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When I was about 10 years old, my father saw me in a short nightgown and told me, with great alarm in his voice,that I was "huge"! My aunt, a pediatrician, also told me that I was too heavy and should eat better. All they did was make me feel bad. Not until I was older, more experienced and felt better about myself was I…

Good for you! Sounds like you stepped way out of your comfort zone, accomplished a lot, saw some beautiful sights and made new friends. That's a lot. Celebrate!

Posting anything on the internet in a space where anyone can respond is casting a wide net. And just like in fishing, you sometimes pull up garbage.

I actually have the next size down in my basket on Amazon. :) Just thought I'd get some feedback first to determine whether it's even a reasonable expectation for them to fit exactly.

I actually had a bout with depression recently that I know was triggered by the caffeine in diet soda. I was going through a transition in my life and every feeling of anxiety was amplified! I see now that I am not the only one with sensitivity to chemicals in food products. Anyway, back to you! I love that you have…

Hey, 22. My advice is to focus on making changes rather than seeing changes. I get it. Once you get your mind right for making improvements in your life, you want them to happen NOW. Me too! But it takes time to lose weight in a healthy way. So, you may have to celebrate NSVs (non-scale victories) for a while before you…

Everyone noticed when I 1) lost 15 pounds and 2) started wearing clothes that fit. For a woman, every 10 pounds is a size change. If you don't size down, you'll look the same size!

To avoid unhealthy foods (for me that is any food that is dense in calories and triggers binging): 1) Don't have it in the house. 2) Make sure that I eat often enough not to every feel like I am staaarving (when I am very hungry, I lose control!). 3) Plan for a serving within my calorie allowance. 4) Eat it when I am out…

At least you are not gaining weight! Give yourself credit for that. For many years, my scale just went up. I finally decided that, if nothing else, I would stop that trend. When I was able to gain enough knowledge and control to maintain, I started working on losing. Drink some water and get back on the track you know…

By trading what I want for food that also tastes good but isn't so high calorie and low nutrient. It can be fun to shop for new foods! Oil popped popcorn with butter TRADE FOR Air popped popcorn with oil spray Ice cream TRADE FOR Smoothie (1 frozen banana, 1 cup of milk (any kind) + 1/2 cup of frozen berries or other fruit…

I agree with everyone who dismissed your friend's apparently random selection of "off limits" foods! I understand that eating at a deficit will create weight loss. And I agree that eating at least some of what you want will keep you from feeling so deprived that you want to binge on that very thing. But isn't it true that…

Having a "cheat day" is just rewarding yourself for not overeating by overeating. Why not just plan for an enjoyable dining experience within your calorie limits? It's so much better to have something delicious without days of guilt and panicked overexercising and undereating afterward!

This posting resonates with me because, this week, after months of successful tracking and healthy eating, I found myself falling off track: Eating without noting it. Pairing healthy choices (spinach) topped off with not so healthy ones (creamy cheese sauce). I felt the same way you did about giving it up again. I love…

What a fabulous turnaround you did with this!

I am so thankful for everyone who has shared their experience here. The comment that hurt me most came from my father. And, while it might sound strange, it never occurred to me that any other father, mother, husband or friend- - -or anyone from whom they had a right to expect caring, would speak to them that way. Deep…

Please forgive my presumption in responding to this post as I am a swimmer and not a runner. But, I have friends who are hard core competitors. Some of them train with a group with great success. Check for a meetup or with a nearby sports equipment or athletic shoe store for groups who may be doing the same training as you…

For me, 1200 was bad because I felt lethargic and headachy when that was my limit. When I realized that I was only allowing myself enough food to survive if I was comatose, I recalculated. Look up BMR and TDEE on the message boards. When you have more information, you can review your choice to see if a higher calorie…

Yea, you!

It hurts too much to say it aloud. I still feel shame at having been the object of the remark. Yes, it does stay with you. Recently, though, by watching a crazy show called "My Big Fat Revenge" (of which, in principle, I completely disapprove!), I am learning that the people who say these things are more often ignorant…

Congratulations! You sound like you have a great energy, a lot of motivation and a plan. That is a winning combination. Never mind needing some inspiration. You ARE an inspiration!

I agree. Please get some support for the many emotional issues you have after losing your mother and, in a way, the father you knew. We all deserve help handling tough issues. Also, you could benefit from more information- - -about eating enough to thrive and lose weight- - -about health issues caused by poor diet. You do…

I count it as a real victory anytime the scale is going down instead of up! Congrats!

Now THAT is impressive!

Me too! Although I was a little sad I slept through the weight when I could have worn them. They were my favorite pair!

In the first scenario, I thought they were friends! Later, I saw the undercurrent, from my friend, of longing to reunite. Not everyone is honest about where their feelings are after the breakup.

Bad grammar. Cheapness.

I think the bent of the original posting was to highlight the aggressive production and advertising of foods that are designed and marketed to create interest in consuming unhealthy foods. Because anyone who opens a magazine watches television, uses the internet or opens their mail is subject to advertising, it's important…

I think you are tired. Physically from travel. Emotionally from the discipline of eating well and logging daily on vacation. Being tired makes it hard to maintain resolve! And not staying on plan makes us stress. Stress makes us eat. My suggestion is to calm down, drink lots of water to cleanse your system and make a set…

And feeling good about yourself definitely affects how others perceive you. If you don't think you're sexy, why would anyone else! Most of us won't ever be fashion model thin. But we all want to be loved. Self love will get you the love of others.