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I also lie about weight. DMV has one number, my family and loved ones don't get to know. I have even lied about how much I've lost also because I don't want them to do the math and realize exactly what my number was before. I've never had anyone ask me "How much do you weigh?" directly, so i don't feel the need to tell…

Congrats on starting! I have about 100 to lose and I log and check in daily, I'll add you. Walking is a great way to start, you'll find yourself adding more and more time walking and feeling better everyday. Continue to challenge yourself and don't give up after 1 bad day, or a bad week. A consistent effort and constant…

I can totally see the difference, especially in your face. You look fantastic and great job!

Yeah I would see if you can find a potluck, or invite several friends over for a movie night or party so I could eat 2 and not be temped by the rest. Or I also like the idea of going to a different chocolate store and purchasing just 2 truffles. I feel you on the self control though, some foods are just wayyyy more…

Yeah if you're super positive about how much you're eating and that you're burning that much for real (not the MFP estimate), then sure. If it was me then I would eat about 1850 on a day like that, but only if I wasn't feeling satisfied enough on 1600 calories. This is totally up to the individual!

Also if you're having trouble meeting calories (which I don't understand because I struggle to keep mine UNDER haha) some healthy ways to add calories and nutrition: cook vegetables in olive oil, spread peanut butter on toast or in a smoothie, use full fat cheese and dairy (fat is not the enemy!!!), add things like coconut…

Exercise calories are just replacing the energy you used to workout. You're just basically giving yourself more "free" calories to work with in a day. Burn 300 calories on a 40 minute bike ride? You get another 300 calories in your daily goal and end up with the same "net" calories. The reason some people DONT eat back…

I think I feel more confident about my looks. I'm not super confident yet, and I have a lot left to lose, but now when I'm walking down the street and I see a guy, i might smile at him or give a flirty glance. Or if a guy looks at me I don't automatically assume he was looking at someone else or not "looking" at me. I just…

I've been to the six flags in new jersey which I assume is the one you would go to if you live in Philly. It's where I had my super embarrassing not-fitting moment on a roller coaster that also buckled from the top down. At the time I was about 280, 5' 11", size 18. I'm sure my longer torso also added to this problem. I…

2 eggs slow scrambled with herb chevre, on top of a piece of toast, along with blueberries and 2 cups of coffee with milk. Total: 355 calories.

I am 5 11", starting weight 297, current weight 279. Goal weight about 185. I have a large frame muscular build, never been below about 220 since puberty. I don't mind being on the upper end of healthy since I tend to have pretty good blood work regardless.

I just shopped and in my house currently: Greek Yogurt - plain, nonfat Cottage cheese - nonfat Full fat pepper jack 2 % milk Nectarines Bananas Strawberries Avocados Purple cabbage String beans sweet potato cucumber Carrots Garlic hummus Pork chops Chicken I also always keep in the cabinets: Canned tuna black beans, lower…

Wonderful progress! You can especially tell on your stomach and back, right below your bra. Keep up the great work!! :heart:

Mine: 1. To never develop diabetes or high blood pressure 2. To be able to hike, climb things without having an asthma attack and slowing my friends down (exercise induced asthma) 3. To go to the beach and be able to confidently walk around, swim, lay in sand without feeling like everyone is staring. 4. To be able to ride…

I have that too! And it's actually a higher up on one side then the other due to a scar I have on the right side of my abdomen. Looks very weird and I am SUPER eager for it to flatten out like OP's has.

started at 297 and end goal is 190 (I'm 5' 11"), so 107lbs Initial goal is 214 (out of obese category), so I currently have 66 to go until then.

I agree it's disheartening. I've lost almost 20 and still in the same size I started (size 20). But my jeans are from forever 21 so they have a bit of stretch. I know I'll be in the same clothes for at least the next 10lbs or more. But on a positive, my former roommate who hadn't seen me in a few weeks said "woah you lost…

I just play it by how I feel. I always push myself so that if I'm doing 10 reps I can do the first few easily but by 8 I'm really pushing myself. I considered myself pretty weak and started with 10 lbs, then 15, then 20.

I've also heard they do crazy stuff like stop drinking water the day before a weigh in, or sit in a sauna for an hour to sweat off weight. They work through horrible injuries and work out for 8+ hours per day. I think it's very unsafe. They literally eat almost no added fat in their food, no salt, etc. I don't think i…

I totally agree,I'd rather have a little bit of looseness than be unhealthy. Plus we are young, so our skin is never gonna be more resilient than it is now! Thanks for the answer and congrats again!

Do you mind if i ask about your skin? Is it loose at all? You look amazing! I am also young and I think we have similar body types, and I would love to lose 100 lbs in a year, so I'm just wondering if your skin bounced back really well, or what you did about it. Thanks and congrats!

I think 1400 per day is a good goal. Or just set it to 1 lb per week and let them MFP tell you what to eat. Maybe 1.5 for the first month if you don't want to get discouraged at slowing down. As long as you are accurate and honest about your logging. As far as eating back calories, I would be extra careful to be accurate…

I would say aim for 260 then speak to a doctor about fine-tuning or if you're healthy at that weight. Or just speak to a doctor to begin with! 6'8" is very very tall! I'm 5'11", so very tall for a woman. Many conversations of "you're so tall!". Yes, I know I am....

Misogyny is a societal problem, not just a personal one. Women can be sexist.

:wink: thank you I also have to comment on something that someone else brought up, which is the fact that this article targets women. The article is both sexist and fat-shaming. It doesn't target women merely because the author saw some fat chicks and that's it. I'm sure she saw plenty of fat men at the airport too. It's…

I also struggle with being in love with the fat acceptance movement, but also trying to lose weight. It's difficult for some people, myself included at times, to find distinction between being proud of who you are, thinking you're beautiful and worthy of having a fulfilling life, love, career etc, while also being unhappy…

Wow you look gorgeous! You really have that hourglass shape, and that dress is lovely!

well I'd love my flabby arms to shrink and my stomach is a big problem area as well. But it seems my 13 lbs have all come off my butt/thighs and chest, which were not big to begin with. Ah, such is life.

Hello everyone! I'm Sierra, I'm 22, raised in Portland and moving back in a few weeks. I'm trying to lose about 100lbs and I've just started about 6 weeks ago. My short term goal is 20 lbs before I move, then my next goal will be 214 (no longer obese), which will be about 60 more pounds away. I'd love local friends or…