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https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/en/portal/articles/1575987-eating-disorder-resources MyFitnessPal believes food should nourish and be enjoyed, however we acknowledge that relationships with food are not always so simple. Eating behaviors are shaped by a number of factors, including biological, behavioral, emotional,…

See your doctor. See your therapist. Red flags I see: random crying, for which you can't find a reason eating in secret bingeing eating mindlessly (catching yourself, spitting it out) throwing up on purpose dance major (often the unrealistic & unhealthy demands from instructors lead to health problems) "I hate my body" And…

Here are some posts you might find helpful. Definitely read sexypants. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think…

I have some before / during / later during pictures in my profile. Pretty sure they're viewable by anyone. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/view/51637601 Start small, make cumulative changes, be flexible, set realistic goals, reward yourself.

"Vegan cleanse"??? You have someone who doesn't eat animal products wash you? How does that help you be healthy (at least, more than you taking a shower yourself)?? :confused: Or if this is some kind of internal body "cleanse", what does it clean out? Why isn't your body removing that (whatever it is) now? Do your kidneys,…

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse/p1

Well, actually... Fat releases leptin, which is supposed to be an appetite suppressant. But just as obese people can develop insulin resistance, they can develop leptin resistance. So even though there's a LOT of leptin running around (because they have a lot of fat making it), it doesn't work as well. And when losing…

BTW, you say you're only 30 lb overweight. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10307505/toned-tummy Not a time to use any "diet pill". Appetite suppressants (such as phentermine) are approved for people who are obese, or who are overweight but have other health problems related to weight.

Phenobestin appears to be an herbal supplement which claims to suppress appetite. Since it doesn't require a prescription, I'd be very questioning of its composition, purity, & effectiveness. Here's one review: http://www.populardietpills.net/phenobestin-37-5/ It's poorly written and really doesn't contain much useful…

Both my doctor (endocrinologist specializing in weight issues) and dietician had never heard of this concept. They say just to eat at a healthy calorie level. Exercise is more for health than weight loss, though it's essential to maintain weight. It's very easy to eat 500 cal, hard to exercise it away. And for most people,…

Other thoughts... Have you been sleeping enough? Is it quality sleep, or disturbed? Have you tried a smaller deficit? You're at a healthy weight already. Have you tried less exercise? (Though you're really not doing much, & it's far from excessive.) For all of these, try the change even just temporarily, for a week or two,…

What does your doctor say? Are you drinking enough water? Have you tried a smaller deficit? Carbs are fuel. Are you getting at least the minimum? (see link & chart below) If you're just getting dizzy when you stand up, or sit after you've been lying down, do it slower. This calculator from the Baylor College of Medicine…

The 4-second rule is a myth. Hard food (crackers) pick up fewer microbes & less dirt than wet food (lunchmeat), but they'll both have ick. http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/videos/five-second-rule-minimyth/ The good news is that in the vast panoply of microbes, there aren't many that can hurt us. And of those,…

If all you have to lose is 20 lb, trying to do it in 12 weeks isn't realistic. 0.5 lb a week, perhaps. 1 lb a month, more likely. Figure out your maintenance calories for your weight now, as an inactive person*, then cut 250 per day. Wait a couple weeks, see how much weight you lose. If it's not happening, cut another 50…

OK, I just put what you've told us into that calculator, and guessed at an average height of 5'8" (which at 180 makes your BMI 27.4, which is above the healthy range; if you're taller the BMI would be lower). It says that if you're INACTIVE you'd need 2247 cal/day to maintain 180 lb. So go put your stats into it yourself,…

No, that is not healthy. With only 50-60 lb to lose, dropping 10 in 1 week is scary fast. Here are some things you should read. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants…

Once in a while, being under 1200 isn't a problem. As a frequent thing, unless you're really short (under 5', so being under 100 lb would be healthy for you), don't do it. This calculator from the Baylor College of Medicine will tell you calories and how many servings of various foods to eat to maintain any weight. Put in…

Short-term, exercise. Long-term, build muscle.

Ease into it. Start slow, do less than you know you can, then add to it. The first time I went to the gym, I did 5 minutes on the treadmill at a very slow walk. Felt really stupid. The next day, 6. Then 7. When I was up to maybe 20, I started increasing the speed. When that wasn't challenging enough any more, I added in…

80 lb here, with at least 30 to go. Got the bingo wings, got the droopy breasts*, have a little soft/loose around the waist, but that's not so bad. My neck/jowls have actually improved a whole heck of a lot just by losing weight. I'm hoping that things will continue to shrink & firm over the next couple years. And…

Way to go!!!!! You're both looking great. :grin: Have fun this coming summer with your new, more energetic & capable bodies. :sunglasses:

Tofu's main good characteristic is that it soaks up flavors. So... marinade it or cook it with flavorful foods. I like it mainly in stir-fry or miso soup (that was lunch). (ETA: forgot about Indian food. That's a yummy thing too.) If you get soft tofu, it can be pan-scrambled like eggs & has much the same texture. To get…

1200 calories is the minimum for average-size women. (IIRC, for men it's supposed to be 1500.) Neither of the men (rdsgoal & deckster) are women, and neither is average size - they're both pretty heavy. This calculator from the Baylor College of Medicine will tell you not only your BMI (so you can figure out a healthy…

My doctor (endocrinologist specializing in weight issues) and dietician say not to eat back exercise calories, which is what you're considering. I've been eating under my BMR, safely losing weight, my medical status is great, I feel great. If you've been losing weight at a safe rate, and your doctor is OK with your health…

As an example of a healthy substitution, I recently found how to make sweet red bean paste, which is a Japanese dessert sort of thing (or at least, used in sweet treats). It's remarkably healthy, since it's mostly azuki beans. Lots of protein & fiber. I had probably 4 cups of cooked beans and 0.25 cup of sugar. Sweet…

1 - time. Tell yourself, I can have this if I still want it in [10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60] minutes, but right now, I'm going to [walk, eat an apple, chew gum, practice piano]. Increase the time. 2 - substitution When I want chocolate, I rarely go for cookies or a brownie. Sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding made with skim…

If you're a normal, natural woman, with normal, natural amounts of female/male hormones (yes, we all have both), you will not "get bulky"!!!!! It's really hard for women to bulk up unless they're using illegal drugs. Go have a look at Sara's pictures: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/sarauk2sf Does she look bulky? I…

In order to lose weight, you need to eat under your daily calorie needs. Exercising helps with health, doesn't usually burn enough to matter (easy to eat 400 cal, hard to burn). (ETA: Weight loss is only about calories in being less than calories out. Health is about where those calories come from. Eat a varied diet.) In…

I'll second the comment that the workout schedule you outlined sounds like WAY too much. That's something that a professional athlete might do, or contestants on that horrid weight-loss competition show (which is very bad for their health). If you haven't been exercising, start gradually. Pick any 3 or 4 of those exercises…