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So, as a person in this EXACT situation, I am reading some posts here and worry you're getting ignorant responses. No. Buying your own food doesn't often help. Now you just have a surplus of food, and when mom offers to cook something unhealthy, and you say "I have my own food" you're gonna get the same upset response as…
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Err... I meant "support" in the topic, not "motivation" @_@;; Freudian slip!
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My friends never showed concern; instead they'd try to tempt me with unhealthy food knowing I'm weak-willed. One time we were playing boardgames and one friend showed up with cookies and said "want one?" I replied "no thanks," and then another suddenly held out lindor truffles, "what about these?" "...No, no thanks." and…
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I used to be REALLY bad at pushups, but since this is my 3rd week at the gym doing weight training, maybe I can try them now! :D Good idea! I'm glad I'm not the only one this has happened to, even if it wasn't on the same machine. I'm not sure if it's the movement though, or the fact that both my hands are wrapped around…
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I always remind myself that it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change (and I know everyone always says that @_@) so I need to figure some things out. I need to get over my addiction to sugar and oil, and find sweetness in other things (oddly enough, romaine lettuce) and begin turning the word 'diet' in to 'habit' What…
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Hey guys. I want to thank everyone who posted their support, tough love, and tips to keep me going. I didn't realize how obvious it was that yes, I'm a wicked B type personality with major self esteem issues. The main reason I came on myfitnesspal and started getting better was when I went to the doctor, and I had NO…
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Here are a few last minute things you can do! 1: a belt or sash to cinch the waist can really help! 2: Get a safety pin and take in the sides from the inside, definitely have a friend assist you with this ^^; 3: pig out over the next week (this is not recommended :P ) 4: take in the sides from the outside (as it's much…
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does Zumba build muscle or anything of that sort? You might be losing fat but gaining muscle, which weighs more. Now, by skinny fat, I think you're the same way I am. You're not -fat-, rather you're just out of shape. I'm agreeing with SUV-Hater; instead of working on losing weight, work on toning. Instead of the Zumba you…
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Isn't this supposed to be a motivation and support thread? You all are being a bunch of negative naans! :P Besides, she's partially right. Breasts change shape as people lose/gain weight, not necessarily size. It all depends on your body. Isn't that how it goes with everything? ^.~ So cheer up, people! I'm very happy she's…
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@Helen: I know, a lot of the studies were regarding men. At one point it does say that women tend to go in to starvation mode more easily, which might explain why suddenly under 1200 calories wasn't good for you. I think your plan for higher calorie intake is a good one, and if I start seeing a slowdown in weight I might…
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Haha, thanks Phoenix!! I know it's how our body survived in times of famine, but the point is, if you eat just a few less calories, your body isn't going to go in to starvation mode. Your body does that when you -drastically- reduce calorie intake. My friends always panic when I say "I don't want to go over 1200" because…
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OMG, I was just about to post something about this! ^^;; I don't believe in the whole "if you eat al ittle under 1200 your metabolism is going to come to a grinding halt and you're going to gain weight instead" stuff, but just in case I went looking for articles. I found this one, which explains everything quite nicely!…
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I'll be 100% honest, I wasn't able to do ANYTHING until I got a friend to start helping me. I didn't have motivation to eat right (I love the act of eating and tasting more than I like the act of being full, so sometimes I would eat past full just because I wanted more of that taste I was craving) nor did I really want to…
