saralikn

In order to burn more calories, you need to build more muscle. That doesn't mean you're going to bulk up, just work the larger muscle groups, and they will then require more energy (calories) to sustain themselves. If you're going to work out, you need to eat. Lot's of protein, lot's of vegetables, some fruit, some fat,…

Hooray! So glad you've decided to go back to meetings! I just started going back myself, about 4 weeks ago. I was out of OA for about the last year, and of course, the food crept up on me and I was right back into my disease again. MFP is a great tool for keeping myself accountable, and staying honest with myself, but I…

This.

Hi! I also have had some success, and some stagnation. Ugh, meal planning. I struggle with time management and planning for meals so that I'm not famished enough at any point in the day to binge. I have about 20lbs to go myself, so maybe we can cheer each other on!

Back again as well! Glad to hear it, I'll friend you and we can root eachother on!

Vent away, we all need to do it sometimes, and if it keeps us from engaging in our disorders, then it's a good thing! I hope you feel better today. Remember it's a one day at a time thing, and yesterday and tomorrow don't matter right now. You can do this today :)

August 8,1982

I'm sorry that I don't actually have specific advice for you...I just want to tell you that I feel your frustration! I'm 5'2 and have thighs like a football player! I did alot of biking and skateboarding as a kid and these beasts have just stayed with me. I do realize though, that I was built this way to some extent too.…

I heard from a fellow 12-stepper, "Just for today, I'm not gonna wreck my life." I thought it was hilarious! I love that one.