MarieBuch10 Member

I struggled with bulimia for years. Being so young and wanting to lose weight coupled with seeing all the different weight loss "solutions" that demonized all the food I like created a perfect storm. Denying myself the food I wanted made me want it even more. I'd eat my "healthy" food, and end up bingeing the food I'd…

"she went in for weight loss surgery and is watching the internet for for recovery protocols instead of listening to her doctor.... and you are making suggestions about her ability to sue her doctor if they screw up with her care? in what universe did you interpret anything about the doctor screwing up her care? your…

I am also very protective of my calm and quiet workout atmosphere and I'd be super annoyed by the other residents intruding as well. I have always felt that the world DOES revolve around me and I own it, but after many years of my mom shouting at me that it doesn't I still have that voice in my head to remind me that I'm…

When I'm struggling to adhere to my early morning workout routine (that I love) due to poor sleep or fatigue for any reason, I'll often swap it for something less difficult. So, instead of trying to hype myself up for a full on workout, get gym ready or even home workout ready, I'll promise myself a 15 (or 30 if I want a…

I am trying to lose probably 10 more pounds to be back at my preferred weight and I experience a mix of actual hunger and also sort of anxious-eating while I'm working. If I was a smoker I would be a HEAVY smoker. For the times I'm actually hungry I let myself eat more than I planned that day, but I try to keep it to only…

I have similar problems when my macros aren't balanced (for me). Carbs tend to make me feel hungrier than if I hadn't eaten at all, so I like to limit those. Fat makes me feel the most satiated, especially eaten with a good amount of protein. Also, there've been times in my life when I was deficient in different vitamins,…

I started a new (very busy, very very stressful) job about a year ago. I also began working from home. With the demands of the job and long long days, plus working weekends on top of it, I began eating more and more trying to keep myself energized and full enough to concentrate. Activity also dipped. My good habits started…

I’ve just started weighing daily (used to be once every few months and was successful with that for several years). I’ve gained 15-20 lbs since working from home, even while tracking calories and continuing daily movement. Since I don’t have the structure of being in an office (and having to dress up daily), I’ve found…

Interesting, I appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts on this. I do understand the need for “upgrades” and what not. While I’m still not a fan of this one, hopefully I’ll find some engaging threads that will pull me back in.

I can see this being likely as well…like I mentioned Covid really was a rollercoaster of symptoms, with a new one appearing whenever a different one resolved. I don’t doubt there could be some other lasting effects (especially considering my taste/smell are still off, who knows what else it could have done internally). I’m…

This is interesting. I’m at a healthy BMI (on these forums trying to stay there). I am being treated and monitored for low iron, which seems to be resolved/stable since I get this checked pretty regularly. But always worth mentioning again I guess. The reason I’d guessed these symptoms could be related to Covid and/or the…

Oh no, that must have been scary. I hope your husband and daughter are getting better every day. I’m definitely going to be sure this is thoroughly checked out. I got an appointment tomorrow with a different doctor. Thank you!! <3

You haven’t misunderstood 🙂 In trying to make a long story short, I didn’t mention that my doctor has been on a leave of absence for several months. I’ve spent years looking for what I would consider a good doctor in my area so was really hoping to see her. But anyway, the office scheduled me with another doctor, who tends…

Just want to share a personal experience with Covid and the vaccine: I’m 28, F, healthy BMI, active and generally healthy. I had Covid in January, 2021…I was pretty sick for 1-2 weeks but definitely didn’t need medical attention. I’ve felt sicker before. (Some symptoms were weird though, it was definitely a rollercoaster…

Something I’ve realized is that I feel most depressed about my body when I’m not taking care of myself the way I should be (sleep/rest, some form of movement, eating reasonably, etc.) and it has less to do with how my body looks. Knowing I’m doing the things I need to to take care of myself are really what contributes to…

I love Demi Lovato and have so much empathy for her since I’ve also struggled with eating disorders from a young age. I can understand her having such a strong reaction, in the early stages of my own recovery I was extremely selfish and my concern was completely self-centered, but it really is our own responsibility to…

I am not the poster of this nor do I have a source lol but I was advised by a dietician that if you are eating a carbohydrate (a banana for example, which is sweet and sugary) that adding something like peanut butter (protein, fat) will be more satiating than eating just a banana since carbs are used by the body for energy…

You say you lost the weight when you were struggling with a severe mental illness. I don’t agree that gaining weight as a result of getting medical help to treat this should be classified as a failure. It’s a victory, and while your body might not look or feel the way it did before, you were ill. Now that you have…

Have your iron and ferritin levels checked. I have problems with such extreme fatigue I literally crawl upstairs and have had to use the wall for support while I’m walking. I’m 26 and otherwise in good health but my recent blood tests showed EXTREMELY low ferritin levels. I’ve since been prescribed ferrous sulfate and…

I’ve basically maintained after gaining about 5-10 lbs in the year before coronavirus came about. I’m still in my healthy weight range so I’m trying to view it as a victory, however I’m now trying to lose 5-15 lbs which is where I feel my best! It’s been a struggle trying to figure out a new way of eating and exercising…

@AnnPT77 I don’t want to derail this thread but I personally would be very interested in hearing more about your experience with the “year 2000” panic. Don’t know if you’ve ever talked about this in depth on one of these boards, but if you were to post about it it would be very interesting! I was 4 at the time so have only…

I think if you want to help your sister a better idea might be to offer to hold things down at her house for a few hours so she can get some time for herself maybe once or a couple of days a week to spend however she pleases. Whether it’s exercise or rest I’m sure she’d appreciate it. Also you can maybe prepare a healthy…