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Thank you so much! I will!

I am 5' 4" and weigh 125 pounds. One of my current medications has a side effect of a decreased appetite. I have been at this weight for months now, and I like the weight, but I am totally weak and out of shape/tone. I want to lean and tighten up, but not lose anymore weight because I don't want to be thinner any lose what…

Bingo! Absolutely.

Thank you, everyone! Yeah, I started out wanting to lose 50-60 lbs, so I guess I am not losing too fast. And thank you for the advice on eating healthier. I tend to have an all-or-nothing perspective when it comes too food - eat whatever I want or living on carrots and water. Part of that though, is that I tend to have…

I'm in! Just bought the eBook last night.

I am in.

Thank you to all the responses! I guess I will have to check out Brain Over Binge! I think meditations would help. I can try to keep just a serving here or there of something sweet or previously "off-limits." Hopefully some of this can work. Thank you again!

Thank you! A good, simple way to describe how to do it. Thanks to everyone who commented! I think I'll try it.

Awesome, thank you to all of you! I can't wait to start. :)

Thank you both so much! That idea of putting money aside every time I want to go somewhere sounds like it might work. Portion control has always been difficult for me, but I will keep trying. As someone who is used to seeing a therapist for my depression, I think identifying the desire to eat connecting to feeling…

Thank you so, so much everyone! I will definitely write these tips down and keep them in mind.

Well, when I say "what exercise program you would recommend" I more of mean what kind of exercises to do that will be accommodating to my physical limitations. Do you think it is realistic that they will do that much, at least? Thank you, Curly!

It looks like it, though I have no definition, so I might not know. Keep it up!

Totally in! Please add me!

Wow, this is all great to hear! Thanks, everyone! I will definitely continue.

Thanks eveeryone! I got some insoles today that are so far comfortable.

Thank you to you and the last poster before you. I do like those little snack packs that have things like fruit and cheese in them. I will have to make some like that at my house. To the next poster, yeah, I eat while bored a lot. Since I take the bus, I tend to catch periods of time where I am stuck at a mall for 30…

I usually had PB&J and oreos when I was in school, but I like where you are going with this; it is possible to bring relatively healthy lunches with you (no oreos, of course). It is totally possible! I will absolutely follow your pinterest advice. Oooh, I'm actually excited to start trying out recipes and make real food!…

I do like carrots and frozen veggies that are cooked up. Thank you!

Well, when you work in a mall with no fridge or microwave available to you... It is more convenient. Obviously not the better choice; just convenient. As far as excuses go, asking around for solutions to my problems is my way of trying to make those "excuses" go away. On a serious note, I think cooking on the weekends…

Very rarely do I eat salads. I can't stand them without those heavy sauces, so therefore I rarely eat them. Not a vinagerette fan, either, so it is difficult for me to eat them. Any ideas or advice as to how to make them more tolerable?

Chicken and meat in general fills me up, for the most part. Carbs like pasta and bread do, too. Rileysowner: Yeah, I have not been eating as much protein/fiber as of late. When I do though, it takes SO much to fill me up. What kinds of filling meals can you prepare for the week? That is a good idea, I can't believe I did…

Yeah, I have been on a lot of psych meds over the year. Abilify has made me gain the most weight (25 pounds). I want to start to really eat clean with a ton of protein, since I am hungry all of the time. We'll see.

Thank you everyone! I will definitely try to follow some of this advice!

Thank you to everyone who answered, I really do appreciate it. The only thing I have concerns about is that I do not have access to a gym or heavy weights, so StrongLifts and NROL are out for me. Any other ideas?

I don't have time to look all of that over in detail tonight, but oh my god! Thank you so much. I cannot thank you enough. I will definitely have to try some of these and will get back to you. Sorry that I don't have more feedback for you, but please know I am appreciative.

Ugh, I realize this is just how it is, but I have got no clue what to do... I guess it really is different for everyone (not that that is some revelation). Thanks everyone for the feedback! I might try NMTZ twice a week for a few weeks and then gradually increase it to four or five times a week over time. If I do have bad…

Well, I mainly want to tighten up, lose inches, and get stronger. I cannot do programs lime NROL due to not being able to afford a gym membership or the equipment. What do you suggest?

I am 5' 4" and weight 162. I lost 12 pounds over the summer and have no gained it all back. I definitely need the support! Add me.

Try to cut out as many pure sugar foods (candy, pastries, soda, etc.) as you can. I lost ten pounds in two months from doing that, as well as moving 45 minutes at least three times a week, which was mainly walking at 3.0-3.5 mph. That happened last summer. Since then, I ended up giving into what I thought was going to be a…