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I didn't read all the responses so this may have been said, but for me working out around the people that are in shape and healthy actually make me push myself harder so I don't look lazy. :) just saying... Good luck, and I don't think as many people judge us in the gym as our mind thinks they do.

Idk how similar you're looking for but I'm 5'7 started at 298 current weight 187 and goal weight is 173 (for now). 25 years old from Texas. You can add me if you'd like.

Personal experience, started depo in january and gained 23 pounds, started watching what I ate more closely in march and working out a few more days, and now have lost 36 pounds. There is one week each month that my weight stalls though, and I'm guess that's when I normally would be having a period kinda like my body is…

I understand that one, and not just wasting, but my grandparents would think it was disgraceful not to eat the food. Like you thought it was bad or something.. But it's a habit that is hard to realize at first, and then hard to break.

I'm not sure if the foods directly impact my diet today, I mean yea I ate what I wanted then and now the unhealthy stuff is in moderation, but I've realized one thing that has been crucial to my diet. CLEAN YOUR PLATE! I remember this every single time I eat, and there have been numerous times I've overeaten because…

I know how you feel, but just to give ya a little confidence. I hit a plateau and was busting my butt doing pretty much everything right watching everything and eating less carbs. Well the last 3 days I went up in my calories from 1350 (and eating most calories back) to 1800-2000. And guess who already lost weight. Yea me.…

If you're not going to do macros (counting carbs, protein, fat) then just add up your calories. If you're eating healthy foods you will be fine. Carbs, Fat, and protein are great for you if you're eating the healthier choices. I would suggest reading up on each macro just so you know how beneficial each one is though. And…

Don't get down, it gets easier!! I'm on level 2 day 9 right now, and according to my heart rate monitor I'm not burning as many calories yet I'm doing the full workout more intense as before so it must be getting easier on me. Still tough of course, and kind of afraid of level 3 as of right now. Just push through- you can…

I read this article and didn't see anything about fat free cheese that would've been scary. I seen where it's talking about raw and pastureized cheese and the benefits, but I never said full fat cheese was bad at all. I only use the fat free when I want it to fit in my macros, and as long as I'm melting it, it works..

I'm not sure what the problem is with egg yolks either other than the cholesterol and fat (especially if you have problems with that already), but he only asked about egg whites. I know when I need a meal or snack full of protein but void the saturated fat is when I choose my egg whites. (Didn't read many prior posts)

Care to explain why? I'm not knocking full fat cheese, I eat it often actually.

Depending on how you want your macros to come out, fat free is a reasonable sub. Just saying...

4 egg whites, and 2 tablespoons of diced green chilies, along with 1/8 cup of fat free cheddar cheese. 118 calories 4g carbs 0g fat 23g protein This is my favorite way to eat my egg whites.

Hello all, I have been diagnosed with PCOS as well. (11 years now) Tried to conceive a few years ago without any luck, so now just working on myself. Have not been diagnosed with insulin resistance even though they suspect it with most cases. I however check my blood sugar often and haven't had a problem with it. I've…

Did you get some of that wonderful rain? We got something like 3'' which was on the low side compared to everyone else, but I'm loving it!

What I find ironic is the fact that it's hotter where yall are than in Texas. Of course because Texas is usually pretty dang hot, especially in JULY. It's 88 here now, and that's dang good.

I think weight loss can change some curves. I use to be considered curvy, but after losing about 8'' off my butt. Not much of a curve there anymore. This was me about 35 lbs ago.

Maybe she is just curious to see where she stands when it comes to the different, body types, shapes, so and and so forth. I don't think it necessarily matters about the size of your bones either, but for someone like me to get down to 120 pounds is gonna look pretty stupid compared to someone who is a smaller frame.

Try this: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm

You're def small framed compared to me. I find it interesting that some people don't agree in the difference sizes of peoples bones, and find "big boned" as an excuse. I'm 5'7 188 lbs and have a 7'' wrist. (umm to me that's a difference in bone size)

Normally I eat what I want as long as it fits into my calories for the day. I've just recently went lower carb higher protein because I'd like to see better results while working on toning, tightening, and muscle strength. So I'd say I lost 100 pounds not eating clean.

Feel free to add me. Not an expert, but willing to help motivate as much as possible, and answer questions due to experiences. If you want to see my pics check out my profile. I'm not done yet have about 15-25 more pounds to go. Good luck to all of you!

Boobs are mostly fat, so if you lose fat the odds are yes, but everyone loses fat in different areas first. So you may see that part shrinking last and decide you're happy where you're at, or that may go first.

I have the Biggest Loser Scale from Walmart, paid about $15, and works perfectly.

@ jzammetti Awesome. Makes sense. I've been looking into protein supplements, but wasn't sure if it would be beneficial for me. Now I'm excited to try.

@ jzammetti Ok thanks, since I started dropping my carbs a little more. I've been trying to eat more protein, but I can't seem to eat enough food. (feel full often) I've been eating about 80 grams a day lately, do you think adding a protein shake could be beneficial to me if I keep having trouble getting more protein than…

Maybe they mean open to their friends. Go to settings, diary privacy, public

If you haven't found enough friends by this topic, then by all means feel free to add me. Mine is open, I log everything.

Ok, I can def try that. Just to give you an idea on how i've been losing it's weird to me. 6/16-197.4 6/23-192.8 6/30-191.8 7/7-191.0 7/14-188.2 So technically in 4 weeks I lost 9.2 lbs which isn't bad. I'm just trying to figure out why I feel so week and dizzy, and scared that upping my calories is going to make me gain.

@ jzammetti So lets just say that I don't eat my calories back (not in those terms). I workout in the evenings usually and then it's too late to eat after. So if i know I'm going to burn between 3-500 calories (depending on day) and mfp says I need 1360 then that would be the same as eat 1660-1860 right?