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Absolutely incredible.....Congratulations. You look amazing. <3

Ashley, please try not to be so hard on yourself. I wondered rather than focusing on your weight gain, whether you have sought counselling over the abuse you suffered. I speak from experience that without some clarity and insight over the nightmare that you have suffered it is often very difficult to break free from the…

Motivation wanes.....maybe looking at it from the perspective of one day at time will help along with breaking your goals into manageable, achievable bites (no pun intended). I cannot speak to your issues with compulsive overeating but have you sought any medical help with this condition.....therapy or support groups IRL…

Hi, Why not start by putting in all your stats etc into MFP and see what calorie goals etc it gives you and if there is a difference to the previous plan. It sounds as though you have had some success with this membership.....have you been back in contact with them over the concerns you have raised here. Being tired may…

Peanut or any nut butters, coconut, non-dairy cheeses, full-fat alternatives to dairy ie almond, coconut, rice milks, avocado, adding in oils to your cooking, non-dairy based ice-cream, supplementary drinks like ensure or protein powders...... You may have to revisit those items of 'should not eats'.....and be less…

Wow that's awesome, the body is amazingly resilient and you are giving it the best chance to work well for you as time goes on. So proud for you!!!!

Inspirational......Congratulations and best wishes for your future successes.

Caddy.....Welcome to MFP. If I can just add this......honey, save your money and don't get hooked into anything that promises miracle results. The truth is there is NO magic tea, berry, powder or potion that will take the place of hard work, patience and the science of CICO. Hornsby pointed out the protein powders may help…

Ooh missed the bit about possible muscle gain from a drink.....bit out of my area but would those Bulk me up like the Hulk protein powders they sell at health food places be what you are thinking of....???? Other than that I am stumped.....if you like the flavour of tea go for it.....I'm finding there are myriads of…

Edited: wrong position of ^^ No matter how much we wish the stories of magical power to aid in weight loss are just that. Magic....either that or you end up with just losing water weight from a good ol' flush out.

Hi Karen, Just caught up with this again.....family reunion and different time zone. Sorry to read that you are suffering with stress and that can certainly put a dent in your appetite. I totally agree with the others about instituting some changes as shakes (even if that is just short term) and ditch the low fat options…

I'm intrigued as to what you mean exactly, it sounds as though you are struggling to meet your calorie goals?? Without a bit more info. it is going to be hard to get meaningful advice and suggestions to help....also too it would really help others to be able to see your diary. I hope you pick this up reappearing as it was…

Yes definitely.....It is after all your life. Like others have said there are different considerations and maybe even concessions to living in a family situation in contrast to a single life. When I started out my husband was not interested in pursuing the same weight loss/exercise goals that interested me and I found out…

Hi there, Pregnancy takes a toll doesn't it. I to suffer with this condition and agree with Lis that talking to your Dr about it is a great place to start. Corrective surgery is one option to consider but if you are planning on have more children you may need to wait till you have finished adding to your family....I'm just…

I'm not sure what you are trying to get across here...... Are you asking for help??? Do you feel that this Venus programme (I have no idea what this is by the way) has induced disordered eating to be a part of your life??? To me, this long and honestly difficult to follow post has raised the following red flags for me -…

Yes Rilla you are doing fantastically and have a workable and sustainable plan that will see you succeed, I have no doubt the introduction of strength training at some point when it feels right for you was my motivation to post the suggestion.

Oooh also I forgot to mention that retaining muscle mass is really beneficial.....it is inevitable that muscles will be lost along with fat during weight loss and anything that you can do to minimise this is only going to help you in the long run. Have a look into strength training for women.....I cannot stress how much it…

Hi there Rilla, Have read all this thread and enjoyed it. I wish you all the best on your 'journey', finding out what works for you weight wise and discovering aspects of yourself that may not have been apparent.... I found that weight loss opened up unexpected good and bad ie. pride in progress - regret in how much I had…

Inspiring story, which you have been brave enough to share so candidly. ED's are a misery and we sometimes forget that they don't discriminate between the sexes..... you have touched others by sharing and I have no doubt and given them hope, that in itself is a tremendous gift, so thank you. I am so glad you are well and…

Have been on anti-depressants too and yes they can increase your appetite significantly..... Initially I gained and gained a lot due to mindless eating and the one that I was on really made me desire carbs above other food groups. When I stopped and thought about what I was actually doing I was able to lose weight, albeit…

It must be mentally exhausting for you if you have had this battle for 7 years.... My only other thought apart from the excellent options that others have suggested is that maybe there is a place for counselling to help you. If you are turning to food to soothe yourself and feel helpless in the face of these cravings that…

Oh, yes I know this dilemma first-hand. LOL Weight loss is ever linear and where the fat disappearance is seemingly random and can cause a lot of heartache, all because you can't spot reduce..... Before this is over be prepared that bulges in brand new places may crop up randomly and the Poof they are gone.....so Welcome…

Hi, My take on this is perhaps a little different than expected.....Motivation comes and goes. Try focusing yourself through commitment to your goals, make them real/believable and relevant to you. Then get into being persistent.....keep logging everything, go do your workouts/whatever and stick to your calorie…

Welcome chessiepk, it's never too late to start. I started on this site in 2011 with the last of 24kgs to lose from a total of 76kgs, at that point I was around 48 yeas of age. I found MFP such a great tool to help with calorie counting and such much information about the whole shebang of weightloss.....sometimes it can be…

Hi there. My advice would be to consult with your Dr first and foremost to rule out any medical issues. Hopefully you will get the all clear. With that in mind, if the issues continues, my only idea is tha the problem could rest with a factors that have come from either your newish exercise regime....maybe you have…

Unnecessary put-down and a vindictive response by OP. The implication that you and you alone have surpassed everyone else intellectually/spiritually, the implication that you have evolved beyond the "scope of average humans", serves only to separate you and lead you down the lonely path of self-righteous judgement which is…

Sorry for the late reply and sorry that the patient's words had such a negative impact on you..... I'm wondering if their comment was more about projecting their worries/issues on to you. I don't know why they needed care but maybe their eating/lifestyle/weight is at least a part of the medical issue that they are dealing…

Hmmm.....the big 'uns are a bit of a calorie shock, aren't they. :smile: We cut ours 1st off the core too....you would be surprised how much it will take off at times.

Thank you for taking the time to share. I wish you continued wellness and strength throughout your treatment and into the future. Your positivity is an inspiration. <3

^^ This....Wow what a phenomenal start.....Weight loss isn't linear and losing weight at that rate even if you have a lot to lose is unlikely to continue. Mostly the highest weekly loss MFP suggests is 2 lbs per week so you are well in front of the eight ball. Put your stats into MFP if you already haven't, eat well, weigh…