tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post5867391821972632916..comments2023-09-26T08:17:04.950-07:00Comments on Major Stranger: How To Lose 60 Pounds Like NowTaylor, 28, Brooklyn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-90629596460775141212012-12-10T07:03:51.737-08:002012-12-10T07:03:51.737-08:00That does sound frustrating and I'm sorry you&...That does sound frustrating and I'm sorry you're feeling so self-conscious! I wish you the best of luck (I actually started my weight loss journey after graduating college as well!).<br /><br />Also, I just bought two more Jillians Michaels DVDs from Amazon and they kick my ass even harder than the shred, I think! They're "Ripped in 30" and "Trouble Zones" (I think that's the name. If not, it's very similar) if you're interested. :)Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-53035042305016110632012-12-09T22:49:01.301-08:002012-12-09T22:49:01.301-08:00I am so glad I found this! I am graduating from co...I am so glad I found this! I am graduating from college in less than a week. I've decided as a graduation gift to myself I am finally going to get healthy. I've had problems in the past with feeling unmotivated and like my weight will never change. Your before and after pictures showed me that it actually can happen for regular people! LOL<br />Being 5'3'' and 200 pounds makes me extremely self conscious. I've been steadily gaining weight and having the hardest time losing any. My doctor has told me that I'm "borderline" hypothyroid, but she won't prescribe meds to see if my other symptoms improve. It's very frustrating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674966021563021260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-54500324958486914642012-12-08T07:53:09.804-08:002012-12-08T07:53:09.804-08:00Try to force yourself into feeling full. If your b...Try to force yourself into feeling full. If your body can't handle smaller portion sizes and you're still starving: try to eat a TON of veggies, fruit, and low-cal soup and drink lots of water in order to trick your stomach into feeling full without eating tons.<br /><br />It's not about restricting yourself so much that you're always hungry and unhappy - you want to find away to be happy and full without being unhealthy!Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-24455546520384608092012-12-08T05:12:35.329-08:002012-12-08T05:12:35.329-08:00When I attempt to go on a "diet" I NEVE...When I attempt to go on a "diet" I NEVER get full,& I have very little patients so it scares me that I won't be able to do it. <br />I have school on top of that all. <br />What should I do? /:Lillygreen12https://www.blogger.com/profile/11211558990444170293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-20659819180668275272012-09-17T16:54:50.807-07:002012-09-17T16:54:50.807-07:00I'm not the creator nor do I have any affiliat...I'm not the creator nor do I have any affiliation with unhealthyskeleton. Simply glancing up at the previous responses to this post could've told you that. Perhaps you should get your facts straight before coming at me with nonsense. Seems you're the one who looks quite silly to me.Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-8043081455403124192012-09-17T16:53:14.932-07:002012-09-17T16:53:14.932-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-71626610819088848612012-09-17T16:25:16.613-07:002012-09-17T16:25:16.613-07:00I just found you through unhealthyskeleton. Gosh, ...I just found you through unhealthyskeleton. Gosh, you are one jealous girl! I'm a 32 year old, perfectly capable of making sensible eating choices and Tara Lynn's blog has tons of ideas, even if some of them are borrowed. Why all the hate, when you could just focus on making your blog better. This just makes you look quite silly and hateful to me. Clearly in no way inspiring for 'healthy living'!Priyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891822979022125891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-44017898690456015932012-08-16T07:41:34.092-07:002012-08-16T07:41:34.092-07:00Best of luck!
