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Just my two cents - I really was deluded about my weight BOTH times I got big. The first time is understandable but the second - I really should have known better. Yes I knew I was bigger but I completely denied that I was that much bigger. The worst was all the people telling me how fabulous and amazing I looked - it…

I watch music videa's on VH1 whilst I run and use all the amazing bodies I see on there to push myself - I wanna look like them!

yup - I drink flavoured tea all day and count it towards my water intake. I drink caffeine free tea with no milk or sugar.

Thank you thank you thank you! I am about 1kg heavier than my last weigh in and was so confused as I just had my mother telling me how much smaller I look AND I have been feeling so much thinner with my clothes feeling much better. Maybe I will stay away from the scale for a while and just enjoy being healthier.

Tee hee - You, sir, deserve a sammich!

Here!

Welcome to MFP and your new life - you got this! Wishing you the best success on your journey.

Also gonna call BS here...we all got big by eating way more than 1200 so how is it that suddenly all these people complain about not being able to reach that number? Also - I am a vegan and find it quite easy to reach (and exceed) 1200 calories without help from dairy, eggs, meat, chicken, fish, or any other animal by…

shot of tequila and shot of lime cordial in a tumbler with lots of ice...mmmmmmmmmmmm

:blushing: Why thank you...alas I don't look nearly as good in my gym get-up as I do when I have someone co-ordinating my outfit, hair, and make-up like I did for my profile and ticker photo's but hell - I will take the compliment. :flowerforyou:

This is why I am absolutely petrified of the front row of treadmills - I am far too embarrassed about my derriere to have someone secretly grade me from behind (see what I did there).

@californiagirl - WOW!!! JUT WOW!!! You are gorgeous!

Ah well - I knew it would happen sometime but didn't realize that time was now. Being 30 I guess I qualify in the 'older' category as stipulated in previous comments...dunno about the 'hot' bit yet but working at it!

^ This...I hardly ever apologise and this is about as close as it gets I'm afraid. My pride is such a blemish on an otherwise faultless canvas :-)

Just because it is true...

<Love, Sparkles, and Cupcakes They are what I live for!

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I did it twice and whilst I admit I lost a lot of weight during the attack phase, in the long run I did more damage than good and set myself back drastically. If it works for you, then great, but ultimately, like any other 'quick fix' diet out there it will probably leave you feeling unsatisfied and frustrated and that is…

Gender: Female Age: 29 Height: 5'3 SW: 149 CW: 142 GW: 123

Agreed - constructive criticism is one thing and is generally appreciated if it comes from a place of wanting to help and inspire. Being rude, ignorant, and *****y just brings negativity to the entire process for not only the original poster but everyone that reads the thread as well. This is supposed to be a forum where…

Skipping breakfast and lunch is definitely not healthy and if you do add the shakes in to replace having nothing at all it will be beneficial to you! However, eating something fresh and nutritious would be the best option!

Hi There. I stick to 1200 cals (also very inactive during the day) but always add my exercise calories on top of that and eat all of them back so generally I do end up eating about 1500 cals a day. You need to figure out what works for you, though.

Hi There, I agree with everyone that you have to really want it. I have recently gained back 4kg's of the 8kg's I initially lost and I am so so disappointed in myself. I was so close to my goal I was just meters away from the finish line and I gave it all up. Thankfully I have an extremly motivational gym buddy who has…

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Been pescatarian for 3 years now and am considering the leap into full on vegetarianism...could use all the help I can get.

Mine are: 1) Buy a food scale - Check (ordered it this morning and should have it by the end of the week) 2) Finally get under 60Kg's - have been dancing around 60/61kg forever and I finally want to see that elusive 59 on the scale 3) Do at least 10 minutes/100 calories on the treadmill before each of my gym sessions

I so hear you! I used to have at least 2 glasses of wine or champagne a night with my boyfriend over dinner and that easily ended up in us drinking another bottle sometimes. I don't drink during the week at all anymore (not even on family night - which I think would be totally understandable considering it is family and…

To each his own - I know I couldn't possibly live through an ordeal of this magnitude but if it has worked for you in the past then who are we to judge? I think a good cleanse/detox is essential every now and then I just use fruit and veg instead of this and I usually only do it for about 3 days with a good calorie count…

OMG - not much of a baker but will defnitely try this one - looks delish!!

I am also larger in the upper body than the lower and have hated being in waist up photo's my whole life because my larger girl-friends with smaller upper bodies always ended up looking far skinnier than me. I dont mind so much anymore - my toned arms and shoulders are starting to show through and having collar bones (for…