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Hey there! While you can absolutely still enjoy fast food if you keep it within your calorie range, that doesn't seem to be the advice you really want to hear. Coming from a SEVERE fast food/soda addict (I ate all 3 meals, every day, at either Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy's, or McDonald's- as well as consuming over 2…

Someone did it...someone mentioned Pomme Frites!! Why you have to do this to me so early?!! I still have time (minus the money involved) to hop on the train, skip all my errands for the day, and get over there before 2 :P

I am so freakishly like you it's not even funny! Either I'm psychotically over my calories, or freakishly under. Also, after a binge day (I had a friend's birthday at Outback the other day and went balls to the wall about it) I am still so residually full that I can't eat so much the next day. I definitely agree with what…

They came out with a substitute (I read it as an advertisement in Oxygen magazine- a fitness read) that is genuinely supposed to taste like sugar without being artificial (as in, chemical that is). I wish I could remember the name offhand! But I'm sure if you look around you can find it. Also, being a scientist, of all the…

I was going to say exactly this!! You need to try it, REALLY TRY IT, AD NAUSEUM until you like it. And you WILL like it eventually. I used to hate a million foods--now the only thing I truly won't touch is salami..and that's because I haven't really tried to like it because I don't need another processed cold-cut I enjoy.…

This breaks my heart because my close friend had hit 200lbs. To think I wouldn't have been able to go with her if she needed help is a horrible thought. I hope this opens a lot of people's eyes that they don't need to lose weight always just for themselves...sometimes it's for your loved ones as well.

I buy these Flax Lavash breads (I think they're from some company called "Joe's" but don't quote me on that) that come in a pack, look like square "wraps" and are very low carb/high fiber/low calorie with some protein. They're GREAT! You can make just about anything with them, wrap it up, and then eat some of it and foil…

My SO's mother announced at his birthday dinner, in front of his family, that we had both gained a bunch of weight since being together. She actually used the words "You guys got so fat! I read a study about how couples get chubby together...must be true!" O_O after she announced moments before how red my skin was (from…

Hey there! Congrats on all your hard work and amazing results! That's dedication if I've ever heard it! In relation to your problem, I must say that age does have a lot to do with it. The younger you are, the more likely you will be able to snap back without surgery. That being said, in cases of extreme loss, surgery is…

I know people usually hate the supplement route- but in addition to all of the fiber-filled foods listed above, you can also add little bits of fiber supplement into your day (whole foods are ALWAYS better- but it's damn hard to get enough fiber in your day with those alone and the usual person's day to day) In addition to…

Please don't take this the wrong way, but was he of asian heritage? I know that when my mother's company (a popular electronics group) sends women to Korea, the men make strange comments towards them without being aware that they are being rude. One time a female CEO was told by Korea executives, out of the blue, that she…

Hello! To be honest, while a 14% body fat reading is low, most women don't become amenorrheic until 11-12% so perhaps it is even lower than you had assumed. A lot of those scales/devices can be inaccurate so I'd take everything with a grain of salt. There are medications to take to restart your cycle (my friend is a very…

I have suffered with horrible skin for years and *FINALLY* It's mostly over with thanks to exercise and getting a good routine down. First off, if you exercise with any makeup on (foundation wise- eyeliner/lipstick all that is fine)- make sure you take it off first. The silicones in that stuff legit trap all your oil and…

I use a Jawbone UP now to help track my calorie burn- but as a exercise and biological sciences major, I'd say the best method to use to see how hard you're working is the 'Talk Test". If you can carry on a complete conversation and chat with your workout buddy, it's light exercise. Think of an after dinner walk with the…

I am a HUGEEE Fan of dreadlocks! Sadly, there were a number of reasons throughout my life why i didn't get them. 1. My hair is too damn straight! Apparently you need something called a "dread perm" when your hair is straight and healthy. I actually had mine severely damaged from dye and thought I could still do something…

I'm COVERED in tats/piercings/modifications and my boyfriend had nothing ANYWHERE (no piercings, tattoos, not even his ears!) He legit tells me all the time he forgets why people stare at me sometimes (my ears are stretched to an inch and I've had them so long *over 10 years now* that we both don't even notice them…

