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I took the weekend off. Ate to my heart's content, had carb fests and I loved it! Restarting calorie counts today and making yet ANOTHER resolution to try to fit in exercise....

Hi! Can totally relate to the hormone thing, I went thru menopause 4 years ago & the weight issue has been a pain in my butt....(which got bigger,too). I have a problem of alot of fat around my middle.....also hate to exercise! Anyway, we can encourage each other.....get u to your goal for your bday! :smile :smile:

I've tried self hypnosis and mindful meditation techniques, but they don't seem to work for me. When I am really craving, my food addictio just really takes over. They r definately worth trying, tho.

I have found that peppermint patties are good at satisfying my choc desire. I can have 3 little ones.....having more than 1 makes me feel like I'm getting alot. York has a dark chocolate one that's very good.

WOW! This is great! Finding great women who are in the same situation and knowing I'm not alone! I am a nurse practitioner in a family planning/STD clinic. I am 48 years old and I have a 4 year old. Yes, I had her when I was 44! My daughter was planned, and not a surprise baby (ppl often ask me that). Not long after I had…

I'm a CRNP in an family planning/STD clinic, you can add me!

I understand your feelings. I too, am addicted to food. I love it! Plus, anythign I usually do socially is a gathering around food. I am also an emotional eater...happy, sad, tired, whatever, I want to eat. I started my diet going on 3 months. I have been using MFP for about a month. Logging my food has been good in…

The couponing can be helpful, esp to save money on non food items. I have found that it helps for me to weigh/measure my own portion of food. Then, I'm not eyeballing a portion incorrectly. My hubby does have weight problems, so he doesn't have to worry about protions, nor does my daughter. Also, although time comsuming,…

You can add me! We can encourage each other!