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Congrats!!

I have always wanted to to to comic-con and be able to wear hawt costumes. That's one of those motivation for me, for sure. You look amazing!

Villain for sure hehe

We Are kindred spirits. I have struggled with depression all of my life. For about 4-5 years now I have been a gym rat and at one time I was going 6 days a week, 2-3 hours a day. The last year I had so many hurtles and medical reasons that it derailed me. I gained 53lbs back (I lost 13lb of it the last few months) and I am…

I'm always looking for more friends and I'm pretty interactive on mfp :)

First thing, Your not obese, your 122lbs which is great and you should be proud of that. I calculated your TDEE and its 1660 (That is the amount of food you can eat to maintain your weight). Any exercise deficit or calorie deficit will make you lose buuuut it takes -3500 calories to lose a pound of fat. If you burn 300…

Adipose! Now I gotta be your friend cause you like Dr. Who lol

Yup! Its crazy how much of a difference it makes :)

Most of the time. Healthy veggies or fruit I am pretty lax on but any processed foods/meats/carbs, Absolutely! I think the other component to an accurate calorie count is to weigh your food. Nutrition labels have a weight measurement right beside the serving size so its super easy.…

If you understood her situation then you would have NEVER had that attitude with her. On your profile you have 11 cats, 2 dogs too? You also are a foster mother (admirable). Your husband is partially paralyzed and I am not saying that's not hard because its gotta be challenging at times but according to the pics you guys…

I really hate to say this and it really sucks to hear but you may be on your feet all day but it really only counts toward normal daily activity, not exercise :( I have seen it over and over again with moms saying "I am busy all the time running around after kids" but it simply doesn't get up your heart rate up like…

I met my husband online BUT I realize we are the exception, not the rule. We met the same day we contacted each other via email/dating site because no matter what anyone says, you really don't know someone until you meet them in person(even on skype). Body reactions and vibes are sooo important. We were engaged a week…

Water weight.

First thing is to find out your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) At 37, 18 stone, 2 lbs and 5'6 this website says you should eat 2269 calories a day to maintain your weight http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html Saying that, I have found websites like that to overestimate the amount of cals you…

Wrong forum :| I drink protein shakes. I buy mine at the store for 1/2 the price and has like 15g protein per shake (not including the liquid you add) :o I use natures bounty chocolate and its pretty tasty with some almond milk. It costs $19.99 at walgreens and lasts almost a month if I drink one everyday. I am very…

The less you eat sugar, the less you crave it. You just gotta make it through a few days. Get rid of the soda before it rots your teeth out. Proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ANWDrRd-IQ If you need something sweet, I LOVE sugar free jolly ranches and its only 35 cals for 4. SF Lifesavers are great too. If your…

You'll gain at least 2-4lbs in water weight so never ever ever believe the scale. I don't weigh in until 2 days after its done.

Don't make it a whole day....Its reinforcing an "all or nothing" mind set. Developing healthy eating habits is to find a happy medium. Don't allow yourself to binge one day a week and eat super healthy for the rest of it. It will not work long term. Not to mention, your body will have crazy ups and downs after a unhealthy…

You need an HRM if you really want to measure an accurate calorie count (preferring one with a chest band) because everyone is different. My blue tooth polar strap is fairly cheap and syncs with your phone. Please don't cheap out on one because the off brands are inaccurate. I feel bad and I don't mean to burst anyone's…

It doesn't matter what they think. Personally, I don't talk about weight loss (except here) and let my results show for itself. If you have people who are unsupportive, then don't open yourself up to their opinion and cut them off if they want to give it. You are in control whether it affects you or not. Just a side note:…

Yes and no. Typically you shouldn't eat them back BUT if you are truly hungry and your stomach is rumbling, for goodness sake eat something but don't eat with the intention of eating them all back.

Amazing transformation!

Amaretto and coke What food is your guilty pleasure?

Some people use salsas I love Olive Garden and its like 80 cals for 2 tbsp but you really don't need much for a huge salad! I love Marie's yogurt dressings (found near produce) and those tend to be like half the cals of typical full fat dressings Wishbone makes a fat free Italian dressing that is only 15 cals a serving…

Post this in the motivation and support tab. Also, its *lose, not loose.

Actually, There are a number of reasons so talk to your doctor or if you feel healthy, keep going. I'm not saying its nothing to worry about, I'm not saying it is but I cant make judgments without knowing everything about you. For me, I have a hormone imbalance (PCOS) and whatever weight I have been at I sweat like crazy…

Yup, what you eat in private you wear in public. There is no hiding it. I think another thing is people don't know how to eat the right foods. They end up starving themselves because they continue eating the same food that got them overweight but just in smaller amounts then they fall off the "diet" because there is only…

--That you will find yourself automatically going to the "plus size section" then having to B line it to the average size clothes. --The clothes that fit you now seem wayyyy too small on the hanger. Almost like they are kids clothes.

Siren

Amazing!!