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thanks guys. I'm glad I'm not the only one. And I'm trying really hard to convince my mind that I'm going to be ok today without eating more. Because it's a few hours later, and I'm still not hungry in the slightest. This really is a psychological thing

The good news is you're doing everything right and you're on your way to having an awesome stomach. The bad news is all you can really do is be patient and keep up the good work. And make sure you drink lots of water and consume fresh fruits and vegetables for the fiber, as well as reducing sodium. this is help prevent any…

Oh my god. Thank you. This is everything I wanted to say, but in a more scientific format.

I looked at your diary, and don't think you have anything to worry about. You're still at a deficit for the day, and it's not like you had a major binge. Two slices of pizza and 4 cookies might not be the healthiest meal, but it's fine for a special occasion. Life's too short to get caught up in eating perfectly every day,…

Awesome work. You already look great, but by may you will fit into that suit even better. One bit of advice, 1200 calories might be fine for your body, especially if you're mostly sedentary, but once you begin your intense exercise regime, don't be scared to eat more! The best weight loss benefits of exercise are the fact…

hey, at least you called him out on it, without trying to tread lightly around the situation. Feel free to add me! Weight loss can be fun when you have the right support and motivation :)

I've been counting my elliptical miles too. Not entirely sure if that's cheating, but it takes roughly the same amount of time and seems to burn the same calories, and it's not realistic yet for me to be running every day just because it causes a lot of pain in my feet and knees over time. But, the majority of these miles…

Yes, let's do this! I need to run more anyway, it makes me a better person.

Basically, as you lose weight, you'll start to require less and less calories to maintain your bodily functions. So after a while, the number of calories you're eating right now to lose weight will become the amount you need to just maintain your weight. This is an oversimplified statement, I'm sure, as it also depends on…

I'm going to say what everyone else has said. Yes, there is definite some amount of difference. It might not be monumental yet, but 9 pounds is awesome, and you're on the right track! And keep in mind, the changes aren't always things you can clearly see. There is so much fat hidden between our organs and I can only…

I'm glad I could help! I agree 100% that cutting out processed sugar is a good idea, but never be afraid to eat fruit. Also, if you're not a fan of beans, try experimenting with different recipes. I love to make hummus out of garbanzo, black, and white beans, or you can try making chickpea patties, curried garbanzos, or…

I'd definitely recommend increasing all kinds of vegetables and beans, as those are not only low in sugar, but very high in fiber. Fiber's really important because it stops your blood glucose levels from spiking too quickly, and so you won't produce too much insulin at one time. They will also make fill you up and make you…

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I've been wondering the same thing. Mine is 2075... but I feel like that would be a lot to eat every day?

I agree, it will be interesting to see how everyone is doing 10 or 20 years down the line. And it's probably true that a lot of my friends eat very lightly throughout the rest of the day, but at the same time, we are college students and I feel like younger people can usually just eat more, like my roommate who eats high…

thanks everyone. I'm actually surprised at how insightful some of you are. you've given me a lot to think about, and mostly it's all coming down to this warped perception I probably have about food quantities and consumption. Today I'm going to try to eat like my thin friends by just listening to my body and only eating…

I've always seemed to love food more than the people around me, and I guess maybe I've always been a compulsive eater, but it was never a problem because I was very thin anyway up until about age 15 when I reached my full height. I started slowly gaining weight, then I freaked out and tried to lose it all and got obsessive…

Oooh, me too! I can't really do this in my dorm, but over the summer I made this all the time. The best version I've ever made is when I make a green smoothie the night before (1 banana, 1 cup almond milk, a giant handful of spinach, and a tbsp of chia seeds) and then mix it with the oats. It's bright green the next…

Hi I'm a first year at UC Berkeley! Add me!

Hi! I went vegan at the beginning of my first semester of college, which was around 6 months ago (wow...). I think the most important thing to keep in mind is to eat A TON of fruits and vegetables. That way you will get a lot of nutrients in and you will feel satisfied, which will stop you from craving animals products.…

Hi I'm a vegan about 95% of the time, and I'm 100% vegetarian, so add me! Actually, you should also check out this vegan food blog. It's my favorite, and I'm so depressed not being able to cook all the recipes now that I'm living at college :( http://ohsheglows.com/

I'm in too! I just made my account today and I already feel a little silly talking to myself here haha