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If you are very careful with your calories and exercise regularly (and at a good level of exertion), you will definitely make progress and you will feel more confident that you have started your journey. Even if you don't lose 15 pounds, you can lose some and the confidence you gain will shine through.

Two sizes is an ambitious goal, but you can at least make progress towards it. Be diligent and careful about calorie counting. Work out often and hard. You'll see the difference. Don't put pressure on yourself. Even if you lose a couple of pounds and exercise you will feel more confident and this will shine through. And a…

If you lost "it", that means you had "it" once, so you can get "it" back. binge eating doesn't make you feel better...it makes you feel worse. if you are stressed trying eating healthy foods then going for a short walk/break/change of scenery You've worked hard and done really well....don't give up!

Much respect to you.

OP, look for help. Personally, I was always working on day 1. Today would be different. It wasn't and then I would hate myself. When I talked with friends or saw a therapist, it was better for me. I really recommend finding a professional who has experience with food issues. And I had to come up with deliberate strategies…

Congrats on your engagement! Feel free to add me as a friend. Happy to support you.

So sorry for your loss. I wish you success in all you do! As for weight loss, there's lots of support here.

Thanks for this! I don't feel so silly now.

So it wasn't a silly question! Thanks for the link...fascinating!

I would also like to join please. Thx.

How about a home-made fruit smoothie? It can be very filling too. I have also heard that if you are craving something sweet, you should eat something sour like a dill pickle or something with vinegar and it will kill the sweet craving. I have to try that myself sometime....

it actually does seem to be working. 3 kg is a huge amount to lose in a few weeks. You said yourself you missed a few days, which would account for some increase. The standard advice is to make sure that you are weighing your food and tracking calories accurately. You could be eating more than you realize. Be diligent…

Welcome. I"m also trying to lose 50lbs, but I will be happy with 40. Lots of info here. Be sure to read the "stickies" at the top of each forum. IT helps.

Can you be more specific about what is overwhelming you? How to log food? How to use the app? Preparing food? Knowing what food to prepare? There's lots of help here if you can be a bit more specific.

You are my new hero! Thanks to everyone for the messages. I am starting a particularly stressful time at work and worried about stress/emotional eating, but I am feeling more positive after reading your posts!

I can relate to you, but neither one of us should quit. (I just came off of a bad 24 hours.) If you want to lose weight, you do have to eat at a deficit. 1200 seems to be this magic number everyone uses, but you might lose on 1300 or 1450. It seems that if you are gaining you will have to cut calories. Things that I am…

Agreed. And I needed to hear that too.

Congratulations and well done! Very motivating for me!

Lots of info and support here. It is really important to log all of your food. I am learning a lot that way. Log daily and read the forums. It helps. And good luck to you. I wish you success.

Listen to the advice of the previous posters. Save your money. Eat more vegetables and fibre if you like, but log the amounts and calories. Your bingeing was probably the result of restrictive eating. I personally don't believe in "cleanses" or "detox". I feel good when I eat within my calorie range and include vegetables…

You have a great attitude & approach. It was helpful for me to read your post. Thank you and good luck!

That's outstanding! Congratulations!

I am 50 and I do have a thyroid issue. It does happen. And I didn't believe I had a thyroid problem for about 18 months until my doctor noticed a small bulge at my neck. (I had actually gained weight pretty rapidly and I had other symptoms) It's a simple blood test and once I started taking synthroid, my body did seem to…

Remember that keeping your calories too low (under 1200) will lead to bingeing. Your metabolism is fairly durable. It's not broken and will be find if you start to feed yourself regularly.

It's a very difficult habit to break. It's complicated with physical, emotional, and psychological components. I still struggle with it, but what works for me is eating three good meals (spreading my calories equally throughout the day). When you are hungry it is harder to fight the urge to binge. When you don't have the…

He says he loves you, but the words are easy to say. You prove your love for someone through actions and by supporting them. (From someone who has been in your position. Message me if you want to hear more of my story.) Good luck to you.

Yes, that happens to me. I make sure I don't go more than 4 hours if I can between meals (or a snack). I also make sure I eat enough at each meal. You might adjust to the lower calories after a few days. Or, if it doesn't you could also try lowering your calories gradually. If you've gone from eating 2500 calories each day…

I can see using one now and again to teach form and new exercises. Personally, I would not use one on a regular basis though. (mostly because of the cost, partly because I go to the gym on my own time, not based on an appointment).

I used to say I was trying to lose weight forever too. Then I realized that it was half-hearted efforts at best. No offense meant here, but nothing worked until I got serious about counting calories, tracking everything, and following the advice on the forums here.

In fact, it doesn't have to be salad, make a casserole or whatever, but weigh your portion and keep it separate.