IkirPaulson Member

This may anger a lot of people, but I have never lost weight when I exercised because I ate it all back (and then some!). Not to discredit exercise, because it is definitely good for you, but changing how much I eat has been the real game-changer for me. The only issue with that is I am used to eating A LOT of food.…

When I did this I bloated up like a balloon. You might be overdosing on protein and not realize it. The way I broke my plateau was by tracking calories like I had obsessive compulsive disorder. It was the only time I saw a change in the scale. Side note: MFP overestimates calories burned so I suggest NOT eating back the…

I guess everyone has their own agenda. A lot of people are pointing out threads that make the forum seem full of pro-Ana girls. If that were the case, why then is there a thread "I'm over 60kilos" where a member thinks she doesn't belong on skinny gossip because she's overweight. All the rest of the members chime in with…

You're welcome! BTW I like how you think.

Everyone is entitled to their own personal goals. Maybe she set hers as low as she did because she's never been at that weight and doesn't know how it will affect her (good or bad). She might reassess her goals as she gets closer. We can't judge her for her personal goals because we don't know her backstory.

I think you're being reasonable and not taking the site too seriously. You are right, they do not support eating disorders.

Agreed!

Thumbs up for you!

Look at my profile picture and you'll find what you're looking for. It shows me in October and in March. Nothing crazy or extreme, just me being tired of having to lie down in order to wiggle into my pants. Not only do I not have to struggle to fit my clothes, I might actually need smaller ones!

You are absolutely right!

I think what it comes down to is that everyone has a different opinion. There are many who think that their opinion is the only correct one and feel the need to have others agree with them. Therefore your goal weight of 165 may seem high to a person who has always been 100, but will seem insanely low to your overweight…

Body confidence is #1 in my book. I am really sad about the "Real women have curves!" movement because it says "Women without curves are not real!" Personally I would like to see the "Real women come in all shapes and sizes!" movement take off.

While the blogger seems vicious (it's for entertainment) the forums are full of nice girls. No one is going to accuse you of having BDD. If you do have BDD, they will only tell you out of concern for your well being and not because they are trying to put you down for weighing less than them.

I love their forum because the members are all supportive of each other and give constructive criticism. Unlike many MFP members that just love to be aggressive with their opinions and badger those who post a topic question that they deem "unacceptable". Since the moderators at skinnygossip.com have to approve each member…

It sounds like you already plan on leaving her and are seeking validation to not feel guilty. I may be wrong, but that's what it sounds like. I would never leave my husband, and I am in the exact same situation. It is what it is. Love the one you're with. If you don't want to because you think weight loss makes you better…

Skim milk or non-dairy creamer is a good lower calorie alternative. Also, adding cinnamon/nutmeg/vanilla extract to liven it up. Personally I drink my coffee black, but I used to overdose on creamers and sugar because I couldn't stand the taste of plain coffee. It turned out I was just buying really low-quality coffee and…

Thank you. I feel like berating people for their calorie choice is akin to fat-shaming. If I'm not allowed to tell someone to reduce their calorie intake, no one should tell me to increase mine. Unsolicited advice is unsolicited for a reason.

I am reminded of an excellent quote, one of my favorites actually, by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld: "Yes, some people say to me 'You're too skinny', but never a skinny person says that to me. Only people who could stand to lose a few pounds say that." FYI a BMI of 18.5 is still in the healthy range. So do what you have…

My husband loves to cook… but he stays away from vegetables for the most part. Unless it's onions and mushrooms sautéed in bacon fat. Or asparagus spears wrapped in bacon. OR jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. You win some, you lose some.

I haven't bothered to learn how to post photos in the forums (yet) but my profile pic shows before and during! 17, Oct 2012 - 146 lbs (38-30-39) 01, Feb 2013 - 127 lbs (37-27-37) Goal - fit into my old clothes so I don't have to waste money buying new ones. :)

These are all fantastic suggestions. Thank you!

Women have to be careful about too much processed soy because it boosts certain female hormones that are linked to breast cancer. NO, soy milk does not give you breast cancer but in some people it increases progestins and studies have shown that some women with breast cancer have high levels of progestin. It is not cause…

Quinoa!!!

Calorie dense foods and a multivitamin to make sure you're not losing essential nutrients. Oh, and someone you can talk to about your emotional state. Talk to anyone who is willing to listen. Even if your issues are not resolved, talking/complaining about them will help. Feel better soon.

I think it comes down to personal balance. Eat as much fruit as you want…in moderation. Do you want to eat fruits because you crave sugar and want to feed the craving with healthy alternatives? If so, fruit is way better than candy. They are complex sugars/carbs that break down slower in the body versus the processed…

Have confidence! You're a 10! Some guys date pretty girls to boost their self-esteem and show off to other people. Like somehow dating someone that others deem attractive makes you a better person? WRONG! Girls do it too. We are a society based on appearance. I wonder how different dating would be if we were all blind?

I think my response is very unbiased and non-offensive. Don't attack me if you disagree with what I've posted, please. Studies done on speed dating show that when asked to fill out a survey about what they want and how they rate themselves, both men and women have the same criteria for what they are looking for in a…

Because MFP comes in a handy iPhone app that is very convenient for keeping a food diary! The only way I have been able to lose weight is by planning my meals ahead of time and/or keeping a food diary. The other forum is just that. A forum. It does not have the awesome tools and calculators that MFP does. But it does have…

My thoughts exactly. I found a weight-loss forum that you must first be approved by a moderator before you can join. The forum is mostly public and the users are VERY supportive. Trolls are quickly banned. If you're looking for feedback and don't want to deal with…

That, and it's much easier to stick your foot in your mouth and be rude when you're not face to face with the person you're belittling. Ces't la vie.