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LOL!

Yes! See, totally in the healthy cat BMI range. Perhaps you should have mentioned to the doctor that she exercises frequently by slaying monsters.

Clearly that doctor is untrained. Kitty weight and height is determined by box-fit. Your cat is in the medium sized priority mail box range. Totally acceptable.

Excellent post and spot on! Thanks for the inspiration :-D

The description of this book on Amazon looks fantastic. I believe that I ended up getting similar advice from my new and wonderful friends on MFP. Food isn't "bad". You don't have to deny yourself to lose weight. For a chronic overeater, food taboos and self denial can become a punishment which leads to an inevitable…

I have used a Fitbit Flex synced with MFP for the last two months. The progress has been fantastic. I follow TDEE 20% for caloric deficit estimation. My daily Fitbit summaries are within 50-100 calories of the online calculator. This is pretty darn accurate for me. The weekly summaries that Fitbit sends have consistently…

During a tonsillectomy the patient is positioned on their back for an extended period of time. Overweight and obese individuals run a much higher risk of experiencing additional pressure on the lungs as a result. Also, the patient's throat is being operated on, further compromising their intake of oxygen. That combination…

This is very kind and my truth as well. Having a strong support system is absolutely critical. Unfortunately, your immediate family may not be the best choice for that. Anyone can build their own support system right here on MFP and it costs nothing but the time to read profiles and send friend requests. I would not have…

The energy! Oh my goodness. I was never one who could sit still for long, but now I feel like a bouncy ball. Eating what I crave. Thanks to MFP, I still eat all of the things that I like in smaller portions. Compliments from friends and colleagues. The small wins. Moving to another notch on my belt, ordering smaller…

This. It took more time and help than I ever knew I needed. Doing it alone is just too hard. I needed someone to be kinder to me than I was willing to be to myself, then slowly teach me to curb the behavior before it started. When it starts to get better, the freedom from the cycle of pain and guilt feels so good. It…

Oh yes I feel your pain. A size 13 women's is a men's 11.5/12. :(

Severely lactose intolerant here. I have used Almond Breeze milk for years. The refrigerated versions are fantastic Greek yogurt does not bother me at all (Fage 0% is my favorite). I am not sure if your specific condition requires you to avoid that too, but it may be an acceptable alternative. There are plenty of frozen…

110 is ridiculous, unhealthy, and I hope your "distorted, screwed up goal of 110 pounds" is not real. If it is, then you do indeed need professional help. Please find a therapist. As for me, I am 5'11 and aiming for 170. Maybe I'll change my mind when I get there, but I wear size 13 women's shoes (yeah, seriously). 150 has…

Well how handy! A thread full of new friends :) Hoping to be as successful as all of you lovely people. No surgery, just sensible eating and exercise. Thanks for posting your stories and pictures. Very inspirational.

I would say pizza but...

There is some frightening advice being offered here. Seroquel is absolutely a medication effectively used to treat insomnia. Drug companies cannot advertise its use for this purpose but doctors are allowed to prescribe it to patients who have not responded well to less severe alternatives or have additional symptoms which…

Actually, my mother said the same thing - No white bread, rice, pasta, or granulated sugar. I'm having a slice of macaroni and cheese pizza this weekend and taking a picture for her.

Did you calculate your TDEE as "sedentary" when you are really more active than that? Sedentary is correct when you do absolutely nothing but sit on a couch all day. After two months of using a Fitbit I found that the online TDEE calculator I used was under by 50-100 calories depending on my activity. I'd say that's a…

I love it! I'm a big 'ol e-cheerleader. Reading diaries and posting positive messages on my friends newsfeeds motivates me to stay on track. I purposely look for friends who are very active on the site. Personally. it feels impossible to take this journey alone. MFP is my easy access support system.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough all the way. Massive chunks of chocolate inside. Tastes like you're eating dessert and it keeps you full. No gluten, soy, or gelatin. High fiber. These things are magical! I'm going to get one of each from GNC this week thanks to all of these posts :)

Feed your body. Being at too large of a deficit will make you feel terrible. The scale often stops moving as a result. Read this for more info. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo Personally, I calculate my TDEE and consume enough calories to stay at a…

I prefer to use an elliptical. It is kinder to my joints and still works up a sweat. If you want accurate comparisons of how many calories you are burning during an exercise activity, it might help to purchase a Heart Rate Monitor.

Protein shakes and bars are my best food friends. They knock cravings out of the park! The better ones are low in sugar and carbs with at least 20g of protein. You can boost them with things like nut butters (PB2 is excellent), fat free yogurt, fruit, ice. They taste like shakes from fast food restaurants without…

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Super active! Definitely using MFP more than Facebook. My diary entries are very detailed. I am always looking for active and motivated friends. Feel free to add me :) Warning... I have few food restrictions and eat a wide variety of foods in reasonable portions. If seeing donuts and pizza throw you off of your game, my…

Oddly enough, Costco brand Premier Protein shakes are incredible. I blend the chocolate ones with PB2, Peanut Butter, and ice. Sometimes a frozen yogurt bar on a day when I'm low on calories. They taste like fast food shakes :)

This. SF has healthy options at just about every restaurant (well, maybe not In-N-Out). Try to decide on where you are going an hour or two before lunch. Check out the menu and have a game plan when you leave. It takes away the stress of feeling like everyone is watching and waiting while you are at the restaurant trying…

All of my immediate family members are Type 2 diabetic or pre-diabetic. My mother has always been a relatively healthy eater and never overweight a day in her life. She called to tell me that her glucose levels were high. I flipped out. At 300+ lbs, it seemed like pure luck that I had avoided it for so long. I logged on to…

That depends on what you mean by "bad." Will it affect your weight loss? As long as you are still at or under your caloric deficit for the day the answer is NO.

Oh yes, I will eat you. I will log you. I will burn you off. and I will lose another 30 lbs while enjoying your tasty goodness.