I hope the women here might be able to ease my mind some about a realization I had a few days ago. Some background: I'm 29 years old and currently weigh about 175 lbs with an hourglass figure. I am 5'4" and wear a size 14 dress...and a size F bra. At my heaviest (around 224 lbs), I was up to a size G bra. I have always…
A bit about me: When I was in high school, I was very careful about what I ate. I got tons of exercise and was probably the healthiest I've ever been. Going to college posed the risk of gaining the infamous "freshman 15," but I was determined not to add to the statistic. All was going great until I was diagnosed with stage…
After almost a month logging on this site, I think I can say with confidence that I know how I got so fat. It isn't just a lack of sufficient regular exercise (though a contributor), it's how I eat. Now I know what you're going to say: eat healthier, and yes, I have realized that I eat a lot of processed crap. Partly this…
Alright, I had a recent shopping reminder why I'm trying to slim down. I like clothes shopping...for other people. I like going into a place and pulling out pieces and making outfits for people, but I really hate trying things on myself. It's awkward, frustrating and in the summer just plain HOT! We all have to do it.…
This is my first week on the site and I'm spending it cataloging what I eat normally before I make any changes. One of the big things I'm noticing is that I seem to be perpetually low on my protein intake. Although cutting fats/sodium/carbs are good and part of the plan, the lack of sufficient protein is a big red flag to…
