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Serah87 - I don't have the money for that....

I definitely think trying for a more logical, evaluative approach will help me through. If I can just keep remembering to employ that when I get emotional with it. And that's very insightful of you on personality traits. That is a very easy thing to forget: just because something may seem like one or the other doesn't mean…

That's true I'm sure about people experiencing it differently. I am in the same mindset as you about wanting to avoid pills at all costs. I would much rather press forward if it's possible, and work through things a more natural way. If later on I find that I just can't feel good, I may consider that I might have something…

I don't know why I hadn't thought about reading a self help book. That could give me some much needed perspective as well. Thank you for this suggestion!

I certainly agree in knowing you're worth it, even if I don't know how to employ that thinking yet. I have always had pretty low self worth, although it's gotten a lot better over the years. I think there are many things that trigger it. Like the back problems I've developed that flare up with pain after exercise. Or when…

Hi dubird. I don't think I have clinical depression. And I apologize to anyone who thought I may have been implying that I do. My mom has clinical depression, and I realize it is nothing like that. I do believe I have some very depressive states that are hard to shake and some emotional issues at times. But I think they…

You put things so eloquently I don't really know what to say! I do think re-examining my attitude towards weight loss may help me. Because often I don't feel in control of that. The truth is though that I can control that. It's also difficult at times to see my emotional personality as a positive thing. I've leaned over…

Not to argue, since I haven't succeeded in losing weight. But from the experiences I have had in trying to lose weight, not having a positive attitude affects my ability to stick to my plan. It should be more simple than this. But when I don't feel positive, I have always had a tendency to overeat. I have and am trying to…

It's not really harsh of you to say, and I don't entirely disagree. But I also don't believe that ignoring or putting aside depressive feelings is conducive to weight loss either. Not having a super successful relationship with emotions of weight loss, I am not the most credible opinion. But I know for me personally, I am…

I'm sorry for not responding sooner, but I did want to thank everyone for their support and suggestions. It means a lot to hear the perspective of others who are succeeding in the struggle. I agree with everythig you all have suggested. And I intend to try again now that I am a bit more calm and have had some time to sort…

Gah, this is all so helpful and encouraging! I wish I had time to respond to every post! Congratulations to everyone on how successful you've all been. Fighting the good fight for all us short girls. Also, you all look fantastic. Right now I am about 135 lbs (don't think I said that early on). I technically set my weight…

You ladies are so empowering!! It makes me feel so much more hopeful to know so many have already had great success. :smile: It is also great to hear that I don't HAVE to work out every day of the week (which might be hard to maintain). Thanks for all your responses!

@Toadstool_ That's encouraging! Awesome job on your 18lbs! I guess that's why I wondered how long it might take: since I can't do a full 3500 deficit. As far as calorie burns, I hate MFP's calculations! But I don't really have to worry about it, because I use videos from Fitness Blender and a calorie monitor :smile:…

Thanks for the posts, everyone. I decided to change the topic! @Firebolt394 Thanks for having your diary available! There are some really great foods on your day today :)

Oh, thanks @auddii that's super helpful!

Oh I'm sorry, I should have specified: my calorie goals are set to 1400 (which is 150 calories below maintenance for me. I'm really short). It would only end up at 1200 total if I work off 200 calories tonight.

You guys! I seriously wanted to cry just reading how supportive everyone is and all the advice. I guess I tend to feel alone a lot in this because I'm pretty shy in person. My close friends and my boyfriend aren't trying to lose weight, so it tends to feel like a lonely road. They are all fairly supportive in the way they…