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I'd like a couple new friends. I'm a 29 year old female, married, and without children. I think I could be most helpful to someone in a similar life situation. I have counted calories on and off since I was 13. It works. My immediate family is all obese, but at 5'8" my weight has been between 150-200 for my adult life, but…
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Fitbits are cool toys, but totally not necessary. At their core they are pedometers, and even if you don't have an iPhone with a built in pedometer, there are other, cheaper devices on the market. Getting fit and healthy doesn't have to cost a lot of money.
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I'm doing ok. I still have to watch my eating, but the struggles feel more of a normal proportion than titanic. I think the bupropion makes the little things in life easier to deal with, and I think I might have been dealing with depression in addition to my eating problems. The Topiramate is a strong medication. I am only…
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I am 190, looking to lose to 130-155 (we'll see how low I can get while still being sane). I might be a couple yrs older than you, I'm 29. Add me as a friend if you'd like.
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The problem is no one sees obesity as a long term health problem that needs continuous treatment. The treatment is diet and exercise, and if you need a pill to help you do the diet and exercise at the beginning, there's a strong likelihood you'll need a pill to keep up with the diet and exercise forever. There are some…
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I find it interesting that ppl don't seem to have a problem with OP taking medication for her depression and ADD, but pass judgement on using medication to help with diet struggles. Honestly, our food problems can be just as life consuming and destructive as other mental health issues. I know I am projecting my own inner…
