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Thank you for sharing your story. Talking about it is good because you won't feel so alone once you learn there are a lot of people out here who feel similar to you. Please don't refer to yourself in derogatory terms. Negative self talk is not good for you. I don't see a 'fatty'. I see a person who has been through a lot…

I trust MFP. I don't trust a lot of the people here who insist their way is the right way. The only right way for you is what works for you and that means experimenting. Going up to 1400 or 1600 calories really isn't that much. Your body may truly need more than 1200 calories a day to function properly. Try it for a few…

Walking. I built myself up to running and found I hate it. Its still too much on my knees. Maybe one day. For now, I walk!

I add it and then manually change it. Its not hard. I've found that a treadmill will give me one number, the other app I used gives me another and MFP will give me a third. Through trial and error, I've figured out which one works best for me and I adjust accordingly. I also either ignore the added calories or eat back a…

You look great! Congrats! All your hard work is paying off for you. You are successful because 70lbs is a HUGE accomplishment. Doesn't it feel better too, physically? Keep up the great work. You WILL do this. :-)

The cleanses and the waist training. Its a waste of time, money and in some cases can be dangerous.

Cheese and a serving of walnuts, whole grain toast with peanut butter and a little fruit, yogurt with fresh fruit. It doesn't have to be a 'breakfast' kind of meal either. There is nothing wrong with having a pita wrap with your fav protein and veggies in it for breakfast.

I have had it since puberty hit. It has been worse and gotten better my whole life but I've never been 'cured'. I look at it as a condition that needs to be managed, in the same way a person has to manage their diabetes. I've learned: 1) There is nothing to be ashamed about. Asking for help is the best way to get through…

Milk does a body good. Cookies do not (enjoyment, yes, health, no). I like the two together. I will have milk but not as much as I would like (I would drink about a half gallon a day if I let myself). Its a great source of protein, calcium and vitamin d. It also has a lot of calories. I try to save it for days when I don't…

I didn't like it. It didn't work well for me. I could be not hungry during my eight hours on and then starving during the 16 off. Psychological, I know but this is tough enough to do without adding to it. The biggest take-a-way I have during this weight loss journey is that something different works for everyone. There is…

I've lost 75lbs by walking. My first walk was a total of seven minutes, I could only do 3.5 in one direction. I slowly and steadily increased my pace to a 17 minute mile. I've tried running, hate it. I love walking. Once I felt in better physical condition, I added in bike riding but living in a northern state, that option…

This. ^^^^^ Losing weight, adding in 30 minutes of daily exercise, eating items like oatmeal, beans, apples, etc. Just remember, some people are genetically prone to this. I have friends who have maintained a normal weight throughout their life with cholesterol in the 300 & 400s while I am still overweight and my…

46 and I still have never even touched a gun. No desire or need to. In the case of a zombie apocalypse, I'm screwed. Living in America, I think we have far to many guns and people are far too fascinated with them. My humble opinion of course. I hope to make my entire life without ever needing to touch one.

Going low carb can cause headaches and a large amount of water could be flushing out things like sodium and magnesium. You don't mention how low your carbs are. If you are in ketosis, you should look into mineral supplements. If you are just trying to cut back on carbs, you might need to eat a bit more of them to satisfy…

I would suggest eating a healthy lunch and dinner, try to get a little exercise in and let it go. There will be days that you go over your allotted calories but you should not make yourself pay by being hungry. Just shake it off and move forward, tomorrow is another day. Don't beat yourself up. Good luck!

You can lose weight while eating carbs, especially the high fiber, whole grain type. Some people (like me) have damaged their body from years of high fat, high carb, high sugar diets. My body does not process carbs easily. It was suggested to me by my doctor to try low carb. I did and have had success with it. I feel so…

Spinach salad - spinach, eggs, carrots, red onion, strawberries with a little cheese and ranch dressing. A big plate of deliciousness for about 370 calories. Yum! I bought the salad at the fruit market and can split it into three or four meals while modifying it a bit for variety. Tomorrow I'll probably have chicken…

I'm sorry for what you are going through. You know that its nothing to do with you, everything to do with him and his failures. It just hurts you a lot and I'm sorry you are feeling that pain. I think its normal to look for the reason why and its easy to blame what you perceive to be your fault (your weight) but you know…

Don't ever stop starting again. I've started and stopped many times throughout my life. I'm down 75lbs now but its probably taken me the effort of losing four times that much because I'll lose focus and regain weight then regain focus and lose weight. Don't use the word fail. People who are overweight tend to do a lot of…

You look great. Congrats! All of your hard work is paying off. I'm so glad you have a great support system too. Keep up the good work and you'll be there before you know it!

Please consult with your doctor. When I experienced this side effect, they were able to change me to a different med that typically suppresses appetite. Of course, it all depends on what works for you, your brain chemistry. And, that doesn't mean the weight will drop back off either. Depression makes it very hard to be…

For all the clients you have out there who didn't eat 'clean' and lost weight....well, good for them. Unfortunately, you trainers come here and act like your way is the ONLY way. You tend to confuse people who are just starting out. I cannot eat 1500 calories of junk food and lose weight. I can eat 1500 calories of fruits,…

I've lost 75lbs by doing what most people would call limited exercise. I walked. My first walk was 7 minutes long (3.5 each way). Since then, I've built up endurance and speed. I added in bike riding and yoga for variety. I do not like getting sweaty (but I do anyway) so hours of cardio and weight lifting each week are not…

Thank you for sharing!

This! If its not fun, don't do it. I love walking and thought it would be a natural transition to running. For me, it was not, I had shin problems, foot problems, hip problems and I struggled to breathe. I found I love the IDEA of running but the PRACTICE of it made me unhappy. So I walk, ride my bike and do yoga. Those…

I would not refuse a date from a man because of his follicle situation. Some women (and men) make an immediate judgment from a glance and if you don't fit into that box, they move on. I've watched a guy's face as he's made that judgment about me and its tough on the ego but men that do this have saved me a lot of wasted…

Both. 80% diet, 20% exercise. You need the exercise for the health benefits as well as for toning and forming nice sleek muscles under our skin. I've lost 75lbs just by walking and bike riding so it doesn't have to be anything too difficult either, especially to start. My knees could not have handled anything like PX90…