LadyFaile

Congrats! I recently returned to MFP after realizing that what I was doing simply wasn't working to help me actually lose the extra weight I've put on. There are a number of factors that have likely contributed to my weight gain, but in the end none of that matters. What matters is getting serious about being mindful of…

Therapy is very cathartic when all the pieces come together. For it to be successful you need to find a therapist that you are comfortable talking to openly and honestly. I remember going to therapy as a child and it was a complete waste of time. I didn't have a good rapport with the therapist and I didn't feel safe…

When an antidepressant makes you feel like that it either means that you are still in the initial adjustment period where your body is getting used to the medication, or that it is the wrong medication/dosage for you. An antidepressant that is working correctly will not make you feel drugged, but rather raise your baseline…

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Just so you know, if you have a whole group of geeks hanging out together it's a "Gaggle of Geeks". Term coined by one of my coworkers several years back.

From how you describe your husband's behavior it sounds like he's dealing with depression or another mental health issue. Unfortunately, unless he's willing to admit to a problem and get help he's not going to get better. Since Lexapro has already been described once, there is a very good chance that it is indeed…

I would recommend picking up a digital scale that is solar powered. I have one that I've been using for many years and it's still going strong. Since it doesn't use batteries, I just have to wait for the sunlight/bathroom light to give it enough juice to work.

My asthma is mild enough that I don't actually have to take any form of maintenance medication for it at the moment. It tends to come into play when I get a cold that involves congestion as it's extra easy for me to find myself with a case of bronchitis, or when doing a higher level of exercise than my body is used to.…

You're doing fine. The goals that MPF sets for fat and protein are on the low side and should be considered minimums.

Do what works for you. I personally track it no matter whether I'm on track or way over. I find the accountability helps to keep me on track and better track trends. When I don't know for sure what is in something, then I just find something in the database that sounds close and go with that. At least then I have an…

Bumpity. Still looking for more supportive friends.

My personal preference is #1 and I have been known to flip it over to the correct orientation if set up differently. It always drives me nuts when it's #2 because then when you tear off the sheet is continues unrolling and gets all over the floor! Right now my main bathroom has the toilet paper safely tucked away in the…

I've got Zumba 2 for the Wii and really enjoy it. It totally kicks my butt though. LOL. My current goal is to actually make it through more than one song before collapsing! That's an improvement though, at first I couldn't even make it through a single song!!! I had the same problem. Turns out I was putting the controller…

If you go to http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html it lists several free options for filing your federal taxes. If you don't qualify for a free service, you can still do the free fillable forms (which do a bunch of the math for you) and e-file for free. Unfortunately for my state while I could use some…

I measure it at my natural waist. For me this is where it feels most comfortable to have my waistbands rest. I just pull the measuring tape around at that point.

When researching HRM to figure out which one would meet my needs, the consistent recommendation was the Polar brand. Looks like they have a tool on their site which helps you figure out which ones will best meet your needs. http://www.polar.fi/en/products/product_finder

I've actually gone to school and eaten the hot lunch with my son a few times. While it may not have been earth shatteringly good food, it was still very much edible with lots of healthy options. I still remember when I was in school and we got one choice for hot lunch and that was it. My son gets a choice between two main…

My understanding is that it is a quick and easy was to get protein in your diet post workout to help with muscle recovery. If you're already taking care of this in another way, then there would be absolutely no need to go with the protein powder.

Great topic. Really it's about reframing the problem. Just like kids aren't bad just because the did something wrong, a person is not a failure just because they didn't achieve a goal like keeping weight off.

I find that drinking extra water and having a tablespoon (or two) of peanut butter is sometimes enough to get me through. Unfortunately sometimes I slip up and just have to dust myself off and start fresh the next day.

I've had to deal with this, and I just did my best to find a similar dish in the food database and estimate the amount eaten. I figure it at least gave me a ballpark number I could deal with.

Another option is to make your own. This gives you the control over how much sweetener is added to the milk that you're making. Soy milk can be made without any special equipment, although a soy milk machine does make it easier. There are tons of different recipes out there that you can use as a place to start from and…

Have you set up your weight loss goal in your profile? This will tell you how many calories you need to eat in order to lose weight. You didn't mention in your post the total calories for the food you listed. Providing this information will make it easier for people to give you the help you're asking for, especially since…

When in doubt, check snopes. http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/soya.asp

When you buy from the Walmart Bakery, it's like going into a bakery or restaurant. You usually don't find the nutrition facts there either. Many provide this information on their websites (if they're big enough to have one), but many still don't.

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I recently purchased a Polar F7 through eBay and I'm delighted with my purchase. The price was right, and I discovered at the gym yesterday that it communicates with the exercise bikes so that I don't have to be bothered holding onto the sensors on the bars so it can get a HR. I'm looking forward to trying it out with the…

I found this site which does a very good job of explaining two different ways of calculating your BMR, what it is, and how to use that information when figuring out your goal calorie intake. http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html

It definitely sounds like a there's something in/on the raw carrot that you are allergic to, but is eliminated while preparing and cooking it.

Right now I am obese, but when I've talked with people about my weight they always peg me as a bit overweight at most. Partially this is simply because my frame tends to hide weight and I generally weight at least 20lbs more than I look, but I think culturally we've become accustomed to seeing people heavier. Obese is…