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Do not mess around with that, ESPECIALLY if you have any sort of anxiety disorder (PTSD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, etc) or are a nervous person in general. Last summer, I bought some green coffee bean extract pills from GNC at the recommendation of the salesperson ("I lost 20 pounds on these, Dr. Oz was right to…

i feel the same way. the body positive movement on tumblr is a great place to start, because there's so many blogs dedicated to posting things reminding you to love yourself and take care of yourself.

The year before I started losing weight, so probably 275-285? Started officially at 273, currently at 213. I wish I'd taken better before/after pictures but oh well. Not done, but maintaining for a while.

Confession: I'm going home for the summer tomorrow, and it'll be a week or so of traveling... I'm already accepting that if I gain weight, or go over calories, it'll be fine. Once I get home I start work that's decently physically demanding, and I always eat cleaner at home anyways. Not gonna go crazy with my calorie…

My university has us go through a class on the psychology of relationships for that reason. It's pretty smart, since it's a freshman-level but required class. Manages to reach most of the students and get them to think about what their boundaries are, what their relationship style is (and which ones to avoid) and how…

Peas + rice + carrots split up over a few days wouldn't be bad. Just mix and match veggies + pasta or rice, basically, is all the advice I have. Look into a local food bank or church that offers free food, too, because even the stuff they have--like mac and cheese--you can make fit into your calories and split up over a…

I'm writing one of my final papers and I've set up a reward system: for every sentence I finish, I get 1 m&m. For every paragraph I finish, I get a piece of chocolate (only got 1 left, anyways). Honestly, +~300 calories is worth getting a good grade on this paper. It's working, anyways!

Name: Shannon Age: 20 Height: 5' 11" Start Weight (March 30): 242 Goal Weight (1st May): 232 30th March: 242 8th April: 237 16th April: 233 22nd April: 232 29th April: 230.8 1st May: 230.6 Weight lost/gained this week: -2.4 lbs Weight lost/gained this month: -12.4 lbs Successes/struggles this week: totally pigged out today…

They probably couldn't, because your diary is based on user input and you could only be logging some of your meals. However, that should not be your concern. I'd advise you to find a therapist and talk about your dietary issues with them. Additionally, you could forego logging your food and focus on eating healthier, more…

I feel you girl! I'm waiting on some of my finals to be graded that'll tell me whether or not I'll make Dean's List and whether or not I have to actually study for my last final on Monday... take some deep breaths, it'll all be fine. You did your best and, regardless, worrying won't magically give you extra credit (though…

I set out with the intention of letting myself go over calories today, but it's caused me such anxiety. Had meatballs and pasta--which were amazing, and worth it--and then my roommate got me a chocolate chip cannoli. And I snacked on a donut. And chocolate covered pretzels. And 1/4 of a blueberry bagel. And a snack bag of…

I've cried after running, so I really don't think it's super uncommon. The whole time I was just like, seriously? and then I regained control after a minute or so.

I went running outside for the first time today, cos y'know, I was feeling good about myself... while running through campus, someone yelled out of their car, "RUN, FAT GIRL!!" I wanted to flip off the chick who yelled so badly, but she was in a car, so obviously she got away. Come say that to my face and we'll see just…

I don't know any way to get rid of them, but I just wanted to remind you that everyone has stretch marks and they are 100% normal and natural. Some people can get very upset with their stretch marks, but it can help to just remember everyone has them. Plus, think of them like natural tattoos. How cool is that?

Name: Shannon Age: 20 Height: 5' 11" Start Weight (March 30): 242 Goal Weight (1st May): 232 30th March: 242 8th April: 237 16th April: 233 22nd April: 232 29th April: 230.8 1st May: Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2 lbs Weight lost/gained this month: -12.2 lbs Successes/struggles this week: I don't know why my weight…

When college kids quite literally consider throwing themselves in front of a university bus to get free tuition, you know that whole system is completely screwed up. And even when you can get financial aid, it's never anywhere near enough. All I can think about is how all my student loans need to be secured and…

My childhood (basically until ~19) doctor always brought it up. It became one of those things where if I was sick, and had to see her, I'd just have to suck it up that she'd give me the "you're fat" spiel, as if I wasn't aware. My current doctor brought it up when I first visited her, and once I told her I was losing…

I think it's wonderful that you are receptive to the fact that your daughter may have an eating disorder and that you are seeking treatment for her. Often, parents can turn a blind eye to these sorts of things (self-injury, depression, and anxiety as well) because they're difficult topics to handle. However, your daughter…

Confession: I never log the butter I put on my english muffin on the days that I can actually get breakfast... I just don't go overboard and shrug off the whatever-calories it was since I'm usually under my goal anyway.

All this talk about the Walking Dead and I feel like the outlier who liked the games better... Clementine breaks your heart in the best and worst way

That losing weight will not magically fix your self-esteem or make mean people any nicer towards you.

I haven't lost weight in a week--actually, I gained a pound--and it's enough to make me want to just not eat. It's already 5pm, so I could sleep early and probably make it through without eating...

40 lbs, ~50 more to go but I'm feeling pretty dang comfortable where I am!

I've lost 40 lbs and I'm not even a full size down in jeans yet (constantly hiking pants up or severe muffin top? that is the question). you're losing weight and on the right path. don't be too hard on yourself!

But on the flip side, people who don't get it in the context of dieting/fitness would potentially only get it in the context of self-injury. Two sides of the same coin and both valid, I think the OP is just going on what "cutting" means in usual societal context (i.e. in television, gossip magazines, movies, literature,…

On a forum like this, I think most users who have been around have a general understanding that it's a "diet" term. However, to incoming and new users it can be a pretty overwhelming term. I don't particularly like people using it, because of the negative connotations the word carries in Western society today, and because…

Stress eating chocolate because it's finals time and I have like 40 things to do in 2 days. If it keeps my sanity, it's worth it.

As a just-turned-20 year old, I definitely appreciate that you are in-tune to your daughter's potential issues and that you are supportive. If there is something wrong, it'll probably be pretty scary to admit and then receive advice/treatment--for both she and you. Let her know you're there for her 100% no matter what, and…

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! You're gonna be fine from what you ate and I'm sure you'd look a-MAZING no matter what. Maybe ask someone close to you (family, friend, or fiancé) to make sure you're not around foods you can stress eat, or work out something where you go talk/do something with them to relieve the stress?

Hey, I'm proud of you for coming out of your eating disorder. Recovery is worth it. I don't know you stats, so I don't know how 176 lbs sits on you, but that's my goal weight. And guess what? I'm positive it looks beautiful on you. Please seek out some help from a parent or a trusted person who can truly help you out, and…