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Have you considered seeing a psychologist or therapist who specialize in disordered eating?

Another for later dinners and food before bed. Less now that I've not been working out much the last couple of weeks, but it's not at all uncommon for me to have a snack around 10:30 - 11:00. I used to buy into the idea that you'd gain if you ate after X time, but when you eat really doesn't matter. It's about how much you…

When you eat doesn't matter. Enjoy some dessert.

Not sure. My husband very successfully exercised and worked out when I was unwilling and later unable to. He did his thing, I did mine. There was a point I wasn't ready to eat better or to work out and then there was the point that I was pregnant and unable to work out, though I tried to eat well (that is not a general…

You are getting results. You are feeling great, finding a healthy way to 'de-stress' and doing good things for your body. It sounds like your bf's issues have more to do with insecurity than anything. What is the real issue there? That he wants to see you more? That he is worried about what you are doing? That you're doing…

I don't care what other people are eating unless they are commenting on my eating. And then it's only to tell them to shut up. If it's really bothering you that they eat badly but don't take your advice, then make a rule that you aren't discussing food/weight loss. I don't want to be guilted about what I choose to eat, so…

I always double check, no worries. I too have seen a fair amount of wishful thinking (chocolate chai and regular chai are not the same calories, no matter how much nicer chocolate chai looks).

I do have that for a few things. But my point is that it ISN'T custom made! It's the regular version! I usually get a tall instead of a venti (or whatever - today was a venti), but there are so many special custom orders it takes forever to find the regular version, lol. I'm lazy! Do the work for me, MFP!

Starbucks is available at work, Dunkin Donuts is not. But I'm not even sure there is a Dunkin Donuts in my area (blasphemy!). I'm a Shipley's Donuts girl, myself. Mmmmmmm.

I stop myself feeling guilty. I choose what to eat or not eat. Guilt generally doesn't play a role any longer, because I am active up front with my decision making and take responsibility then. But afterwards, I eat normally, log everything I've eaten, drink a lot of water.

For height and weight, some people do need lower calorie intake and to maintain a reasonable deficit, have to go down that low. MOST people don't though. They are under-calculating movement and TDEE or they are being overly aggressive with their deficits. It's not reasonable for someone looking to lose 10 lbs to try to…

What specific body weight exercises are recommended, though? Besides squats. Everyone recommends squats.

You know, this might be appropriate if she were complaining she'd not lost weight, or asking why she stalled, or telling people this was the only way to go. But she's not. She's putting out what helped her meet her weight loss goals. Goodness gracious. That works for some people. Now me? I eat a bedtime dessert at 10:30…

I think you would tell anyone else to up their intake to keep a realistic caloric deficit and to be patient and to aim for realistic expectations. So, uh, ^ that. Try upping your calories by 200 per day for 3-4 weeks. You've got the time to give that a real shot without derailing your progress too much. You know what…

I just had to buy some new clothes. I bought a few transitional pieces (elastic/drawstring waists, stretchier fabrics), and a few things I can wear again while pregnant (hopefully within a year). If you don't object to used clothing, take some and hit up eBay or a thrift store! You can pick up a few pieces to see you…

Some awesome advice there.

100% of the time? No. Is it 100,000 times better than it used to be? God, yes. For me, I was diagnosed with an eating disorder in college and did all the things one does for that (nutritionist visits, dietician appointments, therapy, etc). Meh. It didn't help all that much. There was no great big thing that transformed me,…

45 lbs down since last August. Some were a result of Whole30. But I'm not interested in maintaining that strict lifestyle (or a paleo lifestyle) long-term. In February, I went back to normal caloric deficit and exercising, and am down 12 lbs since mid-February. I've been losing steadily at a very reasonable rate in line…

I do the 7 minute workout already. It's a mental health thing. Writing is an outlet that helps me clear my mind so I can sleep. I didn't write last night and was up all night with the same circling thoughts. The stress is above and beyond normal stress right now (which exercise DOES help with - you are right there!). But…

I haven't noticed that. I never update in fitbit though - it just updates from syncing with MFP, and it's always the same as MFP (well, yeah, because syncing).

Really fantastic advice and reading. Thanks so much!

Time is at a premium for me right now, but I agree it is a matter of prioritization. I simply don't value a workout over time to rest and recuperate from a horribly stressful situation at work that has me about 10 minutes from a nervous breakdown. But I acknowledge that no workout = smaller caloric intake for the day or…

Yeah . . . if that is standard, you are under-eating, though I would question your calorie burn accuracy. You might lose weight eating that low, but that weight will be comprised of muscle, bone tissue and fat instead of just or mostly fat. Of course, 1200 might be appropriate in some circumstances. Just depends.

I can walk a mile in about 18 minutes. Depending on what was chasing me, I could run it faster. Probably.

I know you want to lose weight as quickly as possible, but please understand that one of the keys to effective and long-term weight loss is reasonable expectations. It is not reasonable for someone who needs to lose around 40 lbs to lose 2 lbs per week. Your calories will be so low that it is not sustainable - too big a…

So what is your suggestion if stress is interfering with weight loss or gain? Just find ways to de-stress? Accept that things may stall if stress is prolonged/not reducible in the immediate future?

How much impact do you think stress (and resultant high cortisol levels) have on weight loss? Do you think weighing food is absolutely necessary, if it plays against other factors (say, mental health or anxiety, OCD issues, disordered eating behaviors)? If someone cannot go to a gym (time, money, availability, whatever),…

I never had an overarching AHA moment either. For years, I said I wanted to lose weight. I tried to lose a couple of times - did lose some a couple of times, slacked off and gained it back plus some. I didn't like the way I looked, but on balance (whether I wanted to admit it or not) I didn't want to do what it would take…

Eh, the hell with your doc. Take the other signs of progress in as well and make your doc see the global view. Because inches lost are important as well. And sometimes the scale is awful but that doesn't mean no progress.

I decided on a force exactly 5 hours before they recalled them and then couldn't get my hands on one, so I opted for a flex instead. It works well for me, and is water resistant, but it doesn't have the displays or altimeter. If those are important to you - opt for the fitbit one instead and clip it to your bra or a belt…