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I really like this post, but there's one thing I'm going to add. Part of that learning process is Pavlovian. When people feel a lot of emotional attachment to food, that emotion becomes a proverbial bell. It doesn't matter if you eat out of stress, depression, guilt, or morality. In the end, all you've done is create a…

I can relate to a lot of what you said, though not in quite the same way. Other than my parents, I have no family on this half of the US. My father and I... Well, we don't exactly get along and my mother is too quiet to be a good mediator. Growing up as an only child surround by adults led me to mature too quickly. Delving…

I'm about 5'2" and started out at 215 pounds. For the first little while I was more interested in diet and vitamins than exercise because I honestly had no energy whatsoever. Once that was sorted out though, I went for the elliptical. I did this partially because I had one at home, but primarily to build stamina so I would…

This is probably going to sound a little too technical, but if you're aiming to stay as close to 1200 as physically possible then you're likely eating below your minimum. Have you noticed that the calories per serving is always a multiple of five? The FDA has a set of rounding rules in place, which means each serving is…

The best way to fix that is to drink a lot more water. You will retain some of it, which makes the idea sound silly, but the excess water will also flush the salt out of your system. The water retention caused by red meat is better gotten rid of with veggies though because it's not quite as soluble. I also noticed that a…

Meh, I'm game. 1. What is your eye color? --- Deep brown, usually close to black. 2. What is your favorite season? --- Hm.... Winter. 3. What is your favorite Holiday? --- Halloween! 4. Have you ever been arrested? --- Nope. 5. What are 2 things with in arms reach of you right now? --- Glass of water and a maple leaf. 6.…

I just made a post on "TOPIC: You won't believe how I've lost weight..." that might help a bit if you're not reaching your daily Calorie goals here. If you are maintaining good Calorie levels, then one suggestion I'd have is to exercise maybe 20-30 minutes after eating decent amounts of Carbs -provided- your metabolism is…

There's actually a very good (and scientific) reason why this is working for you, why "slow and steady" is better for long-term weight loss, and why people gain everything back when they do the hardcore Calorie cutting. That reason is: Metabolism. Sure, it all sounds strange at first, but think of it like a fan. The less…

Thank you for the welcome! I'm still fighting mine here too, but that's a big part of it. If I can build up my energy, than I'm sure I can walk farther away from the constant complaints. My father and I get along best when we barely talk to each other, even if he is trying to give me that "better life". Part of his issue…

Thank you very much! :smile: I'm really glad that there are a lot of supportive people here. It's something new and also a little exciting. I expect to see the other side at some point too, but hopefully that expectation will help me deal with the disappointment better. It can't get too much worse, yea? I've only been here…

I'm actually -really- nervous about doing that right away, partially because of what Daisy said with some people being hyper critical. Not only against me, but also against themselves. At base line though, there are three big reasons: 1) Time stamps. To me breakfast means "breaking the fast" rather than "a morning meal".…

:happy: Thank you for the welcome! My father has compared me to my mother since middle school. She, of course, is 4'11" and very lightly built, so her normal weight averages around 100lbs. He's been so criticizing of me since though that I felt forced to eat while he wasn't around. In other words, while he's asleep. It's…

I very much support you, odd as it may sound. Vengeance is just as much of a balancing force as hope and it may well take you farther. Most especially because you're holding onto both. Keep that pride and hold your head up high. As long as you don't let the stress or pain force you back down, I'm sure you'll be able to get…

Very recently I realized that I was having a LOT of trouble staying awake for twelve hours. It's true that I'm an insomniac and I haven't been sleeping well, but I always tell myself that my day is simply broken in half and everything is "normal". In a moment of clear thinking, however, I noticed that I'd been struggling…

A'lo~ I also just joined the site, am 25, and live in Cali. I'm getting daunted by the similarities already! My current diet involves primarily eating a good vitamin every day. I haven't gotten much beyond that since I just started, but in all honesty I think that vitamin will do me a world a good. As for advice,…