ragingmrs

Let us go with YES, EMPHATICALLY YES!!! If they just want 800 calories a day for a crash diet why do they not just drink or eat it then do the clear liquids? To actually have an NG tube put in someone who is healthy and able to eat is extremely lazy. For one week, if they actually need to lose weight, other than the…

I have the "instant heart rate-heart rate monitor" app for my phone. It works very nicely. You just place your finger over the camera and it gets your heart rate. It may not be as convenient as one that sticks on your finger, but...:flowerforyou:

And then they touch them up to make them even skinnier. Hollywood is a barbie society. Basically people here tend to be either "Heroin Sheik" or "MORBIDLY OBESE". I think there are few people here that are actually a healthy body weight.

I can not give you the issue with plus size models, they are like a size 8. But the rest I agree with. We did this to ourselves. If we do not care enough to make our bodies look good then the designers can not really help. Once you reach a certain point not much can be done. Most exercise equipment is made for a minimum of…

Unfortunately, as I have been reminded, that is the problem with quick fixes, whether they be bariatric surgery or a fad diet, they do not fix the problem. The problem being lifestyle. My Mother in Law in a Nurse Practitioner and she actually tells he patients that they are *not* allowed to diet. She goes through the life…

To burst everyones bubble, mine included. Marilyn Monroe averaged 36-24-36 which is a modern day 6-8 in designer brands. The woman had beautiful curves. I think most women would kill to have that body. When we are talking about variance of personal bodies I know that the lowest I should go at 5'2" is 160. It really is what…

That would be why the military has a tape test as an alternative to the standard hight/wieght tables. My husband has almost alway been taped. No the BMI is not perfect. It puts highly muscled athletes like Michael Jordan as morbidly obese. Really just go until you like the look and feel of your body. My acid test is if I…

Dress 4 is awesome. The first 3 lack the seam under the bust and are a bit less flattering.

I am 5'2'' and 200. My highest was 220 post pregnancy and my lowest around 160, which is where I would like to be again.:flowerforyou:

If I were you I would try to find a local pool. With your weight, back pain and standing/over heating issue water aerobics would probably be your best bet. Possibly a senior center may have a class that would work well for you.

[/quote] You cannot say " clean eating versus calorie counting " because from a weight loss standpoint they have nothing to do with each other. You could lose weight by eating exclusively pop tarts and drinking Coke as long as you count calories and stay at a deficit. I have eaten healthy and non processed food for the…

You are young so you skin should be elastic. Looking at the pictures you do not have a huge amount of weight to lose. Stay hydrated, exercise and eat healthy and I have no doubt you will have the stomach you want in no time flat. Loose skin should *not* be an issue for you.

[/quote] Apparently it is hard. That's actually not universal (the conversion to grams). For example, a cup of water is 236 grams. One cup of condensed milk is about 306 grams. [/quote] That is because items have a volume and a weight. A cup is 8 fluid ounces which is by volume where as depending on the density of what you…

I find myself amused and annoyed with this conversation all at once. As the point has been made we all have a different way of measuring our food. Yes some of us are more precise than others. When 1 c or 1/2 c is referred to the calories should be accurate with those measures. If we over or under fill our cup that is our…

So here is the thing. When you are too large to shop in most normal stores people see you as past the point of no return. Most people at that size will not make the changes necessary to lose the weight and they know they are fat so no one will say anything. Women who are that catty are insecure and want to tear down *any*…

IF suddenly you are feeling tired and nothing you are doing has changed, rather than put a band aid on it you need to figure out the reason. Are you having allergies? Do you have a medical issue that needs attention? I would go to the doctor.

My husband and I have gone through similar issues. They think they are trying to take care of us and make us feel better or celebrate when really they are *unintentionally* sabotaging us. If he is like mine you might be able to get him to change if you tell him enough times. Really *you* need to muster the strength to deal…

Look at yourself in the mirror in your underclothes. Can you visibly see your ribs and hip bones or do you still have love handles? Each of our bodies are different. The BMi does not account for muscle or build. All you can do is make the judgement call. If you are unsure ask a friend.

My mother in law likes to pack lunches for sensation. The points she tries to hit are sweet, salty, sour, crunchy and soft. She will have several small baggies of things like nuts, potato chips, fruit, a half sandwich. That makes it easy for her to break it up for different times of the day as she is hungry.:flowerforyou:…

I do not have forbidden foods. Though, I have learned to keep chocolate in the freezer and things like Trader Joe's dark chocolate covered caramels and brownie bites in the refrigerator. It takes longer to eat them when they are cold and I get more satisfaction out of them. That being said. I do keep a number of 100…

If your body is reshaping itself then it sounds like you are gaining muscle and burning fat. Please remember muscle weighs more than fat. Reshaping is a happy thing. Do not underestimate the effect it has on your appearance.

Even though I have an all or nothing approach on many things I can not eliminate anything from my diet without feeling deprivation which leads to binging on that item. With diet I have found that eating healthy, and keeping everything in moderation, including moderation is my best friend.:drinker:

For wonderful fresh, unpasturized honey farmers markets never fail me. It does not matter where you get it, or what kind you get, honey is expensive. In Wisconsin I paid about $2.50-$3.00 a pound. In Los Angeles you can not get it for less that $4.50-$5.00 a pound.

It does not sound bad to take care of yourself first for a change. Most of us forget about ourselves until we have done so much damage that we have no other choice and others have to take care of us for a change. You do not need permission or feel bad about taking care of yourself.

Curvy is very subjective. Ultimately it means you do not look like a teenage boy. I believe most "athletic" bodies are curvy. A lot of us do use the term to describe a fuller figure. I think what it comes down to is that you have curves where they are supposed to be, not bulges where then should not. If you are Rubenesque…

With yogurt really read the ingredients. I am huge fan of Chobani. Greek yogurt is higher in protein so it will give you energy longer. A lot of yogurts contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, corn startch:explode: and gelatin instead of the live cultures that make eating yogurt so beneficial.

I have a few comments. Especially if you are doing heavy exercise while dieting it is common to reach a plateau where you are gaining as much weight in muscle as you are losing in fat. Take your measurements and see what they say. When I lost weight through extreme exercise and diet I plateaued for 1 1/2 months before I…

Pickiness is one thing, but it sounds like you need to be inspired by your food. Be creative, adventurous and have fun. Go down the international isle at the market or go to a farmers market and see what peaks your interest. If you find a food that is not healthy, research how to make it and then make substitutions until…

It sounds like you suffer from the same issue my husband and I, to a smaller degree, suffer from. The fat calories stick with you longer. I would recommend more protein and more frequent, small snacks like apples or celery with peanut butter, or a small amount of almonds or other nuts. If you require the slower burning…

If most of the "healthy" food you are talking about are carbs, of course you are getting hungry sooner. My husband is ravenous and cranky if he doesn't have enough protein. I suggest making certain that you get carbs, proteins and fats in each meal and eat three times a day, plus a few small snacks. This gives you fast,…