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Hey there! I'm so sorry. They are undoubtedly jealous of you or intimidated by you to pick on you and not get to know you. You're no Jabba the Hutt, not even a little bit. I understand that your Visa depends on this job. And I know that this seems really raw at this moment and that you are full of dread about going to work…

I had the Fitbit Force, and the strap fell apart after a year (came detached from the actual monitoring portion of the device). The service was awesome: they gave me the full refund they were offering for the recall (some had issues with a metal part of the clasp) which was $149...nearly the cost of the Fitbit Charge HR.…

Here's to your success and to your health!

I believe accepting yourself means celebrating where you are in the world, in this life and not letting fear of your appearance or health keep you from embracing all that there is to do. AND, at the same time, acknowledging that you deserve to be the best version of yourself that you can be and doing something about it.…

Hi, OP. I had "success" with Phentermine (same thing) in that I lost weight while I was on it. I also had heart palpitations, the jitters, sleeplessness and random nausea/vomiting. Determined, I kept taking it until I'd lost 20 pounds. Then I stopped - because you can't stay on this stuff forever, right? - and kept the…

You are not disgusting and you deserve to have friends. I'm glad you reached out here. Walking is awesome. It's the non-exercise-exercise because we do it all the time without thinking about it! Put the headphones on and some of your favorite jams and go! Just go longer than you normally would. :) I think talking to your…

I would say that if you don't have a lot of weight to lose and you're ballparking the amount, you may not make the progress you want to make. Even a good guesser who pretty accurately measures using the eyeball or handful "methods" could easily be off by a few hundred calories a day. Unless that person is also…

I almost never eat fast food - like maybe two or three times a year, max, and I am still overweight!

I love the ten pound increment approach. Celebrate every achievement!

I really, really, really like diet soda. But I have cut back on it to help with my overall goal to consume fewer chemicals, processed foods and artificially derived products. An acquaintance's father was a food inspector...some of the stories about what is lurking in the bottom of vats or acceptable in certain percentages…

I don't have scientific facts except for this one - if I don't eat something decent by about 10 a.m., I feel pretty b*tchy. And also, I will probably eat more than necessary when I finally do eat. So, I like to "break my fast" with breakfast with something meaningful (has actual significant, lasting nutritional value) in…

I eat fish and vegetables, but I do not eat land animals and have not for 22 years. I eat fish about twice a week...the majority of my intake includes vegetables and dairy. While it looks like a debate about what is and isn't meat might be brewing, I just wanted to tell you that it's possible to have a healthy diet without…

I may* have endometriosis, which is an inflammatory disease. I have noticed that with the elimination of processed soy, I experience much less pain. *I've had two surgeries to remove suspect masses in my abdomen and in the second one, had an ovary removed. Different surgeons performed each procedure...one said, "You've got…

I consider the source. If it's from a person I respect, I might consider what s/he said and also why s/he may have said it in a rude manner, and I might ask about how the message was delivered in such a negative way. If it's from a person I don't respect, I disregard it without hurt or a second thought.

Hi! Do you have time for a brisk walk or some other activity? That would buy you more calories for a snack...and wine!

Do you have a doctor? I might give her or him a call just to get a professional opinion and rule out something serious. Beyond that, sometimes fiber alone isn't enough, though I see you're drinking a good bit of coffee, and that often helps with the go. If you're exercising and sweating a lot, and not drinking enough…

Do you want to quit? If so, you will. I read the Alan Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking book when I was ready and it worked like a charm. I didn't even finish the book. I have never looked back and I don't miss it.

The fact that the Kardashians seem obsessed with these should be a red flag...

Hi! Good for you for making the progress you've achieved so far! If your water count is accurate (I only looked at a few days in your diary) you might be dehydrated...if you're not drinking additional fluids on top of the water. When I don't drink enough, I feel headachey, lethargic and tired...foggy, like what you're…

Long ago, I took numerous supplements, appetite suppressants, diet pills, stimulants and prescription drugs to try to lose weight. They all worked...temporarily. And with detrimental side effects. And I gained all the weight back and then some when I stopped taking them. I learned the hard way, so learn easily from my…

A fluctuation of a few pounds is totally normal. You may have a week where you gain a few pounds. I weigh one time a week and, unless there is a major difference, I don't get concerned (or excited, depending) until I see an upward trend for a few weeks. Then I make adjustments.

I read this as "I like beer but I like *kitten* better" and was intrigued. Guess I need to rinse these contacts off... I stick with vodka + club soda and exercise a little harder. :)

From personal experience, when I have used powders to supplement the rest of my food intake, I choose non-soy based proteins. Some women (like me) have estrogen sensitive disorders and there are some studies that suggest soy can increase/aggravate symptoms or conditions. Tera's Whey is the one I like best. For other brands…

Soup was for breakfast... Warms the soul, but in a pinch Can serve as foot bath* *but consuming after use as foot bath is not recommended.

Just had a brilliant conversation with one of my MFP friends yesterday about this very thing. It's 100% the owners responsibility to safely and humanely confine all animals, dangerous or otherwise. Our dog (pictured) is adorable and loveable and we keep him safely restrained because we don't want him to get hit by a car or…

I did lose 30 pounds on WW years ago. I did not like the meetings because I'm a private person and if I gained a pound one week because of sodium or female issues, I didn't like the whole, "what did you do wrong?!?!" shriek of the leader. So much for dignity and privacy during the weigh in! Also, I followed the points but…

I would make sure you're not hungry today by eating foods you already planned in your day. If I already feel satisfied, it's easier to turn down a treat.

I noticed that the "something else" you want seems to be a sweet. What about incorporating a serving of fruit to enjoy at the end of your meal?

The amount of sugar (and preservatives) in processed food may be startling. But even before this revelation, many, many years ago, I was in college with a girl who had a relative who was a food inspector. Learning that there are percentages of rodent feces and hair and bug parts that are in an "acceptable range" really put…

I'm not a scientist, but most biological functions that are necessary for our existence seem to have some kind of sensory reward attached to them. The act of eating something that isn't super delicious or decadent will satisfy the sensation of physical hunger and that brings relief...we need to eat so the body sends us…