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I'm O+ and the Red Cross used to call like clockwork but now that I'm disqualified for life, they don't bug me no mo... lol

I generally do not post my gains because if I did, I'd gain and lose 20lbs a month with my cycle alone. I didn't want to get "unearned" kudos from buddies on my list for losing weight I'd already lost. This isn't a game, so you can't really cheat... but if you've boosted 10lbs or more and stated there more than a month,…

Phentermine is a serious medication that should not be recommended to someone eating anorexic levels already. The appetite suppressive mechanism of the medication drives the natural hunger impulse to next to nothing, which OP is already at. There are some inaccuracies in your statement, however. Phentermine is indicated…

I'm not going to go into physician advised weightloss medications because that's not what you need. A habit of 500 calories a day with refusal/inability to eat more than that is a sign of anorexia. Regardless of height/weight, the FDA and CDC, along with countless studies and nutrition experts, state that the minimum…

Another BS. I'm uninsured and underemployed. I still go to the gyno. For the cost of all those Plan Bs, you could cover a checkup and a script.

You brought up the subject. The responses are due to the fact that it could be every reason for your difficulties. It is irresponsible to use something meant for the aggressive resetting of your cycle more than once in a single cycle. You didn't have to lay it out as you did. You could have just said you have recently…

I call BS. Find a different doctor. I was given birth control when I was 480lbs. $10 generic for 30-day supply. It's not nearly as expensive to get than multiple Plan Bs. If your doctor said you are too sensitive to hormones, why would you think hormonal emergency contraception without consistency was a better idea? No…

FYI: Plan B doesn't require a prescription. OP: Do you realize how much you could be effectively destroying your lady business right now? Plan B contains enough birth control for 3-5 days depending on the type you take. Generic (2 pill) costs 30, but the brand name 1 pill format costs around 50. So you're saying that…

The only pills that are proven to actually breakdown fat are very serious prescription medications that are indicated for use by patients with BMI over 30. If your doctor hasn't approached you regarding these (which I highly doubt they will if you are breastfeeding, regardless of BMI) then it's up to your deficit and…

I use things like Achievemint to earn points redeemable for money. No investment other than time and effort using programs like MFP. Not a quick money maker but definitely a goal setter!

The dude drinking the beer in this looks exactly like my brother... I must investigate. Edit: it's not him, youtube video shows the face of the dude full on... but my goodness, if you new my bro, you'd probably think it was him too LOL

This is stage 2 of my second lobe gauging: I also have a larger gauge tongue piercing. Depending on my weight loss, will have my nipples done, as well as corset piercings to help constrict loose skin (If I have skin removal surgery, corset piercings will be solely because they are sexy to me). I plan a labret and maybe a…

Here's the thing that I don't understand. The original posting says, you wanted to hear everything, even out to the crazy zone. However, even things that you seem to consider in that area, you've chosen to refute. I came back to read and catch up, and I did write another response, but in the end, it seems kind of…

Well, I know for a fact that pickle chips have calories. I think what it comes down to are the ingredients and how they are prepared. Some pickles are not only loaded with salt, but also with sugar. Sounds like these aren't the case. Negligible at best in the calorie department, but if you eat half the jar in one day,…

Top impressions? 1. Overall calorie consumption exceeds need. You can do it daily or weekly, however you choose, but if you're over at the end of the week, you can expect gains. 2. Calorie intake is not appropriately offset by effective exercise. 3. Having alcohol and chocolate once a week can be okay, but they are both…

Good rule of thumb: If a person is not asking for input or advice on their diary, you should probably not give it. MFP doesn't display current weight unless you set your ticker to show it. Without knowing the height and weight of a person, it is impossible to say whether their 45 minute walk burned 600 calories or not.…

Ovulation typically runs over 3-5 days in most women. Bloating is a natural occurrence during this time as well as the following period. Basically, the end of one cycle/beginning of another, you can expect to retain a decent amount of water. It's a natural process that tends to signify fertility and proper hormonal…

Another late to the party response to you my friend... The lack of period can be from several things. Yes, it can be from the loss of body fat and hormonal imbalance. You can also experience the loss of a period due to stress and anxiety, which you have in boatloads when it comes to food and your body. Of course, there are…

I'm late to this party, but I'm also one of those eating disorder lurkers on MFP. Sort of taken it upon myself to spread care and knowledge, one recovery ED person to another ED person. One thing you should know is that someone in recovery doesn't go from their VLCD lifestyle immediately into eating 2000+ calories. This…

Agreed. I should have put an "LOL" on mine because IDGAF if someone thinks their version of weight gain is somehow higher caliber than mine.

This is funny... I gained my weight because when I was a teen, I developed an eating disorder and screwed up my metabolism so badly that by the time I started eating again, I couldn't process calorie counts over 900 or so. I gained a good chunk of it eating spinach salads and playing racquetball 3x a week. I guess I should…

I think, if you want a real, honest response... It's actually worse when you're the primary cook than if you were to have had to rely on fast food and stuff because of work and lifestyle. When you are the cook, you have control over what you cook, how much you put on the plate, and how much you put in your mouth. You…

Things are better this week, and I just wanted to say that in light of all the responding I did this week, this is apparently my default state. LOL I guess I'm not run off too easily... Thanks everyone :)

Precious little in large waist sizes for women with an inseam of 33" or more. I do know that places like The Buckle carry inseams that are quite long and custom hem them, just not over a size 16. I rarely find anything in physical stores that I can make work, and online isn't a whole lot better... Places keep discontinuing…

Well, it does have some merit on an instinctual attraction level. Height and size is biologically associated with good health and the ability to protect. Now, with the way we have influenced natural selection and such, it is not so cut and dry anymore. I can attest to the fact that I find taller people attractive moreso…

That's funny, my family is mostly Polish/Lithuanian, and *I* am short for MY family. Almost everyone in my immediate family is taller than 6'1". it's weird!

As a tall, substantial woman, I can say that if I was picky about this, I'd probably never date LOL I've been out with men ranging from 5'6"-6'9" That being said, I do get pretty irritated when I meet other women who are quite short, who insist on dating men taller than me. My experience has been that after a certain…

I'm 6'1" and so a man 6' or shorter gets called shorty by me. "Tall" for men from my vantage point starts at 6'4". I rarely if ever see women even close to my height, so I go by the average woman being approximately 5'6", so anything maybe 2 inches taller would be tall? I realize that for men, the average is 5'10", so by…

Me, I got a BodyMedia unit to measure my average TDEE and then cut 1k from that. Set that as my calorie goal here instead of what MFP suggested, and it was a substantial difference. I did it this way because I burn a lot due to being a really large person and the standard calculator numbers didn't seem to fit. I didn't…

Well, it sounds like a lot of dairy, and that could be the issue. If you felt better after diarrhea and throwing up, it sounds like it was probably what you ate. Our stomaches are naturally lactose intolerant, and sometimes it can cause illness. I agree with him because usually, if you're going to get sick as a result of…