Hello there!! I'm not intentionally maintaining right now- but I just went back to University so that's the track i'm on at the moment. I'm 4 foot 11 and set my calories generally at 1200--however I exercise a lot and eat those calories back, leaving me at about 1,600 or so. And let's be real--sometimes I eat those without…

I honestly feel bad because you asked this question truly not knowing the reaction you were going to get. Obviously, now you know you aren't going to lose 3 inches and get all fit and toned in a week...but there's more to it than that. Like others said, you can watch your bloating by drinking water and watching your…

I'm going to be honest with you here.... when I was young and irresponsible (around 17) I took diet pills and I found one that worked. It had an ingredient called "Bitter Orange" which had a certain percentage of Synephrine in it. The one I took was marketed by Bally Total Fitness (it was called Fat Burner) and besides…

I have one and I absolutely love it! They def have a few kinks to work out with the syncing to MFP and i've had about 3 problems before (not HUGE ones and they all resolved quickly) but once you learn how to use it--it's a GREAT motivational tool! Tells you a lot about how much you REALLY do each day...especially how few…

I don't know why people are knocking you so much! People CAN have parasites! I've studied zoonotic disease as a hobby related to my animal rescue and rehabilitation (yes, I'm a nerd!) and there are DEFINITELY things you can get in your body that will increase your appetite. Roundworms and tapeworms can both be contracted…

Welcome back!! I read the whole thing (I'm a writer as a "hobby" more or less and I'm VERY prone to doing the same :P) I can relate to your story soo much! I'm currently going for my Bachelor's degree in teaching Physical Education to kids :) I gained all my weight during getting my Associate's degree though because of…

I NEVER eat breakfast. I really friggin hate it!! If anything, I can manage a PB sandwich a few hours after waking for some calories...but I really don't eat breakfast. And I'm losing weight and very healthy! So as long as you are eating the right number of calories and don't feel faint or anything in the morning--screw…

I LOVED fast food but it didn't love me. I really did eat it for every meal while getting my associate's degree (Wendy's was on the way and Taco Bell was down the block--across the street from BK and KFC!) and I gained over 20 pounds in 2 years.... Now--I forbid myself from anywhere with a drive-thru. Really. For some…

I'm going to be totally gross for a second here-- Movie Theater popcorn (AMC/Loews...friggin anywhere!) makes me and all my friends vomit uncontrollably for days. I kid you not, EVERY TIME we went to a movie, whether adding extra butter or plain, whether eating before or not, whether sharing a small or downing a…

Hey there! I'm going to tell you something that I once saw on a health show-- The trainer and doctor were both saying, for large scale weight loss (like the 75+ range) it's important to eat the right amount at the right point in your weight loss. For example, at your current weight- yes, you probably should be eating in…

Hey there!! I didn't look at your diary but from what you're saying- I would try and add more protein to your day! I'm 4'11, 22 years old, started on here last January (2013) at 140 and now I'm at about 115 (I didn't update my ticker yet--today is weigh day after my yearly physical! yay!) I too enjoy a TON of sugar in my…

Hey there!! Congrats on being a ovo-vegan! Def build around protein as others have mentioned. I LOVE smartdogs (tofu hot dogs) and smart sausages. You can have them with your eggs or some beans and toast :) Makes a very low carb but healthy meal! If you straight up enjoy tofu, I use it to replace all the oil and eggs in my…

I never had a diet coke addiction---but I most certainly had a Regular Coke addiction. One year ago, I was drinking several liters a day--waking up nauseous EVERY morning, usually puking, never associating the two--and then I found out a girl that was only in her early 30's died from drinking the amount of Coke I did. They…

I'm going to say something I didn't see mentioned here that is my devil's advocate for white rice-- Mind you, I love brown rice on MANY things (always brown rice in my sushi for example!) but just plain brown rice really sucks. At minimum i'll add some salt to cheer it up, but it really does need an herb and spice overhaul…