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Congratulations on your impressive success!! It sounds like you absolutely figured out the secret for you to stay healthy. Keep it up!

Yep. If you eat under the calories you need to maintain your current weight, your body enters a state of "catabolism," which means that it's in the process of breaking itself down. This is mostly fat, but a bit of muscle. It's actually important to make sure you're getting plenty of protein and eating above your BMR to…

Whole milk Coffee Sugar Spinach Eggs sooo boring!! But whole milk and sugar. . . never thought I could lose so much weight with those in my diet!! omg yum.

It would be helpful if you give us some information about your lifestyle. Somebody who's very sedentary needs fewer carbs than a very active individual and somebody trying to maintain as much muscle as possible needs more protein than somebody who really only cares about the number on the scale.

It makes a HUGE difference for very lightweight or very dense foods. I get a whole lot more oatmeal when I weigh and a whole lot less peanut butter. Flour can be surprisingly dense if it's too packed into a measuring cup, so any cooking I do with flour I make sure to weigh it. I've used a scale since November and I've…

I ignore them, mostly. If somebody said I was pretty for a big girl, I may tell them I think I'm pretty regardless. If they told me it would be more noticeable once I lose 50lbs, I would tell them that I'm proud of myself for the accomplishment I've made so far. If they told me I had a pretty face, I'd say thank you. But…

I allow myself whatever it is that I'm craving. If it doesn't fit into my goals for TODAY, then I plan it into tomorrow's goals.

Here's what's going on: 1.) You underestimate the calories you are eating. Log all drinks, condiments, veggies, fruits, and at LEAST measure everything. . . ideally you should be weighing the foods with a scale. Eyeballing portions is often the issue. 2.) Unlikely, but it's possible that you have a medical condition that…

I'm surprised that nobody has asked about her height and weight. My ex thought I was too skinny and was worried about me when I weighed 170lbs at 5'4". That's obese, not underweight, and he and his family were constantly insisting I wasn't eating enough.. . even though I was gaining weight. Is she genuinely, clinically too…

Eat like crap at school. . . but eat less of the crap? Monitor your calories and eat less than you need for your height/weight/age/gender/activity level. You don't have to exercise to lose weight, it's just ideal for overall health and to help in maintaining the weight loss if you can make a lifelong habit out of it.

It depends on your activity level, age, height, weight and gender. I'm incredibly active, 5'4", 145lbs, female and I'm LOSING weight on 2000 calories a day. If you're not gaining weight, then you need to eat more to accomplish that goal. I promise it's truly that simple. I see that your doctor recommended 2000 calories,…

I drink when I'm thirsty also. I'm very physical and sweat a lot at work, so I drink BEFORE I get thirsty when I'm there. I pretty much just keep drinking water at work . . . but other than that, I drink when I'm thirsty. How much water you drink doesn't matter for weight, it just matters for hydration. Very few people…

I explain to them that - like everything else in the universe - our bodies operate based on certain laws of physics. Our body uses fuel for energy, much like a car. When you use up all of your fuel, your body switches to its reserves (body fat and muscle). So even though eating a varied diet with a healthy balance of…

First of all, you can suffer from an eating disorder without having unhealthy goals. I believe the OP is suggesting that for people who have a mental state that makes them more prone to eating disorders, tracking calories is often a catalyst for triggering an eating disorder. For those who are mentally well-adjusted,…

I'm still in my 20s and this would have had me puking my guts up even when I was fat. Ick! Are you SURE you only drink 4 times a year??? That's some serious alcohol tolerance! If it's only 4 times a year, just eat normally and have a few drinks. One day won't make you gain all the weight or prevent you from losing the…

Also, whatever this guy says is pretty much gold. Take his advice.

Many days, half of my calories come from snacks. Check out my diary. Eat whatever you want/whatever you enjoy just do so in moderation and continue to eat at a caloric deficit. Foods that are higher in fat, protein and fiber help you to feel fuller for longer. The more protein I eat each day, the more satisfied I am…

There's a super cheap store brand at Giant that has pineapple already in it. I get the fat free since fat is easy for me to get in my diet and protein is a challenge for me.

If it's super often, like you can nearly guarantee you'll be offered something each week, maybe reduce your calories by like 30 each day and then say yes once per week. Or save a few hundred calories every Friday or Tuesday, whatever and if they're offered on that day, allow yourself to say yes. I eat a bit less than I…

You look like a perfectly healthy weight to me. What does your doctor have to say about your weight?

I eat a lot of sandwiches, check out my diary! Sara Lee makes a low cal bread. I think it's something like 45 calories per slice. If you just do half a sandwich, you can fill it with 250 calories of turkey breast, cheese and veggies. If you do half an ounce of cheese and a few ounces of turkey breast, you'll get some…

I think you should check out some other potato articles. They have a ton of potassium and vitamin C, among other plentiful nutrients and antioxidants. Do you need to avoid bread due to allergies or medical conditions? If not, then just eat bread! Your body needs some carbs and bread won't make you any fatter than any other…

Just don't exercise. It's ideal to exercise while losing weight but it isn't necessary. Sure, it'll be healthier than sitting around, but if it's that difficult to stick to then just focus on a eating fewer calories than your body needs for now. Maybe once you lose some weight, you'll find more energy for exercise but…

I usually get about 5-8lbs of chicken breast, cut it into strips, season them various ways, and cook them. I weigh out 5oz. portions ahead of time and keep them separate on the baking sheets. I let them cool and stick them in baggies for freezing. The night before I plan on chicken, I put it in the fridge to thaw. I'll…

I disagree that it's rude and cruel to discuss the weight of somebody you care about. It has nothing to do with sexiness or appearance, it's about health. I love my boyfriend to pieces and if he was fat, I wouldn't love him any less, but I would be concerned for his health due to the health problems that run in his family…

My boyfriend has gained weight (15lbs?) since we got together 3 years ago but he maintains at this point. He brought up his weight gain. He's aware of it. I'm sure MOST people are aware that they've gained weight once the clothes start fitting snugly. I would only talk to him about it if it he continued to gain weight to…

I'm not even that physically active at work, I only work 6-7 hours each day and I'M eating 2000 calories daily. If you only have 7lbs to lose, you should be aiming for about half a pound per week. At this point, why not just eat at maintenance for a 130lb, very active woman of your height? Unless you're incredibly short, I…

You can check out my photos. You can see where I started at 196 and where I am now (my avatar) after losing 50lbs.

Exercise is great for you and all, but you can be a healthy weight without exercising if you're accurately tracking fewer calories than your body needs. Exercising and paying attention to food intake at the same time is ideal for health, but if you don't have the time. . . then you don't have the time. I work 40 hours a…

I disagree. Maybe it's terrible for you but. . . IHOP food is wonderful for me. ETA: Especially the cheesecake stuffed french toast. omg yum. . .