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You are gorgeous.....like MODEL gorgeous! :)

This sounds like a really boring diet...I doubt you can sustain it for very long.

Whoa, can you say left field? This is apropos of what, exactly? From fasting to the "danger" of Obama to the Muslim Brotherhood... This is gonna be good. *grabs popcorn*

It looks good to me except that I would be hungry in an hour. I would "fatten" up the wrap with some black beans and/or cheese, and substitute real baked chicken for the turkey bacon. That and a side of fruit (cantaloupe or strawberries or Clementine) would stick with me for 3-4 hours.

I'm no expert but I've had my share of disordered eating and I see an ED therapist once a week. My guess is maybe. Obsessing the way you describe can't be good, and could lead to further restricting to the point that it's unrealistic and unhealthy. I'm seeing my therapist next Sunday...I'll ask what she thinks and get back…

That's not at all what they're saying.

Congratulations!! Quitting smoking is HARD...I seriously tried 3 or 4 times before I was finally successful. Everyone's addiction is different, but for me, I had to keep my hands busy. I cut a plastic drinking straw down to the size of a cigarette and just played with it when I was feeling antsy. It was amazing how much it…

Like others have said, the results of this study are interesting but I wouldn't go changing your workout routine based on it. The sample is too small and specific (20 something males) to be generalized to the public at large.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I had a handful of grapes and a piece of dry toast. I'm not hungry any more but still feeling icky.

Anemone was talking to the person who called BS, not you! I think you're doing a wonderful job in difficult circumstances and I want to give you a **hug** Hang in there....you're in college, you have prospects. In a relatively short while you'll have your degree and you'll be able to get out on your own and support…

I know exactly what you're going through and I don't know what to do about it. I'm scared because I've worked so damn hard to get to where I am, but these last couple of weeks have been very bad and I don't know how to stop it. I started seeing an ED therapist a few weeks ago and she had me read a book called "Eating by…

To me, the best motivator is support. Lately I've been feeling pretty hopeless, but I keep on coming here, going to my weekly support group, going to the gym, and going to my shrink. It's hard work and I'm sad today...but support does keep me looking toward my goal. Some days are going to be harder than others...don't give…

I love giving away clothes that are too big! Sadly, I've done it before and then had to buy bigger sizes again. :( BUT NOT THIS TIME!!!!!

If you're not allowed to send ice packs, can you send these? https://www.packit.com/?MID=1570731 They work really well.

Oooohhh, you're in Moscow! I don't automatically check the profile of every person I talk to.... GNC: http://www.gnc.com/home/index.jsp I'm sure you have something similar in Russia. Just ask the bodybuilders!

Why isn't 5K enough?

My 5lb dumbbells are blue, so there. :tongue:

I've had bariatric surgery and I drink on occasion. ??

I still don't get it. I just go to GNC and get their unflavored whey protein powder -- one serving is 110 cals, 2g fat, 2g carb, 2g sugar, 21g protein. I add it to soups, stews, and smoothies, and I can't even taste it.

with power you get the most bang for your buck. why not powder?

$49/mo

I try to eat less and move more.

Alcohol is a toxin, after all. You're probably just more sensitive than most. You'll be healthier in the long run because of it. :)

maple syrup!

There are plenty of perfectly decent microbrews in the States...I hope you're not wasting your calories on Coors Light or the like!

Ah, I miss my wine. I think I'd be an alcoholic if I weren't careful. Hell, I'm addicted to food, I used to be addicted to nicotine, why not add alcohol to the mix? I gave up drinking about 95% of the time when I had lap band surgery just over 3 months ago. It has nothing to do with the band, it's about maximizing my…

I think it's great they're finally making an effort to serve healthier choices in school cafeterias. Why are people all upset that it's a government program? This knee-jerk anti-government nonsense has got to stop. I just wrote a long political rant but, but on second thought, this isn't the place for it so I deleted it.…

The OP reminds me of another new member, "Taylorswiftfan" or something like that. Most likely a troll. Or at the very least, someone who is very bored and uninformed.

Absolutely not. Your BMI has to be at least 30 with co-morbidities or 40 without. You also have to have a long record of having tried other methods to lose weight (and failed), you have to undergo psychological testing, you have to work with a nutritionist for 3 to 6 months (depending on the insurance), you have to have…

I'm afraid I don't have any advice...I just want to say that I'm SO glad I never learned to like sodas, sweet coffee beverages, etc. I drink coffee black and bitter, water, and about once a month, wine. That's it. I used to drink wine a lot more often but ever since I started on my weight loss, I decided that getting fit…