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I think it depends on the reason you gained this time. If it was due to depression or another emotional reason, it could be harder to lose just because you will most likely need another way to cope than eating. Depression can be from low dopamine or serotonin. Dopamine in particular is needed for motivation. So if those…

I get mine tested by hydrostatic three times a year. I compare it to calipers when I get home and without fail, the calipers test me at 5-6% less bf. The first time I went to get tested I almost cried because my gym trainer and my calipers or me at 21% and I was 28%. Basically it had been helpful to me to get tested just…

While breast feeding, my small frame went down to 95 lbs ( 5"2). Basically I was not eating enough or sleeping enough. I have a tiny bone structure so the dr.said that technically I was not underweight. At that weight I had flabby arms, a poochy tummy, wobbly thighs- it was not attractive. Now after lifting for a couple of…

I get extremely grumpy if I am eating on too much of a deficit around my period. Like insane...

I am almost 5 foot 2 and about 103-105lbs. I am trying to maintain and in the fall start a bulk. I would like to be and look stronger!

Nope it is for activity 3 times a week!

When I use your TDEE calculator my BMR is 1136 and my TDEE is 1561. From what I have been reading on this site, that seems pretty low. How accurate is this?

Drumheller? I will be watching and cheering everyone on!

another try: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/green_j_ello/bikini2march2014.jpg

You are all very helpful, and funny!!! I will be drinking, getting a spray tan, and for my first shot at being comfortable in my bathing suit, here is a pic. Be kind...

That is a great idea- spray tan. I am from Canada, so I am pretty pasty white in the winter :)

I had it too, and one thing it did was destroy my desire to eat. I didn't even notice I was not eating. It took so much effort to just make myself something to eat, that I honestly felt like I was eating all day even though I was barely eating anything. I have never had an eating disorder or any other mental illnesses.…

I am in decent shape, weight about 105lbs, and burn about 300 calories according to my HRM.

You are amazing!!!!!!!

Just stunning!

I think 8pm would work well for me :) Personally I have eaten all or most of my calories by then and am not hungry in the least. The only reason I eat after eight is because I am bored, lonely, or tired. If I had a limit of eight pm to get my calories in, I would be less likely to eat all the crappy useless food I crave in…

Everyone always says I am naturally thin. They are amazed at how much I can eat if we go out for dinner or see me grab McDonald's on the way home. I always agreed with them, thinking I must be naturally thin as I never seemed to gain weight and could eat what I wanted. But- now that I have learned a bit more about food and…

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This is what I think (hope it helps): Remind yourself that on the days you don't want to work out, or feel like binge eating, it is especially important to exercise and eat well. If you give in and lay on the couch eating Oreos, then you are not changing anything. I believe that personal growth only comes from facing the…

This is what I think (hope it helps): Remind yourself that on the days you don't want to work out, or feel like binge eating, it is especially important to exercise and eat well. If you give in and lay on the couch eating Oreos, then you are not changing anything. I believe that personal growth only comes from facing the…

Thanks! Glad to hear I will not be sore for the rest of my life!