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I recently bought some nice leggings and running tops, and was surprised at how much it affected my motivation. So if you are shallow like me, maybe some exercising gear that you like and feel good in??

I dine out at least once a week, I love it and would never give it up! I usually try to choose the lowest calorie stuff on the menu and make it work in my calorie allocation, but if it's something like pizza or fried food, I try to get a workout in to counterbalance. It sounds like your arrangement is working for you since…

Amazing progress, congrats!

Whatever works for you, meaning whatever stops you from feeling too hungry throughout the day and fits into your calorie allocation.

If you're going to binge you could do worse than microwave popcorn! at least you were getting some nutrition. My advice is don't sweat it, the effects will be negligible if you don't let it throw off the rest of the week.

I'm adding you! Took a 6 month break from mfp and now I'm back. Have also been through the depression struggle and trying to kick bad mental habits as well as bad eating habits.

It sounds like you're being a bit hard on yourself, I think it's ok to feel sorry for yourself if you're in a wheelchair for two years. Weight never comes off easily no matter what people tell you. Losing weight takes time, effort, patience and a real investment in your own health, it can't just be about punishing…

Congrats on your anniversary! Eating well and exercising really helps me. If I can feel my mood start to shift over a few days I'll try to get in as many runs or do as much yoga as I can fit in. It's not a cure, but being healthier in general and improving your quality of life means you're better equipped for dealing with…

Yes definitely log everything you eat, it's the only way to accurately count calories. Also you'll learn more about yourself by seeing the nutrient breakdown of the foods you're eating, and based on that you can assess or readjust what foods you should/want to eat more of.

I find it strange when people say they don't like fruit and veg because there are literally thousands of different types of fruit and vegetables with many varying textures and tastes. Are you sure you've tried enough to say you categorically will never eat them? An apple tastes pretty different to a dragonfruit, and…

I think it's just about what works for you. I've been a veggie for 20 years and switched to vegan last summer. My diet has always been pretty carb heavy and it's never stopped me from losing weight when I tried, I'm down 13kg since I became vegan. Though I know some people claim they don't feel full if they don't get…

What did you set your goal to on mfp? Healthy weightloss is between a 0.5-2 pounds a week, if you're planning on counting calories for the next 8 months you could set it to 1 pound a week on mfp and see what kind of calories it gives you. I feel like when I drink more water I lose more weight, but that could just be…

The short answer is no, birth control doesn't directly make you gain weight - only eating too much can do that, but it can make it really hard to stay on track if you're trying to lose, especially if you're already struggling. Any form of birth control containing progesterone makes me depressed and when I'm depressed I…

Even calling it intermittent fasting is over-complicating it. I get more pleasure out of food later in the day and dislike shoveling porridge into my mouth like a zombie in the morning just for the sake of it. So I have my last meal around 6pm and don't break my fast until after midday the next day, it's just what works…

If you're sticking to your calorie deficit it doesn't technically matter whether the calories are coming from food or beer. But it will make a difference to how hungry you are/drunk you get. I drink within my allotted calories occasionally and usually end up regretting it. If I can plan ahead then it's much better to do a…

Congratulations on starting your journey and reaching out for help! I was put on anti-depressants a few years back and I couldn't believe how quickly I gained weight and how hard it was to lose it afterwards. I went from vegetarian to vegan and that helped, I also got back into walking everywhere. You'd be surprised how…

Well done on your weight loss! 48kg in 13 months is actually pretty incredible and you should be proud. It's probably not a good idea to put too much pressure on yourself, if you do you'll fall off the wagon eventually. If you've found a routine that works for you that's good - use the 7kg loss as the boost you required,…

You look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing, it's really inspiring!

Eating wheat increases your appetite therefore you're gluten intolerant?? that's a serious leap in logic. And it sounds like your holistic therapist may have been telling you what you want to hear. It's more likely to be personal habit and mentality that's making you think you need to eat more when you eat wheat products.…

The only way I can get myself to go to the gym is if I put my gearbag in the car the night before and drive straight there from work, as fast as possible and don't allow myself time to think of excuses not to go. I also keep my workouts really short and try to get showered and back out the door within 90 minutes. You've…

Yep, unfortunately I think that losing weight means learning to live with a little hunger. It's just not something your body will be used to at first, but it doesn't have to be too unpleasant. As people have already pointed out there's a difference between mental hunger and "real" hunger. Someone gave me a good tip for…

I have mixed feelings about cheat days, I'm kind of all or nothing when it comes to weight loss so falling off the wagon can set me back weeks. But if you're like me and have a lot to lose I do think it's unrealistic to aim to always be in a calorie deficit, especially as time progresses and you have birthdays, christmas…

Congratulations! you are doing amazing! Once I start doing something I find I want everything yesterday, so your post has really inspired me to slow down and look at the bigger picture. Thanks so much for sharing!!

Congratulations! that is an amazing weight loss. It's also great to hear as I've been vegan for the past month and I do think it's helped with my weight loss. I've been a vegetarian for 20 years, but never been able to make the leap before but it's going well this time and I'm down around 5kg. mfp is helping me ensure I…

This bothers me so much, people can compliment you without mentioning weight at all - a simple "you look great" is so much better than "you're so skinny". Being called skinny isn't exactly comparable to being called fat (and I say that as someone who has been called both), but it can still sting especially if you're trying…