MichelleF115 Member

If you're really eating only 1200-1300 calories and still not losing weight, try keeping to a whole foods plant-based diet for a while - no animal products, and no added oil. Eat your fill of veggies, fruit, beans, lentils, and starchy carbs like potatoes and brown rice, all made without oil. Drink water, not juice (only…

I think it depends on how much you need to lose. For me, even losing 5 lbs is very noticeable because I need to lose only about 12, but someone with a lot to lose (30 or more), a 5 lb loss would not be very obvious.

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Hi there.. please add me to your group. Just joined (again) and would love some friends to exchange mutual support.

I decided to go with my husband for a 5-day trip to visit family; usually I would let my recent 10-lb weight gain stop me from meeting anyone or going anywhere, but I've decided to seize the day - life's too short (and precious) to be wasted on weight worries.

You look lovely - congratulations, and thanks for your wonderfully inspirational story!

You made me laugh out loud! Thanks!

Hey everyone, I feel much better. I went for a long 80-minute walk. Just want to add that I do believe in treats and splurges, but don't count bingeing as being in that category - it goes beyond all feelings of pleasure or satisfaction. I'm also worried that the long-term effects of bingeing could be diabetes - the…

Yes, I do try to make it beyond 5 days - a whole week without a binge would be great. And I have tracked what I ate last night: 3 ice cream sandwiches 15 large crackers 1 banana 1 bowl of kefir with honey 2 Babybel light cheeses I'm eating 1500 calories a day (with about 1 hour of daily activity), so I don't think it's a…

Thank you everyone for your words of understanding and encouragement. One of the worst parts of being a 'binger' is having no one to talk to about it, who would understand - so it's great that I can tell other people and not feel so isolated. My plan: I'm going to check out 'Whole 30' Eat a bit more on a daily basis, in…

Thanks, everyone, for your feedback. I guess it varies with the individual, and getting rid of as much fat will help, as will weight-training. I'll let you know my own results when I get to goal. :smile:

You look beautiful! Congratulations, and keep up the good work!

I'm new - could you please explain what 'Insanity' is?

Due to my monthly cycle, I can expect to gain 1.5 lbs from fluid retention every month, about mid-cycle. It's frustrating when I'm trying to lose weight, but I just have to accept it.

Amazing transformation! Thanks for posting your story - it's great motivation.

Amazing! Congratulations and good luck with maintenance.:noway:

Congratulations! You look fantastic!