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I guess I'm in the minority here, but I prefer tall slender models. I like when ads are artistically rendered, and the people used are exceptionally beautiful. If Vogue magazine used regular people in their shoots I wouldn't look at it - it wouldn't be appealing or interesting to me. As somebody who is artistic, I think…

I was using a Fitbit Charge HR but they kept breaking so I am getting an Apple Watch today. I think for a wrist tracker the charge HR is most accurate (about 80%) but it gets more accurate the longer you wear it. I just can't handle how quickly they break and don't want to spend $150 every other month on a new one.…

No - it really doesn't work that way - genetics does not override physics. Measure and weigh your food, and accurately log it. Get a fitness tracker to get an idea of what you are burning on a daily basis, and figure out your deficit and caloric needs from there. I use a fitness tracker and don't log exercise into MFP…

I eat tons of fruit daily and haven't noticed any issues. I juice in the mornings, usually have banana mid morning, an apple and berries during lunch, and more berries and other stuff (kiwi, mango, pineapple) after dinner. My heaviest weight was 155lbs and now I weigh 113lbs - and have maintained 113lbs for a while. My…

I have one scheduled in July. I had a cat scan Monday. I too suffer from gastroparesis and also have slow motility. It's terrible. Last night I had a reasonable dinner early and it wouldn't digest - literally just sat there fermenting until I vomited. I just hate it. Normally I eat dinner later so it stays there all night…

Wow - beyond words that you are this upset over a benign weight loss comment from your Mom. I'm grossly fascinated with how you would react to some of the more insensitive stuff that gets said by coworkers, acquaintances, and strangers that other MFP members post about...you would go nuclear. That aside, did you talk to…

Osmotic laxatives are fine to take daily, stuff like Miralax and magnesium citrate. Miralax works great in high frequent doses with a lot of water, but I find sometimes it make the intestines feel raw and causes additional bloating and nausea. The no solid diet is the pits but it's the only thing I've found that calms the…

I go through this every other week. I'm currently seeing a GI doctor and have been through numerous tests and have several more scheduled. The only thing that seems to alleviate the issue for me is to go on a low fiber low solid diet for a few days. I'll make fresh juice and strain it several times, protien shakes with…

No one was being mean or nasty. Judging from the pictures she posted and the thread itself, she is frequently asking/begging for attention. Not all those images are selfies, and not all of them were taken at the same time with the numerous swimsuit changes. So it implies while she is spending time with someone she is…

Use the phone app - it doesn't appear to use browsing history and has significantly fewer ads. There are one or two in the home feed, and a small stationary banner ad in the diary and that's it. I think they're all for Under Armor, which is reasonable since they bought the app.

I do them every couple of months. It's fun. When I do it I usually join several at one time to better keep me motivated. I have only done the 30 day bets. When I was struggling to lose the last 10lbs I joined 3 higher dollar bets and stuck with it to lose the last of the weight. The only thing I don't find extremely fair…

Don't know if moving to NYC and hanging with friends will make much of a difference since so many get together a are centered around eating and drinking. There's nothing wrong with snacking or eating a lot at once, just do it with lower calorie food. Air popped popcorn is good or fresh veggies and hummus. In general, try…

I had roughly 30 lbs to lose when I was heavier, and carried it all in my stomach - also don't have kids. When I lost the weight my stomach firmed right back up. I ended up losing past my initial "goal", and now it's flat in the mornings before I eat. I wasn't certain if you were concerned about loose skin or what not so I…

Weight fluctuations are normal, you have to focus on the overall trend, not daily numbers. There are many variables that go into weight loss, and there are many things that can cause you to temporarily "gain weight". Don't stress about it, take weekly averages so you can see how you are trending.

