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wow, this is so great. Thank you for posting this! It seriously makes me so sad and angry when people think they know how to eat when dieting, but really they're just killing their bodies. Some people don't understand that, yes, you can eat comfort food, it just matters how much. Rather than eating the whole pint of ice…

can't really see :(

i'd give a hug :)

wow, so awesome that you're starting your weight loss journey! It's going to take time (as does everything), but each step counts towards your health and fitness. If you ever feel like you're losing motivation/hope, I find that setting small goals helps a ton. Like with every 10 pounds lost, treat yourself to a shopping…

Finally, someone who gets it. Counting calories is a nasty obsession, but for those who are consuming WAY over the recommended amount, it's a good idea. But even then it should be a rough estimate. Intuitive eating is what we're meant to do. We should listen to our bodies and eat what the body wants. Of course, people who…

Fificrazy pretty much said it all. Essentially you'll want to incorporate more carbohydrates and fats into your diet, along with an adequate amount of protein to repair and improve bone and muscle structure. SImply add one more helping of pasta or whatnot to your plate when you have it. Peanut butter is great, as it has a…

you've gotten so many replies already, but I thought I would throw in my chip as well. What's worked best for me is setting smaller goal weights and then having an ultimate goal weight. You could go by whatever size increment you want: 15 lbs, 10 lbs, 20 lbs, what have you. And when you reach that smaller goal weight, you…

wow, great job! you look great. Remember, you're awesome no matter what. Don't let your weight dictate how you feel about yourself. But go you for making your life healthier!