And sometimes binging and bad eatin...Best of luck!<br /><br />And sometimes binging and bad eating still happen. I still do it sometimes now. You just have to remember that it's one incident and it doesn't ruin the whole day or even diet. Make sure you eat very healthy/low-cal for the rest of the day if you end up binging on a whole cake and then just don't do it for a while. Slip ups happen! It doesn't mean your new way of living is over.Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-8367345420383441112012-08-12T05:19:08.834-07:002012-08-12T05:19:08.834-07:00Hello there!! I just wanted to say that this is a ...Hello there!! I just wanted to say that this is a definite losing weight bible for me. I'm currently 180lbs and am only 5'3". Therefore my bmi is completely off track (I should weigh at most,140)!!! My goal weight is 120 pounds. I WANNA BE A SIZE THREE!!! Hahaha! Anyways, how I "lose weight" is by losing about ten Pounds, and then gaining... 12-15 back. It's like a one step forward two steps back kinda thing, and it sucks!!! I KNOW its from binge eating, but I just can't control it!!! Like when there's a birthday party, and there is the most wonderfully delicious dinner cake and I'm thinking "HEY! Eat that! You've been doing great l, a little price won't hurt!!! ;D".... And then I eat half of it and all of the little kids hate me. Anyways, I'm definitely planning on using this, and then showing you what skinny kaylee looks like!!! Hahaha!! Thank you so much, and God bless!!! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277582468207896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-49274285534038413582012-08-02T16:20:23.561-07:002012-08-02T16:20:23.561-07:00Thank you so much! I've been doing it wrong th...Thank you so much! I've been doing it wrong this whole time!Mpw123https://www.blogger.com/profile/18402920509176583952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-22675951707111353152012-08-02T07:03:06.573-07:002012-08-02T07:03:06.573-07:001,200 calorie intake should be your absolute minim...1,200 calorie intake should be your absolute minimum. If you're planning on burning 350 calories that day by exercising, then you need to eat 1,550 calories total that day. Your gross calorie amount for the day (food - resting calorie usage - exercise cals = gross) should never be less than 1,000, which kicks your body into starvation mode and is just plain terrible for you.<br /><br />Her meal plans as a base seem fine to me: just make sure you're eating a balanced diet. Every meal should have whole grain carbs, a lean protein, veggies, and maybe some fruit!Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-49768773804975883862012-08-01T20:55:35.937-07:002012-08-01T20:55:35.937-07:00Hi! I've been trying to lose weight since I wa...Hi! I've been trying to lose weight since I was 13. It just never seems to work. I always lose 8 pounds then plateu then gain it all back. I have a few questions. I'm startin to count my caloric intake and I make sure I eat around 1200 calories a day. What is a good amount of calories to burn working out when I eat only 1200 calories. I usually work out a half hour almost every day. And burn around 350 a day. Is that ok? Also I've been following undressed skeletons diet plan but add more veggies and fruits to get up to 1200 calories. Is that a bad thing to do or is her whole meal plan unhealthy all together?<br />Thanks so much! You are such an inspiration.Mpw123https://www.blogger.com/profile/18402920509176583952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-36578208208194508392012-07-30T18:11:58.153-07:002012-07-30T18:11:58.153-07:00No worries! I'm happy that I was able to clear...No worries! I'm happy that I was able to clear things up.<br /><br />Yea, they definitely have that effect on some people which is why they aren't for everyone. The evidence for artificial sweeteners affecting your health down the line is inconclusive, at best, but I will agree that anything that's "artificial" cannot be that great for you (unless it's a lung).<br /><br />Thank you so much and again, don't worry about it!Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-67518782809892524492012-07-30T17:56:26.430-07:002012-07-30T17:56:26.430-07:00I feel so stupid now =_=" I apologize for acc...I feel so stupid now =_=" I apologize for accusing you of contradicting yourself. I didn't know that your post was cited..until now.<br /><br />I've noticed that I get MUCH hungrier again a lot sooner after eating artificial sweeteners, that's why I'm not a fan of them and think they are bad. If they work for you, it's great. Though I read eating artificial stuff will start affecting your health when you're older, so maybe you should try cutting down on them slowly. <br /><br />Thank you for taking your time to explain everything. And I'm so sorry for causing you trouble.