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What a great, motivating question! I'm 5'3, 30 y/o, and I've recently reached my goal weight of 128 lbs - which happens to be my lowest weight since puberty! I love this weight because I can try on most cloths (excluding swimwear) and not worry about bulges. Getting dressed and going shopping have become stress-free! I've…

Thanks for asking, I'm actually a doctoral student with a thesis in the topic of Nutritional Science.

Good for you for choosing to be vegan, it's a difficult lifestyle to follow and takes discipline. Because you eat a vegan diet, it's likely that you're not consuming enough vitamins to nourish normal metabolism from food alone. This will result in a form of malnutrition that may cause your belly to become distended and is…

It's ok. A person of your size can literally go months without food, provided they consume sufficient water and vitamins for the body to maintain function. Do what you're comfortable with calorie-wise, but DO NOT skip daily vitamins and the minimum 8 glasses of water.

Figuring out meals is certainly a challenge. Try the book, '400 Calorie Fix,' by Prevention.com for some great recipes that are nutritionally balanced and have plenty of traditional/comfort foods. The book even gives suggestions for eating out or making quick meals on the go. Absolutely worth it, I refer to my copy of the…