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Haven’t lost anything in a month or so. Unfortunately I’m backed into a corner with treatments and I have no options. I’m allergic to estrogen and after being on a progesterone birth control pill for ten years due to endometriosis, I developed a liver tumor associated with birth control use. The type of tumor is infamous…

Look into the Mediterranean Diet. I was able to come off blood pressure medication with following this diet (with exercise).

I’m currently using Wellgrove, which is a plant based protein. It’s mind-numbingly expensive compared to other protein powders though. I formally used the whey-based Permier Protein until I got diagnosed with hormonal issues that can cause increased cancer risk, so I try to stay clear of dairy products now if I’m not sure…

I usually only drink water or hot tea, but if you wanted something with flavor that’s still healthy I’d just add some Ultima Replenisher to your water. It’s an electrolyte powder, 0 calorie, 0 sugar, and comes in several different fruit flavors. I usually only use it if I’m doing lengthy cardio at the gym, but it’s…

To loose weight, around 1700-1800 per day if I'm hitting the gym. When I don't go to the gym (which are usually weekends or holidays when they're closed, about 1200 to 1400).

I feel your pain. That's how my belly, thighs, underarms, and breasts look. I want to get work done as well, although affording it is a major hurdle for me (single, live alone, work a minimum wage job, family thinks I should just be "happy with how I am" and won't help me out financially). Two years in the gym hasn't…

I used to ride but don't really anymore, due to finances. Never had a horse of my own but used to ride a Welsh Cob mare for years. Still into horses, just can't afford to have one or ride anymore.

Been on a date

I serve my ice cream in a small dish called a ramekin. Enough room only for a very small serving.

What would be the difference between training for a goal as opposed to "going to the gym"? I always figured my goal was to increase strength through progressive weight training and loose fat in the process by eating at maintenance and that I didn't need a specific program to attain that. Back when I first started I did Ice…

Three to four days a week I hit the gym for weight lifting. I don't do a specific program, just a bunch of free weight and machine exercises, and some calisthenics that I alternate throughout the week. I aim for a full-body workout each time I go and try to do 5x5. If I can hit my 5x5 at the weight I'm using easily, next…

Trust me, I'd like to do something less drastic than frying my thyroid.... but as I said, my white cell count is too low for my doctor to safely give me anti-thyroid medications. That's the only reason radioactive iodine is even being thought about - because it and surgery may be my only options if my white count doesn't…

I maintenance at 1600. No lower weigh ins at all since all this. I'll have to check the batteries; I think not even losing one gram is rediculous.

I used to use Splenda. It was ok. Used Sugar In The Raw a few times too. Anymore I use real sugar. I really just don't like the vibe from artificial sugars..... and I'm not just attacking artificial sugars here. I really don't like eating anything that's an artificial substitute, or made fat-free, pre-packaged, etc. I…

I believe that everyone only has one soulmate but can have several life partners. I believe a soulmate is the person that you are perfect for and they are perfect for you. However, I don't believe soulmates always find each other or even always like / are interested in each other. I believe soulmate relationships can end…

I don't think I struggle with motivation, however I definitely struggle with eating within my calorie goals the week before when all the cravings hit. Usually its sweets.

I'm not doing any specific lifting program, other than going to the gym and doing weights (free weights and machine). I don't lift especially heavy (sometimes as little as 10 pounds depending on the exercise). My goal is to go at whatever exercise/weight I am doing at 10 sets of 8-10 or until failure, whichever comes…

Before I started my weight loss journey, I wouldn't touch fish. I hated the stuff. Shellfish, yes, but regular fish, no. Now I eat fish at least twice a week - oftentimes more than that. And I like it. That being said, you will never get me near a can or a pouch of tuna. I don't even like to do frozen fish. It has to be…

Please, if you don't already know why you have a hard time breathing, see a doctor. I watched my Mom suffer for years from undiagnosed pulmonary hypertention. By the time they found out what it was she was already pretty advanced and died within 6 months of diagnosis (from pneumonia, though the pre-exisiting hypertention…

I personally try to avoid frozen foods, even frozen veggies. Everything I do is fresh if I can financially afford to do it. That said, I do a lot of batch cooking where I will freeze the leftovers to use for quick meals as well as the food being able to be kept longer. I live alone, so a pound of ground hamburger goes a…

I'm originally from Orlando but live in Melbourne now.

Yep. I started following a Mediterranean Diet and my blood pressure went back to normal (and has stayed there) within months. I even got to come off my blood pressure medication.

While I'd like to think in intelligent, I don't think I'm qualified for Mensa, lol. I guess I'm just too quiet and reserved/shy for most people.

Belly and Breasts. Unfortunately I know I'm going to need surgery on the latter - loose skin.

Nope, never! Even after losing 130 pounds I don't get hit on. And I'm single, will be 30 in December, and have never had a boyfriend. :'( I think I'm a lost cause when it comes to men.

What I get irritated about is when people ask me this or for advise on weight loss and I tell them how I personally did it - portion control, eating healthier, and exercise. And they respond with, that is a lot of work I think I'm just going to do this pill or try this shake. It'll be easier. I bite my tongue and don't say…

29 now and it's been about 2 years since I started loosing. I've been doing recomp for about 6 months now. Lost about 130 lbs. Unfortunately I have a lot of loose skin on my breasts and inner thighs - I know it's coming on my belly and underarms. I'm not happy about it, but there's nothing I can do until I get to my…

29/F/Florida

Protein bars, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal. One thing I've done before is make something (breakfast burittos, omelette, pancakes, breakfast sandwiched, etc) and instead of eating them I place them in a freezer bag or container and just throw them in the microwave before I go to work.

I have a small square of chocolate (usually dark) every day. For cakes, pastries, cookies, ice cream, ect I generally have them in the house somewhere but generally use them as a "filler" food to reach calorie goals; so its usually on days I go to the gym (3 x a week), or on days when I'm doing a lot of walking. Or I'm at…