I think a bigger concern is why you a posting images of yourself online for validation? Validation comes from within, I think the sooner you get this the happier you will be. You're a healthy weight, you know this, that is all that should matter. Don't waste your youth comparing yourself to others or living for outside…

I think you would be very happy with the results of lifting as I don't think you need to lose any more weight. Your waist is to die for - great figure! I don't see lose skin in your picture. I also agree with other posters, make sure your bra fits properly. I'm in between sizes worthy now and my bra choices in my house are…

Do the math and figure out what your maintenance is, and then shoot for a 250 calorie deficit a day. Weigh your food and log accurately. I would also recommend you hit your protien goal daily. Good luck!

Unless you absolutely love a particular clothing item, replace. Goodwill is a good stop gap until you get to your goal, then buy a new wardrobe. I recommend starting to save for that wardrobe now and buy higher quality. I have found higher quality items tend to last much longer and also seem to be timeless. I have items…

Why wait for tomorrow when you can start now. Psychologically, starting today can make a huge difference in your attitude tomorrow. Also, if your schedule permits, get outside and go for a walk for an hour. You'll get some fresh air and relaxation, you'll burn some calories, and it's a start toward getting in a better…

I don't believe so. I eat A LOT of fruit everyday and also juice some high sugar veggies like carrots and beets so my sugar intake is usually around 120 for the day, and I haven't noticed any bad effects. My blood work is stellar and I was able to lose the weight I wanted to lose. I think thre only time is really matters…

You haven't answered the question if you are weighing your foods, I suspect the answer is no. You can absolutely gain weight eating only fruits, veggies, and fresh meats as they still have calories, and if you consume more calories than you burn your weight will go up. You really need to invest in a food scale and use it…

From what I have observed in myself and others that crease will become less noticeable. However, nasolabial folds may become more pronounced with weight loss though I think that is more dependent on age. You look young and have good skin so I don't think you're going to have an increase in lines, though if you lose a lot…

No, it's really not. This is applicable in a few areas but is not as widespread some people think it is, particularly in the contental US. There was a thread recently addressing food cost and availability and the main take away was that whole foods were primarily less expensive or just as expensive as unhealthy food. It…

I used to take antidepressants but slowly weened on those to different approaches as for me antidepressants only worked for so long and I didn't like the numb feeling or the other side effects. I know exercise at least an hour a day, I try hard to eat whole foods, and I get plenty of sleep. I also practice cognitive…

If they're that driven to over consume and try to cheat, no doubt they will figure out how to reset the count. I have a light emitting facial mask that does light treatment, it's programmed "quit" after 25 times. I'm supposed to buy a new one. What it actually does is drain the battery. I can short the circuit and the…

So this has to be done 30 minutes after eating, does this mean Resturaunt bathrooms with be consumed by people pumping their stomachs? The concept makes me a little queasy, walking in and hearing/smelling it would probably make me vomit. I took care of a friend who was dying of cancer. They had a j-tube to get nutrients as…

Marijuana may help some people lose weight if it helps to lower their anxiety, as some people comfort eat. However, in my experience the munchies certainly offset the relaxation and kept me weight neutral. I also think the levels of munchies depend on the strain, but as it isn't legal in my state I don't have much first…

I'm 5'2 and 39 years old. Most of my life I've been around 110lbs. Four years ago I gained massive weight because I was drinking too much alcohol. I decided that I needed to improve my lifestyle in several areas so I stopped drinking and started counting calories. CW: 115lbs GW: 105lbs - 110lbs HW/SW: 115lbs I found that…

Sorry if I misinterpreted who your response was intended for, I assumed it was everyone who had responded this far, including me. My tone was intentionally sarcastic not to be offensive, but in an attempt to get you to reconsider just taking the advice of Internet people. It was coming from a place of concern, as it sounds…

Perhaps reread my post - I lost a lot of weight too quickly not eating enough calories and not getting enough protein resulting I hair loss. I defined a timeline for when it stopped and began to regrow. As your not seeing improvement you may want to explore the possibility that it could be something unrelated to weight…