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Calves: 16" Thighs: 20" Weight: 153 pounds Height: 5'4.5" I've never had problems with how my thighs look...

This is something I've been curious about from the time I joined here. I have mine set to sedentary as well, since I have a desk job. My Garmin says I get about 15K steps a day, but they also have a breakdown page: highly active, active, sedentary, sleeping. Even getting 15K steps a day, I'm still sedentary between 65-70%…

I think it's very hard when the media tells you something (like this pill will melt your weight off, you won't have to diet or exercise/this device melts off belly fat - no diet changes needed) and you want it to be that easy. It's very hard to learn that the media can - and does - lie to you, just to get your money, even…

In the US, a lot of the school requirements are different from state to state. Where I lived, growing up, we learned about nutrition. It was the food pyramid, because that's the age I am. I actually remember in Junior High Health class being taught how large a portion size was. Some of it stuck (a slice of bread, half a…

I try to keep my macros in balance. I also have to avoid Red 40 and asparatame, since both are migraine triggers for me. So, I read labels to make sure those things aren't in anything I'm going to eat. Other than that... I don't worry too much about chemicals in my food. Most aren't in there in amounts great enough to do…

I'm 5'4.5" and weigh 153 pounds... 36-33-41 Right now, I wear a medium - 8-10 - both top and bottom. For the top, I'm probably around the lower end, but I'm definitely at the upper end of the range for the bottom. Depending on the cut of the skirt/pants, I still wear a large (12-14), but I'm on the lower end of that range.

I was always underweight as a little girl. Even through the end of high school, I was at the very lowest end of what someone my height should weigh. I never worried about what I was eating or exercising. Once I was out of my parents' house, my diet went downhill. I went from eating a balanced diet to eating whatever I…

I generally snatch time to walk throughout the day - early in the morning before work, on my am break, at lunch, on my pm break and directly after work. I can usually get 10K-12K steps by the end of the work day. I'm up to 15K for my step goal, so I end up filling in the last few thousand with a long walk or by playing on…

I'm also 5'4.5" (I'm 39 years old). I had gotten up to 187 pounds, but I'm down to 153 pounds. I've lost nine pounds since I joined MFP at the end of May and I'm hoping to get down to 145 pounds. I'd be fine with getting down to 135, but... yeah, I think that's the smallest I'd go. I was 116 pounds when I graduated high…

I guess I wasn't that stubborn. I would whine and cry and beg for it to be reheated (which always happened), but once everyone had left, I would finish eating in a few minutes. I hated being alone more than I hated the mashed potatoes or whatever vegetable (spinich or peas, typically) were giving me grief. Like I said…

I mostly drink water, but I don't "log" it in the food diary. I just add "8 oz" portions at the bottom of the food diary page. The only way that I'd log water would be if I added something to it (those flavor enhancers or lemon, etc.) When I drink juice, I do log it. It has calories and nutrients that are important to keep…

I remember being told to eat everything on my plate as a child. However, it was less a matter of "even if you're full" and much more a matter of, "Heather, you ate all your meat. Eat your vegetables and potatoes too!" I can't really fault my parents for wanting me to have a properly balanced diet. Other rules my parents…

I have to disagree with you just a little... My sister was always lighter than me (until very recently). We're both very food oriented. She's actually much worse about snacking than me and has a tendency to eat with she's stress or bored. She also eats slower than practically anyone I've ever met, but she will clean her…

I've found it interesting too, mostly because I went from being one of those "naturally slim" people to being overweight. I always blamed it on just being older. I'd been told for years, that it would "catch up to me" someday and that the time would come when I couldn't "eat like a kid". Well, that time came and it's very…

I nibble... I'll weigh out the serving of some trail mix or pototo chips and then, before I close the container, I grab just one small chip or little "twig" from the trail mix. I do the same when my sister is dishing out a portion of something for herself. I grab just one of whatever it is and eat it. I'll log the weighed…

See... when I eat a larger breakfast than normal (usually on weekends), I also will eat it later in the morning (8-9 AM, rather than 5 AM). If I eat breakfast that late, I often find that I'm not hungry again until 1-2 PM. Sometimes, I've eaten just two meals on those days. Breakfast becomes like a brunch and then I have…

I'm just on the outside of this height range - 5'4.5" - and I'm 39 years old. I was at 187 pounds and I'm down to 153 pounds. My goal is 140-150 pounds. I was 116 pounds at the end of high school, but I have a large frame, so that weight is way too skinny (I look back at my high school pictures and I look sick). I wouldn't…

I have to say: I'm not against reading labels. I read the label of everything I eat or drink, because I have to watch out for Red 40 (which they sneak into everything these days) and asparatame. Both are migraine triggers for me, so it's important that I avoid them. Although I don't call it "clean eating" - mostly because…

It's very much an individual thing. I know some people that, if they eat breakfast, feel hungry all day long. I know others who simply can't eat first thing in the morning. For me, personally, I have to eat breakfast. Sometimes, I'll eat some fruit. Other times, I'll eat yogurt with a little granola. This morning, I had a…

^ This was me. I was always underweight when I was growing up, because when I was that young my metabolism was out of control. I can remember one day when I was at a college campus when I was in ninth grade. Lunch consisted of eating a snack sized bag of chips, cookies and a sandwich, as well as having a soda. I walked…

Regarding the rules... well, I can pronounce a lot of chemical names, since I've had practice since college. However, I'm guessing the rule about the ingredients being findable in a grocery store would take care of that. My only real question would be: what is considered "processed". I mean, ground beef has been processed.…

I'd agree with the previous poster. What do you mean by "comparatively ineffective"? I've lost 34 pounds already with just walking and watching my calorie count.

Walking is really the only exercise that I get. Running is too high impact (it hurts my knees), I don't currently have a bike, I can't afford a gym membership, I don't have space in my little apartment for ellipticals/etc. I'll also add that when I walk, I'm not talking about a pleasant stroll through my neighborhood. I…

I can generally get to 56g on my average days. I've broken 100g without going over my calorie limit... one time in the last two months. It's tough! I eat eggs, nuts, yogurt and chicken regularly to try to get where I'm supposed to be. I don't want to do protein powders and I can't stand tuna, salmon, greek yogurt or…

I have to say: I have a bit of trouble with logging on the weekends as well. To those saying, "Just log it as you eat it." I don't HAVE a smart phone. My phone does not connect to the internet. I realize that is the case for many, but you can't assume that's true of everyone. In any case, I plan a week in advance what my…

For me, the biggest meal is usually later in the day. Mind you, when I say "later in the day", I'm eating dinner at 5-6 PM (which is early for most people). If I've got calories left after dinner, then I might have a snack at 7 PM (othertimes, I just drink juice or milk to fill in the calories), but I don't usually eat…

I'm setting aside the question of calories in the most expedient way: Let's compare 1200 calories of "clean food" with 1200 calories of "junk food". Very likely, minimally processed food that includes lots of fresh vegetables and a minimum of preservatives/artificial ingrediants is going to be better for you in the long…

I would agree with you - to a point. I think, people generally know what is good for them - what they should be eating. We hear often enough that we need to eat more fruits and vegetables. We need to eat more fiber and more whole grains. We need more whole foods and lean meats. The list goes on and on. However, I will…

@lithezebra and @SezxyStef - Thanks for the peek at your food diaries. The more ideas I have, the happier I'll be.

I've found this discussion interesting because I've felt that I have a large frame. However, I'd never use it an excuse to be overweight in regards to BMI. I just figured that I would be on the higher end of where I belong for my height, rather than being on the lower end of the range. It's a range for a reason, after all.…