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Thanks for the feedback! I did up slowly to get where I am now. I should have made that more clear in my comment; sorry!

I was just about to make a post asking the same question. I've been eating at TDEE for the past week after spending YEARS eating under 1300 calories. I'm 5'9", so that was definitely not okay. However, now I just feel bloated and gross, and I feel like I am just going to continue gaining weight if I eat this way. I guess…

Thanks, I'll definitely look into body recomposition! I already do a bit of Pilates, but I'll try upping my weights in other ways as well. I always make sure I get the recommended amount of protein MFP suggests each day, so that shouldn't be a problem. And thanks for the tip about casting directors as well! That's helpful…

I have! I tend to do intervals with whatever form of cardio I'm doing that day. Alas, doesn't seem to be helping me.

Inch loss (specifically clothing size loss) is my goal, and I guess I've kind of just used weight loss as a proxy for that. Many of the jobs I would like to submit to require 5'9" or taller, size 0-4, 100-120 pounds. I know 120 pounds would not be too healthy for me, but right now I'm a size 4 top and a size 6 bottom, so…

I hear ya over push ups...they are pretty challenging! My mom is in great shape and suggested I try to do as many push ups as I can every day, even if it is only 2 at first. Over the course of the summer, I was able to get up to 20! Working towards 25 now. Best of luck with your weight loss goals :)

I spoke to my women's health practitioner, and she seemed pretty stumped and referred me to a nutritionist. She did think I was in great shape, though, so that was encouraging! Just waiting for some extra funds to come through before I make the trip!

Thanks for the encouragement! I have been trying to change up my exercise routine lately; I tend to jump around from dance, ellipticals, and stationary bikes. Unfortunately running hurts my knees terribly, so that's not my favorite thing in the world to do. If anyone has suggestions for cardio exercises to do away from the…

I completely agree that health is more important...which is why I'm trying to lose a bit of weight the healthy way! If it's not in the cards for me, then at least I can say I tried, and I still get plenty of work at the size I'm at.

Wow, those look great! I actually do those kinds of exercises on my non-cardio days. It definitely helps to be able to do them at home and on my own schedule. Thanks for the great addition to my repertoire!

Trust me, I definitely know there's more I could do for working out! But unlike those celebrities who have already made it big and can hire personal trainers and such, I am still a student and have minimal gym time--I already get to the gym right when it opens just to be able to fit a workout in during the day. Once I…

Wow, thanks so much for the great reply, Amy! I'm 24 years old. I've definitely read the debates about eating back exercise calories or not. I'm thinking I should give it a try because trying to stay at 1200 is getting a bit old...I end up daydreaming about food more often than I probably should! Again, thanks for the…

Thanks for all the replies. I am a bit perplexed, I guess, because I really do weigh everything I eat and rarely miss a day at the gym. I use a heart rate monitor as well, but I know those are generally only estimates. Several years ago, I struggled with anorexia--is it possible I could have permanently messed up my…

I have the exact same problem! I can only get to the grocery store once every 2-3 weeks due to a chaotic work/school schedule, and it drives me mad that my fresh things don't stay fresh! I've been getting better about buying frozen veggies and fruits to tide me over between trips.

Hi there! The pumpkin pie was actually a recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie, a healthy dessert blog. I made it myself and entered all the information as a new recipe. As far as portions go, I'm quite meticulous, and I do have a food scale that I use for pretty much everything. Thanks for the tip, though!