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Yes, it's fine. BUT. I was told by a friend with a history of body building that eating too many carbs late at night before going to sleep will make it harder to shed those last few pounds. She also recommended eating more calories early in the day and before / after workouts.

Is it wrong if I don't find either of them attractive? I think the body builder has a better figure, though.

I think it depends on how deep the stretch marks look, but generally on very slim / toned people they are miniscule and it doesn't make a bit of difference. If it were me though (apple shape!), I would definitely focus on hard abs before wearing any stomach baring top.

I realized that I didn't really have a life ahead of me at my old size. I felt tired and run down all the time. I felt physically disgusting, almost like body dysmorphia. My "social time" involved playing World of Warcraft on my computer. Men my own age frightened the hell out of me. I had crippling shyness and self-doubt,…

Soak it in chicken broth, mixed veg, and seasoning to cook. But if it doesn't appeal to you, it may just be easier to switch to other whole grain foods. Ever tried quinoa or Kashi 7 grain (like rice) pilaf? Yum...

I was at work so I did bring some homemade protein bars. I think they're more like candy with some whey mixed in, but you can make your own at home that aren't THAT bad. I made these: http://scoobysworkshop.com/healthy-inexpensive-meal-replacement-bars/ I used a soy protein that's not so high in calories, and split them…

Err...my oatmeal with blueberries is 270 calories. But I digress. It's a little haughty, but think it's great to encourage healthier food choices. Why is it wrong as a society to raise the bar a little bit, without putting anyone down? Not all choices are the same. Not all lifestyles are the same. Not all foods are the…

Maybe this is a bad idea, but do you mind some hard love? My thoughts here: It's not about the weight. Don't settle for low tier nut jobs. You must value yourself and be cautious about people you meet on the internet. Rule 1: Men (and anyone) can lie on the internet. Says he is married but can't get divorced = red flag,…

Plain soy naturade protein powder in a cup of water after a workout. I didn't realize it was unflavored. It tasted like raw flour. In fact I'm pretty sure it could substitute as flour. Almost choked up that one! Didn't have any other options as I was in my car and not about to blow it on fast food.

My shirts are all loose now, I have to eat constantly to fuel my weights, I have to carry protein powder in my car, I wear annoying fuzzy socks on my feet at night because I get so cold, arms get all weird looking and veiny after weight training, annoyed at having to buy better fitting clothes for my super hot bod.…

My top six: 1. Eat a gram of protein per pound of body weight 2. Eat smaller meals throughout the day. 3. It's a lifestyle change. 4. fruit & veg 5. eat enough to sustain your workouts 6. lift weights! 7. eat "clean"

I like to mix Truvia into the Kirkland Signature (costco) plain greek yogurt. I also recommend Chobani's flavored varieties.

Hi Derek. I think you're awesome and doing all the right things. Definitely start moving gradually, and it doesn't matter at this point if there's junk food in the cupboard - times are hard, and all you need is to create a deficit to start losing weight. That's 80% of the success until you get closer to goal. If you're…

Actually I think it helps to switch it up every once in a while. Keep your body guessing. Always strive to hit a mild deficit though if you need to lose weight. I remember staying around the same weight for a couple of months, even while busting my butt at the gym. I was probably eating more calories than I logged and not…

1. Avoid the trigger food. Don't cook a large portion of junk food if you are craving it. 2. Avoid the hormones that trigger a binge by eating a little more on all days. Large deficits trigger overeating, because your body doesn't want to lose weight. When I binged I ate at 1200 calories on other days. I average 1600 now…

Be careful of setting off your hunger hormones, which leads to most binges. Eat more calories each day and keep them within a slight deficit. That will help taper your hunger down. Eliminate habits that set off binges - don't buy the trigger foods in the first place, don't go to the store hungry, and find low calorie…

Hello, I personally think that the 2700 calorie day may be refilling any deficits you create on the lower calorie days for that week. I had the same problem and stalled at the same weight, I had to eat more on my overall days so that I did not go on a binge / fight cravings. The sugary snacks will probably leave you…

When my BMI was 27 I was 30 pounds over my current weight. I had a huge pot belly, large upper thighs and back rolls. Clothes didn't fit well and my cholesterol was borderline. If you like what you see in the mirror and your blood tests are normal, then maybe that BMI is fine for you. But at least for me, a BMI of 27 and…

Yes. 4 - 5 chicken breasts (raw is fine, avoid frozen) 1 can black beans 1 15 ounce can salsa 1 can kernel corn any other veggies you like Put the chicken breasts into the crock pot. Cover with remaining ingredients. Cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours, until chicken is cooked through. Put two forks into…

Sweet ! Something to do with all those zucchini I bought ! You're awesome!

As much as you're willing to make up for in the succeeding week. Personally I can't consider crashing my calorie intake for the week and feeling restrained the rest of the time. I'd rather eat 1500 - 1800 calories and lose as a slow, manageable rate!

1. When some parts of your body get so bony / hard you think you've lost too much weight. And other parts are still kind of wobbly. It's weird! 2. All the stares you get on the treadmill and in the weight room, and from random males. This after being single for years with almost ZERO interest no matter how well you dress…

No, I think a person would start to look fleshy and pale though from lack of muscle tone and loss of nutrition. So they would, in theory look fatter even if their weight remains the same.

Chicken and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread & green veg, followed by sweet potato.

Revolutionary idea: Maybe she likes her birth name and wants to keep it. Maybe wearing an expensive piece of jewelry is a fuss and she'd rather not bother just because of a tradition. But using your last name only on social networking is a possible red flag.

Try HIIT outside twice a week. Warm up for five minutes walking, then alternate 1 minute intervals at the hardest you can go (be it fast walking, running or sprints) followed by a minute or two of recovery. I swear, doing HIIT right makes my face as red as a tomato in 30 minutes flat. Definitely the hardest workout that I…

Weight training is extremely important for "firming up" and getting sleek muscle definition all over your body. It will increase your appetite at first, and for a few months the scale stayed the same for me, although I was losing fat slowly. Now that I'm more careful about placing my calories in a deficit, I'm back to…

I like about twice as many foods now as I did when I was overweight. As you incorporate more healthy foods into your diet, your taste buds become more sensitive to the healthy stuff - more sensitive to sweet, sour, spice, and fat. Find varieties of healthy food you can stomach and stay with them. For example if you don't…

Scooby puts my maintenance around 1900, and a loss of .8 lb / week around 1600. I've been hitting about half a pound a week loss but I am also averaging 1600 - 1700 when the numbers are in. 1900 is a little high but if you are active then try it for a month and see how it goes. You can always cut it down.

I went from a generous 38B (with LOTS of back fat / rolls) to around a 34 B cup on the smaller side. A cups are still a little small. I can't pull off the same cleavage that I used to have, but halter tops fit now. At first I mourned the loss in boobage, but now I don't mind because the side rolls are completely gone and…