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no, actual published, peer-reviewed, empirical studies, you know, something that has an intro, methods, results, discussions, most likely received funding from NIH, if you've ever read one before. i am in medical school right now, and have studied organic chemistry extensively. they teach you this in school: the dangers of…

please please avoid artificial sugar, anything with aspartame, etc. aspartame IS poison. there are so so so so many studies that show how aspartame are linked to so many negative health effects, including cancer being the biggest one. even if you don't have any side effects now, they will come with time. do the research!!!

our country seems to have the mentality that unless things are "certified by the government" or "has been proven with scientific tests" they are useless - these things for the most part include natural remedies. there is a reason why everyone seems to think weight loss supplements or pharmaceutical agents, a mega money…

the excuse that processed foods is cheaper and that healthy food is All expensive is not true! OP, if you are determined to lose weight and stop your cravings, you do need to change up your meals - go to trader joe's. MOST of their food is organic or natural - and Most of their stuff is very fresh. the best part is they…

thanks for all the input, to answer some questions yes I log everything, even if one day says 300 calories that's what happened ( that was only 1 day and not on purpose, i was just extremely busy). about alcohol, when I go out and drink I try to log it. but yes alcohol is the 1 thing that I'm bad at logging some nights.…

awwww thanx!

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makeme - very cute! a 9 plus i like ur username loll

update - its been 2 weeks and one day and i finally lost a pound on the scale!

low carb here! add me!

okay yea i feel way better everyone!! i've lost weight before without weighing myself so i can do it again. dont need the added stress! just to clarify, i cant do Atkins, i need at least Some carbs in my life - so ive been restricting to 50-100g as well~

all friends :)

thanks and great~!

aw thanks everyone, ill keep trying!~!~ rocbola - ill definitely look into those doctors - thanks a lot for the input! the only reason im doing lean/high protein is because im trying to lose fat so i dont want my body to store any more -.-

thanks so much for all the encouragement and help! i will def stop relying on the scale and measure myself about sodium, yes that causes a lot of water weight but i dont think that is it for me... i drink a lot alot of water and tea and i really really dont like salty or sugary foods at all and our family never adds salt…

its open now! i do feel my clothes are slightly fitting better and i can tell a difference in my legs especially~ im just not sure if im imagining it! and yes i have heard that muscle weighs more. or that it takes up less space than fat.. MFP set me at eating 1200 cals a day and about eating too little, i dont feel like i…

we have relate-able stories especially ctiedeman! glad we r all friends~

frillypantz - 135? im not sure how tall u r i'm 5'2

vegan hmm tofu sprouts - like alfafa sprouts spinach pea shoots

im 5'2 and i want to be 107-110; i dont mind being more as long as im tight/toned!

i'm not sure if this will help but i think im pretty good about controlling what i eat. its getting my lazy butt to the gym is my problem! i love whole foods and trader joe's because the organic and natural foods when you pick the right things put minimal fats, unnecessary sugars and oils, etc. - the difference in calories…

thanks!!!

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i would really like motivational friends also so add me!

me too :) im adding you all haha!