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I think it differs from person to person and depends on severity, so I would have this conversation with your doctor. I had one single, huge gallstone after my son was born. 9 years later, I still have my gallbladder, but cannot eat fried seafood without fear of death. I cut out all fried foods for a while and that worked…

If amount of sweat indicated calorie loss, I would weigh 9 pounds. I look like I just showered after a good workout. Sure don't smell like it though. :D

Normal daily fluctuations. I have gained or lost as much as 7 pounds in a day. I would suggest weighing less often: weekly or monthly, and at the same time of day when you do so. Keep up the good work!

Take pictures and get out that tape measure. Measure EVERY THING. Arms, thighs, waist, hips, neck, calves, allthethings. Get a fat caliper. The more measurements you take, the more likely you are to have successes you don't even know about, which helps keep you on track. I have had times when the scale did not move for…

I would suggest spending some time with either a medical professional or a physical therapist & a nutritionist (a registered dietitian, not someone who took a class at their local tech school), who can account for your goals and lifestyle and give you a much better plan than a bunch of strangers on the internet. My…

Dammit now I'm hungry.

I have similar radiating pain since injuring myself last October. I go to a chiropractor (a LEGIT doctor of chiropracty) and a psyiatrist (sports medicine doctor), and both have told me that the injury is most certainly aggravated by the excess weight I carry, and has resulted in an extended period of healing time. They…

Fittin'dis pizza in my face is what. :D

Allthefruits. I know, I know, it's still sugars, and you DID say other than fruit, but it's sugar as god intended. My raspberries are ripe and I cannot stop stuffing them into my face. And they are so versatile and you can do so many things...damn now I want berries.

Oh please. If we hated doing nice things for other people, we wouldn't do them. And why the heck shouldn't a person enjoy doing something for someone? Giving of ourselves to others is very rewarding, and there is no shame in that at all. For example, my job is to help people with disabilities get back to work. Am I a bad…

I have gotten some good ones so far! Geek Squad, Unite!

Get yourself a nice fitness tracker, that should give you a good estimate. But probably a LOT. One Saturday of good, heavy yard work and I can easily burn over a thousand calories.

It's the much harder part no one likes.

Easy. WAY. TOO. OFTEN. Problem is all the wonderful varieties of ethnic cuisines in my city. And my inability to say no to them. I am weak. Worst part is I love to cook. I swear I would lose 10 pounds if I stopped eating out and another 10 if I stopped drinking wine. Although the latter ain't happening.

For the record, I work at Vocational Rehabilitation and have many clients who receive Social Security Disability and YES, obesity is considered a disability. However, the state and federal guidelines to qualify obesity as a disability are a BMI of 40 or higher, placing individuals in the morbid obesity category, and also…

But the real questions is: Would you date the person above you? :D

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I am stealing that line 100%.

Oh, it's a given, but you are correct, we can do things to combat them. Weight lifting is the one I feel is most important, because of the resulting increase in bone density. That being said, I ALWAYS say that it doesn't matter what workout a person chooses to do, as long as it is one they enjoy and will stick to. I found…

I'm with you on this one. I have only weighed less than my husband once, and it was awesome. And he's 6'3".

Thank you for saying that :) My sense of humor gets me in WAY TOO MUCH TROUBLE. There needs to be a font for clarity.

Regarding the OP: I think the important thing about the fat acceptance movement is NOT about saying 'yes, it's fine to be super obese'. I see it more as a mental health statement. When we accept ourselves, we can then becomes agents of change. For example, it's the first step of AA: "We admitted we were powerless over…

Actually, what I originally wrote in response to "but at the end of the day, if you burn 2000 calories and only put in 1500, you're going to lose weight. Your metabolism is not some magical thing that defies the laws of thermodynamics." was "HAHAHAHAHAHA you obviously haven't hit menopause yet." Apparently some people are…

A pint of Ben & Jerry's is a single serving as far as I am concerned.

That quote is one part of a whole statement. No, what I said is that menopause and the loss of hormones slows the whole process down. Never said it couldn't be done (congrats to the lady above who lost 90#). In fact, I said, and I quote "Decreased estrogen, slower metabolism, affects our ability to metabolize sugars, bone…

This made me giggle harder than it should. Move my kitten...bow chicka wow wow :D

Menopause. :p Seriously. This *kitten* is crazy. You have no idea, it's like your body has been hijacked by schizophrenic aliens. I eat perfect, put on 2 pounds. I eat M&Ms all weekend, lose 6. WUT?

Most of the Suicide Squad album... You Don't Own Me Wreak Havoc Gangsta Medieval Warfare Heathens Sucker for Pain Also Disturbed Sound of Silence, and for some reason, Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone by Bill Withers. I think I have the weirdest playlist ever.

You REALLY have no idea what women's hormones do to our bodies, do you love? Decreased estrogen, slower metabolism, affects our ability to metabolize sugars, bone density declines, and SO MUCH MORE...all medical facts. From the Mayo Clinic: "The hormonal changes of menopause make you more likely to gain weight around your…

It can be tough, especially being a GIRL on the "GUYS" side of the gym. Start by getting more comfortable and knowledgeable about what you want to do: read reputable literature, get a few sessions with a trainer, and start with just the bar until you are certain our form is spot on. Don't be ashamed, everyone has to start…

I have never met anyone who said it was easy.