MorganMoreaux Member

To play devils advocate, have you been trying to lose weight for a while? If yes, it could be that she's not taking your attempt seriously because you've tried unsuccessfully in the past. It could also be that she's worried for your health, and wants you to be happy but hasn't bought in that your serious about weightloss…

Kudos on your weightloss Suziecue! My Mom is in her 70's and has been losing weight steadily since she decided she wanted to do so and has been mindful about food and exercise. I remember my grandmother did the same thing in her 80's, woke up one day and decided she didn't like being heavy and lost all the weight. She…

I'm soon to be 39 and think that as we get older we get much less active. I have pretty much been the same weight all my life aside for a few years when I began my career, and I put on a little weight. As a software developer, I sit at a desk all day. Then I found I was drinking alcohol to help deal with the stress of…

39, 5'2 120lbs. I try to average around 1800 cal/day. I walk an hour during my lunch break and then walk an hour in the evenings. I try to be active during the weekends with golf, dance, and maintaining the house.

Increase exercise and lower your calorie intake, especially if you've already been losing weight a and are now not losing. Make sure your stats are correct in MFP. While it is possible to lose 20 pounds in 2 months, it is not healthy and you will not be satisfied with the results as you will lose a lot of muscle. I lost 30…

Unless you carry the phone with you everywhere. All the time, the Fitbit will be more accurate. Also, depending on what type of Fitbit you have, it tracks several metrics which are interesting. I have a charge that tracks sleep, heart rate, steps, calories burned, etc. I have both my phone app and my Fitbit connected to…

I've wondered how much coffee and cloths add to my weight so I experimented one morning. Weighed myself naked before consuming anything and then again after coffee (24 oz) and wearing a regular outfit (undergarments, tank top, sweater, jeans, socks) with boots (thick leather, knee high, 2in heal) and only gained three…

Sorry you are frustrated. However, why ask weight loss questions on this site if you are just going to be combative and dismissive to what people respond with? A lot of the advice people have told you is correct, and has been backed by science. There is not a magic weight loss aide. Until you acknowledge and accept the…

I took it a couple of years ago for four months to control seizures. I lost 30 lbs the first month, and kept on losing while I was on it. I lost 50 lbs total. It killed my appetite, and made everything taste bad to me. When I stopped taking it I gained 15 lbs back in a three month time span. Be careful with this medication…

If your thighs still rub together I don't think a chemical peel is a good idea. I have had them on my face, and depending on the peel, my face is raw within a few hours after getting the peel. It's a chemical burn, and it's intended to remove the top layer of skin. The skin is raw for a few days after, and I have to take…

I recommend seeing a doctor just to be safe. Yes, weight loss and weight gain can affect period times. At my heaviest of 155 lbs my periods were 40 days apart. At my lightest 105 lbs the altogether stopped. I'm at 120 lbs now and they are 30 days apart. When my periods stopped I saw my doctor and she did bloodwork and said…

[edited by staff] OP - I am sorry you are going through this, but it does get better. Your girlfriend leaving you isn't about your appearance, so there is no need to risk your health by rushing to lose weight. Don't try to "win" her back as she's already proven she is not loyal or trustworthy, you can find someone better!…

If drinking is a problem for you, I would address that first, and try to cut back or quit alcohol. Examine and address the underlying issues that are compelling you to drink. Try to get and stay on a regular schedule with eating and sleep, as being hungry or tired tend to increase the desire for a drink. Try to engage in…

I looked a lot older when I was heavier. When I first lost the weight I did look even older because it looked like someone let all the air out of my face lol. I lost over 30 pounds in a months (not intentionally) and it took a little while for my body to adjust. I now get mistaken for early to mid 20's, and I'm almost 40.…

Reboot your phone, and then check to see if there is an update to the app. If there is, download and install it. If there isn't an update, go to the troubleshoot section of the forum (I can't post direct link from within the app, otherwise I would paste the link). Within that section there is a link to report issues. I've…

Feel free to add me. However, I'm cleaning out my pantry before some things go bad so I've been having a lot of repetition lately lol.

I function best on at least 8 hours a night. Ideally, I'm asleep by 2130.

This. If you can resolve the mental health piece, everything else will fall into place. Your wife needs a mental health team, not just a psychiatrist. She also needs a therapist whom she can talk to and develop an action plan for getting healthy. Psychiatrist primarily just prescribe medication, they do not granularity…

5'2" 120lbs, 38yo. Size 2-4 pants, shirts xs, dresses 4.

Wow! You've been through a lot! I can relate to what you said regarding shutting down when you hear the word diet as it infers restriction and behavioral changes, both of which can be difficult. I appreciate you sharing your story as it is definately an eye opener! I usually eat fairly healthy, but have slacked off the…

I use raw organic honey if I need additional sweetness. If given the choice between sugar or artificial sweetener, than I would use the sugar. I don't trust artificial sweeteners, I'm not certain how safe they really are (so many conflicting reports) and I think they desensitize people to natural sugar/sweetness so they no…

Sometimes I eat back the calories, sometimes I bank them for a future treat, and sometimes I put them toward my deficit and don't eat any of them back. A lot of it depends on how active I was the day I earned them, and how active I plan to be the next day. I found if I just go for the deficit I run out of energy on day 3.…

OP - please don't feel ashamed! I usually try to walk around the living room in the mornings while I read the news. I walk brisk laps for 30-60 minutes. We have windows in the front of the house that don't have blinds, so I know the neighbors probably see me. Who cares if they judge me because I walk laps in the living…

My husband and I get the same brand. We usually bake it in the oven until it's a dark brown but not burned. Once we remove it from the oven we soak up any extra grease that may still be on it. The pieces are substantially smaller than their size raw. Hope this helps :smile:

I prelog a treat in the morning and plan my day around that. I find if I restrict too much I will eventually binge, so it's easier to just have a daily treat. I usually budget 400 calories for it. My go-tos are usually a large slice of chocolate cheesecake or homemade chocolate-chip and peanut butter protien bars (sound…

It's not just android - I noticed the issue with my iPhone. Here's a link to the issue: https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2272192-fitbit-sync-delay It would have been nice for them to have sent FitBit users a notification :/

I think it's unfair that they'll not listen to you. I made the same request in my 20's and got no support from the doctor. I'm almost 40 now, child free, and still no desire to have one. IMO the doc should have honored my request 20 years ago :/ I'm glad the Mirena's working for you - I just had mine removed a few months…

I don't hate it - just a part of life. I don't find it particularly inconvenient or bothersome though. I like that it kills my appetite for a few days.

OP - not certain what type of juicer you have. If you have a cold pressed juicer (with an agar), these recipes are pretty good. However, they probably won't be appropriate for a centrifuge style juicer, as they don't process green very well. 1 bunch kale 1 med red beet 3 carrots 2 apples Or 1 bunch kale 1/3 fresh pineapple…

I will not give up real chocolate. I have switched over to dark chocolate from milk chocolate. As for "healthy" foods I won't eat - anything reduced fat or sugar free. I want the real thing. I've tried reduced fat cheese and sour cream, and both were gross, I'd rather just make the full fat version fit into my calorie…