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Thanks for this post! I'm still trying to wrap my head around this concept as i'm so afraid of binging and gaining weight, but recently I have been experimenting with upping my calories through extra good fats (i follow a primal way of eating) and it seems to be giving me more energy and igniting a bit of weight loss.…

Well written! I struggle so badly with body image problems and I love the way you have said that it is fine to improve your body but you might as well love it as it is at the moment anyway!

I guess it depends on what type of "fat" - a slightly overweight dietitian is different to an obese personal trainer who couldn't demonstrate exercises to a client. To be honest, if my dietitian was fat it would put me off a little. However, I know myself that I am very very good at giving advice but cannot always follow…

You look STUNNING in that last picture!! Such an inspiration - shows just how you can change your life in a year!

Perhaps try ordering something at a restaurant before you cook it in your own kitchen - go out with friends/family and the atmosphere will be much more enjoyable and less "gross". Also just a note that if you are own going to buy from local farms then you might want to broaden your meat horizon and not just stick to…

This sounds AMAZING! Yup there is nothing like that where I live but you do inspire me to keep hunting out new places to buy meat and more questions to ask butchers!

Primal/paleo for 6 months - it has really transformed my outlook on life and view of what it means to be healthy! I have lost 10lbs which may not seem much but i'm only 5 feet and have a messed up body due to a history of eating disorders.

Welcome back!! Sounds like you've got the right attitude:)

I am also trying to stop binging, the last few days have been particularly bad! I really believe that a lot of positive can come out of proving people wrong, and i've had a lot of success with this in the past with my parents as well!! Although i don't want to diminish your confidence, I would just like to say that as you…

I'm not American but otherwise I do!

Yes you could eat an entire roast chicken and not worry about it. In fact that would be very preferable to the hot dog, pizza and white iced jumbo cinnamon roll meals that you carefully calculated and entered into the MFP...

I agree that we often over-think weight loss problems but although weight loss is simple in your nice typed up formula, humans are not cloned lab rats and everyone has their own quirks. Also I personally believe it's more about what you eat than how much... if you eat the right type of foods then there is no need to…

Looking at your food diary you are definitely eating way to many carbs and far too little protein and fat! No wonder you are starving - it's the protein and fat that keeps you feeling full! Also with the exercise you are doing you are not eating enough protein to rebuild your muscles and boost your metabolism. Remember not…

It's so great to hear that you have stopped having to take medicine and that you are feeling so great! You look gorgeous and should be very proud of yourself for making such positive changes to your life:)

Stir it into a smoothie or soup. Or take it in capsule form. Or just eat more vegetables!

You won't need the psyllium husks if you ate more vegetables - they will also fill you up more. Quit the fast food, it's doing damage on the inside and well as the outside.

You need to do it for your health, not just your looks.

Yep! I live in central london - trying to follow a primal diet in the city center is a bit tricky now and then! Feel free to add me:)

@shoppingmania - pretty & mysterious... @The_New_Chris - beautiful, fun & party loving

hehe thanks :D

I wouldn't use a "nourishment" drink because they're full of rubbish, loaded with sugar, and especially unhelpful if you want to lose weight... but I agree that you have to up your intake of food - from looking at your food diary particularly good fats and protein. Can I suggest a few easy snacks/meals: - nuts (nutrient…

Give her a break! She's looking for help and support! I am 21, exactly your height and sw and I completely understand your frustration as i have been through the same starve/gain it back story. I have had great success with high protein, high (good) fats and low carb - no added sugars. (I follow a primal way of eating).…

That looks fantastic! Also that packed lunch box/tin is great for portioning! I often take photos of my primal lunches because i'm so proud of them haha, maybe i'll post a few of them from now on!

You have such a gorgeous figure!! Really impressed - you must be super proud of yourself:)

I normally avoid carby/sugary foods so that usually eliminates quite a few options at first glance. I personally prefer eating "whole" foods, so i try and stick to things i recognise... like pieces of meat, veg, fruit etc and then it is easier to track what i'm eating. When logging i estimate as best as possible but i…

i agree with the body composition comments because at our height girls can look very different at nearly the same weight! I think you've done so well though, such an inspiration for me!!

That sounds fantastic - good luck! Maybe take some photos as well so that you can track your general appearance, not just weight but skin tone etc.

Hi, I've just started too - after doing a lot of research and reading the Primal Blueprint! I'm moving to France for 3 months to be an au pair so i'm going to need all the support i can get!!

I'm just under 5'1" and my profile picture, taken last summer, shows me at about 120lbs, UK size 8/10. In the last year I have lost and then gained weight but I am now about 118lbs and size 6/8 because I'm a lot more toned! I need to update my profile pic!

I don't but i'm going to live with a family in Annecy, France for 3 months this summer who have suggested I pick it up because apparently it's really popular there! I tried rollerblading when i was younger just for fun but i would really like to find a way of doing it to improve my fitness. Any tips/advice on how to get…