So I’m a full time college student plus I work a rough work schedule M-F. I definitely gained the infamous “freshmen fifteen” last year and haven’t been able to get rid of them. I’m about 5′8″ and almost reaching 160lbs which I want avoid!! I should add that my boob size even at 130 lbs has been a DD so that adds weight and makes it hard to exercise even with a good sports bra. I used to be a cross country runner but when the “twins” came in it became diffucult to keep up with my regular work out schedule. I’ve tried to get back into a regular exercise mode, but its hard. Whats a good diet and exercise plan for me? Should I consider any weight loss supplements/diet pills? If so does anybody have recommendations? Thanks for your input!
I’m a 20 year old female and looking to lose about 20 lbs. Whats a good diet and exercise plan?
March 10th, 2010Wedding Dresses w/ long sleeves!?!?
March 10th, 2010I have been looking online for a wedding dress w/ long sleeves. I like simple and elegant. I am plus sized. I would like pics. Even if the dress isn’t plus size, i would just like to find some ideas!!! What are some websites that would have them on there?
Plus Size Fashion Tips?
March 10th, 2010My Friend whos a size 22 has asked me to help her with her fashion sense, i’m usually good with giving advice and putting together outfits, but when it comes to plus sizes i’m not to sure whats looks good and whats a no go zone.
Just some more info on her, she is very tall, blonde hair and carries most of her weight around her stomach and hips.
Any advice would be nice THANK YOU!
PLUS SIZE WOMEN! What is you favorite outfit?
March 9th, 2010IF YOU WERE GOING TO A TELEVISION AUDITION, WHAT WOULD YOU WEAR?
Question regarding obesity.?
March 9th, 2010I know there are some people out there with actually medical issues so this question wont even involve them. I wont even talk about those classified as obese according to the BMI because according to that Im obese which is far from being the case.
My question is how can someone allow themselves to get to be 500lbs+ let alone anything above 300?
I cant comprehend it. Do they not understand portion control let alone control in general? My partner is 210 5′8″ and admits to not having control so I put him on a diet and monitor his eating habits to get him to loose weight but what about the other 70% of Americans?
The other thing that I cant stand and am really disgusted with is women who are way overweight and think they look good in tight clothes meant for someone 1/8 of their size. When I see a plus size dress tastefully I let them know and commend them on it.
One reading got it and I just wont to clarify. Im not putting anyone down and just wonder how someone lets themselves go. Im constantly hearing in the news how someone 500lbs+ had to be cut out of their house and lifted with a crane to be taken to the hospital and it makes me wonder. Why don’t they say enough is enough and work on loosing the weight? Why dont they seek help? Why do the families of these people let them get to that point?
How can someone be happy at that weight? Dont you have trouble taking stairs or any incline? How about getting dress or just normal day to day routines like showering? And health issues, and no i wont believe you if you claim to be that weight and healthy? The stress on the joints alone must make it hard to walk.
That answer about the guy being happy with being obese shows it is a choice for some but still doesnt really answer the why can someone allow themselves to get that big.
If it is some abnormally in the brain that causes a desire to be obese then maybe it should be researched. If its just people making poor choices then we need to educate them.
Its also not a matter of you cant eat healthy if poor. I grew up in a poor household in areas that are classified as ghetto. My family made wise choices when feeding us. We almost always had balanced meals alot of times even healthier then what the schools were serving.
Ive been on a diet/exercise regime for 3 weeks, I think I look smaller but my actual weight is the same, why?
March 9th, 2010(I am a 24 year old female, I am not much overweight at all, I just want to drop maybe a size or two and feel and look healthier). I think I have done everything right… I do cardio six times a week, lift some weights 3 to 4 times a week, and eat smaller and healthier meals 5 times a day. I think I am looking better and my clothes seem to fit nicer (plus I feel healthier which is the most important thing to me) but my weight on the scale has stayed almost the same (some-days it is 3 lbs less than when I started, some days its 1 lb heavier!). I don’t get it, I know I am working hard and I do feel better but the scale number stays the same and that is so discouraging. 
any advice?
Fat Girl Clothing Swap
March 9th, 2010
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Garage Sale -general questions?
March 9th, 2010Having a garage sale. Besides pricing, I know it’s all about how items are displayed for great sales! Any suggestions on some creative or good ways to display clothing you are selling? Folding them on the table never seems to work- they get too messed up and I find people don’t take the time to look at many of the clothes- they just skip over them and maybe pick a few up from the top. At this sale there will be a huge variety of clothing- ie. mens, womens, womens plus size, juniors, infants, toddlers, girls, boys, formal dresses etc etc… How do you go about pricing? I know when I go to sales i usually won’t get anything if it’s over $1.00 (clothing wise).. but when i go to have my sales, i sit and think “gosh i paid $50 for this shirt new and wore it 3 times, so maybe i could get $3 or $4 dollars for it”.. then the clothes just end up not selling. What is a good rule for pricing clothing?
I do use ebay- I sell on there frequently… however it’s summer and it’s slow and things arent selling- so i started losing money (ie cost of original items +listing fees) so I decided to say screw it and take what i can get at a garage sale- sometimes the little you get on ebay isn’t worth the time!
I want a simpler wedding dress need help.?
March 9th, 2010I keep picturing my hair flowing in the wind with a flower tucked behind my ear and my gown knee length simple and goregous. I would like it to be white. I have tried Ebay and several other websites and nothing is right. I can’t afford much but I know the perfect wedding dress is out there. I want a light material because I’d like an outside wedding this summer. I don’t want a long shipping time if it’s from online because I want to get married very soon. I’m in what they like to call a plus size so that makes things even more difficult. I prefer the sweetheart neckline but I don’t have to have it. I like the capped sleeves idea, because it’s cute and makes my arms look good. I don’t want a “cutesy” look, or a “princess” look. I’m leaning towards an “Angel in the Garden” look. I would like any website suggestions or good stores to look for this type of dress. I don’t care if it’s not a “wedding” dress but I’m finding white hard to find without being a wedding dress.
I have also considered a little bit of color on my dress would be good too. I don’t want to have my dress made for me. Any suggestions would be great.
I live in Michigan.
How to help your body without exercise or diets?
March 9th, 2010I am a terrible one for dieting as i love the odd bit of cake and things here but not just that i really dont want to diet. i do have a good healthy food intake so you could say im partly dieting now! I have no time to exercise as i have a full-time job, have a child and run a household so i dont have time. (in work at the moment doing this on the sly). I was just wondering what i can do to tone myself up and sort out strech marks and cellulite. I would like to know are there any cheap pills i can take or anything to help? I am a size 10 (from the uk) and my body doesnt look bad as such .. when i have my clothes on!! I would love some help and advice with this as i need to build up my self confidence and things and plus i dont want to be the numpty walking around in jeans when its the boiling hot summer! Anything would help .