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Like everyone said, you look amaaaazing, -- honestly, it looks like you lost even more than 35 pounds! Out of curiosity, what sort of exercise do you do?

Mine does the same thing, fyi. I just assume/imagine that MFP is overestimating my necessary intake.

... except that the added sodium, corn syrup and preservatives in processed foods ****s with both your digestion and your appetite like none other. Have you actually tried cutting that stuff out of your diet? At least for me, just a week or two without it makes a huge difference.

what you just did, right here, is why I've largely stopped posting on the message boards. The user defaulted to a term she assumed would get her point across without taking up too much space. You, in response, chose to deride the term rather than actually respond to the sentiment, assuming that such derision was both…

Gain pretty easily, lose first in my stomach, then boobs... I'm pretty sure my thighs will just keep getting bigger and bigger, though.

shamlessly bumping this topic, because I think there're more people out there that might know things!

As far as I know (i.e. what my friends in med school have told me), the reason birth control seems anecdotally correlated with weight gain has more to do with when most people go on it (i.e. ages 16-20) rather than the hormonal changes themselves. From everything various doctors have told me (I've spoken to three on the…

tennisfanatic -- I totally hear what you're saying. The fitbit force, for instance, is everything I could have dreamed... but was recently recalled, so I'm hesitant to buy something before the next gen comes out. babyling -- Thanks so much! That's good to know. The jawbone I got was already a little stretched out, and…

Thanks so much! I don't mind wearing something bracelet- or watch-like all the time, I just don't like to advertise each part of my life to each other part, if that makes sense.

For some context: My boyfriend has been following the diet for about a month and a half, since it seems to be helping a lot with his insomnia. I'm trying to cut back on dairy b/c lactose intolerance and b/c I'd like to transition to veganism I'm a vegetarian so my intake of protein and fat is largely bean- and nut-based…

Look, obviously strangers' advice isn't what should determine the future of a 7-year relationship. But it's worth noting that it isn't all-or-nothing, or shouldn't be. If your relationship is important -- which I'd imagine it is, after 7 years -- see if you can transition to friendship. Just because you care about him and…

I'm recommending videos, because just showing me the exercise will not work -- I need someone yelling at me through a screen. hulu has a lot of variety available for free under their 'health and wellness' TV genre, though you'll have to dig to find full-length episodes. My favorites off of hulu are blogilates, fitness…

right NOW (this is fun) i am 131-132 and wearing a size small t-shirt and a size medium spandex shorts. in about five minutes i'll be wearing a size 4 skirt, a size petite x-small tank top, and a size small blazer. my size varies a lot by type of clothing and brand, since I'm short and kind of an exaggerated hourglass.…

I'm at 5 weeks/12 pounds lost -- what a great inspiration!!

Not sure if this is helpful, but I tend to avoid anything besides low-impact cardio at the worst time of my cramps. I guess I can, since they only last 1-2 days for me, but I've found my cramps are related to whether I'm digesting... so I think the increased calorie burn makes things worse, assuming I've eaten in the last…

YESSSSS. Since actually getting committed to this ish, I've been walking around thinking, "Don't care, I'm a bear" all day long. For, like, weeks now.

Thanks for your input, all! Ndj -- I totally hear what you're saying. I'm still way too out of shape to do most lifting, though I'd like to work up to it. I've thought of trying Mark Lauren's "You Are Your Own Gym." Have you heard of/tried that? jayb0ne -- would it make any sense to start with one of the easier ones and…

Oh, and just for my own edification: anyone out there with *absolutely* no upper body strength but decent legs/core, did you find these programs manageable? How many of them offer modifications for bad ankles/knees/whatever?

I'm a vegetarian too! And looking for friendly support! :)

Thanks for all of your perspectives! I work out first thing in the morning (intense workout, powerwalk/jog to and from starting at 5:30) and then have breakfast, a light snack, late lunch, and dinner depends on how hungry I'm feeling. Do any of you find caffeine contributes to your sense of hunger/fullness? I drink 3-4…

That's a cool way to think about it. I do have a fairly high body fat percentage (30ish), so could that be contributing?

I've found two things REALLY helpful. The first, for those everyday-cravings that just happen, is 'detox water'? Or something, I don't know why it's called that. You can find recipes here: http://www.blogilates.com/blog/2014/04/13/3-detox-water-recipes-belly-slimming-anti-bloating-craving-control/ The one I found most…

Thanks, guys! The nearest fleet feet to me is still ~45 mins away, but I'll try to check it or another specialty store out in the next couple of days. Out of curiosity, what is everyone's personal favorite sneaker? I know it's super subjective, but I figured it'd be fun to ask!

Bumping this thread! I only use one pair of sneakers, because I'm too lazy to alternate, but I use them for HIIT-type workouts plus walking. Are there any good sneakers that give enough support for both activities? Also, to repeat Franc's question: what sort of stores do sneaker fittings?

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22! could definitely use lots of active friends for motivation -- feel free to add me! :)

Lift -- You're not discouraging at all -- honestly, just the opposite. I posted this because I realized what I was doing wasn't sustainable, and being reminded that it's not just about weight loss/fitness is really helpful. Dakota -- I appreciate your perspective, and it's one I'd like to follow myself. The problem is that…

Okay, yes, you have convinced me. I've definitely been experiencing this the last week, which is particularly frustrating since the first week was SO great for stress relief, and now I just feel the anxiety building every time I take a break from it -- which, you're right, is not healthy. at. all. AmyRhubarb, your model…

Thank you all for your feedback! Sadly, the I-don't-have-to-do-it-all-myself doesn't quite apply, since I live alone and get really stressed out by messy surroundings. But that's just my quirk. Liftosaurus -- the reason I've been going to the gym as much as I have (a mix of 'bootcamp' (basically HIIT), dance-type cardio,…