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That is a very interesting study! I would like it if they had used a larger sample size, but I think it still has value. I am at a very high risk for diabetes considering family history, my weight, and probably PCOS. Besides appearance, my #2 motivation is to not end up with diabetes! Thank you!
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Hey, I'm genderqueer, possibly trans. Feel free to add me!
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I've lost weight before...I know how to do it, it's just sticking with it. I always get stuck right around 175 pounds. Last time I lost 65 pounds before failing again. I get tired of tracking and tired of restriction all the time. I cannot treat myself without overdoing it.I do not have any willpower when it comes to "just…
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I'd forgotten that I used to religiously pre-log. I am actually pretty fond of frozen bananas (they hurt my teeth, but it's worth it). If I can find the freezer space, I'll give it a shot! Actually, it wouldn't be all that bad just to keep the bananas on the counter and put a new one in the freezer every time I take one…
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I'd love to swim, I've just had a hard time finding a place that's affordable (like, $10-$12 per month). The summer hasn't been warm enough here to swim in lakes for free. What about tackling the irresistible cravings? I have control over every aspect of my life -- keeping myself from being angry and snapping at work,…
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Does anyone have good ideas for protein besides eggs? (I just won't eat eggs, they make me nauseous most of the time). I like the idea of planning ahead to have fast food or deli items, or to plan to have something while I'm out and about BEFORE I leave the house so I can avoid eating just whatever. Thanks for your support…
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This looks like kind of what I want, though the pre-mixed ones are too expensive for me. However reviews are saying that the powders are easy to mix, and it has a lot of flavor choices. 200 cals is a little more than I wanted but it's still less than buying a bar of chocolate every day and eating that instead, of course!…
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Thankfully, I do not have an issue with soda! I have the good luck of not really liking it. I drink tons of water and always have a water bottle with me, as well as tea that I do not take with sugar or milk or anything else. And I've definitely found that protein fills me up the most. I get really hungry and impatient or…
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I agree...but my issue is how to actually stick with the decision to not eat something. It's easy to say to myself I'll be good and not eat this today and stick with the plan and then when I'm really hungry and want something fast, it's like a switch has flipped in my brain and poor logic like "what if I had the treat now…
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Not a bad idea! Cook a couple smaller meals and freeze to have a variety instead of having 6 servings of one type of food. The only problems I see is I have a ridiculously tiny freezer and a low budget, I get pretty bad anxiety when I spend more than $30 in one grocery shopping trip. And yet, I spend $3-$8 a day on junk…
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I am 5'2" and 30 lbs equals losing a couple sizes at least on my body. We shorties may have a lower "normal" weight range but any loss at all on us is really visible! Sometimes there's noticeable a difference with just five pounds on me.
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Your TDEE is Total Daily Energy Expenditure, or how much you burn just existing if you're sedentary per day. So the number it gave you, 2230, is how much you eat to maintain your current weight. In order to lose, you need to eat 15-20% less than that: So 1895 or 1784 calories to start losing, respectively. Honestly, I…
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I'm 22 and started out with 136 lbs to lose...I now only have 94 lbs left to lose. Feel free to friend me!
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I'm in!
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Maybe try here: http://reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness It's got a lot of information for people who want to use their own body weight and don't want to invest in a ton of equipment.
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I'm no expert, but at your height and weight, that is a healthy weight. It sounds like you might want to change your body composition more to muscle than fat rather than really lose weight. I would maybe go to a gym and talk to a trainer about strength training as it you already do a lot of cardio. Second, I think you have…
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I think people in this thread are missing the point here. Yes, you have to ultimately do it for yourself in the end. But if making a promise to your dying dog will help you get motivated, help you through your grief, and keep you going in your down times when you want to eat more (and there will be plenty of those) -- then…
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I'm 5'2" with a petite frame (as seen by how small my wrists and ankles still are, even at 90 lbs overweight I have to get links removed from watches) and my goal is 110. Anyone who wants to friend me who's also short with a lot to lose (or even if you're not) feel free! I accept everyone's friend requests at first. I log…
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I'll be your friend! I have a little less that 100 lbs left to lose too.
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5'2" current weight 206.6 lb, starting weight 246 lb, goal 110 lb (I have a small frame under here all this fat! No mythical "big bones"here!) Anyone feel free to add me :)
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I have PCOS and have my calorie goal set to 1580. At 1200, it was like I was trying to think and move through molasses all the time, and I couldn't space my food out correctly and would get faint when my blood sugar dropped. 1580 is working well for me, though I won't lie, many days it is more than that. I am still losing…
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Get checked out for depression. What you just described sounds exactly the way I was when I gained my weight. I know many people here are going to be like "don't go get antidepressants, eating less and exercising will fix it!" That may be true..but I think antidepressants have their place in the fact that they can get you…
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I weigh daily. I like to see how eating certain foods will cause water weight gain, and I enjoy seeing my weight graph with the ups and downs.
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This is what I said to my friend who is losing some weight with me: You are eating more than you think. I challenge you, for two days, to log literally everything that is going in your mouth. Do not estimate. Measure and weigh everything. I think you will be shocked that it's not just your juice; I'm 95% certain it's what…
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The strawberry solution sounds absolutely amazing.
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OP here...I'm sorry I couldn't get back on the thread until now. I went to bed last night with no replies only to come back to a big response! Thanks for all your support, I wish that I could respond to each of you individually. Here is what I'm going to do: 1. Go today and tomorrow without chocolate. That's two days, I…
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Good point! I guess I'll just have to take the extra minute and weigh it every morning.
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Absolutely not! Any effort to exercise is seen as positive. I'd make sure you review the 'unspoken' rules of swimming at a gym, such as sharing lanes and whatnot, but otherwise GO FOR IT. If it's too hard to swim continuously right now, just walk in the water, a lot of gyms have weights you can use too. It's low impact so…
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These are my initial impressions from your original post. I haven't read through everyone else's responses so maybe someone said this. If I had my sister over, and she was very overweight and proceeded to eat half a pack of cookies I bought with my money that I mean to last a lot longer, I'd be pissed too. I am willing to…
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Ah! I'm losing weight for cosplay too, somewhat. I'd love to cosplay Sherlock and in general, dress in classier clothing inspired by the show from day-to-day. Good luck! I'm glad I'm not the only one!
