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I’m in. I’ve got at least that much to lose.

Trauma and the Unbound Body by Judith Blackstone. So far it’s more interesting than I expected.

I kept hearing this one recommended on a podcast and randomly came across it at the store.

There are modified piriformis stretches. You can either sit in a chair or lay down, if you have trouble holding your leg you can use a yoga strap or even a pillow case. There are also some yoga stretches that can help with the lower back pain.

Feel free to add me. Sometimes we all need somebody to check in and see how we're doing.

I have been noticing the same thing. Foods that I used to binge on no longer taste as good as they once did. I think in certain situation I still eat them more because I have an emotional attachment to them then because I want them. However, I am taking it as a good sign that those foods don't taste good anymore. Maybe…

Jessica, 29 and suburbs of Chicago.

I want to be able to wear clothing that is comfortable without worrying that I have lumps and bumps everywhere. I also would love to travel but right now I'm too embarassed. Hopefully, losing the weight will give me the confidence to go places and actually interact with people.

I am right there with you! It's a good thing my hair is long so I can toss it up in a bun that looks semiprofessional at work or I would be in major trouble. And forget trying to figure out makeup. I end up looking either like my face is melting or Bozo.

Nobody. I'm a massage therapist by the time I get home from work I don't want to touch anybody.

Two of my favorites right there. I'll also throw in "Shut up! Romeo's crying." Boondock Saints 2.

I would have gone to community college instead of going to and dropping out of an expensive private school. Eleven years later and I'm still trying to pay off that debt and finish the degree I started.

I completely understand what you mean by trigger foods. There are a couple of "healthy" brands of chips that I will sit down and eat the entire bag if it's in the house. Sometimes I have to remind myself that just because a food is healthier doesn't mean I can eat unlimited quantities of it.

I'm in the same boat. I've used MFP on and off for years but this time I'm not giving up. Feel free to add me.

Congrats on the new trainer Nitallica! I haven't ever worked out with a trainer but I know quite a few. They can make a huge difference when it comes to motivation.

The only time I've ever had it was for a stiff neck. I work at a chiropractor, I'll ask him what results he has had using acupuncture tomorrow.

I like the texting buddy idea as well and I'm going to have to start looking up some of the guided meditations on YouTube. Heck if those don't work maybe I'll see of my boss can do acupuncture for anxiety. Sure I have a needle phobia but I doubt I'll want to eat when needles are in my neck.

Thanks guys! I actually did okay on my birthday. Despite family encouraging me not to track at all. I think I only went 100 calories over my goal and I've been walking more all week to make up he difference.

Me too!

lol My best friend is from that area too. There are literally Illinana signs all over.

A good sense of humor definitely helps with this process. Laughing is a good workout. Feel free to add me.

Hi! I'm Jess. I've got 120 more pounds to lose.

Right there with you! I figure why wait any longer to get healthy, there are no do overs.

If you clench talk to your dentist too. They can fit you for a mouth guard that will protest your teeth and keep you from grinding. You can also massage your jaw. You'd be surprised how many people have knots in the massetter and pterygoid muscles.

Me too. I'm usually somewhere in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago.

Happy belated birthday. I'm trying to figure out this same issue. My family insists that food be a part of every interaction. The best this I found is to request different foods. Instead of birthday cake my parents get me an edible arrangement. If I know that there will be a lot of junk I try to eat something before any…

Lol that probably wouldn't work to well for me, I'm allergic to cold, but I may try drinking tea.

Wish I would have seen this thread two hours ago when I was waiting for clients to show up at work.

I like the idea of eating something healthy slowly. Usually when I get anxious/stressed I feel either like my brain won't slow down and I eat to slow down but I eat too quickly.

What kind of meditation do you do? I always have a hard time sitting still for longer than five minutes.