kellijauch Member

I think I this is pretty normal for women. I am probably the only girl who doesn't have this effect. I LOVE seeing myself get skinnier. The whole ribs I have never seen before is weird, but I kinda like it. My sister, on the other hand, suffers from what is called "body dysmorphic disorder" which is where you don't see…

Obviously, eating clean is going to be healthier for you. Some people can still lose weight eating whatever they want, but that's not really possible for others. Any internet forum is going to have people arguing both sides, very adamently. Just do what you think is best and what works for you. Ignore the haters. Also -…

fruits and vegetables, granola bars, string cheese, oyster crackers or animal crackers

great job girl! Keep up the good work!

I am on my way to losing 50 pounds (maybe more once I hit that). I would love to help you through this.

I doubt you should be eating 2268, but you probably should be eating more than 1200 (especially if you aren't losing much weight, but keep in mind, working out helps you gain muscle, so even though you may not be losing weight, you could be losing inches). I think 1500 is good for an active woman, maybe 1800 if you have a…

Well, that's a lot of calories. Maybe you should change it and lower it to maybe 1800? Plus- I never eat back exercise calories. You need to burn calories to lose weight, not burn them, then eat them again. That doesn't make sense to me.

Look at you girl! Way to go!!!

Work out, talk to your friends and family, maybe do some yoga and meditation. Really, you just have to find what works for you to destress

My cycle has actually improved. Mine is always pretty quick (like 3 days total) so there haven't been any changes there. It has fluctuated with timing, which is unusual for me too, but I have found that I rarely have cramps anymore. I used to have serious, hardcore, dibilitating cramps. Now they are barely a mild…

I do not eat back calories. I only drink water (although sometimes it turns to wine..?) :)

YES!

Go for it girl! Who cares what anyone else thinks? Go kick butt! My neighborhood's pretty conservative too, and everyone always smiles and waves. Go get it!

No one on here is going to tell you this is a good idea. You know better than that.

I never work out in the mornings. I just do it after work.

HAHAHAHA yes!

Probably not. Most fitness sites overestimate calories burned.

Oh wow!!! Holy smokes, what a transformation!!! You look amazing!

Your computer will pop up ads that are based on your internet history. I highly doubt McDonalds sponsors this site. My ads are always for amazon or jewelry sites, as I do alot of online shopping. And ALL of McDonalds food is bad. ALL of it!

It takes about 20 pounds to really start noticing changes (especially for other people to notice). Alot of the time, this is because the first fat to go is the fat that is surrounding your organs (which is the worst fat and is the most dangerous to your health), so although you may not be losing inches or seeing dramatic…

^ All of this! It really just comes down to willpower. It was super hard for me to stop getting my venti vanilla latte every morning (I was totally addicted), but I did it, and my belly is getting smaller on the daily. Some people replace sugar with raw honey.

^ All of this! It really just comes down to willpower. It was super hard for me to stop getting my venti vanilla latte every morning (I was totally addicted), but I did it, and my belly is getting smaller on the daily. Some people replace sugar with raw honey.

Side bends!!! (And you totally CAN spot reduce. I have, and it's worked for me.) I use 3 pound weights and do reps of 25 each side, like 4-6 times every other day. This has helped me with my sides a lot. I am very curvy as well. I went from squeezing into a size 18, down to a 12/14 (depending on brand) since the middle of…

I don't eat mine back, and I have lost 36 pounds since March.

that IS the reason I thought you might be a guy, yes. Not too common of a profile pic for a lady, but whatever you're into.

If I go over my calories, I can see it in my body the next day. I think women's bodies are more sensitive than men's.

Think of it like this - food is fuel for your body. Your car won't run if it's out of gas. your body won't function properly if it's out of fuel either. I usually do 1000-1250 each day. Anything less than 1000 calories is not giving our body enough energy, especially if you work out.

I think you should follow the advice of your trainer, and I think you need to track daily. Weekly doesn't work for me.

I'm not short (5'6"), but I have 50 pounds to lose. Running is the best possible way to lose weight (even my doctor said so). I've been on here since March and lost 36 pounds, mostly from jogging and eating right. Eating CLEAN (organic, all natural, no GMOs) will be the best thing you can do to help expidite your weight…

Everyone who logs on here (to lose weight, not to bulk up) starts out as a lazy couch potato. That's why we logged on. Obviously you want to make some changes, or you wouldn't be on here. So here's my advice (sorry if it's harsh, but) quit complaining, get off your butt, and start doing something about it! Instead of…