PrettyPearl88 Member

I agree. Not all pizza is the same. You can make your own healthy, small, personal-sized pizza at home with low-calorie and low-fat ingredients and fit it in your day EASILY. I personally LOVE pizza and refuse to totally give it up. I rarely eat pizza out though, because that tends to be much higher in calories. But…

The TDEE system averages out your daily TDEE and for someone who calculates their activity level correctly and keeps a fairly consistent schedule, it can work just fine I think. However, I definitely agree that using a Fitbit or similar device, while not 100% accurate, is definitely more accurate than calculating your…

WOW! You both look FANTASTIC!!! Amazing transformation! Congrats and great job!

I don't know if I can help much specifically with your budgeting issue, but I can simply tell you some of my thoughts on what you just said and what I would do if I were you. Have you had a heart-to-heart conversation with your husband about this issue? Not just the food and budget, but about your weight loss and feeling…

I'm the SAME exact way! For some weird reason, I'm always more hungry on the days where I don't work out or don't move as much. I get worse cravings and find it harder to eat under my calorie limit (which is also 1200). It's SO MUCH easier on work out days, and like you, I'm often LESS hungry when I work out. The cravings…

Yes, they are pretty close. Plus my trainer helps me as well. So while there could easily be some error (perhaps I'm really 25-26% instead of 21-22%), it's highly unlikely that I'm 35-40% bf. An error that big is unlikely if I have both help AND am using different methods AND consistently results in the same small range.…

Except that I said that I was using different methods of measuring body fat, remember? That's why it's unlikely. Also, my trainer helps me do it. Making a 15% error even more unlikely. But hey, you're entitled to your own opinion, bro. If you just have a personal preference for very thin and athletic women and think all…

I've been regularly measuring my body fat % for the last few months and seen a small, slow decline. So I would have had to have made the same exact mistake every single time I took it, using every single method that I used. Unlikely. I'm sure it's slightly off, but not THAT far off. I know for a fact that I don't have 40%…

I agree. She looks like 20-25% body fat to me too based on the second set of pictures. Also, Pu, explain this: My body doesn't look anywhere near as good and fit as Scarlett Johansson...yet my body fat is 21-22% (after measuring it just last week using multiple different methods). So there's no way she could possibly be…

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Ah yes, I think we all know how to measure our body fat %. And I think we all have some fat chunks that we can pinch. Having a little chunk of fat on your body that you can pinch doesn't in and of itself make someone overweight though, so I don't see how this helps your point. That's because it doesn't. According to your…

I think you have a serious misconception of what overweight is. Katy Perry is not "questionably" overweight. And Scarlett Johansson is nowhere near a "little overweight." Even according to your picture and post, Scarlet Johansson looks to be maybe 25-30%, Kim K maybe right around 30%, Katy maybe 22-25%, and Christina,…

I came into this thread expecting (and hoping) to see some photoshop work of anorexic-looking celebrities and supermodels transformed to a healthy weight (as in a healthy BMI range). I am sorely disappointed. :grumble: I have to agree with many others that the edited pictures aren't "full-figured"....they're just plain…

Hmm.....128?

I was thinking this the whole time too. If you're so close to being underweight as you say, OP, then your thighs and butt cannot possibly be as large you claim they are. It's just not humanly possible. And based on your pictures, you look fine. If you're so concerned with your "jiggly butt and thighs," a good idea would be…

Simple. They don't "drink their calories," meaning the only drinks they have are water, and maybe things like tea or coffee with no cream, sugar, or sweeteners. They also tend to eat lots of foods that are high in protein and fiber, and low in fat and calories, such as fish and steamed veggies. It's difficult, but it is…

I agree with this 100%! I've realized that this was a BIG part of my problem! Growing up, I was so used to either feeling starved or stuffed. I didn't know what it felt like to just feel satisfied. I thought full meant stuffed. But really, full only means satisfied. You don't need to feel stuffed after eating a meal. You…

I agree that you should start running around ASAP. Just start with one or two runs outside per week and do the rest on the treadmill. Take it easy on the outside runs at first. Don't kill yourself, it's going to be different and it's best to just accept that. Also...PACING! I'm a new runner (just did my very first 5k…

My personal opinion: The man should ask the woman out, plan the date, and pay. At least for the first few dates. I'm a more conservative, traditional type of girl, so I wouldn't ask a man out on a REAL date (as in, dinner at a nice restaurant). That's the man's job, in my opinion, and like I said, he should always pay, at…

CONGRATS!!! :flowerforyou: That is AMAZING! You must (and should be!) so proud of yourself! That's a big accomplishment and just goes to show that even for those of us who've never been slim, fit, and athletic, with hard work we can achieve anything we set our minds to! :bigsmile:

Oh my goodness, I think I might actually be a spoon too! I used to think I was an hourglass, but lately I've been convinced that I'm a pear. But maybe I am, in fact, a spoon! I too have those high hip bones and I've been hating that about myself since I started losing weight. I was beginning to think that something was…

I feel that same way that you do. Right now I'm less than 10 lbs from my goal weight, but...I guess I imagined myself looking more hot at this point. Like you, I'm pear-shaped. Most of my weight has come off from my chest and waist. (My boobs have completely shrunk now too.) But my butt and thighs are still big. I'm still…

First of all, CONGRATS!!! That's AMAZING!!! You lost 1 lb and an inch in your belly! You're making PROGRESS!!! :bigsmile: Second, you're making PROGRESS so why do you want to stop?! It's because you're not making progress as quickly as you want. :frown: I know that feeling. But half of the battle of losing weight is…

Apparently I'm curvy... :embarassed: I'm 5'4" and weigh about 129 lbs right now. When I started, I weighed about 178 lbs and took my measurements, though I can't remember them exactly, but they were somewhere around these: Bust- Somewhere right around 39/40" Waist- I think it was 32" Hips- Around 41/42" Thigh- 27" My…

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe my thread got so many comments! :embarassed: Well, I feel very thankful and blessed that so many of you were so inspired by my story and journey! You all are so sweet and so awesome! Keep up your amazing work because I'm confident that every one of you can reach your goals! :bigsmile: Also,…

I drink the fruit protein smoothies too. I usually have it as an afternoon snack, in addition to my meals. Once in a while I'll have it for breakfast if I'm in a super rush or just not very hungry one morning.

WOW! This is incredible! Amazing work, girl! :bigsmile:

Hey! We're totally twins! I started out right around your weight and am currently just under 130 lbs right now. I just recently started weight training as well and my goal is to get to 120 lbs, similar to yours! My current profile shows my transformation, as of a few weeks ago. I also made a thread that you might have seen…

I hate it when people say that to me, so I know exactly how you feel! I've gotten that line A LOT since I started losing weight and if I would have listened to some of those people, I'd still be chubby and overweight today. Don't listen to them! When you reach the right weight for your body, you'll realize how great it…

Protein. One of the major differences between regular and greek yogurt is the protein content. Greek yogurt has more than twice the amount of protein of most regular yogurts. Yoplait Light: Two flavors I looked at had 5g of protein in their 6oz cups. Greek Yogurt: One 4oz chocolate greek yogurt I often eat has 10g of…