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I stopped smoking about 18 years ago because I couldn't afford it. $120 CAD for a carton of generic cigarettes. I still want to smoke. If someone offered me one, I'd smoke it. I like to stand downwind/near people when they're smoking outside. Yes, I'm sad.

Final Update I received an email from support which told me macros only increase in 5% increments and if I wanted more detailed information I should try MFP Premium. Everything had reset to the MFP default numbers when I logged my weight, but I was able to change them to what I prefer.

I sent in a ticket (email?) to support this morning. I didn't bother instantly because typing in my goals wasn't too much of a pain, but today I can't update my nutrient goals (carbs, fats, protein, iron) to what works for me. I don't expect a fix as this is a minor annoyance on a free website, but I thought 'hey maybe…

I have major depressive disorder (MDD), social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and all the 'fun' of peri-menopause. Lost 183#, looked great, then my physical health went to shizzle. I joined the ranks of iron deficiency (still don't know where the iron went; doctors said 'your period' wtf?). Stress eating. Got on medications…

Stress/emotional eating > Gain weight > Depression > Eat > Repeat Cycle Hubby's been out of work for a year due to COVID (doesn't want to risk bringing it home to his dad). We have no income. MIL died. My stress outlet is alone & quiet time which I can only get by going outside. The weight gain is all on me. I can't blame…

Not a medical professional. Having 'extra' weight when you're older helps if you get an illness that causes you to not be hungry, eating makes it worse, or you're vomiting/have diarrhea, that 'extra' weight acts like a back-up of calories to keep your body alive until the illness is over (good or bad). Extreme example is…

I wasn't diagnosed pre-diabetic when I was super fat, even though it runs in my mother's family (every one related to her has it). I was at a 'normal' weight, 135#, and took a full blood test to check my iron levels. FYI, up here in Canada, the blood lab note says what tests you need to fast for and how long, and I double…

Being able to fit into one of the 7 winter coats I have. Only 40# to lose. No prob.

Came to see what a Grandad Bod is. Was not disappointed.

Only benefit is being able to find clothes at Walmart rather than Pennington's. I've had mostly drawbacks with weight loss.

Yes and no.

Yes? I understand both points?

Hey, thanks for calling me a liar. Appreciate it!

I signed up to FB to stay in touch with my sister so she wouldn't waste money calling me (US-Canada; I hate the phone). She still fricking calls me. I stay on for memes.

Lost a total of 182#. Maintained that for 2ish years. Hit 47 y/o and it's been Gain City Limits for the last 2 years. Put back on 32#. Can only foist the blame on menopause, medication, and Mirena so much before admitting it's just me shoving food in my piehole. Why does food have to taste good?

The only side effects of venlafaxine (Effexor) I have/had: yawning (20 yawns a minute, lol), strange dreams, and constipation (maybe in combo with other meds). I don't crave carbs, not the way most people mean when they say the crave carbs. I do get urges to eat certain foods which aren't solely carbs, but carbs & fat. I…

None of that helps, but thanks.

Emotional eater, too. I tell myself, no buying desserts, sweets, cookies, candy this week. Lasts until I get into the store. I have quite a stockpile of cookies (Nutter Butter is now in Canada! Chocolate coated ones even!!!) and chocolates. I put chocolates in the freezer and I still eat them. Sweets will always be in my…

Whatever brands were there. Scotsburn, Haagen-Daz, Chapman's, Breyer's, Ben & Jerry's.

Peanut butter covered in chocolate: Reese's PB cups Chocolate

Just my 2 cents about low iron due to pre/menopause/periods: My GP and gyno have said I have low iron because of my "heavy" periods. Since I had no other symptoms of low iron (no symptoms actually, lol) and I didn't have signs of cancer, gastro bleeding, etc., they just diagnosed "because of your period". I still haven't…

I read rave reviews of HT on here. When it finally came to Canada, I took a closer look and found out it's about the same calories per serving as ice cream, but more expensive. And yeah, I did originally think the calories were for the WHOLE pint, not per serving.

What she said. Low iron is easy to find with a blood test. Ask your doctor. As someone with low iron, it kinda sucks to deal with, so if you don't *have* to boost your iron with a supplement (or gods forbid an infusion *shudders*), don't.

For me, if the weight doesn't drop off in a few days, it's actual weight gain.

OP, you can go meatless if it works for you. I'm fine with meat and dairy. Neither are the causes of the diseases I have.

I get the feels; MDD and over eating (not binge). I can't offer advice for not being alone as being alone is my happy time. What I can offer is someone to vent to/at. Don't expect much of a reply, tho. I'm a listener but not a talker.

The only chiropractor I've seen was the only one in my small town. The first visit was with one of my sisters who praised the services. I got an adjustment, can't remember if it was full body or just my neck. Second visit was years later in a Hail Mary shot for my Bell's palsey; I knew Bell's cause nerve paralysis and…

Because polygamy is illegal in Canada.