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I knew you were struggling with the scale numbers, but I didn't realize you had dropped so many sizes! That is awesome! If you know you're in a deficit (no matter what you're eating), and you're getting smaller but stronger, just BREATHE and tell your brain to shut up about the 170s because it will happen. :heart:

But he read a BOOK. It was in a BOOK you guys. So clearly he knows what he's talking about. Although it is weird that I've lost 63 pounds eating 2300 calories worth of food every day, starting each morning with a double portion of cold cereal with whole milk and chocolate syrup. Maybe I'm a special snowflake?

Okay, first off, this is just my experience. This happened to me when I was recovering from endometritis and serious flooding (sorry TMI). I was trying to resume my routine too quickly. I never passed out running (a couple of times I had to stop), but I almost did in my taekwondo classes. Fortunately my instructor noticed…

My dad was stationed in Zweibruecken from '85-'90 (that base closed in the 90s). It's been a minute since I've been over there, but here's my take: 1. The base you'll be on is a tiny island of America in a sea of Germany. On this island you will be able to find (almost) everything you found in the States. There will be…

Let me start by saying I have no experience with EDs (that I know of haha), but I'm losing a pound per week eating 2500 calories a day. I know it's frightening to you, but ride those "binges" girl and learn to enjoy food. That food fuels your amazing body. You can do it. As for exercise, skip any cardio you may be doing…

But... but... I read this other book that says if you skip breakfast you'll be fat forever! OH MY GOD WHICH BOOK DO I BELIEVE?! OP, breakfast cereal is my favorite lazy go-to meal. I eat a double portion with whole milk. And chocolate syrup. My favorite high fiber one is Cracklin' Oat Bran, but my family won't let me eat…

When I got pregnant, I craved meat like a BEAST. Just smelling it drove me insane with hunger. So I went back to the dark side. Never got sick from re-introducing it either. :smile:

I'm in Savannah, GA. It's not pop or soda. It's Coke (it's used as a generic term like Kleenex and Xerox). Subs. And fireflies. We also say "fixing to" instead of "going to/preparing to," "tote" instead of "carry," and "carry" instead of "give a ride to." For example, "I was fixing to make lunch, but we're out of bread.…

Sparkteens.com is for you.

Two thoughts: 1. You don't have to exercise if you hate it. If you're just trying to lose a few pounds, eating fewer calories than you burn off in a day is all you need to do. Exercise isn't necessarily for weight loss (if you eat more than you burn, you'll gain weight no matter how many miles you're running), exercise is…

I loved Cracked. :love:

Plants are friends, not food.

The eating plan posted above advocates eating 2 pounds of vegetables a day. Now, I like pooping as much as the next guy, but if I ate 2 pounds of vegetables every day, I would never be able to leave my bathroom. :frown:

Omg this made me laugh so hard! But then I thought about it and remembered that's exactly what I was doing this time last summer at 250 pounds. Hmmm... we may have to re-think this plan, dang it. :grumble:

Hmmm... from the responses, I'm forming a solid plan here: Cheat meal at Sunday lunch, then drinking binge Sunday night! Win-win! :drinker: Seriously, though, when I crave stuff like KFC, I plan it into my day. I may have to have coffee for breakfast and a salad for dinner, but I make it fit! It's not cheating if you keep…

I sure didn't lose weight in my 12 years of being vegetarian. I averaged about 200 pounds during that time. I wasn't even eating "junk" food. Lots of organic fruits and veggies, beans and nuts, and of course, all the baked goods I could stuff in my big face hole. You can go vegetarian and have an amazingly healthy diet,…

I ride English now (hunt seat), but I grew up riding Western pleasure and loved it. In all seriousness, though, you wanted advice, so here's mine: You sound like you're doing your reading/research, giving GF her space, and doing your own thing. The only thing I can add to this is hours in the saddle. Hours and hours and…

I call my plateaus "unintentional maintenance." The first time, I bought a food scale and started weighing everything religiously. Now, every time it happens, I can usually pinpoint it: Maybe I had a few binges or started sneaking late night snacks without logging them, something like that. Then I have a little talk with…

Why can't I be one of the people who gets full drinking water? :grumble:

I used to be the fattest vegetarian ever. I assure you, it is quite possible to maintain and gain weight even as a vegan. Eat 2 veggie dogs instead of one at the family event. Eat all the rice you want. Have 3 bowls of cereal in the morning. Have more chips. Really dress those salads! Also, as others have mentioned: nuts,…

800 calories definitely makes me feel full, but only if I eat it all at once. :wink: Don't take the forum ribbing too seriously, OP. It's just reeeeeeally hard for some of us to understand not being able to eat more. I am never done eating. NEVER. DONE. EATING. I eat 2500 calories a day and I still have to make myself stop…

The ones in my town could win a "Soggiest Burger Bun" competition. SO not worth the price or the calories to eat a burger that turns to mush in my hands and requires a gross of paper napkins. :grumble:

I need my husband to drink whatever Kool-Aid your girlfriend gave you. Dear god, sir. You went riding with her and then bought a horse and now want to talk about tack? I feel a little faint...

I can't stop loving this thread. It's just so beautiful.

I'd like 2 tickets to the gun show, please. (Translation: I like the new definition in the arms and shoulders.) Nice work, Aaron! :drinker:

I only eat paleo air.

Took me about 9 months to lose 50 pounds. I have readjusted my goals many times along the way. I also plateau occasionally (or as I call it, "unintentional maintenance"). I still have a ways to go. And I'm enjoying the process. :drinker:

I'm American, and most people I know are shocked that I want to lose another 20-something pounds. But you're so skinny! they say. Um, I weigh 187 and am quite a ways from a healthy BMI. Also, American clothing sizes have changed dramatically. Recently I pulled out an old pair of my skinny jeans from 10 years ago. They said…

When I hit a plateau, I bought a food scale and got consistent with my logging. I also use my fitbit to help me calculate my TDEE. I know how many calories I burn in a day, and I use my food scale to help me stay below that number. Been losing steadily ever since. :smile:

I'm on an infinity day lifestyle challenge. I eat whatever I want and have lost 63 pounds. I have more energy, sleep better, and am in the best shape of my life. Cheers to lifestyle changes! :drinker: