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  • I am 5'6, about 175 pounds. I wear a size 10 in both pants and tops, which is typically a medium or a large depending on the company. My goal weight is 150 but I might be satisfied at 160. We shall see!
  • Flight of the Conchords in September 2013 in Pittsburgh, followed by Dave Chappelle. Fantastic!
  • I have been eating between 900 and 1300 calories a day for a couple of months, and I spoke to my doctor about it a couple of weeks ago, and asked him whether it was too low. He said that as long as I am eating around 1000 calories a day, that he was okay with it. With that being said, I carry significantly more weight than…
  • Thanks for the suggestions. :)
  • Good luck Jim! I really recommend keeping your food diary open to your friends... I'm sure you know it's a wake-up call when you track everything you're eating throughout the day, but it's even more effective when you realize that all these people who are rooting for you also get to see how you did. It's a real incentive…
  • I think this article really addresses your question well: http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-dairy-and-non-dairy/ I personally do not feel that dairy is clean, but I do still eat it sometimes, I just try to seriously limit it. I do like cream in my coffee (and where I live a non-dairy creamer is not readily…
  • Eating clean is new to me too... some days I do better than others! I've been trying to follow the Kimberly Snyder Detox diet, although it's pretty hardcore. I do feel great when I am following it properly, and I've been drinking her Glowing Green Smoothies for breakfast... it's basically romaine lettuce, spinach, celery,…
  • I don't have a problem staying away sweets, but alcohol can be a killer. Since I'm not married and I have no kids, at 28 most of my social engagements involve alcohol. I try to stick to wine because I know there are fewer carbs than beer but... it still adds up!
  • A lot of people have mentioned that he may be feeling insecure and trying to keep you in his comfort zone. I don't know your husband, so this may be true. But it also may be that you used to really enjoy the treats he would bring home for you, and it was an easy, low-effort way for him to show you his love. Also a way that…
  • Haha, I do apologize.
    in I Quit Comment by namina13 February 2012
  • I just read this today, actually... it's a very lighthearted article with lots of dry humor about quitting smoking, but I think there are definitely some things in here you will identify with and will help you see that you are not alone. I hope you enjoy it and I hope it helps!…
    in I Quit Comment by namina13 February 2012
  • Sounds fun. Found a few close but no twin! GW: 150 CW: 177 SW: 180 Height: 5'6" Age: 28 Female These are my stats since I joined myfitnesspal... I was much heavier years ago. I guess my REAL starting weight is 315.
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