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I can offer this service as well! But really, I'd love some more friends! I'm always up for a PM, too, whether you need emotional support or just want someone to chat with.

I love you for using this simile.

Liquid calories. I managed to gain a lot of weight over two years practically eating nothing - I typically only ate once a day - just because I was drinking so much darn soda! (Over a 12-pack each day.) When I quit soda cold turkey, I tried some alternatives. I didn't care much for the Crystal Light, so I tried tea and…

My simplest answer is to love yourself. It's not as simple as it sounds, but that's the only way. The journey there is different for everyone, so I can't give you the step-by-step. Some of the best-looking people I've known have been insecure. I'm just starting my fitness journey - I'm incredibly obese - but I love myself.…

@kae612 Thank you for that suggestion! I'll keep it in mind if I end up not liking the Pivotal Living Band. Actually, after doing some searching last night, I came across the Misfit Shine because it was priced better than the Fitbit. It's prettier, too, in my own opinion. I was going to save up for that next, but now that…

@kayvonda @KyleeFBabyy @christinev297 @acorneredbaby Thanks for all the help everyone, but I don't have a smart phone and I really can't afford a Fitbit. Money is extremely tight right now. Thanks again for the responses, though! @PokeyBug Oh my goodness, that looks too good to be true! Just $12 for a year? Amazing. This…

I had to quit smoking when I had foot surgery a couple years back. I quit cold turkey and picked it back up four or five months later when I realized I was gaining weight. Yes, I was an idiot who preferred smoking to being overweight. Now I have both problems! Like others have said, the first three days are the worst.…

Hi Liz! I'm Chani. I just restarted on MFP after a long hiatus. I'm not a bypass patient, but I am always looking for new friends. I'm sending you a friend request now.

You are not alone! I'm self-taught up to this point, hoping to start official classes next spring, though!

You had me at steampunk! <3

My triggers are dehydration, starvation, and lack of sleep. When I'm not on a plan, I don't eat or drink as much and my sleep schedule is fickle. So last time I dieted and exercised my migraines all but vanished! I would only occasionally get them during my menstrual cycle. To be honest, it's partially due to that that…

Nice full lips. (Sounds like I'm creepin', but I'm not, I swear. D:)

Taken, sorry. We can still hang out, though. #friendzoned

I hate to come off as stubborn, but I made a commitment and so long as that commitment is realistic I would like to stick to it. My hunger pains were not because of the 1200-calorie limit but because I didn't plan ahead and do more research. Even eating that unhealthy sausage breakfast did not prevent me from being able to…

@SpikeTailTurtle: That is some good advice for a newbie. I had ruled out fast food completely before your post. We don't really have the funds for it right now anyway, but that'll certainly come in handy for when we do. Thanks!

@brightsideofpink: Some people have said that 1200 calories may be too few, yes, but there are others who have said that I should take time to adjust. I have opted to do the latter. It is clear from all the suggestions I've received that 1200 should be plenty as long as I plan ahead and stock my cabinets appropriately. I'm…

@lilyrose2020: Before I decided to start counting calories, I only ate once a day. The only breakfast foods I stock are the ones I fix for my child. I wasn't expecting to feel hungry this morning, but it seems quitting soda and exercising has had something to do with that. Thanks, though. :) @NatalieLJ: Thank you!

I tore up the package so I wasn't able to check the calories there, but checking them on the company's website shows that it was only 360 calories. I can't tell you how glad I am that's the case. Thanks for all the calorie calculator links and for the suggestion to double-check! Today would've been really rough…

Eesh. Five links is apparently 1300 calories. I suppose I should've checked before I ate. I knew it'd be bad, but clearing my entire calorie quota for the day? Whoops. Guess I'll be skipping more than lunch today. I'll go grocery shopping after my next check and try planning out some meals. Thanks for all the help, guys.

@rms22582: The paleo diet looks interesting, for sure. I don't know how well I'd do at avoiding dairy, but I'm willing to try it. :) @JTPug1980: I think I have some Benefiber from when I had my gall bladder removed. Is that the same thing? If not I'll have to look into buying some the next time I get into town. Thanks. :)…

The nearest grocery store is six miles away. Even if I had faith in being able to walk that far, I certainly wouldn't be able to get there and back in time for breakfast and getting my little one around for school. :(

@Misshodge64: Thank you! That's why I thought now would be the best time to do it. I'm already doing the impossible by somehow keeping my mind through all this, so losing weight seems way more plausible now. Plus, my boyfriend's going to need a lot of emotional support when he wakes up and finds out about his best friend,…

@jeffmatty: I might have to try both MIO and Crystal Light out. Thanks for your review! @Stace0925: Thank you! @sweetchildomine: I figured that might be the case. Anything that is dyed seems to have bad chemicals in it. I think I might try it anyway just so I can stomach water. I've been drinking primarily soda for most of…