Isabelle_1929 Member

English is not my mother tongue. Could you please explain what "never usually" means ?

My personal rule: if I cannot tell if a source is reliable/valid or not, it means that my knowledge in that particular field (nutrition, economy, American law, etc.) is extremely limited .... Probably too limited to use "raw material" like primary sources or highly-speciliazed literature, such as science essays written by…

Regarding your lack of energy: I just checked your diary on noted that most of what you eat is processed food and/or junk food. In addition, you typically have a tiny breakfast, and often you do not lunch (a "fun size" candy or a tiny bag of crackers is not a lunch ..). You say you're tired all the time. I know we're all…

You're not stalled, you're losing a pound per week.

I second the "nice scarf" suggestion. Pick a fairly large one - rectangle, or "infinity". It is trendy - and particularly flattering with hair up, as you do. Since it's an evening out, you can pick a light scarf that is a bit fancy (e.g. with a thin metallic thread, velvet texture, etc.) but you will be able to wear it…

What strikes me as "abnormal" (said in a neutral way, not pejorative) is not the quantity of food that you stock, but the anxiety and other feelings that you associate with it. I do not stock because I live in a tiny apartment and have several groceries in a 10 minutes radius, so I buy as I go. My mom for instance stocks a…

When one "binges" on a handful of puffs, I think it's safe to say that the word "binge" no longer means anything.

What hunger has to do with anything? Well, any weight loss plan must be sustainable, especially when one plans on losing slowly, over several months. Now I don't know if you enjoy that hunger feeling, but most of us can't stand being hungry all the time. This means that we have to find a way to: 1. give our body all the…

I am 5'3" too. I was at 1200. (Weight loss stopped after 6 weeks, so I reduced to 1100, and of I see no result on the scale in a few days, I may have to go down to 1050 cal. :-( ). But 1200 is totally doable. I was not hungry (at 1100, now I am). However you will have to experiment and find what food and how many meals are…

Yes, we all understand that OP made an observation. But this observation is inaccurate. When talking about sizes, it is not a matter of taste or preference or anything subjective: geometry, volumes and masses can be measured. OP's observation is factually wrong. I lived in T.O. for many years in the last decade (lived on…

I live in Montréal - and have lived in Toronto for a few years. I don't know where you live in Canada or in the US; but I am pretty sure only a minority of Canadians would drink their coffee black. It is also what I noticed during my numerous business trips to various locations in the USA (but I may be wrong on that one).…

Thanks everyone. It's just that I found it odd that everyone had become black coffee lovers ... It's certainly not what I see IRL ! I guess that I just happened to read tea lovers' diaries. :-) And totally I agree that if your weight loss is satisfactory, there's no need to freak out for 30 or 50 calories. I was thinking…

131lbs (5'3")

I agree. I was stalled, then started eating 100 to 150 cals less, and I started losing again. But this is true for ME, so let's wait for OP's answers on questions asked.

Well, two things: 1. You use the word "fault". I would not use that word, because blaming is useless anyway, but one thing is sure: you are totally "responsible" for your current situation. You are not a passive victim. Which is not a bad thing after all: if we can put ourselves in trouble, it means that we can generally…

I see that your goal is to lose weight (I am surprised, as I assumed that you wanted to gain, and could not figure how you could eat more calories). Not meaning to be a pest, but how much did you eat when you gained that extra weight? Probably more than 1800 ? So what has changed that makes that goal hard to reach? Anyway,…

What about bread, rice, pasta, beans of all kinds ? They have tons of calories. Same for fruits. Also: wine?

Oh my, that is so true. I would also add that typically, people who don't overeat will not hide when they eat junk or fast food and/or food in very large quantity. For example, they won't eat only salad and fat free yogurt in the office lunch room, then eat fast or junk food when they are alone at home. So this may give…

Hunger.

No, I have no exercised at all (except the daily walk / bike to everywhere, as I don't own a car). I gained only fat - and inches. Most of my clothes don't fit (jeans, suits, etc.,) and are presently packed away from my sight. I had to buy everything new. Not fun :-( But I am not throwing a pity party, as pretty much…

I was 10 pounds lighter last year, and most of my adult life I was around 115. I would be surprised that all of the sudden, my body "decided" that I could no longer be that weight. I gained weight because I ate too much (not because of hormones etc.) As for muscle mass, my legs, buttocks and arms are already so big and…

I am 5'4, 123 pounds, after losing 7 pounds, I started gaining weight (at 1200). So I reduced to 1100, and now I am maintaining. I suppose I would have to go down to 1000 to lose weight, but this is very difficult. At 1200 I was not hungry. At 1100, I am often hungry, especially between meals or in the evening, but it's…

Bonjour from Montréal. Glad to be able to post this anonymously, as I would NEVER tell anyone about it ... I want to lose weight because ... honestly? Not to be too embarrassed about my figure. It is not feminine, but when I am thin it is better. And also having a chance to receive compliments once in while, because it's…

This. Just eat less calories than you used too. Why couldn't you?

My arms and legs. Legs are the worst, as they are short, not straight, and too muscular. Frankly they look like (shaved) men's legs. And I have never worked out ... Ah, if I could give some muscle to others, I'd be so happy !! My arms are big too, but I don't really mind, as I never wear short sleeves anyway (not only…

I am sorry to be blunt, but why bother seeking a doctor at all, if you are to hide essential information from him? So now here you are, seeking medical advice on the Internet to anonymous strangers, in a weight-loss related site, of all places. Beside, did the doctor recommend that you ate 700 cals per day? I bet he did…

I tried Dukan a few years ago. You cannot be on Dukan for a few weeks. It has 4 steps. I understand from your post is that you want to do only the first 2 steps. This will not work - you'll pack the weight back on right away, even if you eat very reasonably. The two last steps are crucial. If you lose 20 pounds, it means…

I am 5'4" and eat 1200 daily. I do not really exercise. I do have a substantial muscular mass/bone structure. Current weight is 122, my goal is 115. For me, 1200 cals per day is perfect, as I am not hungry, and have been losing steadily. So I figure that a woman of your height and frame would need to eat less than that.…

OP's trolling. Come on, guys. Just ignore.

Mine is open to public. But you'll have to practice your French a little.