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  • I don't mean to be rude but how did you measure your body fat? 20% body fat is on the high side of healthy for a male and at 300 pounds that would mean you have 240 pounds of lean body mass. Unless you're a 6'5 former body builder or something thats pretty unheard of
    in Help deciding on a target weight Comment by AmberYZ September 2011
  • Why would you do that? There's so many people around here who've battled eating disorders and struggled on these 500 cals a day diets because of deeper mental and emotional problems. They lost so much in their lives and you want to come here and ask if it's a good idea? Have you even considered how cruel that is?
    in 500 Calorie Diet Comment by AmberYZ September 2011
  • Are you asking if doing more exercise is healthy? LOL If you don't feel tired and eat a little bit more than it's totally fine
    in Is it okay if I possibly burn more calories than my recommen Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Illusion of big eyes, prominent cheekbones, general slimness, heart shaped faces, and big lips. Too bad it doesn't work
    in just a funny thought about teens and cameras today Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • It's almost sad to read. While she makes legitimate points about some obese people being healthier than thin people and that your size is not the end all of health issues, those studies are made for people who are 10, 20, 30, maybe even 50 pounds overweight. They are not directed for those 100+ pds overweight, those who…
    in Gaining Lots of Weight Is TOTES the New "IT" Thing... Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Don't be too worried about what other people decide to do. MFP exercises seem to be set for high intensity calorie burns, but it's not hard to familiarize yourself with your own exertion to calorie burn after a while.
    in Exact calories burned! Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • I'm staying, sorry about the slow response last week. Thank you for doing such a great job for us. Oh and have this weeks challenges been sent yet?
    in Speak up now or start checking in please..... (Closed Group) Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • I couldn't stomach more than half of it. It was just too sickening how the more food the writers bashed and 'willed themselves to forgo', the snobbier the writing became.
    in Who has read the book Skinny B***h?!?! I had to STOP!!! Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Change IMG to lower case?
    in 10lbs Down! (With Pics I Hope) Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Avoid bubble tea if you can, most places cram it with an unbelievable amount of sugar. If your black tea was plain then there's already a lot of entries for tapioca pearls in MFP's database
    in boba, bubble tea, tapioca drinks... Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Eating multiple times throughout the day may not magically boost your metabolism, but I've always noticed that eating consistently keeps your energy levels up where as if you eat 1500 calories once and not eat for the next 12 hours at the end of the day you'll be exhausted. Less energy means you're motivated to do less…
    in STUPID DIET MYTHS BUSTED! Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Unless you had a significant growth spurt from 14-18 or your body type changed then there's no reason your body would decide to pick a random age to set your ideal goal at. If you work hard and keep at it, you can get to your own healthy body weight. Even if thats not 130, you'll still look good.
    in realistic weight loss goals Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • You can have a ridiculous amount of veggies for almost no calories (cucumbers, peppers, etc). It's just too bad no one craves vegetables. Your best bet would be to just exercise insanely so you can have the extra calories to eat.
    in Filling, low cal, nutrient rich foods? Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Every morning. It can be discouraging to see water retention, but it lets me monitor my fluctuation and what to change
    in How often do you weigh yourself? Comment by AmberYZ August 2011
  • Wow, way out of line. At the very LEAST, he deserves to be banned from your gym. TBH reading a lot of the comments here bothers me. Does it really matter what someone else is wearing? How someone else is working out? Unless its directly affecting you and your workout, just look the other way and keep doing what you're…
    in What bothers you at the gym? Comment by AmberYZ July 2011
  • Fats. Natural fats like nuts avocado and even meat are always filling to our body. Don't be scared of them!22
    in I'm always Hungry! Comment by AmberYZ July 2011
  • You look fine to me and if you feel fine I wouldn't be too worried. How about putting on a bit of muscle now that you've lost all that weight? That'd probably convince your family you're quite healthy.
    in honest feedback---> is there a such thing as too thin? Comment by AmberYZ July 2011
  • Something that really helps me if finding healthy substitutes of things I already like. Personally I love watermelon and cucumber but I hate spinach so I eat what I like. Even if I want to have sweets I'll make or buy healthy versions of them. To get over fast food you have to forget about fast food. If you're already…
    in Fast Food Comment by AmberYZ July 2011
  • Slow down and lose 1 pound a week instead. Rushing weight loss won't do you any good in the long term. I took a quick scan through your food diary and it seems regulating your meals so that you can eat at reasonable times and eat balanced meals is the best thing you can do right now. If you treat your body properly it'll…
    in What should my daily NET goal be?? - Considering that MFP sa Comment by AmberYZ July 2011
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