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I'd say you're definitely in the 20-24%. You could always take a diet break http://leanmuscleproject.com/are-you-ready-for-a-diet-break/

I'm not sure. Probably not the greatest. I should maybe get it measured, just don't know where. I'm 5'9 though, and my measurements from top to bottom go size 4, size 6, to size 8.

Original starting weight - 152.6 lb June starting weight - 146.6 lb June goal weight - 141lb Ultimate goal weight - 135 lb Total lbs lost this month -

OP I have never needed to or wanted to gain weight, so I can not say from personal experience. But once the doctors have ruled out any medical issues (and please do urge them to rule everything out if you are sure something is wrong), once you consistently are eating at a surplus (and eat back your exercise calories,…

You are not your nephew! He may have a different metabolic rate than you. Don't worry about him becoming overweight until he becomes overweight. It's good that he is eating if he is hungry. Otherwise he'd be damaging his metabolism.

SW: 152.6 lb GW: 137.6 lbs April 1: 152.6 lbs April 8: April 15: April 22: April 29:

If you've lost 1.5 lbs since March 20th that's more like .75 lbs a week. You said "Not much at all" You said you set your calories to lose .5 lb a week. So you are hitting your weightloss goal of .5 lb a week. If you are fatigued and lightheaded: first off, are you getting enough sleep. Second, are you drinking enough…

As it seems your fairly new to this, I would suggest first trying to stick to the calories suggested for a moderate weightloss goal (which for the amount you have to lose would be about 1 lb a week. I wouldn't stress about macros or anything for now. First get used to tracking and sticking to your calorie goals. For lower…

My current goal for July 29th (Friend's wedding): Fit into this really cute dress I bought 2 summers ago - it's 1 size to small. Seems attainable

Thanks for the advice. I have not yet been to my doctor, so maybe a visit in order soon. I guess it only has been a few days so maybe it'll sort itself out

I think you may be right about not eating enough. During Christmas, I ate way more than usual but I was dropping a lot of water weight. My problem is I have a really hard time eating actual proper sized meals. Like I'll eat a lot, but it's just little bits (which I think ends up adding to more calories in the end). I find…

Yes they normally are night. I've been feeling stressed about Christmas (I love Christmas but I feel this pressure that everything has to be perfect) and I also typically gain some weight at Christmas so I think I'm nervous about it. Anyways I need to find a solution because if I don't do anything I'll gain weight

I think what people are saying is that by just adding Himalayan pink salt and zucchini and asparagus are not going to magically change your body. What has changed your body is all the work you have put it (over the 5 months) and your continued strict diet. Losing 2.6 lbs will make anyone look slimmer. Congrats as I'm sure…

I think that in our society, gaining weight is easier. We have a ton of hyper palatable/processed food and it is available to almost everyone anywhere and anytime. Add in the whole sedentary life style and its even a bit more easy. If however, we stick to preparing and eating only unprocessed food, I think it is actually…

Basically I just feel like I'm not really sick enough to get help and that it's just embarrassing to bring up because if it is just going to seem like a lack of self control

I used to restrict quite a bit. Then it turned into binging and purging. I have briefly tried to recover with the help of medical professionals twice. Which in a way worked because I just wanted to quit therapy so I'd go once or twice to therapy. Not really speak the entire time, and eat normally until I could convince…

Here is what I'm at lately. I am not properly tracking. Mostly overeating. I don't have any weight to gain. I haven't purged since Saturday (which I didn't really, only a little, which now that I say that sounds messed up). I've been drinking a lot - (hence the overeating, it's almost all in alcohol) and I quit exercising…

I'm definitely liking the irony. U.S. always gets the good stuff. At least we get chocolate cream cheese!

Thank you for the advice!

Jerky...

Okay people. Stop getting on OP's case. While no, OP didn't lose 4 lbs of fat, definitely could've been from losing water weight from bloating. Artificial Sweeteners do cause extra gas and digestive distress. That or OP, you might have a problem with dairy.

Yoga I like if it's hot yoga and then yea I can eat more. I went to a treatment place, and stopped after the first family session. Before that, I'd go to therapists twice and I wouldn't open up so my parents wouldn't take me anymore. Plus I think the therapists thought it was a waste of time

Because my anxiety is too intense to do so. Making appointments, having to take time of work, it is just very overwhelming

I didn't intentionally say no, but I went to starbucks and got a pretzel with my Americano, but forgot the pretzel somewhere, not sure if I even picked it up, but hey, probably could do without it

I'd like to join!

http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/exercise-induced-anaphylaxis#9 Read slide 9. Figure out what is causing the allergic reaction. Do not use it as an excuse to not exercise. Exercise is important to maintain muscles/strength/cardio vascular health

Your body refilled its glycogen storage. 128 lbs is perfectly fine weight especially for your weight. More than likely, you won't even keep all 4 lbs once your body figures everything. I would keep eating at 1500 till you drop what you gained (and you will as 1500 cals is below maintenance for you) and then up by another…

The 10000 calorie cheat is meant as more of a challenge. Its not going to magically do anything for your health. It would be more beneficial to add back in your occasional cheats.

I don't necessarily think you have an eating disorder. I also don't think you have clogged arteries. Some people do happen to have problems putting on weight. Do not stress yourself on this. I do think that the therapist is a good idea to help you deal with the traumatic thing that happened. I also think you need a new…

I for some reason have difficulties touching raw meat (grosses me out). I've started eating fake meat... it is more expensive, and yes it is processed. But I find it is rather yummy. And has a decent amount of protein. I definitely think I might have some issues with dairy as well. I have not yet went completely dairy…