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I'm 5'7 and have lost 16 lbs (170 to currently 154) which brought me back down from an 8 or 10 to a 6. My goal weight is between 145-150, which I've been before so I know for me is still a size 6 and occasionally a 4. I agree with others who have said it can depend on where you carry your weight- I always lose in my lower…

I used to have the same problem- especially at night. What works for me is to not keep snacks/desserts in the house. I have food in the house, but I don't buy things in bulk that I know I have a hard time controlling myself with. That's not to say I don't eat those things- I totally do- I just go to the store and buy a…

I get Hello Fresh, which is essentially the same thing. You choose 3 meals out of 5 options per week (if you eat meat/fish- the vegetarian plan only offers 3 options, so you get those three). I wouldn't always classify the meals as low calorie, as they range from about 400 to as high as 950. Most are right around 550-750,…

When I feel like taking a break from eating at a deficit, I do! I just eat at maintenance. I've lost 6 lbs of the 20 I want to lose so far, and while I haven't lost any weight in the past 3 weeks, I haven't gained any back, either. I started eating at a deficit again yesterday, with the goal of losing another 4 lbs to…

Just remember that you can't out exercise a bad diet. When I say bad I mean excessively over calories. It helps me to separate diet and exercise- eating at a calorie deficit is all you need to lose weight. I think deficit for weight loss, exercise for health and fitness. Of course there is overlap, like if you burn 400…

Dating aside, I'd be careful with your medication- you say that you are under doctor supervision, which is good, but cutting an antidepressant dosage in HALF as a means of weaning yourself off is really extreme. Depending on what your dosage was originally, cutting it in half could cause some major withdrawal symptoms.…

Happy to have come across this thread! I am 5'7, highest weight was 170, down to 162.2, goal weight 145-150. It's so interesting how different people carry weight- when I weigh 145-150 I am a size 28/29 or 6 and love the way I look. I can't imagine weighing less than 140, but my sister is an inch taller than me and is a…

No to this site. I wouldn't even frame it as a diet, more as learning healthful eating habits. If she comes from a family with some weight issues, chances are she has learned some bad habits at home. Maybe you could help her learn about portion sizes or cook meals together. Also, at the risk of sounding preachy, I think a…

I was shocked at how many calories were in several of the things I was eating on a regular basis. Happily, though, I was also surprised at how relatively easy it was to find lower calorie options that worked for me. Instead of 900 calories (per person) for the pizza my boyfriend and I used to split, we now get a thin crust…

Google "Korean plastic surgery". There is a blog that posts these insane before and afters. It's crazy how amazing some of these surgeons must be. Most of the surgeries are purely cosmetic but there are a few where the person has some sort of physical deformity (severe underbite/ overbite is common) and they look so good…

I see a huge difference in your waist/stomach area! You looks great and are clearly making awesome progress :)

I do feel like I have a finite amount of energy and focus per day. When I was working a high pressure, high stress job, I found that it consumed most, if not all, of my energy and focus. Other things that could have been attended to, like eating appropriately and exercising, simply fell to the wayside because I just didn't…

I am probably in the minority but I can't wait to have small boobs again! When I was at my thinnest about 2 years ago I was a small B cup and it was the best- so much easier to dress and workout. Plus I hate wearing bras and when my boobs are small I can just wear a Coobie or something. Not hating on big boobs or people…

Pilates or barre type classes help with long, lean muscles in my experience. I used to be a ballet dancer (18 years) and that was my favorite body- strong but not "bulky". I don't know that stretching really does anything about the way your muscles look, but it does increase flexibility and decrease risk of injury, so…

I say definitely cleanse- I always shower at least once a day, but usually just wash my hair every other. A lot of people on MFP (myself included) incorporate physical activity into their routine, so probably best cleanse after exercise as well. Shower over bath for sure though, something about soaking in a tub of water…

10 lbs in a month is a lot of weight to have lost. Be proud of yourself! I understand getting stressed about going over calories, I rarely do since starting MFP a month ago, but on the few days I have I have to try hard not to feel guilty. If you go over by a few hundred every once in a while, it's really ok. No need to…

Yoplait Whips Yogurt- frozen! I pop the chocolate ones in the freezer and they taste like ice cream. 160 cals so perfect for a snack. I have a major sweet tooth so this gives me that fix without tons of calories. It also takes longer to eat when it is frozen, which makes me feel like I am getting more out of my snack time…

A gym membership helps me because I don't like to work out at home. I get bored. Plus, my gym membership includes all group fitness classes in the cost, so on any given day of the week I can take yoga, tabata, dance, step, stretch, kickboxing, water aerobics, Pilates, etc. I know you can totally do the same thing at home…

One thing that helped me was making a list of easy, non food related "rewards". I used to (and still occasionally want to) use food as a reward or mood booster, which caused me to gain 20 lbs. Don't get me wrong, I still have a treat like some dark chocolate or an ice cream bar every day, but I plan it into my calorie…

Lululemon- Run Inspire Crops or Wunder Under Crops, both in black. You won't see the sweat! Knixwear- awesome undies that are made for working out. No visible panty lines, either. Good luck and keep on sweating! Hope this helps to at least hide the butt sweat ;)

The only thing I really refuse to do is drink my calories. Sticking to water and green tea saves me the calories I might otherwise consume in soda or coffee drinks. I'd rather eat something than use those calories on a beverage. As far as food is concerned, I have started making healthier choices because I feel better, but…

If you can, try taking a class in a studio too! Of course there is nothing wrong with doing yoga at home, but I think there is something about practicing with a group and a live instructor that adds to the experience. My favorite instructor starts each class by setting an intention for the practice based on what the…

Whoohoo!!! 6 more lbs for me and I will be officially back in the healthy range too! Way to go :)

I have MFP set to sedentary, which gives me about 1400/cal a day for 1lb a week weight loss. I then sync MFP with my fitbit and eat back some of the exercise calories it shows I have burned. I end up eating between 1600-1700/cals most days using this method. I usually burn about 700 cal/day exercising as I live in a city…

You might try being blunt with him about your situation. I'm sure your boyfriend does love you the way you are, but at 5'6 and 180lbs you are considered to be overweight and are actually just on the border of being considered obese. That doesn't mean that your boyfriend shouldn't love how you look, like he says he does.…

You're totally right- I should have been more clear. Based on what OP described, which is that she uses the gym either before work or during lunch, a gym without a decent number of showers is sub par to her needs. Unless she can go to work sweaty, she might do better at a gym that has a locker room. I mentioned x-sport…

My boyfriend just bought me the flex and I love it! I've had it for 3 days now and it definitely has helped motivate me to walk more. I prefer walking outside to doing cardio in the gym, so it is great for me. It doesn't really track anything other than waking/running, though, but you can enter in alternate exercises and…

I would definitely find another gym. The staff sounds unprofessional and the facilities obviously are sub par. Even super cheap gyms like x-sport have locker rooms. I totally get why you joined, convenience is huge, but this gym sounds like a headache.

Part of my problem is that I pretty much live in leggings and Lululemon. I gained twenty pounds and didn't really notice because my clothes all still fit! 5 lbs down, 15 to go- once I hit my goal weight I will be putting on my size 6 denim at least once a week so if I start to gain a bit, I notice!!

To get a little more bang for your buck (assuming you need new, smaller clothes) you could take anything that is brand name, relativity in season, and in good condition to a resale shop. You could take the cash if they accept any pieces, but you typically can also get a higher value in store credit so you could then shop…