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For me, I think the BMI range is reasonable. I have an average build (not excessive muscle/fat ratio or other way around). My goals are based heavily on BMI numbers. It really depends on what your goals are and how you're built.

I have 8 of these. I'm a 38 DDD, and they are wonderful. They feel quite tight at first, but your boobs do NOT bounce. I also like that they clasp in the back and don't require pulling over your head, which, with big boobs and when sweaty is NOT a pleasant experience, unless you're a contortionist.…

I hate that most people I know who like running only like running distances >3-4 miles or have goals to run further than that. I vastly prefer fast short distance runs (preferably <2 miles at a fast pace), and trying to find a running buddy is difficult.

To be fair, adults are kinda gross too. We're just sneakier about it.

I am so glad that you wrote this. My highest was 245 (I'm 5'8" so well into obesity), and, as a former athlete, I had trouble doing anything. Heck, I had to use my hands to help me push up from the toilet seat because I couldn't get out of a seated position without terrible knee pain. So many people do not grasp the…

This is a great read. In response to the "obvious" comment above, I agree with SideSteel entirely, but I'd like to add that, for people who live with other people who enjoy those calorie-dense nutritionally-poor foods and wish to keep them in the house, making them less accessible can be a big help. This is especially true…

Just walking can be boring for a kid, so perhaps think of new ways to keep her entertained. My 3 year old loves to play soccer at a local park with a full size soccer field. It's a great workout for both of us, and it's a lot more fun than just walking.

I'm about 13 lbs under it now. It took a long time. Hang in there!

I'm down 58, and it took me the better part of 2 years to really grasp it in the mirror. I "saw" it in pictures, pants, etc. but changing how you see yourself in the mirror takes a while for some. Just be patient!

No problem! Congrats again, and hang in there.

It can take a long time to "see" yourself as you are now. The suggestions above (comparing pictures, pants, etc.) are good ways to help that. I also like to find pictures of 50 lb things (fish, cheese, etc.) just to "see" what's been lost. I'll get you started: Here's a 50 lb Mackerel (holy crap that's huge!) Here's a 50…

I do protein shakes every morning. You can use things like almond milk in lieu of cow's milk, and there are non-dairy non-gluten protein powders out there. I usually sweeten with frozen fruit, then blend. You can also add things like honey, vanilla extract, and other things to add flavor. Most of my shakes are ~250-400…

I'm not necessarily low carb, but I am on a restricted calorie intake and high protein, which often ends up being lower carb, though not 20g or less, which is very restrictive. I'm down 58lbs, with a goal of eventually having a total loss near 110 lbs. You can add me if you want.

Echoing others with pre-logging. It takes time to figure out what works for you as far as food choices go. Think about foods you like, your protein goals, in particular. Try to hit the protein goal, then adjust carb and fat intake accordingly. You can do the latter by switching to lower-fat meats and high fiber foods.

I love this post. I spend between $150-$200 on food for our family of 4 (not including baby formula for the youngest, so really 2 adults and a toddler). Also doesn't include paper products. In addition to buying frozen and learning how to freeze meats, we also do the following: 1. Buy whole chickens/turkeys. Chicken and…

Scientist. Mentally active, but not physically active. I'm mostly stuck at a desk most of the day.

Sure! Sorry if I came across as condescending in my first reply. I never know how much background others have and try to err on the side of full explanation whenever possible. ETA: In studies like this, it's not uncommon to see very small sample sizes being used, simply because getting reliable unbiased data on biological…

They probably calculated variance from their samples, which, being such a small number of them, means that they got a very weak estimation of the expected variance. It reinforces the idea of being highly skeptical of the results. More importantly, if you look at the criterion they chose (> 80% statistical power to detect…

Statistical power is a measure of how well a trend can be detected in your data. There are methods to determine how many samples you need to obtain a pre-set level of statistical power. That does not mean that the authors rigged the study. It just means that they were careful in determining the minimum number of unbiased…

Same here. Two pregnancies and 56 lbs weight loss = lots of saggy bits. It's no fun. FWIW, I think you look great though.

Sincerest apologies for snarky initial reply. I misread this post, which proves your point entirely ;)

I agree that it's a delusional idea, but there are many people who do not understand or grasp the concept of long-term versus short-term risk, and it's not limited to just weight issues. That was my only point. I never claimed that it was a majority of people in the HAES movement who believed this, just that those people…

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From what I understand, and please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but some people are predisposed to high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure genetically, and that effect doesn't seem to correlate with weight for those individuals.

While this worked well for you, it does the exact opposite for a majority of "fat" people. The consensus is that fat shaming tends to make people feel hopeless and just give up instead of inspiring them to change. I'm glad that you got healthy though! It's a tremendous accomplishment.

I've seen that argument presented many times by proponents of HAAS movement. It's not that uncommon, even though, I think, many people acknowledge, as you did, that long-term obesity does pose significant risk. Most of the those arguing that they are "perfectly healthy" being obese use "normal" blood panel tests to justify…

Many people who are young and obese and claim to be healthy don't understand that the risks posed by obesity compound over time. Someone who is 20 years old can probably get by being obese without major health problems, but that same person who has maintained or increased their body weight over their mid to late adult life…

That's great progress! Congratulations!

Just feeling lighter and more agile. That's my favorite.

The only thing I can agree with here is that most low to middle income families with children are forced to be two-income families just to make ends meet, especially with the cost of daycare nowadays, but that is not the fault of feminism but rather the fault of wages not keeping up with living costs. The rest of your post…