Announcements
10/22/15 Autopilot
I'm going to put this group on autopilot for a bit if that's all right with you guys; life is crazy right now. Please discuss whatever you like among yourselves, and don't be shy!
10/14/15 TODAY WE'RE GETTING ANGRY
It's Wednesday, so we need a little burst of manic energy to get us through the week. Everyone ready? . F*CK DEPRESSION. F*CK BEING OVERWEIGHT. F*CK YOU, SQUISHY YELLOW ADIPOSE TISSUE. ALL RIIIIIIGHT! Chug some black coffee or caffeinated tea (both of which science has proven will help you with exercise and are…
10/13/15 Daily Challenge
Look into the mirror and find something that you love about yourself - your eye color, your big boobs/butt, the shape of your calves, whatever it may be. Tell yourself that no matter what society says - and society's mind will change with every new decade - you like that about yourself and you always will. Then list all…
Discussions
Introductions!
Everyone introduce yourselves! Hi, I'm Catherine, and I'm pretty new to weight loss and MFP, but I've had depression for ages. It didn't help with weight gain, of course, and it really kills my motivation for basically anything. I'm on good meds now (Viibryd!) but I'm not taking this energy for granted; I'm using it to get…
Friends welcome
I forgot to add in my earlier note that I'm always ready to add a friend
Emotional eating
Today's blog has a really good article on understanding and recognizing emotional eating. I'm going to save it for help during the holidays. It may be helpful for others in the group.
Depression Perspective
I maybe an older group member (60+ yrs). My 1st diagnosis was 50 years ago. Something I have learned is that by by sharing whether with strangers, family, friends or co-workers your issues helps. I personally have not shared with anyone outside of a small number of family members. However, joining with others who share…
What's Your Motivation?
Please share! Mine is a secret that I will only share with you guys. I think my boyfriend might propose soon, so I'm getting a head start on getting fit and sexy so I look my best for the wedding day :smile: I also hope that he'll join in once he sees it working, and then we can both be fit, at least for awhile! And I…
What's in your lunch box?
I pack mine for work everyday. Today... Half a bell pepper tblsp of hummus fruit cup of peaches (no sugar added) deli sliced turkey sliced swiss cheese five crackers peanuts (no salt added) pretzels (.5 oz)
The Struggle
Anyone want to share the past roadblocks and hardships? We are all here to lend a sympathetic ear and give each other emotional support. I will be happy to start. I started getting depressed probably around 13 years old, though I didn't really feel it until 16 and it took years to get a diagnosis. (It's a long process,…
Life Goals - including non-scale-related fitness dreams!
What are your goals in life? Short term and long term? What do you hope to gain from weight loss and a healthier lifestyle? What are your non-scale-related goals? Share away!!!
