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Clothes fit oddly due to loose skin
Title says it all, really. I've lost 115 pounds so far and I have a noticeable panniculus. I'm currently wearing about size 18 jeans, but can fit in size 14 jeans. Unfortunately, the loose skin gets squished and comes out of the top, giving me a strange tire appearance around my midsection. Spanx, unfortunately, did the…
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I'm losing hair and I think I'd really rather be fat.
I started losing weight late last June. Since then, I've lost 65 pounds. (I lost it at a safe rate of 1.7 pounds a week.) I have another 65 pounds to go, and I am losing my hair at a terrifying rate. It's likely telogen effluvium, AKA I shifted 65 pounds and my body is surprised so my hair's abandoning ship. 1) I've had…
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What did you eat when recovering from wisdom tooth removal?
Hello! I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed soon. I know you must stick to thin, easy-to-eat foods (like pureed applesauce and jello) but I'm curious about a few things. 1. Did any of you stick to your diet? The guides I've read have mentioned the importance of "adequate nutrition" for the healing process. Does that mean…
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Any ladies here plateau before their periods?
I've been kind of driving myself crazy about a plateau, but then I realized I expect to get my period soon. I think the same thing happened last month too! I guess I'll see if I lose the weight/break the plateau after, but I imagine this can't be restricted to just me? I weigh my food and I am strict about logging so I…
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What's making you angry right now?
Right now it's this damn plateau :grumble: Here's to all of you if you're pissed off too. :drinker:
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Anyone here a size 14? (Especially taller ladies!)
Hey all! I happened to sort of inherit a dress in a size 14 (seems to be true to size) and I've been using it as a motivational tool. It'd be perfect for an event later in the year, so I'm curious to know around what weight you were a size 14. (I'm currently 5'8", and I was a 16 at about 215 pounds.) Sorry if this is way…
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How do you long shift workers handle your calorie "days"?
Hey everyone. Sometimes I work long shifts and then have a strange sleep schedule, so I always feel like I'm going over my calories for the day--like if I can only catch a nap, then I have trouble believing it's actually the next day. How do you handle yours? Lately I've just been using a midnight cutoff for that day, even…
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Sticking to daily calories when eating a lot of take-out
Hello! I'm a college student, and I currently live at home with my parents. My dad's work schedule can be a bit unpredictable, so there are several nights a week that we order out/get take-out, typically from a pizza place (so the options are pizza, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, etc, and a few salads). I find that I'm…
