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I don't completely disagree with what you're saying-just your approach. She came here for other opinions and insight, and some of the suggestions have included her going back to question the doctor more thoroughly. I, personally, have zero problem calling out a professional, and agree that those of us that are able to have…

Completely different textures? Plus ice cream you eat with a spoon, and kind of chew, mug more favorable for bingeing and mindless eating. Plus the package thing can be powerful as well. Triggers all sorts of cues in your brain.

Because having a science based degree means you can't be made to feel uncomfortable when interacting with a professional? Many people have a hard time questioning their doctors or other people in a powerful position, when they are in a vulnerable one (i.e. a patient). Or maybe she was just surprised and needed this time to…

I do a different program, but it's also an every other day format. When I first started it was more like every 3 days and it took about a month to get to a point where I could consistently handle lifting challenging weights MWF. Occasionally I still overdo it and wind up doing MWS or MTS depending which workout kicks my…

Sounds like your doctor is allowing her own biases to influence her advice to you. Perhaps she thinks bmi is not a good measurement (many people may think this), or perhaps she just thinks a healthy weight is "too skinny" because she is conditioned to like lots of people we are on these forums. Who knows what studies she…

Are you sure about that waist measurement? Are you measuring the smallest part of your waist? Are you very small on bottom and very top heavy? Any pictures? If I were you, I would take a week or two and eat at maintenance. Cut back on al of the cardio. Basically, give your body a break and stop spinning your wheels. If…

Make mental notes and do a lot of guesstimating afterwards. Enjoy the function and don't sweat it.

I think you do a disservice if you don't give an explanation of what something means-especially things that are so commonly misunderstood. "I want to tone up" "I have a slow metabolism" "I have to eat clean" So many misconceptions out there, it's not too difficult to give a polite explanation of what something means. Use…

The BF and I did one a few years ago. We actually slacked on training right before. We still finished, easily I definitely sucked at a few of the obstacles-but we did every single one. I fell in the water on the monkey bar things-but so did most people). It took me three tries to get up the wall, but I did it. You want to…

This happens to me sometimes. I think it's just a mental thing, maybe from spending so much time/effort thinking about food? Once you get used to it (I've been using mfp for years, for example) it takes less of a toll on your "eating experience". If I get too aggressive with losing, that's usually when I'll lose my…

You're tiny Your butt is tiny You're just not in shape You look fabulous anyway, in my opinion But if you want to have more shape in the booty and MAYBE lose the "under butt" then I agree with above You need some muscle, and strong curves will definitely focus on your booty. A little muscle will lift and tighten the area…

I wanted to cheer reading this. You say everything so casually, but you're talking in years-which is so difficult for many people to comprehend! Amazing job!

How old are you? I've had similar issues, but there's a million things that can cause issues like that-most of them no big deal. It likely had nothing to do with your weight loss or fitness level. But spotting always warrants a trip to the Gyno. Good luck!

Truth. Lose the weight and keep doing what you can in the mean time-especially GOOD modifications of exercises that you hope to work up to. Your body will adapt and strengthen to the movements. Over time (and as you lose) your body will be able to handle the stress better and hopefully you don't have the same pain once you…

It may increase your appetite-mental? Physical? Doesn't matter- (CI) It may make you feel better, so you eat more (CI). It may make you lethargic and expend less energy (CO). On the flip side, their are some antidepressants that cause exactly the opposite and depress your appetite, you feel better so you eat less (if…

Same :'(

Do you do any other exercise? Lifting will work your abs without doing any ab-specific exercises. Specifically deadlifts, squats, pull-ups and any overhead work. Do the exercises correctly and do them slow. Also sprinting is a great core workout. A lot of people love planks, and it doesn't use the same movements as a lot…

Well how much are you bingeing? It's just a matter of finding your happy medium. If you're eating 1200 a day, then bingeing thousands of calories every few days, you're averaging more than 1700 calories anyway. Have you plugged your stats into mfp to find your maintenance calories? I would start there and see what happens,…

Doing a 5x5 program similar to stronglifts. Used to do tons of at home videos or just make up my own workouts incorporating lots of cardio, body weight exercises and weights. Lots of circuits. I love working out at home. More variety, I can do it in my underwear, and don't have to wear shoes (depending on the exercise).…

Pick a middle of the road entry then. (Of the lowest Taco is 100 calories and the highest is 500, pick the one that is 300). Or ask her what's in the items, and try to "guesstimate" a recipe or item. Be sure to ask about oil and cooking method. See how this works for a while and reassess. You CAN lose weight without…

Purging does not have to mean vomiting or abusing laxatives. You can also "purge" by over exercising. I was at my thinnest during the height of my bingeing and I never really threw up. It DID eventually catch up (I became depressed, gained a moderate amount of weight) because ultimately I could not sustain the…

I currently do barbell lifts at home, but I used to do great workouts with just kettle bells and some dumbbells. There are some GREAT exercises that can be done Witt no weights (think 1-leg squats, push-ups, burpees). Can you add lots of volume to your body without heavy lifting? No. Can you improve your body composition,…

Yep, I never got it until I got it! I also really like that I now only lift 3x a week. No matter what I fit it in my schedule, I recover better, I progress better and I think I look better.

If citalopram is helping your anxiety, i would stay on it, and not switch to another medication. You are talking a very small amount of weight. The antidepressant is in no way making you gain or making it harder for you to lose. You ar simply feeling better, and so eating more. Or perhaps not feeling better, and so…

I guess. If you weigh regularly you get a pretty decent idea of what portions look like. For things like salad dressings and calorie dense condiments I overestimate just a bit, but more like 1.1 servings or so. I do the same thing at restaurants. I generally chalk up the day as a wash and don't worry about (but so log),…

I don't know. Overly controlling your children tends to backfire. I had a good friend as a kid who's mom controlled everything (including her food, they only ate "healthy" food). When she came to my house she binged hardcore. But in my house we had plenty of "junk", nothing was off limits. However, we also ate full meals,…

When my mom was pregnant with me she ate an entire avocado and an entire bag of popcorn (those old school ones in there long, clear bags) EVERY DAY. I blame her for my avocado love. And my love of salty snacks. I could easily eat an avocado with every meal, but... calories :'(

That's what I was thinking. My protein goal used to be pretty high, and I have found 100g MUCH easier to attain. It has not affected my goals (personally). OP, you asked about protein bars. Aldi has a few different ones (at a decent price). I'm a fan of the yogurt honey peanut bars. They are like imitation balance bars,…

Do you eat dairy or eggs? Meat alternatives like tempeh/tofu/seitan? Do you eat processed meat alternatives like Morningstar farms? Boca? Gardein (my fave)? Suggestions really depend on your dietary habits and how you classify yourself (dairy? Eggs? Vegan?) If you eat dairy (I do) it is super easy to hit protein goals.…

If you actually read the posts you are referring to you would have answered your own question. For weight loss/gain all that matters is calories. For health, there are tons of other factors. Weight goals do not equal health goals. It's really that simple.