely. My mother insisted on my sister and I getting the HPV vaccine when we were in high school with no sexual history to speak of. We were Southern Baptists at the time, so any hanky-panky before marriage was a big no-no. I've had one partner, my sister more than one (neither of us married lmao) but I'm grateful that…

Like any diet, vegan diets can be healthy or unhealthy. I'm a prime example of the latter. I think that since many vegans are highly focused on their overall health and wellness, they may be in great health. But I'm sure the same could be said of LCHF dieters, proponents of the paleo diet, keto, etc. I feel that I'm in…

I work a full-time desk job. A normal day where I don't go out of my way to walk around more will net me around 5-7K steps. I drink a LOT of water - between 1.5-2L before leaving at 5 - and thus means a lot of walks to the ladies room. This serves two purposes: I'm well-hydrated and it forces me to get up from my desk. I…

That it'd be one of the most addicting things. DURING the run I'm not too enthused, but nothing compares to the sense of I DID IT!!! after completing a run. I get antsy if I haven't run in a while.

I've been guilty of this. I would have awful, horrible days where I would just curl up and cry because I felt so awful about myself. My boyfriend would try to comfort me and assure me that he found me delightful as-is... I outright accused him of lying or settling for my fat *kitten* on more than one occasion. Yes, I…

I want to live as long as I'm able to while still being independent and in full control of my capacities. Not sure how long my family typically lasts... men on my dad's side of the family seem to run into back luck in their early 60s, which makes me nervous since my dad just turned 50; however, my dad is the only man who…

Depends on what it is! The most helpful thing is simply to not have it in the apartment. I can't binge on food that isn't there. Also... I make sure I eat those things. I'm not a ZOMG CHOCOLATE nut, but I adore savory foods and ice cream. For ice cream, I either save up enough calories to get away with devouring a pint of…

I'm not at goal weight yet, but I've managed to lose 40+ lbs so far by eating whatever I want. I've never bothered with organic, and I only eat the fruits and veggies that I truly like. Broccoli is love, broccoli is life :heart: I don't eat that differently - I'm mainly VERY cautious about how much and what I eat, and I'm…

It's okay not to be perfect. If you wanna have the cookie, or froyo, then have it. Just make sure to truly enjoy it. I'm not a very "good" vegan. I will accept dairy or egg if refusing it would be rude or very inconvenient to those around me (tbh the only thing I'm an *kitten* about is meat - I refuse to eat meat), and I…

Right? I read that comment and was like "what the what?" This just in, in order to be a decent SO you have to do EVERY SINGLE THING your partner likes, or else you're a "butthead".

Honestly, I would suggest just doing your own thing. If he wanted to go to the gym, he would. Just let him know you're going to the gym/for a run/whatever and say he's welcome to come with if he wants to - but make sure he understands that you're just extending the invitation, but that he's not required to. TBH I think it…

Echoing the choir here, but focus on distance first, not speed. I've burned myself out and injured myself trying to work on speed too soon. After taking a few weeks off from running, I did so yesterday on the treadmill and was pleasantly surprised to see that, even with run/walk intervals, my average pace was faster than…