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  • Whether or not a cheat day will wreck your progress depends on what you mean by cheat day. In reality, it's supposed to mean a day where you eat up to maintenance calories, and have a few foods that you wouldn't normally eat the other 6 days. But I see a LOT of people who seem to think it just means go all out and binge…
    in Cheat days and weight loss Comment by heartshapedvox March 2015
  • Don't fret about the day to day weigh ins as much. In fact, don't fret as much. Your post sounds super fretty, and the added stress doesn't make good diet decisions any easier! HONESTLY, when you gain weight and it's more than a day-to-day trend (seriously, give it like 5-7 days before you decide it's an actual problem…
    in Why am I gaining??? Comment by heartshapedvox July 2014
  • I was in a 12 at 150 lbs (I'm 4'11"). I'm a size 8 now and 133 lbs.
    in How much were you at size 12? Comment by heartshapedvox July 2014
  • Are you hungry? Do you feel irritable, weak, fatigued? 1) Hunger pangs are based on your "normal" intake. This is why someone who is just starting a diet feels like they are especially hungry. After a week or so of a new habit, the normal shifts, and your hunger pangs are based on your new habits. In short, if you're new…
    in End of the day and not enough calories? Comment by heartshapedvox July 2014
  • Just adding a comment for any who suspect it's not safe in general because it's a migraine trigger for some: My migraine trigger is more-than-usual (note: not necessarily excessive) exertion in the sun. Migraine triggers can be a whole lotta things, and it doesn't make sense for other people to avoid things that trigger…
    in Why Aspartame Isn't Scary Comment by heartshapedvox June 2014
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