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Totally agree with this. After my first round of weight loss from 159lbs to 128lbs (21 pounds) an obese aunt of mine would hint to everyone that I had an eating disorder. Said aunt is now doing a liquid shake program to shift the pounds. So I guess people who have a problem with your weight loss success are insecure and…

[/quote] Just remember people don't like change. They see you changing...in a positive light and they are in the same spot-whatever that is. Humans are jealous by nature... [/quote] Totally agree with this. After my first round of weight loss from 159lbs to 128lbs (21 pounds) an obese aunt of mine would hint to everyone…

I don't think it's within the rules of this forum to label certain cultural and religious practices as 'ridiculous'.

Ariel :)

Welcome fellow Aussie! congrats on the smoking, I also quit 4 years ago and can really relate. I think if you can get through that, then you definitely have the discipline and self control to successfully lose weight :)

LOL was expecting secret boys' business :D

Any chance you could share your biscuit recipe pls? :)

45 grams oatmeal 135 ml skim milk 5 grams raw organic almond butter 8 grams raw organic honey 10 grams chia seeds ground cinnamon ginger powder YUM!

In my opinion, the saddest part is that she was subjected to this abuse. Her not leaving him first is symptomatic of his complete control over her via tearing down her self esteem.

Your ex sounds like a mental case.. seriously there is something wrong with him, normal people DO NOT do that to their gf's skinny/chubby/whatever, it's abusive behaviour and I hope you realise now that you are so worth being loved and adored even if he didn't act like it. I t sounds like he got some sick sadistic pleasure…

Hey everyone, thanks so much for your input. I just wanted to update you all since making the changes you've suggested. I just wanted to start off by saying I know all the calorie counters out there and discussions in the MFP community would say my dilemma and it's solution are totally obvious and simple, and I agree with…

Wow I was not expecting so many replies, thanks to everyone for contributing I really appreciate you taking the time :) I've just opened up my diary for anyone who would like to take a look, you'll notice I've only officially logged for the last several days, but that's really how I eat everyday but with slightly different…