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I'm vegan (ethical reasons) and I don't see veganism as an inherently healthier diet. There is a wide variety of vegan diets and a wide variety of non-vegan diets, all of them can range from absolutely awful to very good for you. Meat and dairy won't damage you if you don't eat too much of them. I believe you should follow…

Greens: broccoli, cabbage (and cruciferous vegetables in general), kale, parsley and all other greens are high in calcium. Also tahini is very high is calcium and iron. It's also highly calorific, but one tbsp of tahini in its "raw" form (before adding the water and flavorings to it - often named "sesame butter") contains…

Don't try to make it work. Really, I've been that path myself. That guy is not going to do you any good. Some things can't be fixed.

THANK YOU! I hated that movie. And so many people around me loved it! Good people, intelligent, educated people, people in their late 30's, people with generally good taste (to my liking of course). And the music is incredibly bad. Really, you had movies with such wonderful soundtracks like Bambi and The Jungle Book...…

Please go back to the doctor or maybe see some other doctor... really, I don't think any advice from any of us who isn't trained and doesn't know you and your situation can be better than a doctor's opinion.

Go out for a walk, dance, do housework. Usually when I'm very upset I can't sleep well and can't eat so it's no solution... And sleeping/doing nothing makes it worse (though I do that sometimes, too).

I'm the same way. You just have to learn to see the good things about your shape rather than the bad things.

From what I know a portion should be about the size of your fist. yup...

coffee, because I take it without sugar. I know it has some calories (about 10 cals per cup) and it adds up eventually, two cups a day is 600 cals a month... maybe I should, but I'm usually under my intake anyway. I also don't log tea, it has no calories. I also don't log pickles, mustard and the squeeze of lemon I add to…

Do you log everything (and I really do mean EVERYTHING - fruit, veg, drinks)?

Vitamin D because sadly I hardly get to be out in the sunlight. I work indoors. Also B12 because I'm vegan... and that's it.

5'4", 110-114 lbs, 1690. On days I work out I eat more.

There are no short cuts... You don't put on the weight overnight, you can't lose it overnight. If you want to keep the weight off, it means changing your habits. You can take it easy, there's no need to exercise. Just start counting everything you eat using this site (everything means also vegetables, fruits, drinks,…

no sugar, with soy milk. it takes a little while to get used to drinking without sugar, but it's worth it.

I have to say, I think you're really pretty. :) You're just at the lowest range of the overweight category. You don't have to lose a whole lot at all, just a few kg's and you're in the normal range. I don't think it's the right way to focus on weight all the time, especially if you feel pretty good. I believe, since you're…

Once when I went off the pill, I didn't have my period for several months. I was about 51-52kg, and it returned totally unrelated to weight. Sometimes it's a hormonal thing, and your body needs to adjust its hormonal levels again after getting all those artificial hormones. Of course, not getting your period can cause a…

5 pound in 5 weeks is great! It's a definitely perfect result, and seeing as you aren't big and you're only trying to lose 15 pounds, you can't expect for more. You don't put on 15 lbs in 5 weeks, you can't expect to lose them in 5 weeks. Anyhow, the pill doesn't actively make anyone fat or anything of the sort. It might,…

You're not in a relationship with his mom. Whether she's right or wrong, it's not your issue. If he can't be in a relationship, then it can't happen. If he wants to make his own decisions, he can move out and do things his way. I'd give it up really.

Well, It is normal, meaning most men do it. Masturbating is normal, too. I know my man masturbates and I know he watches porn sometimes, and I accept that. It's not because I'm not enough for him or something, it's just how men are wired. I wouldn't take it personally. However if you're concerned because of the porn…

I'm vegan and experiencing the same thing (we're even about the same size and bf%). Add some more olive oil to your food, it would help without you even having to "eat more".

Weight-wise, it's the same. But you don't get any nutrients from ice cream. So yeah, if you just want to lose weight and don't care, you can do that and it won't make much difference. It doesn't mean that's a healthy choice.

It also depends on your behavior. Besides, not all women realize they're being hit on.

I think you should use empiric ways to know, rather than only the way you see yourself, or how others react to you. Sometimes we don't see ourselves as we really are. And sometimes people say you're too skinny when you're not. Set a goal weight and body fat percentage according to medical recommendations and aim to be…

I'm ashamed to admit I've watched each episode of this show. I feel guilty because at times, it has some "freakshow" element. Still I do find it very interesting, and I'm always surprised by how honest most participants are about their habits.

Hi. It's great you're worried about your kid's health - but there's no need to worry. I've also been vegetarian since about that age, and I'm totally fine. She will NOT lack protein, as there's really protein in everything. If you're worried - add more pulses, whole grains and tofu to her diet. However you should know this…

Yes, it's food.

To live long and be healthy, and also because it's fun. :)

If you're not sure, have a glass of water or two. If you still feel like you can eat, have a piece of fruit/veg/some nuts/dates. If you're still not satisfied then eat something... :)

We never learn.

Luckily for me I hardly ever get sick, when I do it's just some coughing or sneezing and that's it... but.. I rather not work out when I'm sick because I believe it can make it worse. I won't just eat whatever though... I eat normally as always.