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As far as take-aways go, start looking up the best options at various places. By simple choosing the meals that have (often substantially) fewer calories, you can still enjoy take-aways. Quit eating food that you don't want to eat simply because someone else is eating it and wants you to eat it. That's not okay. Eat what…

Is there a medical reason for sticking to a certain amount of carbs? If not, adding a variety of fresh veggies is generally a good idea for a well balanced and nutritious diet.

Pizza!!!!!!

I don't. Go to shoes: Van's Dress up shoes: Really funky Lara Vita flats Bras: sport or bralette (NO EFFIN' UNDERWIRE!!!) If the girls "need support", I'll give them moral support and tell them how great they are, but not going to cause myself pain. Jeans go to: Levi's 501 button fly, 100% cotton. If not clean, jeans I can…

Genetics, age, rate of loss, amount of loss, and time are all factors. I lost 190lbs (so far). I had a tummy-tuck because of the loose skin on my stomach that never shrank back. My arms and face do not look like I was ever obese, that skin shrank back. While time and staying healthy (nutrition, hydration, and exercise) can…

I saw my Dr this morning (I thought I had the flu or an upper respiratory infection - nope, good news common cold + allergies from recent weather change) and asked about this. Per my GP, who also works with the morbidly obese (that's how I found him - I used to be M.O.). 1% of body weight loss a month is fine, so at…

They were the first to go when I started losing. At first I was upset, now I love my itty bitty's. Bras are so much cheaper, the selection is better, I don't have to find industrial strength sports bras to do any workout, and no more worries about buttons popping open. And the greatest thing: I haven't work underwire in…

@umamageswary52 ACV does nothing for weight loss. As far as personal stories go, my diet has Cheetos Hot Fries three times a week (sometimes more - I really love them) and I've lost a bit over 190lbs. So does mean eating Cheetos causes weight loss? Pretty silly right - but it's the same analogy used for AVC. It's a long…

ACV does nothing for weight loss. Weight loss is dictated by calories. There are no magic foods that can make someone lose or gain weight.

Or.... With the weird weight gain due to your TOM, you can see it as an early warning so that you don't ruin nice underwear.

Congratulations!!!! Wow. Great attitude about not worrying how much you're losing. 1lb or 100lbs, progress is progress - so many forget that. You are awesome!!

I have replaced my entire wardrobe TWICE! Including socks (didn't realize socks would end up needing to be replaced). My advice: used clothing and hunt bargains!!!! If you find a pair of used pants in great condition that are just a bit snug on you, but extremely cheap (found o pair of 4L for 99¢ my current size is a 6L -…

Yes it is!!!

The whole freaking jar! Oh how I sometimes miss the days of not knowing what a sad thing a serving of peanut butter is.

Knowing how little a TBSP of peanut butter really is. 15g of peanut butter is just depressing.

Every extra calorie earned is worth eating! If I worked out enough to earn that Snickers bar worth of calories, I'm going to eat it.

That also applies for every other method. I get the same reactions by telling people my "secret" is to just eat less. Then I get a million reasons why that isn't true because of carbs, sugar, salt or whatever screwy food logic they're currently believing.

At whatever weight you feel comfortable with. The basic rule of thumb is that if you can do a brisk 30 minute walk, you're ready to start running. Running is about gait, not speed. When I first started running, my run was slower than my fast walk. Also, there's nothing wrong with doing interval running (1 min run, 1 min…

Calories dictate weight. Now, the way to have a deficit for weight loss is personal. Different methods work for different people. There isn't any one plan that works for everyone. It sounds as if keto isn't the plan for you. Finding out that a particular diet plan isn't for you is just a learning experience, not a failure.…

I'm Latina, with a typical Latina lower body: butt & thighs for days, no waist. I found a pair at Buckle (can't remember which specific one, but part of thier "black" collection) that actually fit my butt & waist!!!!

All the time. I get the question of why am I eating so little. Yet, what I am eating is an adult portion size.

Maybe 1/2 a pound at most. I'm close to my goal weight so it's slow going, but it doesn't bother me as I know that with time and dedication I will get there.

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Losing weight rapidly can cause a lot of problems: hair loss, lethargy, muscle loss, bone denisty loss and more. That being said, 2lbs per week is the max recommened, and generally only advisable when one has a substantial amount of excess fat (obese). If you are under very strict medical care, then it's possible to go…

PTSD & addiction: go to a psychologist. Those are psychological problems than need to be dealt with by a professional.

Wine

Sleeping & sitting. Bones! Everywhere, bones!!!

My diary is open. Feel free to look. If your preference is low carb or "clean".... Mine is definitely neither of those!