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  • I have a lot of the same symptoms as you (i.e. generally feeling off, missed period, unexplained weight gain) and I am an 18 year old who is definitely not pregnant. I asked my doctor about it a few days ago, and she said high stress/anxiety can cause your hormones to go out of control and cause things like missed periods,…
  • As long as you're not eating below 1200 calories (which has its own dangers), but aren't eating over your daily calorie goal, you will reach your weight goal. If the calorie deficit is greater than your goal, you will lose weight faster than your goal. Don't worry about slowing your metabolism-- "starvation mode" is a…
  • I had my wisdom teeth out a while ago, and there were plenty of healthy options. Mostly, I found myself drinking more water than I usually did, because the coldness felt super good and it washed out the taste of blood and fluids that, unfortunately, are part of the procedure. For actual food, you can't go wrong with…
  • I'm closer to 5'10", but my goal weight is 150. Anything less than that with my bone structure (wide rib cage and hip bones) and I think it might look kinda weird, but if it doesn't I might go for 145.
  • @theownley Great suggestions, I'll definitely try these! Thanks!
  • What usually helps me avoid overeating at night isn't avoiding late night snacking, but planning for it. I set aside something to eat after dinner at the beginning of the day, and keep room for it in my calories and macros so that when I get to the evening, I get to snack, and feel no guilt about it!
  • Unfortunately, it's the summer quarter, so none of the dining halls where I am are open. I do have a small campus grocery store a few minutes away from my dorm, though! Are there particular foods that I should be aiming for when I get the chance to shop?
  • Mostly prepackaged stuff, like DemoraFairy. Lots of Quaker Oatmeal, tea, peanut butter, melons, bananas, crackers. If I buy anything fresh, I have to eat it that day.
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