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Hi! Very similar stats and body shape to yourself...finding that if I don't seriously restrict my eating/drinking, I sort of plateau around 142. I got down to 138 but it was with pretty intense restriction. I have been able to improve my body shape with weights and intervals...I've decided to focus less on the scale as I…

Well done!!! I feel the same way...Like I've lost about 10 pounds but it's such a difference in body shape, especially at a short height. Keep up the good work x

Congrats, Jess! You look great and I am sure it was hard work. Well done :-) Also, re: your boyfriend's comments... 1. He was wrong...you were beautiful at 167. 2. If in the future something happens and you gain the weight back, what happens in the relationship then? It sounds like this guy is not someone you can count on…

^^^ You're condescending still and judgmental.

It'd be nice if people weren't so condescending to the poster re: not being that into sweets. She just explained it and people are still writing these pathetic comments 'how sad!' 'I'm so sad for you!' She's not sad. She's fine. Leave her alone. I've never written something angry on MFP before but your obnoxious comments…

I think it's important to have a healthy level of realistic self-critique and self-acceptance. This is not intended to be offensive but what you are describing sounds exactly like Body Dysmorphia Disorder. At your height and weight, you are (borderline?) underweight...If you find yourself obsessing about it, getting down,…

^^^ This was cracking me up! I don't have any person on top of me while doing exercises (poor me) but sometimes when planking, my mischievous kitten will jump up on my back. It's hilarious and fun!

If you follow the process, it will work. You need to log everything you eat consistently. Everything. If you remain at a deficit, you will lose weight. Be honest with yourself. I know how difficult that is! It will also help you see patterns in what you eat and times when you really shouldn't bother eating a certain…

I actually can't do Insanity with my shoes on...If I try and start off with sneakers, I have to take them off because my feet cramp and burn. It's horrible. Barefoot all the way for me baby! x

I quit smoking 9 months ago and have lost weight since (not gained). I went to an Allen Carr's The Easy Way clinic. AMAZING. My opinions on this....If you go into it thinking it will be a struggle, it will be. If you go into it thinking you might fail, you probably will. The only way I was able to quit was to realize that…

In my opinion: Pro: Best DVD workout I've ever done - burns lots of calories for the amount of time done, noticeable results, addictive. Cons: High impact and some of the moves are very difficult.

"Wrap it before you tap it"...

There's nothing wrong with you! Look at all the responses you have received from strong and successful women who have been there, done that. I also struggle with this and things that I find help are: 1. Pre-log the food you intend to binge on. I quickly realize that the bag of crisps and bottle of wine I want to devour…

I freakin' love H&M and have shopped there for years. The sizing varies depending upon the line. They have a youthful/teen line which runs quite small, a business line which is true to size and a more casual line which runs large. This is based on years of experience and hundreds of euro spent! x

I don't know what to expect someday when I hope to be pregnancy. But I LOVE this thread compared to the other one posted. Yes, I respected the OP in that thread for her amazing body, hard work, and dedication. However, I also am aware from various women in my life that some 'body changing' events may occur during…

I used to be lazy, too. Then I started saying I would do one Jillian Michael's DVD a day. Even if I didn't feel like it/was having an off day/wasn't into it. I just did it. They are less than 30 minutes. There is literally no excuse. The first important thing is to put your exercise clothes on and then just start. Good…

You have lost 5-6 pounds in 2 weeks?! That is incredible weight loss. I am not sure at all why you would be discouraged. 1-2 pounds per week is healthy fat loss. In terms of noticing a difference visually, I still have huge amounts of trouble with this on some days. I use a measuring tape and clothes to obtain objective…

Do Insanity! IN 6 weeks, you'll make excellent progress if you push yourself. Make sure to continue to eat though! Good luck. You're adorable anyways! xx

I'd go for it! I bought 2 pairs of shorts when I started from Penney's (Primark) at 5 euro each - they were too friggin' cute and I wanted em. I bought one pair in just about my current size (barely fit) and one in the size smaller (TOO small). I take photos and weigh myself and measure myself to track my progress. I've…

I'm a researcher so trying to 'bump' this up in the thread to help you with participants. It might help if you tell people the aim of your project and other details so they understand more clearly what they are agreeing to...Good luck!

Beautiful and inspirational!

Hi! I actually searched the topics for 'exhaustion' cause I feel the same way right now. Absolutely wrecked. I was full of energy the past month or so but the past couple days, I feel exhausted - not weak, not sick. I am going to take a couple days off exercising and see if that helps...Good luck and feel free to add me if…

HI! I know what you mean. I've only been here for a couple of months but I have dropped 10 pounds and I honestly feel like a whole new person. Instead of getting comfortable with where I am at (I'm still not there), I'm using this as motivation - how good I feel. Also thinking how bad you would feel 'going back'. Another…

^^^ Check out thrift stores! You'll feel great having a 'new' pair of pants that fit you even a bit better. You can get some great name brands and prices. I was hesitant, too, to buy a pair I might only wear for a month but I won't lie...how good I feel in them is worth every single cent!

I had a similar shocking experience having to confront my BF%...I wasn't huge but like you there was extra fat all over the body...You hold it well in your curves and once you start eating better and doing some exercise, it'll go down pretty quickly I'd bet. Congrats already on that 4% loss! It's gunna keep flying down I'd…

I am about 1.5 months in and I freakin' love it! I'm down just over 10 pounds and INCHES and SIZES. I've honestly never looked this small. I never thought my hips could actually be 'small'! I'd absolutely recommend it. Just stick with it. Even if and when you don't want to...if you start with 'maybe' or 'what if I am…

I think she is saying it doesn't logically make sense at all - unless you are a scientific exception - that if you were taking in the property quantity of food / nutrition, you would 'get fatter' while doing a high intensity workout. E.g. Your calories were allotted for you to either maintain your current weight or reduce…

Scone...*drool*...

Wow. Amazing! You looked great before and even better and happier now! x Way to go! P.S. Your arms look particularly lovely in your last shot!

In my experience, if you've been eating a bit less or healthier, you should be cautious cause some of these things and portions might actually make you sick now! I went out for a big celebration dinner on Friday night and ate my 'normal' food - salad, pizza, wine, dessert. I was so sick, we had to go home after and my…