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I don't have this problem but that's probably because this is my first time trying to lose weight. I was fat for a while but never cared. Then one day I said, "Okay, no more being fat", and I lost weight and I haven't stopped. So, I am sure that I don't have this problem because I am not intimidated by a scale; dieting has…

21 year old majoring in biology

It starts in the belly, crawls up into the chest and then makes a bed on the spine. The discomfort also increases along that trek. It starts off as a light emptiness sans stomach growling but evolves into an unrelenting, gnawing pain that can't be ignored. My light emptiness starts at maybe 5 hours after food. The crazy…

Sort of blurry but, fried faux-Chinese chicken plus rice and broccoli (with a "pat" of butter)

Breakfast: cooked apple with cream, butter, cinnamon, pumpkin seeds and sliced almonds Lunch: Water Dinner: Fake chinese takeout chicken floured in tapioca starch, deep fried and rolled around in a sauce flavored with balsamic vinegar (also contained excessive amounts of sesame and olive oil). Jasmine rice and broccoli for…

I don't think it's a good way to lose weight. Like other people suggested, there is a lot of junk that is vegetarian too. Reducing your intake and or exercising is the way to go. Eating only plants just to lose weight runs in the same vein as just juicing for weight loss or fasting, some are healthier than others but none…

I understand this. I scared a fat girl away from the non-plus sized juniors clothes once on accident. She was looking at something cute in a size 2 and I felt terrible for her. As soon as she noticed me she shuffled away looking embarrassed. I have never been her size but I had a close friend who was and I do understand…

Looks tasty but I have a hard time believing anything made out of chicken breast is the tastiest chicken ever - chicken thighs take that position, or cornish hens. I think yogurt on meat is grand though; it's a great way to keep moisture inside easily overcooked white meat. I cook breast meat in a skillet on medium with a…

I am 5'0" SW: 163 CW: 122 GW: ~20% body fat, maybe 113 lbs?

Weirdest thing, probably bear, caterpillar, or ant. The bear and ant were intentional but the caterpillar was an extra on my kale.

I have this arrangement as well.

Welcome to MyFitnessPal, a little conversation does wonders sometimes in terms of motivation. I have lost about the same amount and have a similar BMI. Good luck to you.

5'0" here, between medium and large framed, pear shaped and 122 lbs or so. I started at 163 lbs. I don't necessarily have a weight goal but a body fat goal. Ideally I would like a 20% bf but I probably would settle for 24%. Last caliper test said 30% [Edit: (several months old), last measurements say 26.6%. If this is 26,…

I had a conversation with a friend of mine the other day about fat, stretch marks and loose skin. I'm ~122 lbs and she's ~130 lbs. We are both close to 5'0". I'm pear shaped and she's apple shaped but we have similar "widths", butts and thighs. We just carry out weight in different places and I probably have more lean…

Yes, I notice these things now. I think it has to do with the fact that I am constantly trying to make better decisions and the decisions of the people around me frequently stand in stark contrast. I can't help but compare mentally. I think prior to losing weight, I was preoccupied with denying my own fatness. It doesn't…

Planet Fitness, for me, was full of broken/ worn out machines, and people who have no gym etiquette. The staff seem friendly and the place is clean enough but not sparkling. I had a problem with my membership in that I did a month to month plan for over a year, when I cancelled, they charged me a $30 maintenance fee for…

1. eggs 2. broccoli 2. butter 4. cream 5. beef or turkey sausage 6. olive oil 7.berries 8.tomato 9. squash 10. ground beef

I'm 5'0". ~163 lbs in the first and ~122 lbs in the second. Here I am now at 122 lbs wearing pants that I used to not be able to put on. These are a 10, my heaviest was a 13. I wear a 6/7 now.

Sorry about that, I don't have nut allergies so I completely forget how many things are considered tree nuts. Hmm, how about desiccated coconut? The almond meal in that recipe just bulks the mixture up and gets soft. The coconut might not be as soft as quickly. I have made veggie and fruit smoothies but all of mine taste…

I have no problem increasing my calories using fruits, nuts, cream, and honey especially. Anything calorically dense will add significantly to your calories. Try using more salad dressing, butter/oil during cooking, and increasing meat portions.

I eat by a 20% protein, 25% carb, 55% fat breakdown. 20% protein is my minimum. I'm 5'0", 122 lbs and have a similar amount of lean mass as my bf% is ~30. I don't lift weights at this point though and my exercise regime is inconsistent at best. I imagine what you eat depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

This is what I had for breakfast this morning; I think it's pretty awesome and quick too. Only thing - it can be high on the carbs. Almond & Flax Porridge Recipe courtesy of http://paleospirit.com/2013/paleo-breakfast-porridge/ Just throw all the stuff together in a skillet until warm and thickened. I like mine just like…

I would suggest less nuts, heavy cream, cheese (if you make it a habit), and dried fruit. None of these things are terribly satiating and can end up being very high calorie; some more veggies wouldn't hurt either and their volume can be satisfying.

I'm 21 with networks of stretch marks, old and new. Losing 40 lbs has reduced my bust considerably, made new (relatively visible stretch marks) and resulted in a "deflated" look with more mass below the apex. I lost this weight over a year plus and did not avoid this. I am sure some of my marks will improve over time but…

Pretty much all new clothes. I didn't wear shorts, dresses, or fitted t-shirts before. I do now but everything I own is too big and expensive to replace. I just look forward to staying one size, having clothes that fit, and being able to invest in nice clothes. I am sad that my new bra size only comes in expensive and…

I have to agree with the other posters. You are probably going to be hungry, and grumpy. You will probably lose lean mass in addition to fat. You may or may not be messing with your metabolism. It is unlikely you will be meeting your nutritional needs as far as vitamins and minerals. It can be done but like many others…

I agree with some of the other posters, stop the fiber supplements, try more fat and give it some time. You only need to change things if you are having trouble going (painful or straining), or you aren't going for several or more days at a time. Changing your diet will change your bowel movement schedule as well as BM…

I try to eat something that fits my macros for the day. If I was low on carb, I'll have a fruit. Low on protein, I have a boiled egg. Honestly, you can just eat your apple and almond butter with less almond butter if calories are the problem. I like ksellen1's suggestion for guacamole. What kind of food you eat is going to…

I wish I could answer this question but I only weighed myself two or three times the first 4 months I started losing weight. I lost 15 lbs though in 3.5 months. Maybe that's slow compared to other people but my goal was to lose slow and feel good. I think I am achieving that goal. I have been improving my diet and…

I second the post about sodium, potassium, magnesium, keto flu and alcohol. My "keto flu" at 60g of carb a day didn't necessarily leave me feeling sick. I started at almost 300g of carb a day though. First I was sick, then I felt lethargic, and then I just felt off. It might be a mild carb flu. You have to admit that you…