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I was thin/average a lot of my life, and gained about 50-60 lbs in the past few years and the difference in treatment really got to me at first. I'm sure some of it had to do with my attitude (depression and binge eating caused me to gain weight rapidly) and my inability to dress well/afford new clothes for my new shape.…

I'm the same way with my binge eating disorder. I haven't exactly found success yet, but there are groups on here for it to talk to other people who struggle with it.

1.What was the turning point for you? It's ok if it was a series of events Rapid weight gain coupled with a desk job caused herniated lumbar discs...at 24. Now I can hardly sleep and am always irritated because I am in constant pain. Losing weight/strength training alleviates the pain a bit and takes the pressure off of my…

37- severe binge eating. Unsurprising- I've gained over 20lbs in 6 months and binge at least once a day, if not multiple times a day. I don't really know what to do about it at this point.

I get ravenous and exhausted during PMS, so I tend to eat a bit more. I think it's normal for most people!

Today I am proud of myself for starting again. :)

New to the group- happy to find one that seems active! I struggle with BED as a comorbidity to my severe depression and anxiety. I have been this way since I was a kid, often hiding food and consuming it when nobody is around. I am in an out of control spiral, one of many, and have binged almost every single day, sometimes…

Been in a serious depression spiral, so just for today: -Drink 5 glasses of water (I don't think I've drank actual water for about a week now...) -Get between 7-10k steps -Take my medication -Clean up my house so it doesn't contribute to my horrible mood -Make dinner instead of ordering out (already threw some food…

I bought a stationary bike for my apartment so I could work out at home at night, but it turns out I don't like the motion of it. Maybe when I lose a little bit more weight- my thighs hit the seat edge in a way that is uncomfortable for me. I also find that it's hard to keep my heart rate up and distract myself with…

I like to exercise on an empty stomach. I feel I can do more before getting tired, as long as I stay hydrated.

Hello and welcome! I also use MFP as well as my Fitbit to help with my mental illness. While I do have my setbacks, it helps immensely! I'd recommend joining challenges if you're up for it (lots of support and accountability to actually keep using the app).

What's your channel? I wanna follow- if you're comfortable sharing, that is!

I deal with BED and a lot of that centers around emotional eating. I was at a high stress job that caused me to gain 50lbs in about 6 months because I was constantly eating to calm myself down. I'm now in treatment for depression and anxiety (huge contributing factors to my ED) and it's curbed the eating a lot. I just…

Current mini goal is to get to my halfway mark by New Year's! 5.5 lbs to go. :smile:

I dropped a lot of weight for the first couple of weeks and it slowed down dramatically after that. Don't worry, keep pushing yourself and it'll pick up again.

Back when I was on Adderall briefly, it completely cut my appetite and I was also super focused, highly motivated, and yes my weight dropped significantly because of it. I also did experience a heightened blood pressure, dangerously so, going from a low sitting 102 to 136 and beyond....one night at work I had to take some…

I noticed the scale first. It tends to take a bit of time before weight loss is physically noticeable for me, but when I first started the lbs came off quickly on the scale. The first place I noticed it other than the scale was my face!

I measured myself after a year and lost 7 inches between my bust, waist, and hips! Also realized that at this time last year I was shopping in the plus size section at a size 16 and 0x...now I'm in a size 12 and large. B) It's not the progress that I had hoped to make, but I'm learning to be happy with steadily moving…

I stuck to my calorie plan! :)

You're amazing! (And your cooking looks so good!)

Amazing! :smiley:

I'm learning to reward myself with something that is not food, haha. So my next mini goal is to hit my 20lb lost mark (3.5 lbs away!) and reward myself with an at home spa day. :)

I have skipped events and get-togethers because of my weight and regret it every time, although a lot of my shame comes from my ED. Go to the shower. You'll have a great time surrounded by people who care about you and you can support your loved one!

SW: 189 CW: 175.5 GW: 130 5'6" For me people tend to notice quicker because my stomach always shrinks first. I started noticing at 10lbs as did my SO. My mom noticed when she saw me when I went home for vacation and she and her boyfriend went on and on about how much better I look. However I agree with the above comments…

Getting married in October and I'd love more friends on here and on fitbit! I have about 40 lbs to lose, and I'm picking out my dress next week so it will be ready in time. Not too excited, honestly. I could use some support, and will happily return the favor to my fellow future brides and grooms! PM me for fitbit exchange!

At about 30lbs overweight I lost 10 lbs in a month just by changing my diet and moderately exercising. If you work hard at it, depending on your metabolism and if you have any health issues, 1 stone shouldn't be too hard. My goal is usually to lose between 5-8 lbs, so I was pleasantly surprised.

Hey, I think a lot of us follow into that trap. And it IS a trap, you know, as you and I both know that 2 lbs a week is a really great rate of weight loss! We set unrealistic expectations for ourselves because it's hard to admit that our goal is farther away than we want it to be. However I can tell you from my own…

I struggle with the same thing. I find that my binges occur most frequently late at night and I try to counteract it by going to sleep earlier. I also have the help of my partner, who I asked to ask me "Are you hungry?" every time he notices that I'm digging around in the cupboards/fridge after dinner. It's a harmless…

Wow...the response here is overwhelming. Thank you guys so much. I honestly just felt and feel so alone and embarrassed. My SO tries to be supportive, but he doesn't understand why or how I could possibly eat so much. It's definitely an emotional thing. I've always had this problem but coupled with my depression, it tends…

LMAO @ the serial killer thing. As a part of the geek community I can attest.