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Maybe up your fiber intake?

As skeptical as I am, I actually do know a woman who hasn't eaten chocolate for like 10 years due to hypnosis (She thought it would make her lose weight; it didn't.). However, if your boyfriend doesn't want to quit smoking, it's unlikely that he'd go to the hypnotist...

Interested to read the responses to this.

Wow! What an unexpected--and motivating!--NSV! And a good reminder to that it doesn't take anything extreme to make a big difference. Thanks for sharing.

I find a good audio book that I can only listen to while working out. Or tell someone that I'm going to the gym at 5:00 and ask if they'll call me at 7:00 to hear about my workout. I'd be ashamed to admit (to someone else, especially) that I didn't follow through due to laziness...

While it's generally ideal to make healthy changes to both food choices and activity level, it is possible for many people to lose weight and get healthier from diet alone. Don't be discouraged or put off by pressure to exercise--if you aren't ready to start (yet), focus on the eating piece right now. And even if you don't…

I think people just have different priorities. For years, although I was unhappy with my weight, I was focused on my education, getting a job, getting a boyfriend, working on hobbies. I knew that "some people" went to the gym and bought/ate healthier food, but I didn't see that as a priority for myself. I'm glad that I…

I agree. Sub some less processed foods for what you've been eating, add some fruits and veggies, and make sure you're staying hydrated. Good luck!

My husband lost over 100 pounds. I think his loose skin is WAY sexier than any amount of fat could ever be.

It looks like you might not be eating enough since you seem to have calories left over every day. It's counter-intuitive, I know...

At restaurants, I decide ahead of time what I'm going to have. I might decide in the morning that I'm going to have a regular size ice cream that evening and then make slight modifications to my meals throughout the day to better fit in into my calorie allowance. I try to be the first one to order so that my choice isn't…

Sorry, I don't know the answer, just curious to read responses. (For me, though, I can manipulate the WW program so that I can eat much more than MFP allows, especially if looking at the macros. This is mainly due to the "free" food on WW, which is unhelpful for me as I am still learning how to listen to my body's…

About the skin thing: My husband has lost over 100 lbs and I love his saggy skin because it reminds me how much healthier he is now that he's lost all the fat he was dragging around. (I wonder how he feels about my saggy skin....) ETA: Yes, getting into the habit of logging food is a time-consuming pain. However, it gets…

My metabolism has definitely changed since I started working out (both cardio and lifting). I am often amazed by how much I can eat without gaining weight. The key, for me, is listening to my body's cues as to when to eat--and when to STOP!

You could try looking on http://www.freetrainers.com/exercise/.

Last comment: Taking into account your post from yesterday about your size versus his size, maybe he goes out of his way to NOT mention your size/weight because you seem kind of obsessed with it. I'm seriously done now.

I imagine that most people object more to the texture than the taste. (I don't know how to describe the taste, sorry.) I like to put fruit in mine, or use it as a dip for veggie sticks.

This is kind of like cooking your favorite dinner for someone else and then being pissed off that they're allergic to a few of the ingredients you used.

Sounds like you'd prefer boyfriend who was more interested in your size and less interested in your personality.

Why do you want to be skinnier than someone who's underweight?

I know cats that use a hooded litter box. It might be worth a try starting off with one and then you can just take the top off if the cat hates it.

If you're hungry, then you probably need to eat more. Maybe add more healthy protein to your diet. Good luck.

Therapy? You've been dieting since you were young, so clearly your body image issues (and probably food issues too) go way back. If you're open-minded and willing to commit to really dealing with painful stuff, therapy can be amazing. (Of course, finding the right therapist and coming up with the money can be…

On machines at the gym, I listen to audiobooks and podcasts to help from getting bored. Doesn't work if I'm doing intervals, though--but I suppose intervals are actually another way to beat the boredom because you're so focused on the time and intensity.

My suggestions: 1. Don't make too many changes at once (although this kind of depends on your personality type). Choose one or two things to focus on first (e.g., drinking a certain amount of water a day, only eating when hungry, measuring/weighing everything you eat, getting in x minutes of activity a day, having only one…

I'm 4'11 and was 197 lbs (89 kg) when I decided it was time to take control over my health/weight, so I was in a very similar boat as you are now. After making changes to what and how I ate, and adding exercise to my daily life, I am now around 130 pounds. I've stalled a bit here, but am still hoping to lose a bit more.…

I never cooked anything more than boxed mac & cheese or pasta with jarred sauce until I decided I needed to take more control over what I was eating (about 6 years ago, when I was in my late 20's). I've learned how to make simple, healthy (but still yummy!) meals, so that part is definitely do-able. I've found that if you…

For step 4, I find websites where you can enter ingredients to find recipes (for example, allrecipes.com and supercook.com) are really helpful.

Therapy has been amazingly helpful to me in terms of discovering exactly *why* I binged. (It was not simply bad habits, lack of willpower, and/or anxiety, which is what I'd been attributing it to for years.) After we figured out why I binged, my relationship with food is changing and I am starting to feel like I'm eating…

Being healthy is more important to me than being a certain weight. Do you have reasons you'd like to be healthy (like living a longer and happier life or avoiding future illnesses, for example)?