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I know this probably won't work for the thinner participants, I'm just throwing the idea in- but what about percentage of inches lost?

I just saw the ad for the first time and I can't see what the big deal is either.

https://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines Please talk to someone. I have been in the same boat.

I agree. But something most people don't understand about obesity- overeating/ bingeing can also be caused by mental problems or past trauma. People who fat shame make me sick. Especially the ones who say "Well, obese people who have thyroid problems or mobility problems are ok, but on the whole, obese people are fat lazy…

I prefer salsa on eggs

@lemurcat2 I totally agree to walking as opposed to youtube. You never know if those people know what they're doing.

Do either of you two have BED? Just curious, because I have BED, and I have to only buy single servings for my husband/kids so I don't eat any. It's not as simple as just keeping your hands off of someone else's junk food.

[/quote] Nope, I didn't say that at all. Alcoholics, drug addicts, smokers, etc., all have a similar level of self-awareness. We just don't enable them in the same way as we do food addicts. Really.[/quote] Enabling food addicts? You mean like when someone says "Food addiction is a disease- you can't help shoveling food in…

OMG I WANT ONE lol (p.s. I am in the morbidly obese category and am not offended by a damn plate)

I know how you feel. I had a raging kidney infection- "you pulled a muscle in your back, you'll feel better if you lose weight"- ended up in the hospital with my kidney almost ruptured. I had an ingrown toenail- yes!!! An ingrown toenail and was told I wouldn't have gotten one if not for my weight. Wait... what? During my…

I couldn't get far into that article. It just breaks my heart thinking what was going through the victim's mind as they were being killed by the very person/people who were their only chance at life. I feel like this world has become heartless and self centered and I shudder to think what could happen if I had family…

I must be the weirdo in the room. When someone asks if I've lost weight (even if I haven't) I take it as a compliment. If they say it in a snarky way, (you know- oh you've lost weight with a smirk on their face) I reply "and it looks like you've found it" and walk away.

My new "smaller" jeans are loose enough to pull down without unbuttoning after only having them for about a week and a half!!!

Wow! Way to go! I would try CrossFit if I thought I wouldn't pass out after 2 minutes 😐

Have you tried Topamax? It is a seizure drug that has an off label use for migraines. Also, one of the side effects is weight loss. My daughter used it for a year without complications and without any changes to diet or exercise, she lost 35 pounds that year. I'm not sure if it's right for you (I'm not a nurse or doctor)…

@tjsims8 I agree with everyone that you may just be eating too little. However, it's a good idea to go to the doctor and have some bloodwork done to be on the safe side. I've been dieting and working out seriously since November 2018, and have had the same problem- fatigue and falling asleep- and I just found out that I…

Exactly. My husband was on seroquel for years and actually had no appetite at all. He would go days without eating and he still gained about 60 pounds. His doctor said it was wrecking his metabolism. Woo me all you want, but I know what happened to him.

I'm spiteful as hell, so I'd probably say something like "I'll consider it- I mean, yours looks great! You can barely tell you had work done!"

@Tabitha_Dawn https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/131861-300-400-club

Don't be sorry for posting- we are all in this TOGETHER good or bad!

My 19 year old daughter is my motivation. She is also obese, and I need to be a role model for her.

Let me know when you do because I'm going to be here with my bag of chips, adding a few colorful expletives to the mix!

When I was in 7th grade, I went to the YMCA with a friend for a step aerobics class. I was already nervous, because my friend and I were the youngest ones there, and I was the fattest person in the room. I thought- well, this isn't going to be so bad! All these older ladies cant possibly move that fast- let's give it a…

@monkeefan1974 I'm not sure where you are, but down here in central North Carolina, we are starting to see more and more coyotes all times of the day. Our cows down here are (rightfully) terrified of them.Maybe they saw/smelled/sensed a predator? As for why the lead cow kept after you- maybe they thought you would lead…

I'm looking to lose right at 150

Sorry yall. I'm starting to make this thread sound like a "Dear Abby" column lol

She's not currently in therapy- she did have a counselor in middle school who was also a former grief counselor, and I kept in touch with her to make sure my daughter had the appropriate therapy. After she went to high school, she started therapy with a counselor and a doctor for her grief, anxiety and depression. Now that…

I know what you mean. All these years, I've been justifying my size by saying "I can't be that bad off if all my health markers are in normal range" but last year I had to go to the er for my gallbladder and my fasting glucose level was high. That was when I made a serious commitment (that lasted about a month) but when…

Yall are awesome! SHE is actually the one who motivated me! I felt really bad because I'm the mom and she should have been motivated by me, but I have also been a working mom all these years and (probably because of my weight) I would always come home wiped out and I just didn't feel like cooking. So, meals were always the…

Thank you. I know shes an adult, and I do see that she regrets when she makes poor food. It's just hard as a parent to see your child hurting. Like I said, i have been obese all my life and i know what she is going through.