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I think it really depends on how good of a workout they give you. The best yoga teacher I ever had was completely overweight and not at all what I would want to look like - but she loved yoga, knew her stuff, and really cared about giving one on one attention in a way that was positive, helpful, and caring. The worst…

Yes, this, completely. I find it so sad how many people think that it's a bad thing for a fat person to love and accept her body as it is. Body shaming and self hatred are not particularly productive. The more I have come to love and accept my body the way it is and to move away from a focus on losing weight and being…

Eh, don't worry, you won't miss them that much. About seven years ago I cut out fast food like McDonald's, Wendy's, etc. I had gained a ton of weight in a short period time from visiting too many drive through windows, and I decided I needed to just quit it cold turkey. I still occasionally eat things like Subway,…

As others have said, you can lose some weight in that time, but it would be hard to lose that much, especially given that you're not starting out at a particularly high weight. Here's the thing though: you can lose at least some of the weight if you really commit to it, but do you really want to be focusing on that right…

I tend to stick with before 10am or after about 6pm. It's 7pm-ish now, and it's actually almost pleasant outside. Definitely avoid anything midday - the worst is usually about 10am to 2pm when the sun is highest. Always pack lots of water - get a camelback or hydration belt if you don't want to have to carry a water bottle…

The thing is, no random person the internet can (or should!) diagnose an eating disorder from a short forum post with somewhat vague language. However, I think a lot of the posters here would rather err on the side of caution and encourage someone to consider whether they might need help, rather than just gloss over it.…

I think this is why it's helpful to periodically take progress pictures - maybe once a month or so. It's hard to see (in ourselves and others) what the changes look like when they come about so gradually. Being able to look back at intervals and compare can help you feel less like all the changes haven't made any…

Honestly, I don't want to have to arrange my sleeves to keep a tracker hidden, and it's too damn hot outside right now to be wearing sleeves long enough to cover that. How can you wear it for a formal occasion? In the middle of summer? With a sundress or a tank top? I really don't need for my personal fitness journey to…

The definition of an eating disorder isn't a matter of opinion. It's pretty clearly outlined by the APA, NEDA, and a variety of other organizations. Being afraid to eat is definitely a sign of an eating disorder. Frequent, out of control binge eating is also a sign of an eating disorder. That, however, has no relevance…

Yes, I do think the right shoe makes a huge difference. I think the problem is that the "right" shoe is extremely individual and different for each person. Personal Example: I have major trouble with shoes in general. I have very long, narrow feet, which means that most shoes just don't fit properly. On top of that, I have…

I am a pureblood Eastern European Jew married to a very blond haired, blue eyed, Aryan looking man of German descent. Always makes for fun jokes at the Passover seder ;-) To the OP - I see the Jewish more in your current profile pic than your other pictures, but yes, I'd say it's in the nose. Combine the nose with the…

Seriously though, this is bull****. The simple fact that the author says that the only reason to exercise is to boost metabolism pretty much automatically invalidates this article for me. There are a lot of reasons I exercise, and boosting my metabolism isn't even the number one reason. This is the problem with the…

I've had the Fitbit One for a few weeks now and I really love it. I did a lot of research and review-reading before buying it, and I definitely think I chose the right device for me. That being said though, I think these things can be very personal, so each of us will have different preferences. I chose the Fitbit One…

Yes and no - I definitely notice that my fingers and joints seem to swell when it's hot like this, so I'm probably retaining water. Also, when it's super hot and humid (it's mostly the humidity that's getting me to around here... we've been at almost 90% humidity this week), I'm less likely to want to go out and go for a…

Yeah, I think perhaps a little reading on nutrition might be helpful for you. Eating fat doesn't make you fat. Eating too many calories makes you fat. Eating a ton of fruit will take more volume to make you fat than eating chocolate cake, but you can still eat too many calories that way. Your body requires fat to function.…

I don't see how you could possibly get enough nutrient eating only 600 calories a day, or not be starving all the time, even at a shorter height. Technically, at 4'11 and 118lbs, you're already at a healthy weight. While it's understandable to want to lose a few more pounds if you're not comfortable where you are, it's not…

Why would you have to have a piece of your bowel taken out? I was tested for Celiac. It was a blood test. It was not a big deal at all. If it comes back positive, you may have to have an endoscopy just to be sure, but it's not really as dramatic as it sounds when you say "having a piece of my small bowel taken out." You…

My husband and I were long distance for four years, so I know how difficult it can be to maintain a relationship while long distance. However, it sounds like you're projecting some of those issues onto this short time apart - it's a natural thing to do, but you need to remember that there is a huge difference between the…

I think one of your problems is that you're eating things with artificial sweeteners instead of just having a little bit of the real thing. I find it much more satisfying to have a small amount of the good stuff than a large amount of fake crap. Additionally, I think that artificial sweeteners may sometimes hurt your…

This is always a tough situation. Change is hard, and trying to convince someone that they need to change often ends in hurt feelings and fighting. I agree with those who said that you should make it about "we" - do things together. Go on walks together. Come up with new activities that she might enjoy that will get her…

There has to be a happy medium here, as well as a realistic idea of what schools CAN actually serve in a way that's cost effective. The reality is that serving fresh, healthy foods is more expensive and time consuming than pulling some crap out of the freezer or dumping out a can. Junk food in schools is actually sometimes…

I am gluten sensitive (gives me headaches, skin breakouts, upsets my stomach) and very recently started having a pretty violent digestive reaction to bananas (felt like something was trying to claw its way out of my intestines). I went 29 years of my life with no food sensitivities, and now all of a sudden... so, to the…

This. Insisting that people lose weight to make your wedding pictures look good is about as full-on ***** as it gets, and I'm proud to say that there's nobody wasting space in my life who would ever do that. If I didn't know they were like that and it came out during wedding planning (which tends to bring out the worst in…

This. Every Mercola article I've ever seen is so chock full of junk science it's ridiculous. Not worth your time.

You have your diary set to friends only, which makes it hard to view. What is your routine? How active are you? What kinds of quantities of food are you eating? You say rice... white or brown? What protein are you getting besides chicken? How is the chicken prepared? There are a lot of factors that could be at work here.

Mostly, i want to fit into the clothes I can't wear right now. I was just going through my closet and found a pair of size 8 skinny corduroys that I bought a couple of years ago that I can't fit into, and they are just SOOOO freaking soft... Maybe by the fall? Other than that, the one thing I've never been able to do is…

Personally, I just prefer not to post a picture that clearly shows my face. I prefer my internet activities to remain mostly anonymous - it's just the level of privacy that I'm comfortable with. Right now, I do have a picture of myself up, but I was careful to choose one that's not focused on my face. Generally, I use…

I just got a fitbit last weekend, and so far I'm really loving it. I have the fitbit one, and it clips right onto my clothing and is very discreet, so I can just wear it all day and nobody has to know (as opposed to a bodybugg or similar, which is a big armband and would both drive me nuts and make me feel very self…

People actually rinse ground beef? Why would you do that? To the OP: Ground beef has to be one of the most versatile ingredients ever. Easiest is burgers. Then there's tacos, chilis, casseroles, meatballs, meatloaf, shepherd's pie (traditionally lamb, but works with beef)... the list is endless.

I am a teacher. Teaching is my passion and my calling - no question. I work hard and put in long hours - I spend my summers taking professional development classes, and I can often be found late at night researching lesson ideas or making powerpoints. However, I truly believe that as long as I am doing what I love, I never…