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I can completely relate, as both of my boyfriends in the past wanted me to either lose weight or gain weight... the last boyfriend I had never paid me compliments (maybe once a year--he believed that if he complimented me on something once, that he wouldn't ever have to compliment me on that ever again--and he didn't believe in ever telling me that I looked nice "because you should know that you look nice"). I got out of my slump when I was able to find my confidence internally, when I was able to love myself. So, you're on the right track Wink

My first serious boyfriend would always pay me the same "compliment" all the time which was that I "looked like a cute little boy". He was bisexual so he kinda meant it as a turn-on for him, but he was also a SERIOUS ASSHOLE who was messed up on all levels, so I am sure in some aspects he meant it as a jabbing insult as well. His opinion is dirt beneath my feet, in my opinion I looked more like a cute sex kitten. I rocked short hair. ;]

If a person keeps it constant and level, the glucose will be more likely used as fuel and the calories from the glucose will either be used as fuel (instead of fat) or be used to feed the muscle. I don't think you need to be bothered with the need of avoiding fat, as you have difficulty gaining both fat and muscle. So the rule for you is simple. Eat as many calories as you can, as often as you can!

Sounds so simple yet so difficult at the same time .... I hate stuffing myself to be full, and I am not a snacker but I am fully committing to this! I went out and bought a mixed nut case. Before I wasn't fully committing, because I didn't want to overeat on days that I wasn't working out due to a fear of "getting fat" that I have been having to snuff out, and I wasn't getting anywhere gain-wise.

I have rounded up a friend who is going to go over to the weights section with me and scope it out. Thanks for all of those helpful links!! I haven't had a chance to check them out yet because I am trying not to fall behind in my classes, but I always seem to find the time to research my own hobbies in there too so I should hopefully be all read up with those by the end of the week!

Going to take it sloooww. Not too slow.