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I have this same issue...I've resigned myself to having huge thighs forever, I can't remember a time when they weren't big, even when I was skinny. Makes buying pants a real pain in the *kitten* when you have a 29 in waist and 42 in hips (anyone know what size this falls under? I've been wearing just skirts and leggings…

this. i'm gonna log the calories i burned typing this...*eyeroll*

I think it depends on the activity/weight. If you are a 300 lb person doing 2 hours of Zumba a day, yeah, you'll get 2000 calories burned. I weigh 153 and don't usually get that in a week...but I never exercise 2 hours a day. I posted a thread on this a while back, asking how on earth people were always getting 1000+…

Cardio is a wonderful and healthy thing, and if you enjoy it, by all means continue! Lots of people run/bike/walk every day for health or enjoyment, and if that's your current motivation, keep at it! If you want to gain some weight, calculate your TDEE and eat ABOVE that by a few hundred calories, and lift some weights to…

If you are insistent about sticking to 800 calories (and I think a cat eats more than that) you will just have to learn how to live with being hungry.

I think if you like working out that much, you can continue to do so, just eat more (1500 MIN, 1800-2000 would be better). However, more exercise does not necessarily equal better results. There is only so much your muscles will change and and only so much fat you can lose in a certain amount of time, no matter how much…

<--no kids But when I was little, my parents fed me healthy, but normal food. Snacks were sometimes chips and cookies, but we had fruits and veggies as snacks too. Neither me or my brother had any weight problems as kids. We never counted calories.

I have said this before and will say it again - skinny people eat as much as THEY want, not as much as YOU want. They may eat cookies, chips, etc. but not in crazy quantities, and even if in crazy quantities, they stop when they are full. A poster above posted that she is trying to gain and struggles to eat 2000 calories -…

um, yes please! i hate how censored everything gets :grumble:

It depends on your body shape quite a bit, and also, above size 12/14, there are more pounds in between sizes. For example, there may be a 10 pound difference between a 4 and a 6 but there is a 20 pound difference between a 14 and 16. I've worn a size twelve for 30 pounds before ( I'm in a loose 12 now, maybe a 10 since I…

I like to look for meal ideas. I'm not here to judge anyone-if a friend has 3000+ calories of junk food, I normally won't say anything, as this is their journey, not mine (unless they ask for help of course). Also, if someone is very successful in their weight loss, it's helpful to others to be able to see what they eat…

Yep! I only wear it if I'm going out at night. I have pretty decent skin so I don't really need it. It's just another accessory to me, like jewelry.

The feeding tube diet...seriously.

4mph is definitely a jog for me! I'd say up to 4mph is a walk, 4-6 is a jog (after 5 is a run for me though) and 6+ is running.

Too much cardio could reduce your lean body mass, making you "look" like you've maybe gained weight, but if you actually are eating below or at TDEE, there is no way you could actually gain weight (barring some crazy metabolic order I guess). Your body cannot make something out of nothing, it would defy the laws of…

When you find out tell me...my thighs are the only thing keeping from a size 8. I do 30 day shred, butt bible, and I run but it's barely made a dent. I'm starting to think I might just have to live with them.

Be patient! It takes a LONG time to see changes on your own body. Remember, it's what you do most of the time that counts. If you eat healthily at a deficit all week and then eat a cheeseburger one day, you will probably continue losing weight. It's not a setback, or anything to worry or complain about...it's life.…

I do it every morning, naked, after I use the bathroom. I know some people think it's bad to weigh every day, and if you obsess about every little gain, it might be. But I know the difference between water weight and fat loss, so it doesn't really bother me. Weigh however often is best for you, but it is best to do it in…

Not really, but since I've lost 25 lbs since January, people definitely notice since I'm only losing around 35-40 in the first place. When people ask I tell them what I'm doing, but I don't really broadcast it...unless I'm exercising or with like-minded healthy eating people, I've noticed people don't really care that much.

You can do Couch to 5k, even if you are stopping and catching your breath...especially if you are! Take as long as you need to complete each "week" even if it's 2 or 3 weeks. The program is meant to challenge you, those who told you to stop are wrong. When I started it I weighed around 190, got out of breath very fast, and…

Yes, this one! I get this a lot at work and I never really know what to say...I'm usually left thinking, "Did I look THAT bad before?"

Not 0 calories, but greek yogurt with ranch dressing mix with veggies is a good healthy snack.

I don't love milk but I like cheese, yogurt, and most dairy products. And like others have said, if animals can drink milk, they will. My friend has a kitty that just looooooves his milk!

I have the sports bra rule - if I need a sports bra, it's exercise. If you're normally active during the day, just change your profile to lightly or moderately active, and then count extra exercise on top of that.

I don't understand...you asked why you hadn't lost weight and people told you why! IMO, this is exactly why I keep my diary open, so I can be accountable for the things I eat! No one said you were a bad person or made personal attacks against you for eating the foods you ate, they just told you the truth - that the foods…

Honestly OP, two years ago I was you. I had an office job in a cubicle and lived at home with my parents and ate what they ate. And I lost 30 pounds. It CAN be done. I am living proof. Your breakfasts, aside from the days you have donuts, look pretty good. Healthy carbs and protein. Your lunches, on the days you have…

Starting out at over 200 lbs, you may have to wait longer to see a difference between sizes. I've heard there's 20-25 lbs between sizes over 14 (or maybe 12, not sure) and only 10-15 between sizes smaller than that. I've been stuck at a size 12 for almost 30 lbs now...since I have a big butt/hips it takes me FOREVER to go…

It really depends on shape. At 200 lbs I wore a 14 or 16, now at 155 I wear a 12 or 10. I'm very pear shaped with big thighs though, so I'm not the norm. I don't think I can get below an 8 because of my bone structure.

You can space your meals and calories however you enjoy and still lose. And like the above posters mentioned, you can eat much much more than 1200. At 18 stone (252 lbs) you can probably lose 2 lbs a week at 1600 if not more. I would check out this link for some more info.…

You can eat what you still love and lose, just maybe not as MUCH as you might want. As long as you're under your calorie goal and throw in some healthy stuff most of the time, you can reach your goals. And for those days where you HAVE to have the whole cheeseburger, fries and soda, keep it to no more than once a week or…