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Oh, and look for The Alternative Pita. One whole wheat pita is 100 calories, and a good dose of your daily fiber. Yumm!

I like having my sandwich in a half pita for fewer calories. Or, have a thicker half sandwich instead of a thinner whole one. And, as I'm doing tonight, I'll sometimes eat my burger wrapped in lettuce instead of on a bun. Bread is an addiction for me, and for the calorie return, it's just not always worth it, so I've just…

The main thing is to make sure calories in is less than calories expended. So exercise is important too. Don't drop below 1200 calories per day, though--that will put your body into starvation mode. I lost my weight by taking up exercise that I enjoy and by learning to make better food choices all around, including less…

If it's just one off-day, don't worry about it. You'll make up for it later. If you really want to eat less, ask them to bring you a box with the meal, and box half of it to take home before you even start eating. Remind yourself you don't have to eat everything on your plate, and then remind yourself again that one day of…

I shouldn't have said bulimia. Stomach problems for people with bulimia are a lot different from those with anorexia. But anorexia or lack of eating for a long period (actually, as little as two weeks) due to illness or other factors CAN cause your stomach to shrink rather dramatically. You need to eat more smaller meals,…

Well, if your body has been in starvation mode, until you can get your metabolism kicked up again, you are still going to gain weight. I have a sense this is going to be a process that would take a lot longer than 6 months to overcome. How long have you been eating so little? It would take at least as long to fix the…

I second the ^ this. Everyone here is right. If you're not eating at least 1200 calories per day, your body goes into shock, shuts down your metabolism, and stores fat. Then it consumes itself. You probably get sick because you've been doing it long enough that your system doesn't know how to restart again. I would suggest…

Is there some kind of emotional pressure that's getting to you? Something that has you stressed or upset and gives you the jitters? Sometimes, if we're used to comforting ourselves with food, we can mistake those jitters for hunger. That's my big struggle, and that's why I do the same thing. For me, it's usually…

One day is not going to break the bank. You can overeat by 3500 calories and gain only one pound, and I doubt you'll overeat that much. Enjoy celebrating your anniversary, don't let the food stress get to you, and get back on track the following day. Trust yourself, and you'll be fine.

GREAT JOB! Bear in mind a lot of that was probably water weight. It's nearly impossible to lose that much fat in just 7 days--every pound of fat lost means you've burned 3500 calories, and I'm hoping you didn't starve yourself seven times that amount. So if the loss slows down after this, don't get discouraged! You're…

To get outside, to have fun, to get strong and fast and energetic.

Without putting yourself in danger, you can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week, when you do it right. So you should be able to make your goal. Just don't crash diet--that will make it worse and you'll risk a rebound right after the wedding. Shrink your portions, and get out and walk at least 30 minutes every day (it works…

Yes, adding weight will help. Strength training builds muscle, and muscle consumes more calories. HIIT is good, too. Both will not only increase the amount of calories you burn during exercise, but will also increase the burn for at least an hour after exercise.

I also recommend 100 pushups (you don't need to get the app--you can go here: http://hundredpushups.com/ Use their modifications to get started if you can't do a "real" pushup. The way-easy modification is to do them against a wall. Slightly less easy is to do them against a railing or desk (make sure it's sturdy). The…

It takes 3500 calories to add a pound of fat to your body, and that would be impossible to do in one week if you're actually restricting yourself to less than 1500 calories per day and still getting even a little bit of exercise. It's water weight. Don't sweat it, but check your salt intake and make sure you're drinking at…

Don't punish yourself for eating. That is part of what contributes to a bad relationship with food, which is part of what we should be trying to repair. Chalk it up to an indulgence, and like someone else said, go for a walk, or dance in your livingroom for a little while tonight, or just say, "It's okay, I indulged, and…

Turn on some music and dance lightly to get cardio--keep a big bottle of ice water on hand, so that if you get too hot, you can cool down. You can always sit down if you get too hot or feel strained. But you don't have to work yourself to death to get more movement in your life. Just take it easy and spend some energy. Or…

You may be putting on muscle if you're not used to exercising. Muscle weighs more than fat, but it burns more calories AND it looks better. Also make sure you're measuring your food really well. If you don't have a kitchen scale, get one. Count every piece of food and beverage (other than water) that passes your lips. You…

We all have bad days, and eating too much one day is not an excuse to give up! Eating too much one day can't even make you gain 1 whole pound (unless you somehow, magically, can eat an excess of 3500 calories above your normal daily needs--highly unlikely!). So pick yourself up, and get back to it. Just chalk your…

1) Maintenance calories just mean you are eating as much as you're burning. It has nothing to do with how much weight you want to lose. If you're burning as much as you're eating, you won't lose weight because your body doesn't need to dip into your fat stores. So no, you can't lose weight at your maintenance calories,…

Congratulations on your success--you did it! Now just learn to love your body, don't let stress sabotage you, and learn to see food as fuel and something to enjoy, not as something to fear or drown in. Have you heard about "Intuitive Eating?" It's a maintenance plan that helps you move past your fears about food and…

If you've stalled, it's possible you need to change up your workout routine. Your body gets used to exercise and becomes more efficient, burning fewer calories to do the same thing you've been doing. So it helps to introduce new things to keep you and your muscles challenged. Another suggestion I've heard is to make sure…

Quinoa and lentils go nicely together. Chickpeas, hummus Nut butters All kinds of beans Unless you're allergic to it, like I am, soy protein, soy yogurt, tofu... Getting enough of the right kinds of proteins can be a major challenge for vegetarians. I suggest going to an experienced nutritionist or your doctor to get…