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If i'm in the second week of a plateau why would i stand idly by for 2-3 months as opposed to making a change and nipping it in the bud?

Thank you. That's mainly what I was trying to figure out with this post.

I feel that with weight loss as with most other things in life, we should question everything. You people have some adamant opinions about weight loss. Most of you formed these opinions from things you read online or heard by word of mouth. The fact is all these theories are unproven, the only way to truly know is to test…

People who want to lose weight?

I disagree. That's the mainstream opinion but not necessarily fact.

haha yeah choosing between being bald or fat is a tough call. If it came down to it I'd sacrifice my hair to lose a substantial amount of weight. There is always hair transplant surgery which is very affordable these days.

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Thanks you're very discerning.

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I'm motivated by the fact I will look good at my ideal weight. I know I sound impatient but yes I would like to lose the weight as soon as possible. Once I reach my ideal weight I will have control over it. I definitely am not prone to mental eating disorders such as anorexia or bulemia so once I reach my goal weight I…

I did accurately and consistently track my calories while eating right but I didn't lose weight. Thats what led up to frustration and giving up.

There is plenty of evidence to support "Starvation Mode" is a myth. Personally I believe it comes down to metabolism. Certain dietary habits help increase or decrease weight gain and weight loss.

Back then I tracked calories but cheated or gave up often. I've never been as motivated as I am now though.

Once I reach my ideal weight, maintenance would be organic lean meats, fruits, veggies, whole grains. Probably around 2,000 calories a day.

Well what discouraged me in the past is when I would dedicate myself to eating healthy and exercising only to see no results. Its different this time as I'm on a whole new level of dedication...borderline obsession, you could say.

I did'nt mean I'm trying to maintain my current weight. I'm trying to lose as much as possible. What I meant was once I reach my ideal weight (145) I will maintain it with a healthy 1,500-2,500 pd/regime. Until then I have to sacrifice to get there.

I was always thin until the age of 21. Then something tragic happened in my life and I have been around 20-30 pounds above my ideal weight for the last few years. I have attempted diets and failed. In my recent diet attempts I find my self at the same resistance weight where I plateau and can't break through. That is why…

The weight would stay off. So long as I continue to maintain it.

Going by my past body type just a few years ago. Yes overall i was in my most attractive state (clothes on or off) when I weighed 145 - 155.

I'm not at the ideal weight for my height. The bare bones truth is at my current weight I'm not as attractive as I was when i was at my ideal weight a few years ago. According to the ideal weight calculator I should be 144 pounds. My healthy BMI is between 118.1 lbs - 159.6 lbs. (according to calculator.net)

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Yes that's absolutely perfect for you're particular body type and the rate at which your content at losing weight.

Yes it depends on your body fat percentage. For someone who are overweight and starving their self the body won't automatically eat up muscle (like most people on here claim). You have to be at a super low level of body fat while starving yourself for your body to eat muscle. Therefor those who are overweight and starving…

I don't believe we need as many calories as mainstream nutritional scientists say we need. Especially if the person in question is overweight. Starving yourself when you are at your ideal weight will obviously cause damage. But in the case of overweight people they are ALREADY damaging their body daily, in this case…

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Thank you, this site needs more people like you.

I posted that after the second person jumped on the "troll" accusation band wagon.

Thanks for responding without being contentious or accusing me of being a troll. I figured out a series of healthy 200 calorie meals. I eat three of them a day. Honestly I hardly ever feel tired or starved.