<br /><br />That being said, I think you're amazingly beautiful, before and after the weight loss.SweetNGuiltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622281949176712594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-51901148158358449952012-03-27T09:39:29.369-07:002012-03-27T09:39:29.369-07:00Unhealthyskeleton isn't my Tumblr. Does that c...Unhealthyskeleton isn't my Tumblr. Does that clear things up?<br /><br />I think sugar-free/fat-free are great ways to lower calories in certain foods but that's not to say that I don't eat a lot of natural sugar and fat (apples, avocados, etc.). I focus on both calories AND nutrition, but I make sure to cut out excess/added sugar and fat where I can. I am not obsessive over counting my calories and never go as far as sprinkling sugar-free Jell-o packets on fucking carrots (BLEH). When I do have sugar-free Jell-o, it's in the pre-made little snack pack and not mixed in with other weird shit to add flavor to my cardboard food. My daily intake ranges from 1,200-2,000 (depending on if I'm trying to lose or maintain) and not 1,000 like Taralynn.<br /><br />Artificial sweeteners are both good and bad, to be honest. They help me, personally, eat less junk food and unnatural sweets, but studies have shown that they make some people crave junk food/sweets even more. I try to stick to using only Truvia/Stevia and the occasional Splenda (sucralose) because they are natural sweeteners, for the most part, and have no known negative effects.Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-85339282505856610382012-03-27T09:17:52.429-07:002012-03-27T09:17:52.429-07:00I found this through your unhealthyskeleton tumblr...I found this through your unhealthyskeleton tumblr site (It's yours, right?). It's ridiculous what Taralynn did/does (stealing pictures and recipes from other sites). It's also ridiculous that you're bashing her for saying fat-free, sugar-free is the answer and focusing too much on calories than nutrition, yet you promote the same advice in your blog above.<br />I'm confused now as to what you believe in: are artificial sweeteners a good or a bad thing?SweetNGuiltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622281949176712594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-24695080957004117712012-01-15T09:30:30.619-08:002012-01-15T09:30:30.619-08:00Awww thanks so much, Alisse! Just make sure to be ...Awww thanks so much, Alisse! Just make sure to be careful and take it slowly. Nothing is riding on how heavy or skinny you are and just keep reminding yourself that you're doing this to make your body an even better, healthier machine and not to be super model size.<br /><br />If you ever get stuck or feel like you might be struggling, just let me know. I'm here for you. :)Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-59194602595111735702012-01-14T22:05:40.477-08:002012-01-14T22:05:40.477-08:00Hey girl! I just bookmarked this. After spending f...Hey girl! I just bookmarked this. After spending four years going in and out of eating disorder rehab, I think I'm finally well enough to try to lose the weight gained, the healthy way. Thanks for making this post; I have a feeling it's going to make everything a lot less stressful. :)Alissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678732815084686460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-9827479071914194032011-07-13T07:10:04.537-07:002011-07-13T07:10:04.537-07:00You're so welcome, laurel! I'm really happ...You're so welcome, laurel! I'm really happy you enjoyed the post and found it inspirational. As I said before, I've sort fallen off of the wagon as well so I wrote this, in part, to push myself back on the right track. I'm so happy to hear that it helped motivate you as well. If you ever need any help, lemme know!<br /><br />Thanks so much, Cassie! I wish you the best of luck. I know it can be very tough, ESPECIALLY getting started. I definitely have a problem with wanting to eat until I'm too full. A good way to curb that is to portion out your meal (not too much) and then, before you sit down to eat, pack the rest up and put it in the fridge. You'll be less likely to go back for more if it's already put away. Also, at a restaurant, only let yourself eat half of whatever it is you order (provided it's a larger serving like most restaurants). A lot of the time, you can even have them wrap up half for you to take home before you even get served the food. That way it's not even tempting you on your plate!<br /><br />Also, what's the barcode app you're talking about? It sounds amazing!Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-51135291945363846192011-07-13T00:12:43.750-07:002011-07-13T00:12:43.750-07:00Y U SO BEAUTIFUL?! Wtf. I wish I looked as pretty ...Y U SO BEAUTIFUL?! Wtf. I wish I looked as pretty being chubby! Ahhh!<br /><br />I recently stopped drinking regular soda and started drinking Coke Zero or diet everything. It was partially because I'm a fat fuck and can't give up "fizzy garbage", but also partially because my best friend / roommate / non-gay life partner is diabetic and could probably die if I gave her regular Coke, hahaha. I'm sort of secretly proud of myself every time I order it instead of regular soda. <br /><br />I've also been slowly replacing all the white stuff with whole grain. I have this app on my phone that can scan the barcodes of the things I eat.<br /><br />The hardest part though is logging stuff I cook. I cook a lot, a lot, a lot. Like, crazy extravagant meals every night. I don't eat red meat and very rarely even eat chicken or turkey so most of my dinners are veggie based, but I have this problem with eating until I feel like I'm gonna die. Need to work on that!<br /><br />Either way, you're inspiring and hopefully I'll EVENTUALLY have a post like this with me being fat (like now) and then me being super svelte and sexy (like Angelina Jolie, right?) <br /><br />Yeeeah!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049018960201208024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-18006188796055009972011-07-12T21:32:57.935-07:002011-07-12T21:32:57.935-07:00thank you for this post! last july, i decided that...thank you for this post! last july, i decided that i was fed up with how i look (i didn't necessarily want to "lost weight," i just wanted to look better in my clothes), so i started using the lose it app on my ipod. i lost 40 pounds by november and was 10 pounds away from my goal weight, but then the holidays hit, and it got so hard to get back on the wagon, so i have actually gained 30 of those pounds back (the fact that i gained back 30 pounds in just about 7 months is a testament to how awful my diet is... like you said, just eating shit). i have really been wanting to get back on track and finally get to where i want to be, and this post was honestly the most perfect push. thank you again! (and congratulations to you! i am seriously in awe of your perseverance!)laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088258167357327652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-2987704251756481912011-07-12T13:32:04.533-07:002011-07-12T13:32:04.533-07:00You're very welcome, Lisa. And good luck!
Be ...You're very welcome, Lisa. And good luck!<br /><br />Be very meticulous about entering in every food that goes into your mouth on that website. Once you actually see how many calories it adds up to, you'll be shocked. It'll also be easier to change it when you're more aware of it and can actually see where you went wrong in your meals.<br /><br />Let me know if you ever have a question or need some help. :)Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-26002952714791420042011-07-12T12:54:29.629-07:002011-07-12T12:54:29.629-07:00This post is soo inspiring! I'm currently in t...This post is soo inspiring! I'm currently in the old-Taylor mode, floating around 200 lbs at 5'7. Two years ago, I was 140ish in a size 6! It's honestly a depressing thought! I've been trying to get into the food-makeover groove, it's just hard when all my friends want to hang out at restaurants! Blah!<br /><br />I signed up for the website, made it my homepage, and will definitely come back to this post now and then. Thank you so much! :)Lisa Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342837496968149978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-43118316250339352232011-07-12T09:49:56.930-07:002011-07-12T09:49:56.930-07:00Thanks so much, Christine!!!
The last 15-20 lbs a...Thanks so much, Christine!!!<br /><br />The last 15-20 lbs are always the hardest for everybody. I have about 10-15 lbs that I'd like to lose still that just will not budge.<br /><br />Congrats on your weight loss too! :)Taylor, 28, Brooklyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153295847544943606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719642177240385280.post-40787024577896912902011-07-12T09:46:53.981-07:002011-07-12T09:46:53.981-07:00Wow, Taylor, I had no idea! You have done an amazi...Wow, Taylor, I had no idea! You have done an amazing job. I also lost some weight post-college but I've been struggling to lose the last 20 or so pounds off to get into the "healthy" BMI range. I've definitely slipped into some bad habits again, it's always a struggle! But I wanted to say congrats. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689565934352976644noreply@blogger.com