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I'm a 22 year old factory worker and student, recently back on the fitness wagon and trying to lose around 50 lb

haha just found a page of these http://xaxor.com/funny-pics/funny-fitness-quotes-people-drinking.html Some favourites But I think this one is my favourite

Inspiring- good for you! It's always so helpful to see what can be accomplished through diet and exercise. :)

Half coffee, half unsweetened vanilla almond milk.

I don't find it does much for weight loss besides what upping your fluids intake in general can do for you. I tend to want something interesting tasting when I'm doing something like writing papers/ doing email/ doing my accounts, so I find a nice fruity plain tea is a way to satisfy my oral fixation without mindlessly…

Since MFP already builds in a calorie deficit and you need a certain amount of calories just to function, you should eat back at least some of your exercise calories so that you're getting a net of at east 1200 calories per day. Personally, I use my exercise calories to allow myself to eat the things I want without…

I second this. If you start bloating, just eat more ice cream and the toxins and fat will melt away.

Finishing my undergrad this year, then a year of post-grad college. Added :)

Great work. I love the brunette hair colour on you too!

Hi Stephanie. I'm not doing insanity but I'm 21 and net about 1260 per day. I'm 5'4"ish and started around 170 too. I added you:)

You look like a completely different person! Good job! Were any relatives/ people you don't see regularly speechless?

I had spinach dip with tortillas. Yummy, but so many calories

Also! Veggie stir-fry with soba noodles or rice, tofu, a garlic/onion-free sauce, and your favourite veg A nice breakfast is swiss muesli. Equal parts raw rolled oats and fat-free plain yogurt with one shredded apple your choice of toppings. I find good ones include banana, dried fruit, seeds, or fresh berries. It's nice…

Can you eat soy and seaweed? I find that miso soup is a great cheap meal (homemade only though - restaurant versions will have onion) - miso paste, tofu, soy sauce, shredded seaweed/kelp, and optional add-ins like mushrooms. Indian food is cheap, flavourful, and versatile. Recipes like saag aloo (a spinach and potato…

Hey, I'm Mari. I'm a 21-year-old student and I'm on pretty much everyday. I comment a lot on my friend's days and am looking for people that will be supportive back. Feel free to add me :)

Wow, first of all :amazing job! You're looking great. Well, your legs already look pretty toned from what I can see but things like wall sits, lunges, and heel raises are good for legs. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/thigh-workout-oct00#slide-1…

I'm a 34F-G and I saved up for a Freya and a Lunaire. Before that, double or triple bras were what I had to do (hot as Hell in summer though).

I had the same question as TavistockToad. If you just feel like this way for no reason, that's a main warning sign of clinical depression. Of course, I'm not a professional and I can't diagnose you over the internet, but you might want to keep that in mind and talk to your doctor about it. I've suffered from debilitating…

I would like a spot please.

I've found it hard to find fit celebrity role models that are naturally curvy. Something like Katy Perry or Scarlett Johansen would be lovely though.

Also, is there a reason that you aren't eating tofu or TVP? Here in Canada, it's only about $1.50/lb. Again, it shouldn't be the main source of protein in your life, but everything in moderation. Make stuff like miso soup with green onion, tofu, and seaweed. It's filling, low calorie, and pretty good for protein. Not great…

One of my favourite meals to make is quinoa with a homemade pasta sauce (tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, courgette, aubergine, onions, garlic, carrot, mushrooms, chopped spinach, and bell peppers) and sliced eggs. Eggs can be cheap if you buy them on sale and buy quinoa in bulk. For produce, watch the clearance trolleys at…

Hi Anna! I go by Marigenous or Mari on here. :) I'm 21 and in university/college. I'm 5'4" as well and my highest was around 170lb. I have a small frame, so I'm trying to get to about 110, but I'll see where I'm at around 125. I try to net around 1200 calories, but I eat back my exercise calories. Unfortunately due to bad…

This reminds me of a conversation with one of my friends the other day where they asked me how many calories they were consuming from giving their boyfriend oral... Maybe it's like that myth about celery: the calories consumed equal the the calories lost. XD

I agree with most of the posters above. If you're the one in charge of food purchasing and preparation, it's your call. Also, for your kids, getting used to healthy food and realistic portion sizes will be good for them in the long run. Though they might not be happy about it now, it'll make them a lot more likely to eat…

All the time! I'm 5'4" and my start weight was 170lb just under a year and a half ago. I looked really bad at that weight and was having a lot of issues with my asthma, blood sugar, and depression. Now that I'm at around 150lb, my friends and family freak out when I tell them that my goal weight is closer to 110-120lb…

I'm 21 and going into my final year of my B.A. in Gender/ Women's Studies :) I've lost 20lb so far, but am still trying to lose another 20-40. Add me!

I remember doing body weight resistance training as part of phys. ed. when I was that age (I remember clearly since I was the chubby, asthmatic kid who could hardly do a pushup...). I don't see how that kind of simple stuff would be a problem. Also, doing simple exercise is "natural". I think it's common for boys that age…