ShannonS921

If you want to know if it is possible to stop binging and never do it again, I honestly don't know the answer. I do know that I was bulimic for 10 years and never ate unless it was binge eating. That all stopped when I got pregnant in 2003. However, I have still binged since then...it's just not a common thing. I don't…

I definitely like Swanny's response. That would shut the aunt up pretty quickly. Any criticism the aunt gives reflects on the sort of miserable person SHE is, it has nothing to do with your daughter. If she is going to be that uncomfortable, she shouldn't go. Her girlfriend should understand that. If she chooses to go…

Yup. THAT one has be worried...but that worry is for my young children.

This. You need to eat. Your body requires nutrition in order to properly function. Don't look at the scale for a few weeks and just focus on healthy eating.

It is important for me to have friends here, simply to have others that understand and others I can reach out to for help. Plus, all of my friends are entertaining as hell! :smile:

This was, by far, the best thing to start my day with. Ever.

I love hummus with pretzels or baby carrots. I've also tried different variations of fruit to keep it from getting boring...I love cutting up apples with a little cinnamon and raisins and microwaving them for a quick baked apple. Also, frozen bananas make a good fake ice cream...

^This. If you're approaching her in a way that you know all there is to know and that you can "fix" her, she is going to shut down. Reach out to her and let her tell her what it is she needs from you.

:laugh: Same here!

:love: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

^^^^THIS. Good luck!!

You are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

Yup, me too.

I seriously read this as Junk flavored Muscle Milk....was about to ask more about this...

^This.

I prefer french toast to waffles, though.

I dealt with similar situations with both of my parents. Other people trying to be "helpful" about my weight is what led to my eating disorder. Just DON'T.

This. I do this every time I cook something new.

^Exactly this.

I try my hardest to log EVERYTHING. Otherwise, I get in the habit of just skipping the "smaller" stuff....but that smaller stuff adds up fast.

Congratulations!! Such amazing progress!! Thank you for sharing!! :flowerforyou:

I am sending huge hugs in your direction...along with good luck wishes and positive vibes!!

^^This. :grumble: And this! :tongue:

This.

I think you are eating too few calories. Have you calculated your TDEE? This is what has saved me. I'd bet your eating 300-400 less than you should be for optimum loss. Everyone else is right, though...it's only been a week...try to have patience (as hard as that is, I know! :smile: ) Good luck!

Then I really don't see the problem. You enjoy your bananas, you're still losing weight consistently... Am I missing something?

Thank you!!!! I'm not normally this slow, but trying to organize it all in my head was causing me issues!! I have a question that may have already been asked....I am just starting (I actually did a week of Stage 1 Workout A, so technically I'm starting over on Monday) and I am working out from home. What do those of you…

Oh my goodness...Demon is ADORABLE!!!