Isabelle_1929 Member

There are a couple of things that scare me in the weight loss process. First is not being able to maintain my weight. This has causes my to give up after losing a few pounds, thinking "why do I bother, I'll gain it back anyway". Also when I was thinner, I hated all the mean remarks on my weight. Thing is, I also received…

My work clothes don't fit, and I cannot afford buying new ones as I am unemployed. If I were offered a job, I have no idea what I would do. Also, I am avoiding everyone. I don't want to be seen like this. I have not seen my family for months. That's the worst. It's difficult to meet people because meeting always involves…

My two cents about the "oh my gosh 1200 calories is the bare minimum !" On this forum, every time someone mentions in a post eating 1200 per day, there is a bunch of folks saying: "you don't need to starve yourself like that. Proof: I did lose by eating more". My advice: try and see what works FOR YOU. There are people who…

You need to see a doctor, probably have blood test done.

Montréal ! (Although it feels like Siberia right now.)

I've never had thin legs, even at my lowest weight (107 pounds for 5'4") where all my bones were visible and my breasts had almost disappeared. That made me truly realize what I knew (and feared): a perfect weight does not make you perfect (in terms of looks) and NO, exercises and working out does not allow you to shape…

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It depends on many factors. On 1200 per day (MAX), I lose and average of a half pound per week. OP, you may lose faster, or not. Don't expect necessarily one pound per week. Also, the first few pounds may go quickly, and the closer you get to the goal, the scale may seem to stall a bit. Therefore I would suggest that you…

There a way to discuss, and even criticize, without being rude. "Look at my perfect way of eating, everyone! Look at my super duper beach body bikini ! I am wonderful, and THAT gives me the right to be aggressive and unpleasant when I express my opinion! " Also, once something was said twice or three times, is there a need…

I am also thinking that your brother may actually enjoy your snacks better than what is available in the pantry. Have you asked your parents to shop differently, so he could have the snacks he wants without stealing yours ?

Take something he owns and that he loves, and flush it down the toilet or break it with a hammer. Talking and being nice does not work. Maybe he'll get the message if you give him a taste of his own medicine. I mean, he's not 5 years-old, and unless he is "intellectually challenged", he totally understands that stealing is…

I have bad KP too, amongst other things. I know I am more than my body (THANKS GOD). And thanks also for clothes, and for living in a northern country where summer is so short !

I hate my body. No matter the weight, it's not attractive (to men) My skin is not clear and not smooth, and there is nothing I can do about it, so I cannot show my arms, back, and legs (above the knees). No "bikini body" for me. However, after some weight fluctuation (I let myself go... Now close to 130 pounds for 5'4) I…

Since it seems that you lost your appetite, and that you are taking medication, you should ask your doctor about this. Not random folks on a weight loss/control forum. Take care.

Well, when you're a short 43 years-old woman and you must not exceed 1200 calories to lose a pound per week, and that you just CANNOT STAND being hungry, then you have to deprive yourself of many many many things you like. That is the point. For me anyways.

Good Lord. And just HOW one does eat 5000 calories of vegetables per day?

Is this you on the picture ? You want to lose 30 pounds? How tall are you?

No to all ? No to "seeing a doctor" ? Why?

Ah. This means that you are not measuring and/or logging everything. Since you've been on MFP for months, I won't have to tell you what are the consequences, and what should be done about it. I suggest you fix this (i.e. knowing how many cals you ACTUALLY eat) before even thinking about the rest.

You lost 2 pounds per month and you want to quit. What are your expectations in terms of loss rate ?

I've never such a thing. Read my comment again. To be clear: a man will not be with a woman only for physical attractiveness; but without it, he would NOT be with her. Anyway, I was just trying to point out the "good side" or "not too bad" side of the situation. She says she feels good with clothes on, but bad when she is…

I'm with those who suggest to wait. Fit is not only a matter of overall weight. You don't know where the weight will come off from, so you may technically "fit" into the dress (i.e. able to zip it up) but it could look awful. In any event, if you buy in advance, chose a style that is not tailored and/or with non stretch…

Well, if you have a boyfriend or husband, your body is not that bad. Unless you want to be a swimsuit model, you should not let your "naked look" bother you that much.

That's precisely the point. This type of figure is immensely popular with the younger crowd.

OP says: " I am growing out of my clothes and I can't buy new ones."

You don't have 10 pounds of fat on your belly. Even 5 would be surprising. Look at your pictures.

You don't need to workout to lose weight. Start with fixing your diet (taking into account breastfeeding, if you do).

So, that a 3 pounds gain. Three pounds it took five weeks of strict dieting to lose. All this effort lost in three days of stuffing my face. What an idiot. I'd bang my head with a hammer.

I suppose I should, but even if I avoid the scale, I cannot avoid my clothes and the mirror. Blech. :( I have to be very strict for the next three weeks.

I don't even want to weight myself. :-( Three days of overeating in a row. I'll wait until next Friday to see the damages.