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I lost about 12 pounds over a year, but gained 8 pounds back in the past few months. A large part of that is probably the fact that I apparently developed hypothyroidism about six months ago that got totally out of control before it was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago (like, I'm barely functioning). I probably wouldn't…

I'm actually vegetarian, not vegan (though I have tried it a couple of times). If you're looking for a good source on transitioning, recipes, and some motivational info, I'd recommend Dr. Neal Barnard's "21 Day Kickstart," which is about going vegan and has lots of recipes, advice, and a 21 day meal plan. It actually…

If you're not getting enough sleep or are under a lot of stress, it could be affecting your weight. If I'm exhausted for a few days or am under a lot of pressure pounds tend to creep on even if I'm eating perfectly.

Stay strong! The first place you gain it is the last place you lose it! For me, that's thighs. I've lost two sizes from the waist up, but from the hips down progress is achingly slow. I'm hoping things pick up soon and I can stop feeling lopsided.

I'm currently obsessed with hula hooping as a fun in-home workout.

Absolutely! I first went veggie three years ago and lost some weight immediately (although you do have to be careful to make good choices; pizza and cake are vegetarian). I recently hit a plateau and found the only way to improve was to go low-fat vegan (I'm also doing Dr. Barnard's 21 Day Kick Start). Even eating more…