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I completely agree with this thread. But don't get me started with the other billion things that are killing us too. Hardwood floors- the finishing actually seeps through your feet and administers chemicals that way. Plastic bottles are giving you chemicals too. The air is giving you chemicals. It's scarey. I took a human…

Oh gawd don't tempt me XD

Just take a deep breath and start again. When you go to another country there are several factors: new foods and drinks to try, you're getting used to the new foods so you're changing your diet again, and new foods at different prices. Bad food is cheaper in the US and good food is really expensive. One rookie mistake I…

I'm American... and I wish we had most of this list to be honest... I need to go spend some time is the UK... ;D

I agree. Usually lower income or college kids eat the worst and it has to do with cost, not this image of the "lazy American" It found it pretty funny in undergrad, I had a lot of international friends, and when they first came over they were really dogging on the weight of every one. After the 4 years, they tripled in…

My fiance is Turkish and I've spent about 3 months in Turkey. From what I gathered, no hotdogs, but they have these things they call "sausage" that look like mini hotdogs, and taste like them, they probably just don't have the pork. Also, never saw Apple Pie, but they had a lot of similar desserts. They have a lot of our…

Thank you! I have heard of the multiple smaller meals a day, and I tried it several times, but I ended up not liking it. I have a ton of friends who are "grazers", but I usually am hungrier when I do that and more miserable than 2-3 decent sized meals a day. I've honestly given it a good chance, I just don't think it's for…

Thanks guys :) I hit the max BMI (155) for my body, I think I'm a little addicted to the thrill of losing another pound! lol. I'm going to give this calorie intake another 2 weeks. I'm also set to sedentary which probably doesn't help the eating situation. If nothing changes in 2 weeks, I'll bump up to lightly active to…

Can you tell me what types of food? I've been eating healthier for a year now, and it's the sweat from my workouts that make it worse :( I'm willing to try anything. I'm getting a second opinion from a dermatologist soon

I lived with depression on and off for about 3 years. I've always suffered from anxiety issues (never diagnosed, but I have inherited my mom's brain, I know what anxiety looks like). I noticed I went to food as comfort. It's just like when people avoid their problems with substance abuse, food also provides comfort for…

It's funny because a lot of people on this site that probably the most affordable, basic, semi accurate thing to do is a Heart Rate Monitor. My elliptical machine says I burn LESS than what my monitor says. I think I have a naturally faster heartrate because if I was burning anywhere close to how many calories my heart…

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so, cut 30-60 minutes from your workout! You don't need that much! That will give you more time to eat. And once you start eating a little bit more every day, you'll be able to. You are slowing your weight loss. Don't compare to anorexics, that is already self-talk that is damaging…

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This isn't about your comment, I just wanted to say that you're profile is pure awesome LOVE DBZ!!!!! :D

@wildcat Big pretty eyes! :D

I got the impression that when they said "real" it was unedited, no makeup, no airbrushing photos. I think this article is very fair to ALL body types because it shows a variety of shapes and refers to them as "real". Because they are. They are "real" people, not the fake bodies that are all over magazine.

It looks like you've already lost a fair amount of weight! Be proud of THAT! When you start getting closer to your BMI and below, it becomes harder to lose. I'm set to losing a pound a week and it took almost 3 weeks to lose 1.5 lbs. It just slows down. People plateu. One of my friends got just below her highest possible…

Yes.

How I look at it is these people are getting paid uber amount of money for their looks. It's their job to look good. And they do whatever it takes to look good- depriving themselves, unhealthy diet methods, next to impossible workout schedules, and sometimes even surgeries. I remember when Rhianna confessed her diet in a…

I can never forgive the cupcake bashing I have seen here today.

Everyone gets off track sometimes, we're all guilty. And now it's time to retrain your body, it has been spoiled for 3 weeks and doesn't want to go back! lol. You enjoyed yourself, it was nice, now if you want to get back on track, you have to start from square one: getting used to the new eating.

I have knee and hip problems from soccer, and had major knee surgery at 20 yrs old because my kneecap kept completely dislocating, also have patellatendinitis. Running is definitely rough (outside mostly) and there a lot of studies showing running outside isn't the best for your joints. But, I've discovered the elliptical,…

Yes it is because your heartrate is higher. But if you have poor joints walking could be better for your body. Or if you walk for a longer time, it could burn a lot of calories too. A lot of people on this site do walking.

It's interesting to see all the different answers on here for women of my height. It just shows you the different body types. I've never been under 142 lbs and I was really fit and a soccer player and in high school! It's crazy to see people my height wanting below 130... I am 5'6.5'' Gender: Female Highest weight- 192lbs…

Oh, she mad.

omg they're all true... @_@

I hate to admit it, but most of my low calorie meals are from pinterest. That site is great for some good meal ideas- also skinnytaste.com

Don't even get me started. I LOVE dark beers. Chocolate, coffee, cream stouts, you name it, like Young double chocolate stout- 1 beer is over 200 calories. I miss beer... so much... Looking forward to Saint Patty Days ;D wooot!

I'm gonna be honest, that sounds miserable.

I wonder if I'm closer to what you have... Like they don't get to boil size, they are raised and are like zits on steroids, but on occasion they will pop and blood goes everywhere, it can get pretty painful. I need to get back to the dermatologist. They put me on all of these creams, and I guess there is this really…