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It's still in Swedish. I tell Google to translate it to English every visit. I've just accepted that MFP is going to be screwed up one way or another. It's in Swedish and I can't add or correct foods to/in the database. The support team isn't going to help fix problems that are happening to only one person, especially when…

Still going on, so boosting to maybe get some help.

Newfoundland and Labrador. I guess I didn't make the connection with CAMH and NAMI. I looked up the website. I've used 811 before and am turned off using it for a long time. I have to jump through the same hoops every time I call, it's super frustrating. Now I sound (read?) like a drama queen with 'help me, but not t hat…

By problem solving, do you mean this? https://verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-problem-solving-therapy-4767991 It kind of sounds like what I do all the time. I don't understand how that will help me. I'm not so depressed and anxious that I can't function (ie the depressed stereotype).

Exercise doesn't do anything for my mental health. I don't get that 'natural high' people talk about. I get sweaty, bored, and tired. 12 years ago, I was fine with weight loss. I did the food tracking, exercise, weighing, etc. and it all worked to get me to a 'normal' weight. After 2 years of maintenance, I realized all…

Baby spinach has stems. I eat what foods I like (can tolerate) that have a 'decent' amount of iron, hence cereal and dark chocolate.

Thanks for responding. I'm in a mini spiral atm, making it hard for me to go back and read this thread. Seeing a specialist in Canada requires a doctor's referral. I can't call up, say an endocrinologist, and get an appointment. There are long, long wait times, unless it's super urgent. The iron. I don't like eating many…

It's Mirena. It was due to come out end of May 2024. I found a doctor willing to see me to take it out in a week. I'm 53 almost 54. I don't have fibroids or any reproductive problems. My GP guessed the low iron is from 'heavy' periods because I didn't have any visible/overt sign of bleeding. It was diagnosed "You are…

Yes, I'm still living with them. I can't leave because of money, which is the problem for most people. I've worked on the other side in a health facility, not in patient care. I know how certain patients are treated regarding mental illness and I do not want that. Not being abused, just ignored and/or not believed. AD I've…

Thanks. I'm in Canada and there is probably a similar program, but I haven't looked.

Can't be. Aliens would have MFP working properly. My guess is it's company suits pushing PC users to the phone app.

Chrome user. Can't add foods as of this morning. Keeping getting "There is an error processing your request. Try again later." *hops in tech problem boat with everyone else*

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…