Christinamosher

Thank you, I'm so glad you posted this. I've been struggling with being the same weight for over a year and still working out heavily and only eating 1200 calories a day. I was suffering from really bad mood swings and lethargy all the time. I ended up reading this book about Jay Robb and got myself a thermometer to check…

Start right this moment. don't start tomorrow. Choose the next meal wisely. Take it hour by hour if you have to. What helps me is I ask my friends to be my cheerleaders. I ask them to tell me I can do it, as for hugs, cups of tea...support. You can do it. Take this moment and own it. Then make the next moment yours and so…

Case in point: Diabetics often get Hypertrophy ( is the overgrowth of cells, usually fat cells) at insulin injection sites. That's why they are advised to vary the sites.

I heard a really interesting talk once about insulin and how the body uses it to build fat cells. The liver is the depository for all that excess insulin...so it could be that having a diet high in refined sugars or carbohydrates might lead to excess fat in areas surrounding the liver (ie. the belly). I cut out sugar and…

About two years ago I was at 310 lbs. I had surgery for a tumor and decided I was going to take a hold of my weight once and for all. I started going to the gym 4-5 days a week and got down 60lbs in one year. Then, I tore a tendon in my foot last year and I wasn't able to run anymore. I took 4 months off and had gained…

I have found that injuries often open up other avenues of awareness and working out for me. I was able to lose my first 60lbs two years ago, but I developed plantar fasciatis in my right foot, so I couldn't run anymore (thus the weight loss stopped). Since then I had to work around the pain, try other activities, and…

Try Stevia. It's natural (an extract from a plant) and it won't effect your blood glucose levels. I use Stevita brand, but they also have a line at most health food stores.

excess sugar will make fat cells (it has to do with insulin secretion) http://cmgm.stanford.edu/biochem200/regulation/ and https://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/articles-tips/ATAAC/truth-or-myth-eating-too-much-sugar-can-make-you-gain-weight

I wonder if it's "all" true: the hypothesis of insulin created fat cells and the amount of calories one burns? Certainly we know every body is it's own unique ecosystem with tailored genes and hormones for balance. Personally, I'm glad you're talking about Gary Taubes here because I've noticed that in the whole race for…

For snacks, I love all melons: Cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew...and my favorite summer treat - Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches (they are only 100 calores each!)

Thanks all! I'm going to try your advice. I know it's been a struggle to drink the eight glasses of water a day, but yesterday I finally forced myself to, plus I'm going to switch up my exercises and try and eat the bulk of my calories for lunch instead of dinner. I'll see what happens. :)

YAY! Keep going!! I'm hoping to get there in 6 months!! You can do it!

congradulations!! and thank you so much for posting!!

Try dark chocolate - something rich and organic that you would get from a health food store and savor it slowly. (One square of Trader Joe's dark chocolate is only 45 calories). Also if you crave chocolate, you are probably craving iron and magnesuim (which chocolate has in abundance). I found tuna steak is a good…