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I'll join too! A little late but I think I can manage it!

I did a lot of looking into the 'starvation mode' thing and it mostly seems to be BS. You have to be consuming a super low quantity of calories for an extended period of time for it to happen. Besides, people who are actually starving DO lose weight, soooo... not sure how that works.

My favorite thing was to make a box of Pasta Roni and eat it all to myself. My sister and I both did it. God that stuff is so good... I still eat it, but a serving size at a time now haha. When I lived in France they had Cream of Onion chips that were delicious, I'd eat a whole bag of those one my own too. Or an entire bar…

Thanks everyone!! :)

This could possibly be because you wear skirts higher on your waist than pants, often times... Just a thought.

I find it kind of hard to believe you're a size 4 sometimes and a size 12 others... that's a pretty big gap. I mean I GUESS it's possibly, but really only in rare outliers. I'm a size 16 at the moment and yes, things vary a little bit, but not that much. I can fit into things from 14-20. S M L is a little more flexible.…

Very good plan! :) You just have to get into the habit and really be thinking about what you're eating.

Very well said. :)

I log right after eating or while eating. If I'm not at home or by a computer, I write it down if I don't think I'll remember. If you're 'forgetting' to write it down... no offense, are you really that focused or committed? I'm constantly thinking about what I'm going to eat and how I can make my meals healthier. I stay…

Drinking soda is bad for you, diet or not, so I wouldn't TRY to incorporate more soda. Most people try to cut down on it or eliminate it all together when trying to lose weight. Like someone else said, drink water instead, or better yet, save calories so you CAN eat at the end of the day. I have the same exact problem as…

Wow, that is SO RUDE! I mean, it must mean you do have a beautiful face which is technically a compliment, but they're also essentially calling you fat to your face! I've never had anyone say that to me. Why can't they just say "Wow you're really pretty?" instead of that? If someone ever said that to me, I would give them…

Wow, awesome loss so far! Keep it up! I'm glad you are happier with your life now, it's definitely worth it!

Yeah, the calories burned estimates on FP are wayyy higher than they should be I think. I try not to eat back my workout calories. I could see why smaller people might need to but I have almost 100 pounds to lose so. I think I'll survive. :P Plus obviously, the higher calorie deficit, the more/faster you will lose.

Okay, this depends on the race. Because if you're doing a small-town race which is what I usually do, it doesn't really make a difference so long as you stay to the side and let people pass you, because there is still PLENTY of room. But you're right that if it's a big race where it's really crowded, it's a bad idea. I…

Great for you deciding to do a 5k! I love doing them! You don't really need to carb-load for a 5k, just like you said stay hydrated which you already did. :) I would say just try to keep a steady pace and don't get discouraged by people passing you - it IS your first 5k after all! If people passing you would discourage…

Holy crap, you look amazing! What an inspiration! I'm a similar size and just starting, can't wait to look as good as you do!

You look absolutely fabulous, I hope I look that good when I'm 62!!

Wow, you were already a beautiful girl but you look GREAT in your wedding photos! Awesome job! :) And congrats on your marriage!

Not for my own wedding, but I'm a bridesmaid in November so I'm trying to lose a little weight before then. :) Congrats on your engagement!!

I see, yeah I'm kind of short at 5'3" too. ^^;; But 4'11" is definitely on the short side! I could see why you feel that way then. I totally agree that 90 is just a little extreme though! Isn't there supposed to be more of a healthy 'range'? I would guess 90 is like the bottom of that range.

Oh yeah that makes sense, that's probably why the sample I tried on wasn't so tight either haha. I hope you can squeeze into it, a size 6 is hardly fat though. :P You should know that tons of women look at you and wish they could be your size.

Actually, my mom and sister are both great seamstresses so I could probably get one of them to do it for me for free... my mom's going to have to hem it anyway since I'm a shorty haha.

Yikes! Good luck getting into it, I bet you can do it :) I'm glad that isn't what happened to me haha. But I can't wait to even have 4 be a snug option. :P

Awesome, hope you have fun! :)

Yes, but that costs money hahaha. But in the end I'd rather lose the weight than worry about the size. :)

Hahaha umm, I guess you could say I have boobs but they won't be able to hold my dress up if I lose too much. :P

I'm posting every day and would love some more friends as well! :)

Hey there! I'm Ginny, I'm 23 as well and a semi-nerd I guess haha. I've cosplayed a few times etc. And I love HSM. :3 Anyway, nice to meet you, good luck with your weight loss and please friend me if you want! :)

Wow you look absolutely fantastic, you're beautiful! Great job and I'm sure if you keep up your awesome work you'll reach your ultimate goal soon. :)

To be under 200 lbs! I was at 205 -206 last I weighed myself... can't wait to be under it! It's been a few years!