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Thanks for the suggestions :) I probably should also have added that I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, after looking for answers as to why I suddenly couldn't lift half of what I could before being down sick for a week with a nasty virus in Feb 2014, and having half of my previous endurance. I.e instead of doing at least…

I think the meaning there was not that those foods give you hunger pangs, but that you have hunger pangs because you ate those things and can't eat any more without going over your daily calories :P

20-24 hours

Thanks for the responses :) I haven't tried yoga, since I know nothing about it, but it could be worth a shot! I'll try pushing for 5 minutes more each time I exercise, and see how that goes. In a perfect world, I'd like to be able to do an hour a day, but that'll only be possible while I'm not working (I work in…

That... doesn't make any sense? If your maintenance was 700-900 calories, how would eating more make you lose weight rather than gain it?

Curious, why is it too low? MFP always seems to want to put mine at 1200, I figured that was the average intake needed to lose weight.

No, I don't think it's the least bit selfish to want happiness. If surgery is what you need to be able to live and love yourself, then I would say it's worth the risk. In your position, I think I'd feel the same way.

I get the exact same thing, with a bad headache usually coming on during or shortly after exercise.

It doesn't sound like this girl was being malicious, just sounds like she was offering a suggestion of something she thought might help your daughter.

That happens some times, try not to freak out too much. If you're really worried, see a doctor :)

Okay thanks guys, I'll leave well enough alone :)

I had thought that was the average for condiments/ cheese as well lol

I have no idea what a macro is lol

My favourite food before starting a diet 3 months ago was chips and gravy, deep fried deliciousness. But last week, I had it for my treat day and oh god.... It didn't end well. Not only did it taste like greasy, slimy crap but there was definately a tummy-ache involved.

Does that include body-builders? Coz' they sure do have them ;)

There are certainly more factors than weight where health is concerned, however those at TiTP are attempting to convince themselves and others that weight is NEVER a factor at all.

Mmm yeah it'd definately be easier to lose weight with better labelling. For example, the Subway Roast beef sub is advertised as 1090kj for a 6-inch, when in reality its almost double if you have anything BUT roast beef on it.

I don't eat that much (usually) so no add here, but good luck :)

Here's their FAQ http://thisisthinprivilege.tumblr.com/faq

Which is exactly what they do.

Have a read through this: http://thisisthinprivilege.tumblr.com/

There's also the issue of their addressing anyone (be it family, friends or strangers) who expresses genuine concern as 'fat shaming concern-trolls' If your daughter/sister/mother/father/son etc was 400lb, you'd say something wouldn't you? Because 400lb is NEVER healthy. When you have trouble walking up a slight incline,…

The basic idea of HAES is that you don't need to be thin to be healthy, however they still ignore doctors when they're told that they're not healthy because of their weight. They actively encourage people to accept being fat, and never try to change themselves, as well as telling anyone who does attempt to lose weight that…

Have a read of the tumblr blog "This is Thin Privilege" It makes me so sad :(

Couldn't agree more. Seems to be quite a dangerous thing, ignoring doctors and encouraging others to ignore them and not to diet because "fat doesnt = unhealthy"

Welcome, and good luck! Feel free to add me, that goes for everyone :)

1200 seems to be the recommended intake for weightloss.

I have the same problem, binge-eating history and all, days where I just feel like eating everything in sight (today was one of those days...) When you get the urge to munch, depending on what time of day it is, chug a large glass of water and try to sleep, if that doens't work, go and buy whatever you're craving and have…

After having gained a ton of weight, meeting up with an old casual hookup: Guy: "Wow, you look... great" *sarcastic tone*

Fantastic!! You are so inspirational :)