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This is one of my favorites, but it only goes up to a DD. Panache makes a good one that goes up to H. Check out the sports bras on barenecessities.com. There are lots more options for large busted gals than you can tell from going to the typical stores.

I had that problem with Paxil, but none of the others. In fact when I was on Prozac, my sex drive was incredibly high (too high) and no problems with reaching the goal.

The side effect to which I thought you were referring was sexual function/ desire. I hesitate to admit Adderall has an AD effect for me because I don't want her to try to put me on an AD. I hate them all and don't really have depression, I just like the slight lift Adderall gives me in addition to helping with ADD. It's…

I have ADD. I did not notice Wellbutrin helping with that at all. Wellbutrin was just a big did for me all the way around. I take Adderall and have noticed a slight AD effect which I like. I haven't told my doctor, though, because I thought she might not like my saying that for some reason. The side effect to which you…

My goodness, this is the first I've heard about there being a connection between Effexor and over shopping, perhaps even worse than my horrendous weight gain. This was a HUGE problem for me when I was on Effexor. I told my doctor about it, and she just laughed it off. So then of course I thought full steam ahead! And…

This. If you are unwilling to eat leftovers or vegetables or whatever, then you're not truly hungry. If you're truly hungry, you'll be happy and willing to eat whatever is available. I've also noticed the thing about antacids helping this feeling sometimes.

Years ago I also switched from Effexor to Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin was weight neutral for me. (I packed on the pounds with Effexor, though.) Wellbutrin also didn't have much of an anti-depressant affect for me, either. So my dose was increased which then made me constipated and gave me headaches and acne. Obviously I didn't…

I was surprised that Dr. N. went forward with Pauline's surgery.

This happens to me when I don't eat enough protein. What did you eat?

After weight loss surgery it is important that the patient eat low calorie meals high in nutrition. Otherwise they can become malnourished. They also need to steer clear of easily digested carbs like crackers, cookies, mashed potatoes, and french fries because they clear out of the stomach quickly and allow them to eat too…

I only watched two small portions of Pauline's story, a few minutes at the beginning and the last I only watched the tail end of Pauline's story. Usually when I miss the first part of it, I watch the re-run. However, with this episode, I only watched the first few minutes of it just to see the background. I did not want to…

I really enjoy this show most of the time. The family dynamics are very interesting (and sometimes horrifying). I don't think it degrades or humiliates the people. The program just shows the reality of their lives. It's not like they are filmed by hidden camera against their will and then made fun of. Many of the people's…

* 1-2 pints of Ben & Jerry's S'mores ice cream in a day (and if the first store was out of it, I'd go to another and sometimes even a third store in my quest to satisfy my craving). And this was downsized from a half-gallon of rocky road ice cream. This amount of ice cream almost always gives me painful diarrhea, so I…

You can't rely on will power too much because it will break. Instead figure out ways you can change that do not have anything to do with will power. First, develop new habits. #1 is make sure you are truly hungry when you eat, not just in the mood to eat. #2 is eat slowly. Then, figure out what triggers your impulse to…

Boobs. I am a size 8 on the bottom and 12-14 on top (34F or 34G), although in stretchy things like t-shirts and sweaters I can wear a 10/medium. When I get to my goal weight, I will probably be a 6 on the bottom and will still be a 12-14 on top. I don't think I look weird at all. It's just clothes are sized more to fit the…

This thread is so interesting! Many amusing stories, but also a few sad ones. :( Here are some of my confessions: 1. I am secretly pleased when I realize someone is jealous of my weight loss, even if it is a close friend. 2. While I appreciate people noticing I look good (see above), at the same time I HATE it when people…

I think there is a lot of truth in this.

I'm 5'7". I have an hourglass shape, so I tend to have a relatively slim waist, and this is one of the first areas I lose weight from. My current waist (at the slimmest point) is 29 inches. At the navel I measure 32. I don't really have a goal waist measurement. I care more about my hip measurement which is currently…

One of my friends is a physician and she questioned me HARD about my weight loss when I had only lost around 30-35 pounds over a six month period, so not rapid at all. I was sort of embarrassed because I don't like talking about my body or my weight, but I told her I had reduced portions which was the truth. She kept…

Yes, those are my treat foods-- high quality chocolate and cheese. :smiley: Also wine. :smiley:

Most fast food tastes gross to me, so it's not really an issue for me. (I never liked fast food.) I do go to Chick-Fil-A once in a while for breakfast, though (average might be 1-2 times a month). I love those Chicken Minis!

Yoga could be really helpful, but don't do it at home by yourself because if you use incorrect form, you can worsen your conditions. You need an in-person very knowledgeable and experienced instructor with a small class, preferably iyengar yoga. Same thing for pilates. Pilates on the equipment would probably help a lot. It…

How about cycling? If you use proper form (don't splay out your knees), cycling can help knee problems.

I'm down to the last 10-15 pounds, too. Feel free to add me.

I agree with christinev. Logging on MFP takes me at most 2-3 minutes per day. How is that a chore? And then when I wonder why I'm not losing, I can go back and look at my log to see what I need to change. According to many studies, people who log are much more successful long term than those who don't. Frankly, I question…

Effexor is the main reason I am here. I gained a lot of weight on it. It was also very bad for me in a number of other ways which I won't discuss here. Taking it long term was one of the worst things I've ever done. When I started noticing issues like weight gain (the first few months were weight neutral), I should have…

A bra extender doesn't make the cup larger. If the poster is correct about her size (a lot of women wear the wrong size, usually too large band and too small cup), her "sister" size is 38 DD, not 38D. As the band size goes down, the cup goes up, and vice versa. Thus, 38D = 40C. Just work on losing weight. The bra band size…

The most common cause of nocturnal leg cramps is calcium deficiency. Take a good calcium supplement.

This. And not only are most GF foods higher in fat and calories than their "normal" counterparts, they are also usually much higher in sugar and much lower in nutrients like folate and iron. GF bread, pasta, etc., are also much more expensive.

If you're allergic to gluten, you shouldn't eat it, period. This is not a question of moderation. So not only is not a track able macro, there is no point in tracking it. You can either eat gluten, or you can't. Someone who is allergic to gluten is wasting time reducing it. Beware that gluten free is a diet fad. Most…