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I walk a lot. I read, I play on facebook (too much). If you're lucky enough to live near a quality museum. Do what makes you happy. Have you thought of an adult enrichment course? They're usually economical. A church not too far from me offered healthy cooking. Sadly I didn't take advantage Consistently strive to improve…

Oh my word! Thank you so much for this! This is great!

I take Effexor and Klonopin (sp). Effexor has caused me issues but calmed my anxiety. I'm on other meds that contribute to weight gain............I am still losing weight, but at a slower pace. Prozac stopped working for me but helped control my appetite. Welburtron would be y drug of choice for weight control but it shot…

To me, it sounds like your suffering from depression, by no means am I a doctor, just having experienced simular feelings. I'm sorry that I have no sage wisdom for you.

I was was given taxol too. You're wise to get in shape prior to any chemo. If I can be of assistance in any fashion, add me.

How I related!!!! What's helped me is to log EVERYTHING that I eat, no matter the quantity, yes sometimes is embarrassing. It does keep me accountable. I have found that I fee better when I am eating clean, I.e, not stuffing myself. Getting started is the hardest. We have ourselves a habit that is hard to break. When one…

Welcome.

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You're not alone.

Same this way. I'm the queen of anxiety. My depression is under control, but anxiety has been rearing its ugly head lately. I've been binging a lot (been exercising as well), surprisingly only gained 2 pounds. I would love to try yoga, but I fear I am too large.

You're not alone. I too fall off the wagon. You should see my calories for today. I don;t know what happened. I knew what I was doing but couldn't seem to help myself

Do you have any idea what caused you to start binge eating? I have no doubt that you were in good shape. You're like me in the respect that when I start something a little isn't enough, it's never ending, almost an obsession, then being your best is never good enough? Did you burn out? Baby steps, slow and steady will win…

His wife had a fit ;-) chill.........I'm joking. He was controlling.

chart everything;-)

At my heaviest (250) I was hit on. I think it's the way that you carry yourself. Although my self esteem is low, I wondered what was wrong with the men that were hitting on me.......Yep.........

I never saw the point in eating your calories back (For those that disagree, please give knowledge). I understand wanting your heart to be healthy, however eating your calories back seems to be, counterproductive.

I haven't weighed myself since I started MFP. I know that I lost water weight. I have no idea if I lost body weight. I see my doctor every 3 months, this is when I will weigh in. I find if I weigh myself daily or weekly, I get discouraged and want to give up. Scales are evil;-)))

Nice site Melimom!

I have found when I want to do something "Bad" there are feelings that I wish not deal iwth or feel. This is the case with me. Most of the time, it's mindless. I am not aware that I am doing this until after the fact. The dah light comes on, "So this was the reason." I have found that venting on this forum helps. I wrote,…

Thank you Birdy, I'll check into it;-)

Totally different man! Looking good.

You look great, what an inspiration.

Good going!

Agree. I think of meds as being a tool. They won't do all the work, but the right med for you, can lift you enough to want to make things better.

Yep! I also enjoy my carbs;-)) It is a drug!

Wave's hand madly! I would like the recipe too!

Hello! You did well on your weight loss;-) I would be proud. I too went through a depression. I picked up eating to help. It did for a while, but as I just told another poster, it only made matters worse in the long run. I also care for a special needs sister. I understand what you're up against. YOU CAN do this!!! You've…

As others have said, as long as your in calorie deficit you will lose weight. *But* I enjoy walking for stress reduction. It works for me.

I should have blogged this instead of open forum. I am new to the boards you live and learn. I do want to state, that I broke my daughters frame by accident. Better today. I still want to binge, but I have a better grip;-)))

In the process I really don't say anything. I'm usually on auto pilot. It's a few days after that I see what I have done, that the self loathing talk starts. "Why did I." Because it was the tool I had at the time. However, I don't cut myself any slack.