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Well, firstly, I don't think 40 mins on the elliptical would burn 1000 calories. Secondly, you may lose weight to start with but it's very, very unhealthy to do it that way. You'd be better off eating a reasonable amount, exercising a reasonable amount, and losing the weight a bit slower so it stays off!! Unless you plan…

I'm doing 30 Day Shred as well. :) I've done it about 4 times now, I think. Haven't been doing it every day. I'm going to try and do it at least 3 times a week. I finally got some dumbbells, too! I'll add you. :)

You're not "on the path" to an eating disorder, you already have one. Unfortunately nobody here can help you. You'll need to seek professional help, and hopefully soon. :( This could kill you.

The spelling in here is physically painful. In response to the all caps madness, you'll probably be really hungry on that "diet" and end up eating more than you intended. 6 snickers is not going to be as filling as actual, rounded meals. Eat whatever you want, but when you're hungry all day, exhausted, and your skin is…

Welcome to the group, guys! I know plateaus can suck, especially so close to your goal! As you get closer and have less to lose, it gets harder. Just keep at it, make sure you're not eating too little, and maybe mix up your exercise routine. Don't get discouraged, you can do it! You lost 17 lbs, you can definitely do 3…

My measurements: Height: 5'5" Weight: 132 Waist: 27" Hips: 38" Hello almost twin above me!

You might not be giving your body enough time to adjust to the different hormone levels. I'd say either try and stay on it for longer (6 months or so, maybe) or try a different pill. If you're taking it for acne, non-hormonal methods aren't an option. Unless you want to have a contraceptive for the more traditional reason…

Yeah red meat usually makes my stomach hurt. Pork, too! I can handle beef if it's super lean but otherwise, not really. I grew up hardly eating any red meat because my mom didn't eat it then either. I usually do at least one vegetarian dinner a week now as well. Luckily my husband isn't a hardcore meat eater! He does still…

Sugar is sugar, your body can't tell the difference. The thing that makes fruit sugars better is they're usually coupled with fiber. If you're trying to watch your sugar intake, sugar from fruit would count in my opinion. If you're just talking general dieting and you don't have an issue with blood sugar or anything, then…

Aspartame, all day, every day. Everyone keeps telling me it's gonna give me every type of cancer imaginable so that's gotta be a toxin! Also anything with gluten, that's definitely a toxin. Wish I could find the scene from This Is The End where Seth is talking about what "toxins" are.

Hey, our stats are pretty similar. :) I'm 26, 5'5" and about 132 right now. Hoping to get down to around 120ish though I'm not entirely sure on my final goal. I used to be vegetarian but it was too difficult to do while living with a bunch of meat eaters! I'll send you a friend request!

Welcome to the group!! Where are you going on vacation? I don't have much advice for motivation. My Wii Fit game likes to tell me to "imagine my ideal body" when exercising though, haha!

Oh, but don't you know? It's totally cool to bash on skinny people! They don't have feelings! There's no room for them in their yucky bony bodies. It's science. Real women have curves, bones are for dogs, men should look like He-Man, etc. etc. People don't even bat an eye at telling someone to eat a sandwich, but those…

I have them on my breasts, hips, and thighs. I got curvy really quickly, and at a young age, haha. They're very pale, and I have much more prominent scars elsewhere. My husband doesn't notice or care. He's actually got stretch marks all over his back (like tiger stripes!) from a growth spurt when he was younger. I think…

There's really no reason to do a "cleanse". Your body is really good at keeping itself cleansed! The only benefit to weight loss might come from a large caloric deficit, haha. Anything that talks about "toxins" is probably full of crap. The fact that it's upsetting your tummy definitely isn't a good sign, in my opinion.

For some reason people think it's totally okay to shame people about their bodies if they're not overweight. It's completely uncool, and you should try and find a way to explain to them that you don't appreciate it and that it's very rude of them. They wouldn't make comments in the opposite situation "You're having that…

My 2 week goals went pretty smoothly. I tracked daily, stayed on target, and I feel like my posture has improved a bit. It's a lot easier to sit up straight and I don't find myself slouching so much. I worked out 3 times the first week, but only once last week, as I got really sick. Starting to feel better now, though, so…

Why only a 2 hour window? That seems arbitrarily small. Why not do a normal intermittent fasting window of 8 hours? It doesn't seem healthy to me to eat all your calories in one giant spike, but I'm not an expert. Seems like you'd have fewer hunger issues if you spread it out. Seems like it'd be very easy to undereat,…

Laziness - skipping workouts, and not always wanting to put in the effort to cook the healthier option.

Hi Sarah! What kind of furbabies do you have? I've got 2 cats and 2 dogs! My cats are Fred (female, 9 yrs old) and Arnie (male, 6 yrs), and my dogs are Roscoe (male, 4 yrs) and Wesley (male, 3 months). We're almost the same age too, I just turned 26. :)

Welcome to the group!! We're almost the same height and weight, with similar goals too! I might have to send you a friend request, if you don't mind. :D Those Run & Dye events look so fun! I am by no means a runner, though!!

I think it would take a lot to reach a point where it was a serious problem. It also very much depends on the guy. The important thing is to take care of yourself and be healthy! Weight and appearance matter in that they're related to your physical and mental well-being. As long as you're happy and healthy, your partner…

If you're having serious cravings, I'd definitely try to work that into your diet somehow! Better to consciously plan for it, so you don't end up slipping and eating extra.

Yeah I have this problem too, and we have wood floors. >_< I try to put pillows under myself but it just makes me feel unstable. I was thinking of getting a yoga mat, might help a tiny bit. Last time I did sit-ups I used my dog's bed, haha.

I'd say pick healthy things you're comfortable eating, let him have bigger portions and then supplement with protein shakes or bars, and other snacks, or even an extra meal. I have the same issue, and that's what my husband and I do.

Ooh have fun at the piano lesson! I wish I could take lessons again, but my piano is 4 hours away in another state! I miss it.

Welcome to the site!! I'll send you a friend request. :)

I tried P90x, but yeah, it's rough and repetitive. I just got the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and same sort of deal. I use my Wii Fit game for some minor things, like improving my balance and posture, and doing yoga, and then use Pinterest/Tumblr workouts. There's also this workout from Nerd Fitness which is a good…

I remember the New Years rush at the gym all too well! Glad I don't have to deal with it this year, though it would be nice to have access to gym equipment. I'm seriously looking into getting an elliptical for home. We don't have a lot of room, but I know they make some that are pretty compact, or that can be stored away.…

If you use Reddit, check out the EatCheapAndHealthy subreddit - http://www.reddit.com/r/eatcheapandhealthy Look at some of the popular posts, there are some good resources there!