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I'm a size 0-2 and have bought clothing from Lululemon, and let me just say this.... you aren't missing anything. I have a pair of jogging pants, they were $90 and are very comfortable, HOWEVER they were covered in pills after about 2 months of use. I wash my clothing as infrequently as I can to preserve wear, I turn…

All I can say is, don't give up. Don't rely on the scale. The most important thing is that you are a busy mom with a busy job, and you are doing your best to eat better and get some exercise. Even if you never lost a single pound, you are doing the right thing and you will improve your health, fitness, lifespan, and…

I would also recommend yoga. I have attended some yoga classes that are good for relaxing and stretching, and some that are actually hard workouts! There are lots of variations, and you could always choose a more relaxing class for days you are in more pain. If you can afford to join a nicer studio (if there is one in your…

This is definitely true, to an extent. I started forcing myself to eat plain oatmeal (cinnamon and healthy toppings allowed, no sugar though) for breakfast at least a couple times per week in January, and I had to gag it down. I realized pretty quickly that if I was not going to get out of eating it, I would have to just…

Two hard boiled eggs, a turkey sausage, and wheat toast actually sounds like a very healthy balanced breakfast (or lunch/dinner). As long as the turkey sausage isn't super fattening, and you aren't overdoing it with oil or butter (moderation is fine), that sounds like a great breakfast that you could continue to have most…

Okay, so he doesn't know about her ED... in what world is eating a cup of yogurt and then exercising for 3 hours healthy or normal? That's like saying, "Oh well he didn't know she had a broken leg when she limped up to him..." C'mooonnnn.

Cream of Wheat cereal is very very high in iron. It kinda tastes like crap, but I think one serving has like 15mg of iron, which is almost your whole daily requirement. I make it for breakfast a couple times a week and just load it up with fresh fruit and cinnamon (no sugar!) so it doesn't taste so blah.

^^ And you, m'lady, are awesome.

I could write a 10 page essay on what is wrong with what a man who loves you has said to you, but I will spare everyone the rant, and just say this: You are 18 years old. Maybe this is your first love. This is probably not the man for you, and one day you will find someone wonderful who will learn to love and support you…

I would have suggested going up a size in the dress, and then getting it taken in in the waist. You may have a narrow waist and a broader rib-cage/back? But if you've already said yes to the dress, here's some machines that will likely be at your gym that you can use to tone your back:…

You look way different, great work! But as you pointed out, the most important thing is that you physically feel better, and your body is proving that to you with more energy and healthier skin! Keep going, you're doing great. :)

There is definitely something to be said for bone or frame size, but I don't think people use the term correctly. One of my girlfriends is pretty much my height and weight exactly - she is about 1/4 of an inch shorter and less than 5lbs heavier than I am, and we can share all of our clothes. However, if we compare the size…

I've never seen anything particularly weird... there's an older Asian woman at my gym who is there ALL THE TIME and wears neon purple pants and sunglasses and a bandana like Axl Rose on the treadmill, and she has a majorly hunched back so she's always leaning forward at a 45 degree angle while walking on the treadmill.…

I love your attitude so much, and you look great! You can already see a big difference. Keep pushing yourself! You have lots to be proud of. :D

Trust me, you are doing GREAT. The belly area is always incredibly difficult to get rid of, but it's also very difficult to see progress in that area, even when the progress is actually happening. I think because we have this idealized idea of what a woman's stomach "should" look like (ie perfectly flat and bikini-ready no…

Personality-wise, you sound just like me. I am sarcastic and pessimistic, but with a good heart. I have also dealt with depression my whole life, and I have a heart condition (which I find a bit embarrassing as well, because I'm only 25!). I am finding that the healthier I am weight-and-food-wise, the healthier I feel…

I see on your profile that you live in Vancouver! I do too. Most grocery stores in Vancouver have smoked tofu in the produce section, and it is delicious. I slice it thinly on top of a salad, slice it into a panini, or sometimes just eat it plain or on crackers as a snack. Safeway now stocks shirataki noodles (package…

Hello G! I'm Mandy. I have had lots of issues with food, bingeing, EDNOS, etc since I was around 12 years old. I am not quite in your height/weight range and I admit I haven't had any experience with obesity, but I am also trying to slough off the last 10-15lbs in a healthy, positive way, and then maintain it! I have been…

When I am between where I was and where I want to be, I usually treat myself to something new if I have an event I need a nice outfit for, but otherwise try to keep a tight budget for new clothing. I go to consignment stores (or thrift stores) and see if I can find some jeans there, rather than go all out and buy a new…

I'm one of those unfortunate body types that refuses to be "curvy" at all. I don't think I look "boyish" - I definitely have hips and a defined waist - but at my starting weight of 120, all that was in my belly. I'm mostly trying to teach myself healthy eating and exercise habits, but right now at 109, I think my ideal…

You look great! Slow and steady really is the only way to go. I've lost 15lbs quickly so many times, and then just gained it all back. This time I'm taking it slower and actually learning how to eat healthily, instead of "dieting".

Hi Brittany! I'm also 25, and I am in the process of losing about 20lbs. Down about 8 right now, with another 10 to go. I'll add you as a friend, I know the encouragement really helps!

Try cooking vegan! I am not vegan, but I cook vegan sometimes just to keep things interesting. This blog has lots of good, easy, and cheap suggestions: http://melomeals.blogspot.com/

I'm going to maybe disagree, just because I know how frustrating it is to not meet a goal, and how that can really throw you off track. When you are first embarking on a large weight loss, if you are overweight to begin with, the pounds will drop off. Part of it will be water weight, a lot of it will be your body being…

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Hi there, In my opinion, the fact that you have set your daily calorie goal to 0 proves that, anorexic or not, you have an eating disorder that you are openly practicing. I've had a lot of experience both with having an eating disorder and talking to other girls who do (anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS, COE), as well as having…

Hi Laura, Losing 9lbs in less than 2 weeks is a LOT, and it's probably too much too soon. I assume that part of it is water weight, but you still shouldn't be losing more than a couple pounds per week, I think. I used to starve myself for years, usually having maximum 800 calories a day (often more like 300), and I was…