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Fat is an adjective. Zit is a noun. They really don't equate. People can be fast, fit, fast, tall etc, it's all accurate.

Yeah, that jumped out at me too :/

thanks for the advice guys! I really appreciate it. I'll change the protein macros now, I was so focused on calories I didn't even think about them :/

I think you might be right, I'll have to experiment and see how it goes :) It just feels so weird going into the red on calories!

Are you in the UK? Marks has some lovely salads, the nutty grain and veg is delicious and really filling. They're a bit pricy, but they normally have 2 for EUR4.25 here, i'm not sure about the UK. You could try a few and then make your own version? Or try making soups with lentils? Again, really filling and you can play…

THIS! OP, please consult your doctor! Mine sent me to a cognitive behavioural therapist who helped me develop coping strategies and methods of calming my anxiety. Natural supplements are often not subject to the same regulations and restrictions as medications and studies regarding their…

to the op, would you mind if i linked to this from my wall?

I'm in!

Usually about once a week :) sometimes by a little, sometimes by a lot. I was regularly going over, so I upped my intake by 150 and did more exercise.

Awesome guys, thanks for all your advice! I'll read those links first, and then try out the free weights, and maybe one session with a trainer to see if my form is ok.Thank you so much!

Oh ok, good to know. I'll try the machines for a while (they face the free weights area so I can have a sneaky look and see what other people are doing, lol. I seriously have no clue, I've never used them before) and then give the weights a go. Thanks for your reply!

i crave simple carbs, i try to limit myself to a couple squares of dark chocolate or one bar of milk if it's really bad. otherwise it's a cup of tea, a hot bath and a hot water bottle if I'm at home, and painkillers with codeine, ibuprofen and caffeine if I'm at work. exercise is supposed to help, but I can't deal with it…

OMG, this. Nothing annoys me more. Also, idg why people are making this all or nothing. Why can't the OP's spouse make individual sized portions? I get that willpower will be a factor in the long-term, but in your own home you should be able to relax without constantly struggling with temptation. If the OP's spouse made an…

once you go a few times, it gets so much easier! Just don't go at rush hour when there'll be loads of people around if you're self-conscious. I was until I thought to myself, even when I see people who can barely run, who are overweight, red-faced/out-of-breath, I never judge them, the only thing that comes to mind is GOOD…

Brilliant post, I agree with so much of it! This attitude is particularly obvious in the comments made about Madonna. Women's bodies are judged so much and society places so much importance on a woman's body. It's particularly sad that so many women have been exposed to this toxic attitude all their lives and go on to…

added/accepted you all :) glad to meet so many similar people :D and @elle, I struggle with binge eating too, please feel free to comment/pm me at any time if you need support, we can stay on track together!

C25k is a program that aims to get non-runners running a 5k within 9 weeks! it gradually builds up the length of time you run and you can get apps that tell you when to walk/run. I made it as far as week 6 before, then I fell off the wagon :( www.c25k.com has loads of info though, and the forums are great :) We seem to be…

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My feet do this :/ There is a clicking noise that comes from the top of my feet (not my ankle) when I walk barefoot. (And maybe when I have shoes on, and I just can't hear it.) It doesn't hurt though and I'm glad to hear I'm not the only clicker! Was kind of worried there's something wrong, as my little toes are twisted…

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^This. Seriously, if you're going to make claims like these, I'm going to need peer-reviewed sources, not just anecdata and scare-mongering.

Exactly. People here are judging him on what he said, not what this mythical wife may or may not be like. He said an a**holish thing, why should we bend over backwards to give him the benefit of the doubt? If you don't want people to think you're an a**hole, don't say things like that. I'm certainly not going to make…

^THIS^ I wish MFP had a 'like' button. There isn't any 'right' way to lose weight, find what works for you. Don't put people who use pills or who've had surgery down as if their weight loss isn't real.

Too right. People need to stop commenting on other peoples' bodies full stop. Unless they're asked for their opinion of course,

Tried C25k before, it's amazing! I had to stop because life got in the way a bit, but I'm looking forward to getting back to it!

5ft4, starting today at 196lbs, set a baby goal of 182, hoping eventually to get down to 120-130-ish!