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Like I said, people who want excuses will usually find one. But for most of my life I was fat. That wasn't just how I looked or how my waistline was. For so many people that was ALL that I was. And that becomes internalized, it becomes believed. I am not unique in that experience. There's threads here on MFP asking users…

Fat acceptance is about trying to be happy if you're fat. That's why I said it's just this circle of people who are (or should be, by extension) about being happy whoever you are. I can't speak for alcoholics or drug abusers. I have never been down that path. But in my life and in the lives of the people I've met through…

Google 'fatkini'.

But what about those of us who have gained a lot from the fat acceptance movement - including the confidence and drive to finally take control of our weights? Society (both media and people on the street) spends a lot of energy really hurting the self-esteem of overweight people. You can't snap your fingers and bring that…

"Stay away from the bully" is a far cry from "the bully doesn't deserve to smile in public. Or exist with other people." I'm not defending that fat people get fat without reason. I'm defending the right of a fat person to call B.S. on someone like the article author as a form of "I'm judging you based on what my eyes tell…

Then your sister is lucky to have you. Maybe. It depends on what those words might be. Also, from my experience the fat acceptance movement is more about people who have had weight problems for many years, or throughout their whole lives. I can say that I've never met a real person (read: non-troll) who actually decided to…

This is a big reason why the fat acceptance movement is misunderstood. You go to a forum and see people applauding a picture of a sassy fat woman in a short dress. They may say things like "You're perfect the way you are" or "Work it!" You see this as glamorizing a fat lifestyle and go about your day. That is not the fat…

Discrimination is discrimination. A belief that someone does not have the right to be happy because they are X at the end of the day boils down to the same. I'm not trying to say that discrimination against gays is equal to discrimination against fat people because so obviously it is not. The gay communities in the U.S.…

Because fat people weren't a thing before fat acceptance movements. All the fat people lost their weight after being ridiculed and made to feel worthless in every aspect of their lives from the loving and supportive family members they all had back then. Damn millennial fatties! *edited for gif.

Spoken like someone who has NO IDEA what they are talking about. Fat acceptance is not about damaging your body. Fat acceptance is about everything except your weight. It is about being able to appreciate the other facets of life and not letting fat or size RULE your life. Fat acceptance is about taking control of the fact…

This is where fat acceptance comes in, and actually has a role. You can't tell a girl 'it's what is inside that counts' one day and 'how dare you even come out on the street where decent people can see you?' the next. Fat acceptance is about not being afraid to be happy and enjoy life despite your size. It is NOT about…

I was at 250 at my highest, down about 20lbs in three months just from walking and a little bit of swimming. I try to walk at least 3 miles a day and around 8 a few times a week, when the weather permits.

I take my 30 minute lunches (when I can get them) and go sit under a tree with a big cup of iced tea or something and read a book. I don't get much reading done since 30 minutes isn't a long time, but it breaks up the day so much and it really helps relieve my work stress.

I didn't say you were. I said I was in for some silly cheerleading. And for the record, I'm on 1260 - which I find is too low for me. So I make a point of walking at least 3 miles every day to bump it up to about 1500, which is where I feel good. Some days it's a struggle - like today when I don't have time for a walk. But…

In for some great knowledge dropping, some silly VLC diet cheerleaders, and ducks.

Thanks to everyone for their wonderful responses! I definitely plan to keep at it. I have noticed that my dresses (made to my measurements when I started at 250) now have about an inch of extra fabric in the waist, and slide down to show a bra strap every now and again. I guess I just hoped for more by the time I lost…

Is today the only day you've weighed? Weight fluctuates a lot based on many factors. For me, the biggest one is sodium - if I have a sodium-heavy meal the day before, my weight the next day will be very high due to the water my body has retained. I know most people here don't recommend this, but I like to weigh myself…

My SO claims he can see a difference (down 19lbs right now) but I didn't really notice until today. I was looking at myself in the bathroom mirror at work and tugged on the back of my dress. There's more fabric! I pinched, and realized I could easily have the thing brought in an inch to fit me better. Still, I recommend…

I'm very pro-walking. That's how I'm losing all my weight. Anyway, what's important is that you'll be together. You'll love him when he's chubby, old, and wrinkly won't you? If so, the most important element is there and you should just focus on spending the rest of your life with him. 10lbs should not be enough to make or…

When I was in college I went swimming for 45 minutes every day after doing 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weights. I didn't do water aerobics, just laps. Freestyle one way, breast stroke the other to rest. This was also the time in my life when I was drinking 4 nights a week and ending each day with an ice cream…

Can't wait until I'm like you guys and have amazing photos to post. 3 Months into my lifestyle change at the end of June, one more pound to lose this month.

I just had mashed cauliflower with butter and black pepper and some cheese - consistency is like mashed potatoes but far lower on the calories. Made for a great lunch - I'm so full I'm not even eating the chicken I brought.

My fiance. He points out areas where I'm looking better, laments the loss of my tush/bust, but is always taking me for long walks. I notice after a weekend together, with 5+ mile walks every day, the scale slides down rather quickly over the next week!

You might want to start shopping now, and talking to the people at the dress shops. They can advise you better. Also, maybe look for dresses with the corset backing - as I understand those can be taken in or let out more. Best of luck!

My final goal is to lose 100lbs by October of next year for my wedding ... and keep it off! Short term goal is to lose 75 by January. Feel free to add me!

Well why didn't I think of that.

Ugh we're hosting a birthday party tonight so I won't have time to do my usual workout, and friends are coming over tonight for a birthday dinner - how on earth do people stay under 1200 calories without working out?!

Doing 1200 a day - I find I have more difficulty on days when I work out more because I allow myself snacks. "Just one of these, I have 500 calories left today, okay one more now I have 200 calories left for today..." Feel free to add me, I have about 55 more lbs to lose before I can try on wedding dresses (aiming for this…

Didn't read the whole thread, BUT.... I work full time, and when my job requires it that can sometimes be 10 hours a day. My SO, on the other hand, works straight 12s. At night. He comes home from work, makes breakfast and his lunch for the next day, leaves the kitchen dirty and flops into bed. Which means I come home from…

You are stunning. I can't wait to be a success story like you!