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@johnjs37 Most people don't understand this. They're like "Oh but short people don't need as many calories." That doesn't mean a tiny amount of food is filling for me! I'm not a child, I have the same appetite as other adults. I have a child-size body but an adult-size appetite. It's like people...

@tomarnold Good to know I'm not the only one with this problem! I agree it's mostly a matter of genetics and bone structure. I'm your height, and I didn't have a 25 inch waist until I got down to 98 pounds, which was damn near impossible for me to maintain. Short torso + wide ribcage = not a...

@zedrick Can't argue with the taste buds. I mean, it's not as bad as cottage cheese, but it's still pretty bad.

@chaplain777 Greek yogurt. I just can't deal with the tart flavor and the vomit-like texture. I can get my protein elsewhere.

@cmdaniels1986 Have you been tested for hypothyroidism, PCOS, or insulin resistance? Any of those things can cause your metabolic rate to drop. If you've never had a thyroid panel done (fasted, first thing in the morning), I highly recommend it. You might need medication.

@socktastic Oh for God's sake. Only an overly critical mother would notice something like that. Sadly, I can relate. I try to tune out those unhelpful comments, but it's hard!

@lokielizabethstrange Depends on the person. If you find cardio stressful and you're forcing yourself to do it to lose weight, then it can cause cortisol levels to rise. My own personal experience: I was running 6 miles a day, hating every minute of it, and was stuck in a plateau for months...

@gordon_b Then cut down on the Peloton rides, they can be pretty brutal.

@lt11 Get your thyroid checked. If that comes back normal, try calorie cycling. It's helped me break through plateaus in the past, because my metabolism quickly adapts when I'm eating the same low calories every day.

@gordon_b Yes, your exercise routine is rather...excessive. Do you actually enjoy all that activity, or are you only doing it to lose weight? The reason I ask is because excessive cardio can actually stall weight loss, because it puts your body in a state of stress, which causes your cortisol...

@whitab Scales can't measure body fat. The ones that claim to measure body fat are total crap. They're not accurate at all, not even for measuring trends. If you drink a lot of water, the scale will interpret that as increased body fat.

@gordon_b Since you've lost a significant amount of weight, it's possible that 1600 calories is no longer a deficit for you. Have you tried going down to 1400?

@irishamerican4christ Of course she should eat fruit and veggies as well, but it's hard to get the recommended amount of fiber from just fruits and veggies. If she's struggling with that, adding a serving of high-fiber cereal is an easy way to get more fiber.

@joyfullyobey Don't just estimate your calories, you need to actually count them and write it all down. Measure your food to make sure you're getting a proper serving. If you're eating something that doesn't have a nutrition label, look it up on CalorieKing.com. In addition to calories, you...

@stephen583 At 5'2" and 115 lbs, you shouldn't have trouble finding clothes that fit, unless you're referring to the length. Unless you shop at stores with vanity sizing (looking at you, Gap), those measurements wouldn't be a size 0.

@stigss Why on earth would you weigh yourself after eating dinner? You're just weighing the food and water sitting in your stomach. Always weigh yourself first thing in the morning, before you eat.

@prayhouse Focus on the muscles. I'm like you, I'm a pear shape, so my lower body always looks too big compared to my upper body. Even at my lowest weight, I still felt insecure about my thighs because they were disproportionately large compared to my skinny upper body, and my legs are short...

@sriram Have you talked to your doctor about medications that might help you control your appetite? As a short woman, you'd have to restrict calories more than the average person to lose weight, so naturally that leaves you hungry! Weight loss will always feel like a battle if you're starving...

@dawn16 I know, right? It takes at least 2 months of strict calorie deficit and exercise to lose 5 pounds, but I can gain 5 pounds in a week if I'm not careful.

@marineskok This is why I prefer low-rise jeans (not that you can find those anymore). They rest on your hips, so a little stomach bloating doesn't make a difference. A loose fitting top can hide that. I hate the way mid-rise jeans cut into my stomach.