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usually in anger or frustration, which is frustrating.

FABULOUS NSV!!! That is wonderful. I think a healthy relationship with food is probably one of the hardest things to achieve; we're raised in a culture of such disordered eating. The psychological fight is so much harder than the physical one!

I lost 25#s (prior to MFP) earlier this year through walking around more, and I didn't really notice it until mid-summer, when my clothes started to get looser. I still feel the same mostly, so I can't trust the mirror to show my progress. There are times when I notice a more pronounced collarbone or more defined…

Yup, 30 lbs to go and it's been super slow... 2 lbs in 7ish months after the initial drop? It's funny how when I was younger at 130#, I was trying to lose weight, and now I'm working hard to get back to 130#.

- reading a good book - taking a nice walk - getting a massage

I just discovered Spanish wine varieties... so pretty much been drankin errday

I've learned to love (good quality) black coffee, so there aren't a lot of calories there. Cappucinos and lattes (sans syrups) are also low-cal. If there's full service at the cafe, look for grilled dishes: poultry or seafood atop low-starch veggies. Avoid muffins and whatnot... those things are surprisingly calorie-dense.…

Great post! I am sad to know that there's not much to be done about AT, though. I'll be more conscious about finding ways to increase my NEAT.

Ease into this process. You're doing too much, too fast. Develop a routine and an eating plan that is sustainable for you. Not a morning person? Don't work out in the AM. Weight loss is not linear. Your weight will fluctuate or stay the same depending on time of day, month, what you've eaten, sodium, whether you've worked…

Very nice work! And thank you, for sharing your experience and for correcting stupid "advice" on MFP fora.

You've done an incredible job! I hope you have a successful surgery and quick recovery!

Wow this thread has gone so far from having (un)supportive significant others... some of you sound like you're trapped in horrible relationships. A lot of what has been said is straight up emotional abuse. Support for your weight loss is one thing; no one has to actively encourage your weight loss, especially if they don't…

WOW that's a lot of internalized racism to even think that.

I'm much shorter than you (5'2), around 162# and I net between 1500-1600 calories. I care more about fat loss. I haven't lost much weight (about 25# total, 2 since MFP), but I have lost a crap ton of inches. All of my clothes are now about 4 inches too big all around, except for the stubborn chest area >:(

That's really awesome progress! I've gotten more mindful about eating, understanding when it's something that will nourish me, versus something that is masking a problem I need to face.

I agree that it's a misnomer, but the essence of the group is still true. I'm not interested in weighing less, I'm interested in FAT LOSS and body re-composition. For some people, that does mean weighing less, but depending on how fit you already are, it can mean weight stabilizing or even gaining. But I think most members…

You have to log all. the "little stuff" adds up very, very quickly. The act of recording changes people's behavior. Having to log that bite or bit of candy might make you change your mind. It's also not just about calories. Some people respond to some foods certain ways. If I track everything, then it'll be easier to…

Maybe you're not a morning person? Exercise later in the day/night. It doesn't matter too much when you work out as long as you get it in :)

So many women wear the wrong size bra! Don't be afraid of a 32" band. I thought I was a 36DD for years before I got a proper fitting and discovered I was... 34G. Seriously, WTH, right? Now that I've lost some inches, I may be needing 32" bands soon. I also hope to lose some cup sizes because 34G is hard enough to find, I'm…

I'm 5'2ish. About 9 months ago, I was around 185#s, now I'm around 160-162#s. I'm looking to get down to 130, but honestly, body re-composition is more important to me, and I don't care too much what I weigh as long as my hourglass figure keeps whittling down. I've only lost a couple pounds since signing onto MFP, but I've…

wow, what an amazing difference for 13#s!

Yes, your tastes can change. I've developed a much more sensitive palate. I've been trying to eat within a lower sodium diet and foods that I used to love now taste too salty to me. I've never really had a sweet tooth, but low-quality ice cream tastes revolting sweet to me.

fabulous, i LOVE habanero!

I'm looking forward to the day when I can donate my sz 14 clothes. I've already donated my smaller clothes last year because they were more burdensome than motivating.

My number one tip is to automate as much as possible. The easier you make for yourself, the better. Create new habits, but don't overwhelm yourself by doing them all at once. If you can afford it, throw away all of the old shirts and anything that makes you feel bad in. You can't throw on an old tee if you don't have one…

great job, you look fabulous!

lol, I'm in the same boat... but am really excited that this works for when I can get my own fitbit

nice progress!

That may be true, but keep in mind that weight loss is largely a psychological game and you have to be ready for the long haul. If you're too ambitious and thus too restrictive in the beginning, your mind and body will fight back and you might have less resolve. Know yourself and whether you can handle a large or…

Not sure about weight memory, but there is definitely some debate around "set point theory" or the idea that there is a comfortable ratio of fat that your body is comfortable with and tries to maintain. For some, it's a higher value and for others, it's a lower value. http://www.bigfatblog.com/set-point-theory-explained…