pennyllayne

First of all, you are within a healthy BMI for your height and age. If you are looking in the mirror and feeling disgusted, I would suggest seeing a counsellor as you may be suffering from body dysmorphic disorder. Nobody at your weight should be feeling disgusted with their body. Secondly, over stressing your body with…

How tall are you? If you're within your healthy BMI you're going to find it harder to lose weight than when you were 20lbs heavier. That is also a lot of weight to lose in 2 months for a starting weight of 156lbs. Have you been dieting constantly since January? If so, and you really have excess fat to lose then you might…

That's quite common for ED sufferers. I have no fully recovered from mine yet, but I know my triggers and that is a big part of it. I know the weight I eventually want to get to, but I will never set myself that goal within a specific amount of time. Realistically I don't see myself ever getting there. I am not within a…

I don't put butter on toast, I put it on my veggies :). There are around 750 cals in 100g of butter so 10 cals would only equate to a gram and a half! That's nothing. 10 grams is about a small teaspoon, but weighing it in a little bowl beforehand works well for me.

how much fat are you eating? And how much protein? Lack of fat affects hair, makes it brittle and dry and lack of protein can cause hair loss. Also, as someone above mentioned, have your thyroid checked. Thyroid function can decrease so even if it was healthy a few years ago, it doesn't mean it is now. Low calorie diets…

Your protein and fats look far too low to me and your carbs a bit too high. You might want to play with your macros a bit if what you're doing is not working for you and to preserve some lean body mass. For many people too many processed foods causes problems with weight loss. If you could reduce those you might find that…

Are you an athlete? If not, what are your reasons for trying to lose more weight? Your BMI is 21 and your body fat on the low side of ideal for an average female of your age. Have you considered this is your body's way of fighting back and saying, "Ok, I've let go of enough fat now, I don't want to let any more go!"…

Yep it's just there to keep track of your water intake, because some people like to know exactly how many glasses of water they've had. I tend to just go by thirst ;)

Not true. Caffeinated drinks still count towards water unless you're drinking large amounts of it at one time (300mg - most cups of coffee only contain up to 200mg). This is also not true for people who drink caffeine regularly. See this article:…

There is nothing wrong with that, but I don't think you've given yourself enough time without knowing how your body is going to respond. It took me a year to lose 25lbs, but I've kept it off. No one is discouraging you from being healthy, just don't set your goals too high. If you lose 22lbs in 2.5 months that's great, but…

As someone with experience on this subject I have to disgaree that any diet that encourages bingeing is a good idea for someone trying to overcome bingeing. It is only going to reinforce a bad eating behaviour. Plus, eating only once a day will mean you will go through periods of extreme hunger and this further reinforces…

The fastest way to worsen an Eating Disorder is to set high goals that are unachievable. If you don't lose weight one week you may get so upset, give up and binge and undo all of your hard work and set you back emotionally. Weight loss is not linear - some weeks you lose, some you don't. I have never in my life been able…

Some very good points. Some people throw around the term "binge eating" but if this is an Eating Disorder for you then the first step is to seek therapy, preferably at a specialised clinic.

No. Your metabolism doesn't increase just by eating more or exercising more. If you're burning 2,500 cals with exercise then that's your metabolism WITH exercise. You can't remove exercise and expect your body to burn the same amount of calories. Metabolic rate is dependent on muscle mass, weight, height, age, genetics and…

I'm not an "expert" either, but based on the fact I've studied nutrition for the past 2 years I would agree with what mini says on the protein and refined carbs. Your protein is nowhere near high enough on most days. You need a MINIMUM of 0.8g of protein per kg of bodyweight and more if you're working out a lot. So for you…

Well, I think first you gotta find out what motivates you. It would be hard for anyone else to do that since what motivates me might not motivate you. My motivation is better health, confidence and less thigh chaffing! There really is no best way to lose weight as different things work differently for different people. It…

Not everyone needs to meticulously weigh and count everything they eat to lose weight. There are plenty of people who are able to maintain their weight without knowing how many calories are going in. They listen to their bodies and spontaneously eat enough to maintain. Counting calories is not a sustainable way to maintain…

Cutting back on your eating won't hugely impact energy levels unless you're choosing the wrong foods or cutting back by too much. But as I'm sure you're aware, if you want to lose weight you're going to have to change something. Some people can lose weight easily without having to log everything they eat, but if you're not…

Putting food in your mouth without thinking is just a bad habit, but habits can be changed. Yes a lot of people have bad habits as far as food goes, but there is a belief that it takes 3 weeks to change a habit. So work really hard at changing that habit and in a few weeks it'll become 2nd nature to be more mindful with…

First thing in the morning after visiting the toilet will give you the most accurate reading. Any other time of day weight will fluctuate according to food intake, hydration levels and activity. Overnight is when we do a good amount of fat burning and muscle growth and repair. You're not going to get an accurate reading of…

I was giving an example of how you can lose weight eating junk food by starving because your body will eventually have no option to lose fat if you do it for long enough. As I've said to your before, you are welcome to keep your limiting view that calories are all that matter because you obviously want to ignore science…

Actually, belly fat is one of the easiest places to lose fat from. Lower body fat is more stubborn so apple shaped people seem to have an easier time losing weight than pear shaped. I'm pear shaped and my fat is super stubborn! Also, abdominal fat is a sign of insulin resistance or high levels of cortisol. You might want…

It's a controversial topic in the dieting world. Some people believe that your body more effectively burns fat when it is used to burning fat for fuel from foods. There seems to be limited scientific evidence that this is actually the case but it seems to make sense. If your body is used to burning glucose for fuel then it…

Doctors don't diagnose intolerances, only allergies and the intolerance tests that some Nutritionists use are unreliable. Allergic reactions are more severe than what the symptoms suggest but you can always get your doctor to check. Your best options are to try my suggestions above with soaking and low-heat roasting (as…

Some people do have difficulty digesting nuts and seeds due to the anti-nutrients in them called phytic acid and lectins. They are designed to resist digestion, this is a defense mechanism that plants have to deter predators from eating them. Many people find that soaking for 12-18 hours and then roasting on a low heat…

Nothing but water counts as water. However, the recommended water intake includes foods that have water IN them. You get plenty of water from vegetables and fruits, as well as coffee, tea etc so you don't need to drink 8 glasses of water in addition to all of that as long as you are getting plenty of fluids. Judging by…

For me, the only way was to cut out things that affect my blood sugar entirely. If I have them once a week the cravings come back full force. I can't even regularly eat anything with a sweet taste as it has a similar effect. Your strategy seems to be working for you, that's great. For me, when I changed my diet and reduced…

Weight fluctuations are very common and can be down to so many things. Possibilities include water loss or eating less for a few days of having no appetite. I guess the best thing would be to look at anything you did differently the few days either side of the reduction. It could even just be a glitch with your scale. I've…

3lbs of scale weight doesn't mean 3lbs of fat weight. If it doesn't go down again then you can be worried but I'd check your measurements as well. More than likely water gain and it could take a day to a week for it to go back down again. Works different;y for everyone. As long as you go back to your calorie goal it should…

You definitely need to get rid of her! That a registered dietician would give such damaging advice is dispicable. For starters, such a low calorie diet should NOT be taken lightly and needs close monitoring by a doctor. Secondly, if you're eating that many calories you should not be doing all that working out as it has…