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Overall I'm not very prone to injury...but I'm not an ultra runner. So perhaps the four recovery runs to break up the higher intensity runs, is the way I should go. Thanks for the advice!

First and foremost, let me say I am sorry to hear your struggle, but so happy you are here to respond to this post, because it means you are winning. I have a very good friend who nearly died just over two years ago and I have talked with her extensively about the experience, as well as her recovery and it's so complex…

And you're allowed to be skeptical! Just as I am allowed to be hopeful that this could be a positive finding. I'll reiterate one more time for those that are saying I am straight up wrong... I did not make this up. This is a study, a link that I am sharing with those that might be interested. Telling me how wrong I am is…

Did you know scientists, psychologists, and doctors have been wrong before? [/quote] Unless you are a doctor, scientist and psychologist I am going to go ahead and say that you are far more likely to be wrong about this then they. Just based on education and expertise.

Oh, no, I can be more clear if you'd like. If you are going to say that this study is straight up wrong, then you are close minded and ignorant. Also, I've responded to these same questions multiple times in this forum, so it's why I'm getting to the end of my rope with my patience.

Actually, and not to be argumentative, but my husband does have an illness that causes his stomach and brain to have miscommunication so when he sees food or smells it, it tricks his brain into thinking he is full, so the thought of eating becomes sickening. So yes, the body and bacteria and stuff can do weird things like…

And my terrible use of hyperlinks made the whole thing weird. So let's try this again.... I suggest you read one of these links so you can stop assuming that it's a cure all and that I'm making this ***** up. Additionally, read the whole thread, I've already had this conversation with people. If you choose to be ignorant…

I should point out, I just started My Fitness Pal - I've been getting healthy and working on my weight for months, and intensively. This isn't a new thing for me, it's actually something that has become a passion of mine that I spend a minimum of two hours a day engaged in, be it exercising, reading on health, etc. Just so…

You aren't exactly a twig yourself so who are you to judge? [/quote] I'm not, it's human nature to judge. And the difference is, I am doing something actively about my weight, not accepting mediocrity - because for me, this is mediocrity. Maybe not others, but for me it is.

Sorry, I'm not going to keep sugar coating my responses - you are all telling me that I am wrong when this is a finding SCIENTISTS are discovering IT'S FACT BASED and while it may not be the total solution it is a possible cause to eating disorders. Stop being so stubborn and refusing to acknowledge that we don't know…

Agreed. We've been through a lot in the last few years without her going to college. She and I share a dad, but not mom whereas the others share mom and not dad. Our Dad was amazing. Really amazing, and then one day four years ago he just dropped dead of a fatal heart attack. He didn't have heart problems - he had diabetes…

Thanks for understanding the importance! There's nothing wrong with us saying that we've been wrong just because we didn't know something, if that's even the case!

Thanks! I'm glad you understand, it really is just something to think about, and besides, no one ever said we know everything about everything! Of course we recognize the psychological...but science is making leaps and bounds every day, that we really need to acknowledge!

Just random note that made me very happy - while reading through this, my oldest sister and I have been talking and she freely told me without prompting she signed up for a gym membership, I asked her if I could give her one piece of advice on exercising and she said sure to which I told her that she just has to do it and…

This is exactly what I'm afraid of. No one ever saying anything, just looking the other way, and them either dying young or thinking people don't care about them. This is EXACTLY my fear.

You are likely right, and it's not my place, but I don't shy away from the judgments I make internally, one way or the other. Fact is, we all judge everyone else whether we want to or not. I have just learned to own that and recognize that these are snap judgments, not based on real understanding. I also am one that is not…

I want to say something so they can be healthier, because I realize now how much better your life can be with positive changes. Since I started running and now that I'm taking control of my food intake for real, I feel amazing. I have more energy, I feel like I can do anything I want, I'm proud of myself, and I want them…

Thanks, I appreciate your taking the time to see that my situation, while not unique, also isn't the typical we happened to live in the same house together kind of relationship. We are all remarkably close - much more so than many siblings that I know, I'm sure having to do with my pretty much raising them. And I do hear…

The age difference because I'm only 31, so that means when I was 20, my younger sisters were 8 years old and 14. It wasn't until last year that we were all legal adults, and not me being a legal adult and them being growing children.

These have all been really interesting to read. I should clarify, when I say I think "Gross" I think gross in terms of how they are taking care of themselves - not in how they look. I don't care what they look like, they are amazing people that I adore. It's all about the choices they make that is gross. I should have been…

I am a kind person, which is why I worry and care about their health and well-being. I don't care what they look like, I care that they are healthy.

Well, I'm currently strapping my sneakers on, so I guess I'm at least part way there.

Thanks, that has been my instinctive reaction...just seeing if others do more than just that. But I guess that is a lot in and of itself.

I don't worry about what kind of people they are, because they are really good people, and I am a good person. I am proud of them in every way, except for how they take care of themselves, and I don't like (like I said) that I think their sudden weight gain and just refusal to acknowledge they aren't taking care of…

:disappointed: I think I know that, I just know I would never be getting healthy if I hadn't had my husband helping me along the way and right now, no one seems to be helping them. I am better cause someone fought for me, and so I guess I feel like someone should be fighting for them.

It's so hard for me to not say/do anything. I kind of raised my sisters - absent/kind of crazy parents, I was the oldest, blah blah blah - so seeing them struggle or just give up, it's so hard! That maternal sensor kicks in in me and I become genuinely sickeningly worried. It's so exhausting, I just don't know that I can…

Welcome, I'm fairly new too. Feel free to add me, as well!

Ooh, me too! I have like...three as of now! lol

I have every day's food pre-planned so I simply can't make those kinds of choices, and if I do, I know the consequences. Ultimately, the disappointment of not following my own plan isn't worth the momentary satisfaction of the donut....which I AM a sucker for.