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Thank you guys so much for giving me your thoughts. I really do appreciate it! I really really needed to know what you guys (fellow "losers") thought? lol

Veronica, thank you so much for your story! I really needed to know if it was "worth it" for people most of the time ya know? I'm worried about the whole dying thing lol...anestethia. But,  I will probably end up doing it.

Merylwhite1, I respect your thoughts..but honestly, if you has skin like this you would get it. I know that seems harsh but...it feels like it's weird, and ugly, and everyone will judge it the minute I show them.  To a point I don't care what people think...to a point. Ya know? It sucks to never want to wear a bikini or be sexy and show my abs off. It's like being an uneasy teenager all over again lol

Thanks guys. I really needed some opinions on it  Because I just..I dunno. It's my only self esteem issue. I'm fine with myself otherwise.

Thank you kdfaith. By the way..yes it IS sick/weird/funny! (I know every calorie count know to man as well..it's like being a walking dictionary isn't it?)

Abbi,  I do understand. I mean, I didn't get the seriousness of it until this summer when I did some reading. My bones could be getting brittle. If I went further my hair might fall out. My organs will shrink. I could screw up my heart tissue. So, I'm definitely adament to not let my weight slip. Hell, my tail bone used to stick out and I HATED it. Ya know? If I fall off something..I'm breaking something. I used to admire the fact that my body fat was 13% and my BMI was 19, but as of my most recent weight it was 18. And that's not cool. I realize now it wasn't before. I do need -some- fat, unlike the models on tv seem to assure that I don't.  Thank you for your "harshness". It wasn't harsh, it was straight. I like that.

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. It told me on here to maintain my weight I'd need around 1200 calories. So, I'm guessing to gain I'll go beyond that slowly andsee how much it takes.

I'm trying to lift weights in the morning. What kind of cardio should I do, just anything? It's so hard to find the right time when college starts though. I wish I still had my gym membership...:(

Blueberry, thank you that was pretty helpful actually. Somehow I can never convince myself to eat an avacado, but maybe, just maybe. I've been getting a pretty good amount of fats now. Fatty stuff doesn't sit well in my stomach sometimes, but I'm trying. I'm hoping that helps. Actually, my carbs and protiens are pretty balanced too. But, I really wish my carbs were lower. Sorry, it's just a pet peev. I still have vowed never to eat bread, sugar, or fast food just because it makes me feel sick to my stomach. I feel so bad with bread in my stomach and I have no idea why. It makes me feel slow and bogged down, if that makes any sense..? But I am getting whole grains everyday from healthy cereal.

It's pretty hard to make myself hungry considering how little it takes to satisfy my hunger. If I up my exercise, that will increase my appetite and metabolism, correct?

I had higher calories than normal and noticed I wasn't as cold. I'm wondering if that was just in my head haha.

kdfaith411, how long did it take after you gained weight for your period to return? AT first I have to admit..I was happy it stopped. lol I know, that's wrong, but I was thinking "well, this is a nice break....and I can wear my white pants anytime :)". (no, I'm not an idiot, I just see humor in everything sometimes)

fidget, yes..I didn't mean to but I went against her judgement. I went on a trip and accidently lost weight. Then one of my best friends and his sister died this July, and I lost even more weight. Depression and worry has that effect on me. She would still probably hold that against me though. (my doctor) But, yea I still see humor in thinking my doctor looks like a witch....I guess you'd have to see her.

Thanks all. Keep the advice coming people, I'm an open ear to any thoughts from you all.

(UPDATE) Well, I felt so bad this morning I almost called off work :/. So....I got really desperate and used a very very small enema. I'm not gonna go into details...but you're right, I need a lil less fiber, more fat and more water for sure.

And the prune juice? Did nothing that I know of. I guess I'll drink a glass a day and see if it helps "regulate".

I've had very little protein today. A fair amount of fiber, and an ok amont of fat (I think?). Geez.....I hope this helps. Today has sucked overall and I just feel..bad.

Thanks guys. I appretiate it a lot.

Thank you all for your help. Tomorrow morning I'm going to drink prune juice before breakfast and see how that goes. Then, I'll keep moving down the list slowly until something works lol. I'm thinking tea next.

I already drink half a pot of coffee or more and it doesn't affect me.

I really hope this works....I feel and look like hell. And not to be even more tmi, but I have bad gas. lol...

Thanks.

So...will a high fat meal speed things along?

I got like 45% cals from fat yesterday (and probably today).

So.....should I try prune juice? I've only had one "review" of prune juice, so I don't really know about it. I heard it helps...but I wanted some testimonials, so to speak.

P.S I think if I drink anymore I might drown internally..lol.

P.P.S I thought enemas were safe...?

Well, I know which one it is and I called to see if they have any healthy alternatives like salads and etc. or unmarinated meats. Nope. None. *grumble* lol This is going to be a dinner that amounts to only a few bites of random veges and meat and then I'm done.

I hate soy sauce and rice. lol  I should probably hint at picking a different place if nothing else just to save him some money ;)

Kizzichan,

While gi-jane is right, you could also do low carb. Low carb works very well and can be great for losing body fat and inches. In a low carb diet you do 60% fat, 35% protien and 5% carbs. For Atkins for the first 2 weeks you get 20g carbs a day of fresh veggies or flax seed and etc. (it can be very strict) Then you move on to a few different phases and get to add carbs back in. (check out atkins.com) But anyways, I'm not joking here...you will definitely lose weight in the first 14 days. Calorie wise you can technically choose not to count. However, I did but I didn't really have to. It's fairly easy to stay at around 1600 cals.

Low carb isn't for everyone. It can be hard for some people to stick to it. And some people can do just as well on other diets. However, if you want to try something new for 2 weeks, go for it :). But, if you want to cut calories, listen to gi-jane. She knows what shes talking about 99.9% of the time :D lol.