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I've been overweight since I was 7 years old. I've always been self conscious about it, so never wore a bikini, refrained from joining friends on physical activities, cried each time I went clothes shopping. The most important thing for me is to get confidence - which is a process that takes just as long as losing weight.…

FALL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2017 (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER) STARTING WEIGHT WITH MFP : DATE: 213.4 lbs; 1 January 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 191.4 lbs Sept. 4 - 189.2 lbs Sept. 11 - 187 lbs Sept. 18 -186.7 lbs Sept. 25 - September goal -185 lbs September loss -

I'm an hourglass figure and therefore have large arms and bottom/legs compared to my waist. I've lost 26lbs so far, and still wear the same clothes. The pants and sleeves still fit very tightly in most of my clothes, but the material is rather loose around the middle. I don't think I'll drop a pants size until I lose at…

FALL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2017 (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER) STARTING WEIGHT WITH MFP : DATE: 213.4 lbs; 1 January 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 191.4 lbs Sept. 4 - 189.2 lbs Sept. 11 - 187 lbs Sept. 18 -186.5 Sept. 25 - September goal -185 lbs September loss - Oct. 2 - Oct. 9 - Oct. 16 - Oct. 23 - Oct. 30…

Yes. Met a guy online and within 5 minutes he asked me to marry him. Have you ever pretended to be drunk to cover up a stupid moment?

FALL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2017 (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER) STARTING WEIGHT WITH MFP : DATE: 213.4 lbs; 1 January 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 191.4 lbs Sept. 4 - 189.2 lbs Sept. 11 - 187 lbs Sept. 18 - Sept. 25 - September goal -185 lbs September loss - Oct. 2 - Oct. 9 - Oct. 16 - Oct. 23 - Oct. 30 -…

I've been on Qlaira for the past 8 months and it hasn't increased my appetite or incite mood swings, in fact, it has actually reduced both during my period compared to how it used to be. No acne, minimal menstrual pains and a light blood flow. Very happy with it and will continue to use it

Sounds like it is working out quite nicely for you lol

Yogurt, which is a very healthy thing to eat when you are on medication that can disrupt the healthy bacteria or pH balance in your gut. I find it quite soothing as well.

What I also find quite interesting is people's postures. As we lose weight we stand up straighter and with more confidence. It's extremely noticeable in photos, especially mine. I was very awkward when pictures were taken. I pulled at my sleeves, made sure my hair covers most of my face, slumped forward, perhaps fidgeting…

1) My first holiday with my boyfriend 2) Graduation photos I can be proud of 3) Dress up birthday party!

My ancestors would cringe in horror, lol. Mm, I guess American

South Africa!

Austria

23, add me ^^

Wow very close!

Mm 26, engaged, graphics designer

41, single, secret agent

FALL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2017 (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER) STARTING WEIGHT WITH MFP : DATE: 213.4 lbs; 1 January 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 191.4 lbs Sept. 4 - 189.2lbs Sept. 11 - Sept. 18 - Sept. 25 - September goal -185 lbs September loss - Oct. 2 - Oct. 9 - Oct. 16 - Oct. 23 - Oct. 30 - October…

Hey guys, thanks for all the advice and information. Last night I've experienced excruciating pain in my one side and other stuff, and realized I must have ovary cysts again. The last time I had it (a few years ago), I experienced water mass gain and couldn't lose weight. This morning I lost 2.2 lbs, and although feeling…

Had some blood work done, used to be insulin resistant (which I've reversed), have high testosterone and had high iron levels (the later is also reversed due to me not consuming red meat and too many iron-rich food). Also have a lot of symptoms synonym to that of PCOS, although I haven't been diagnosed with it. I don't…

Eek, I am below 25 XD But don't worry, I'm bad at that too. And thanks for the compliment!

Damn, that age guessing is harsh. Hopefully it will change as I lose weight, lol. You're 35, single and a real estate agent.

Yes, I am using a food scale and tracking quite religiously. It isn't my aim to eat this little, this is why I posted on here. I just want some alternatives and ideas. At the start of my weight loss (January) I lost around 1-2 pounds a week for 2-3 weeks (I think), and it gradually slowed until I hit a plateau for three…

26, single (but active dating life), a social blogger

Which I do not want to do. It took me almost a year to curb my sweet tooth, and eating those daily (because I have a daily problem meeting the calories) will ruin my progress eventually. I prefer healthier substitutes, like the list provided above. I'm not saying no to nice snacks forever, I just want to keep it minimal…

Hourglass here too. I can see that I have lost weight in my back, but all the other places look pretty much the same after a 22lbs lost. The thighs are big and so are the arms, so no use wishing for them to disappear anytime soon lol.

Fats are definitely healthy and I am not avoiding them completely, I am simply consuming a small amount. All my mom's siblings (including her), her mother (who is a fragile thing) are on medication for high cholesterol. I study genetics and have dealt with similar case studies. Diet contributes greatly, and people with my…

Thanks for the information, this is very helpful. I am at the moment a very, very sedentary person. I am not eating 1200 because it appears to be the 'golden number for weight loss'. I am eating it because the food I am preparing barely makes up for it, and I am simply not as hungry as I used to be (I've been watching what…

The amount of high caloric food (candy, sodas, fries, rich pasta with creamy sauces, for example) I consumed gave me a lot more energy than I was able to burn, so I gained weight. The volume of the food I consumed was still lower than many of my friends who were at a healthy weight, I simply just ate the wrong food with…