Thanks a lot, Lizzie and Hillary. I shall get back to you'll in a week and let you know if your method is indeed as fruitful as it sounds.
Thanks a lot Lizzie for this wonderful advice. It seems tempting enough to give it a try. Heck, what do I have to lose in this? I'm in fact gaining a "Cheat Day" for myself;). I shall try it out in the coming weeks and update you on my weight loss.
One question that I have here is what Sara pointed out. Now I agree she was rude which did not convey the message across in the right manner, but don't you think a person's metabolism has a big role to play here. I mean, your body's metabolism may be really good because of which you have lost so many pounds, however, my metabolism is not that active. Please advise.
Easy girls. Let's not convert this forum into an arena for a cat fight. Sara, I think we should hear her out before coming to any irrational decision. I'm sure we can only pick up something good from her story. And like Lizzie said, if you don't believe it, ignore it. That's the best you can do in this situation. So go on Lizzie, tell us how did you manage to lose 20 pounds in a month (Gosh! I get goosebumps every time I say 20 pounds and a month in one sentence).
Oh my gosh! Lizzie, you are freaking me out here. I have desperately tried to reduce my weight many times, but the best I could do was 10 pounds in a month (my personal best). How the hell did you lose 20 pounds in a month? Did you deprive yourself of food? Did you jog for like the entire month? How Lizzie How?
Hey michelle, please don't be disheartened sweetie. Don't look down upon yourself. The thyroid is a gland that pumps out hormones that controls metabolism. If the gland is not performing well enough, your metabolism gets affected and in turn, you put on weight despite working out. But don't let that hamper your spirit. This is a disease, most commonly found in women. Women are more prone to it. One in eight women develop this problem. Even Oprah Winfrey has Thyroid problems. And look where she is today. Take her as your inspiration and make it your motto in life to fight this problem. Whatever you do, don't give up!