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I have the Implanon implant and haven't had any issues with gaining weight and have successfully lost and maintained that loss while on it. But, the main thing to remember is that everyone reacts differently to hormone combinations. Though, since Implanon is a progestrin only device, you probably will want to stick with…

One of my best friends is 6'5 and she'd get told she was "freaking huge" - which she wasn't - all the time. When we were drunk we'd tell them they were ugly. When we were sober we'd just tell them they were rude. I've always been told that I have an amazing smile. From my husband, to a random old man at a fast food join,…

5'10" 148 26" waist US 6

I decided on Sunday of this last week that I wouldn't drink soda at home anymore. I had a coke zero out at lunch on Monday and then caved and had one Tuesday night with dinner. Right now I'm over 24 hours without one and other than being sleepier this afternoon than normal, I'm okay. I battled that by drinking water and…

I've maintained a 20lb loss for just over a year now and am now working towards losing the last 3-8 pounds that I think would make me happier. My main goal is toning, so the lower number on the scale is more of a bonus than the goal. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

I've been on implanon for almost two years now and I've always had my period. It's short now, only about 2 days long, but it's there like clockwork every month. The presence or lack of a period does not indicate the effectiveness of the birth control. Having a period or not depends on the way your own hormones interact…

Last year, when I decided I hated the number on the scale, I pretty much quit exercising and monitored my calories only. I would walk some, do the elliptical every now and then, but we're talking 2-3 times a week. I went from 172 to 150 between July and October. So, it's doable. I've also kept that weight off for the last…

I'm 5'10 and currently 150.5. My highest weight was 172. I'm currently aiming for 145.

Height: 5'10 Weight: 150.5 Bust: 35 Waist: 26.5 Hips: 38 Not really sure about my goal right now. It's not so much a number as a feeling.

And I was just warning anyone who clicked through and saw the bras recommended by the same people discounting VS that they might be disappointed. I didn't read more into it than was intended. I clicked through to see the bad examples, saw the "good" ones and then was disappointed that they use an inaccurate fit measurement…

Careful with the links. They lead to websites that are just as bad as VS as far as measuring guides go. They'd end up with me at a 34B which I know is not even close to right.

I will second the recommendation of an independent lingerie shop. They do the absolute best sizing at those. Or take your measurements and try the calculator linked earlier. And be willing to try on different sizes. I almost always take a 32D, 34C, and 34D back with me in each style I like to see which one gives me the…

My Mom took me for my first make up lesson and "make over" when I was 13. They taught me how to wear age appropriate make up at the store and I got to bring it all home. Much like getting my ears pierced at 9, this was a rite of passage in growing up that I fully appreciated. It was also great to get tips from a pro on how…

I drink water and eat healthy and get back on plan. It happens, especially when you eat food and have drinks out. Don't beat yourself up about it and just get back on the band wagon. I try to look up food/drinks before I go out now to keep myself aware of the actual portion sizes within restaurant servings. It's helped…

When I lost the 20 lbs this last summer/fall I did so with light exercise only. I had gained weight while working out, lifting weights, and eating like crap. So I changed my eating and have lost 23.5 pounds. I'm at a point where I don't care if I lose anymore weight or not. I walk my dog 3-4 miles pretty much every day and…

12 years. I was 22 and he was 34. But, that honestly didn't last much past us realizing how big the age gap was. He was looking to retire from his forest fire fighter job and settle in a small town and raise a family and I was looking to start my career in a big city. Now I'm 27 married to a 25 year old.

This is why I switched to Implanon birth control. Don't have to remember to take a pill and there's only 1 type of antibiotics that interacts with it. Everything else is golden. And I can eat what I want.

I'm 5'10 and 148.5 and my daily limit is 1520 + exercise calories. What activity level did you choose and are you eating back exercise calories? If you have your goal set to lose 2+ pounds a week, then I'd recommend dropping back down to just 1 a week. You don't want to eat too little and get discouraged and give up.

I'm 5'10 and currently 148.5, I'm aiming for 145 and a reevaluation at that point. I think my goal after that will be to tone up as much as I can while maintaining the same weight. I don't see anything wrong with aiming for a lower weight. My initial goal weight was 155, then 150, and now 145. As long as you are willing to…

I'll take the recipe. I love making cheesecake. I'm just so lucky as to love to make desserts and not really care to eat them. And my husband is military, so I just send all the leftovers to his flight. Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy would be my pick. So tasty yet so bad for you.

To weigh less than I did when I went to college. I'm only 3.5 pounds away from that now. I didn't appreciate how slender I was then, but I sure do now. Also, my BIL is getting married this September. And his fiancee has been a total b**** to me and has tried to get me in trouble with the in-laws. So, I want to look better…

My husband and I don't really do Valentine's Day. The first year we were together for it, we'd only been dating for 2.5 months so he flew in to see me and took me to a really nice dinner. I went and had an old-time portrait done of me in a saloon dress and put it in a nice frame. Since we were long distance at the time and…

Out dancing at Cowboy's in San Antonio the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 2009. He was with two of his friends and I was with my cousin and a friend. Our groups paired up for the rest of the night and we spent the whole time talking and dancing. The next morning he texted me and asked what there was fun to do in San…

Sounds like you've strained a muscle in your neck. It can actually be pretty easy to do. I would try a chiropractor or doctor. When I had that happen with my neck (as a result of teaching five year old white belts some tumbling moves) I had to take a muscle relaxant and get my neck adjusted. The only thing I regretted was…

I know a girl who modeled. She was my height (5'10) and weighed 115 pounds. That gives her a BMI of 16.5. After the deaths of a few supermodels due to their extreme low weights though, a lot of agencies have begun insisting that they have a BMI of at least 18.

I wait until I've shown a loss and maintain it for a few days. I typically only update my weight ticker on Mondays, because if I'm still at a lower weight after the weekend then it's most likely here to stay. I also don't update for every half pound down. If I go back up, I just leave the ticker alone until I've dropped…

I would second trying out all the elliptical machines in the store. Everyone likes a different feel. My husband put one together for my in-laws over Christmas - they love it and he hates it, because he prefers the wheel at the back and not the front. Do you prefer a gliding motion, more of an up-down motion, or what?…

I drink red wine. I metabolize it differently from hard liquor which means I get a buzz easier and can maintain it with less drinking. Find what does that for you and stick with it. Otherwise, I do malibu rum and diet coke.

If you're wanting to model, than they definitely have different standards. When I was 16 I was 5'10 and 140 and size 6 was a little large on me I was approached about being a model - a plus size model. Luckily I laughed it off with friends and never let it phase me. You look amazing now. I totally don't think you need to…

Your calorie levels are really low, meaning that you are either starving your body or you'll be going over. Also, since the 14th, you've been over your caloric intake 8 times and even on the days that you are under you still go over on the fat and protein. That could have a great deal to do with it. I would try adjusting…