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hi, i'm in a similar position. my work has steamrolled every part of my life and i'm here at my heaviest weight ever after having used MFP to kick a lot of unhealthy habits and losing 30 lbs and keeping them off for years. i feel so ashamed that i didn't keep the weight off. i feel unhappy about so much in my life. i am…

i just started using spire and it's great -- it's not an activity tracker, it's more like a stress tracker. it helps you realize when you're getting stressed, and to manage it with breathing.

i haven't read all the comments, but have you had your thyroid tested? i had a very hard time losing weight for about a year despite pretty diligent eating habits, and doctors found i have a large thyroid nodule and hypothyroidism. if you're feeling low energy in addition to the troubles you're having, might be worth…

congratulations on both your engagement and your amazing transition and all your hard work!

i think the only problem with dramatic transitions like that is that once you return to your "normal" life, you return to your "normal" habits! right? there is one called the optimum health institute here in san diego that i occasionally consider, but i just think what is the point if i can't make the changes sustain in…

PS so sorry to hear about the broken heart :(

i second this, or i make myself a medifast hot cocoa or hot chai to satisfy the craving without mentally punishing myself later for slipping. channeling the sad energy into something nurturing (a bath with salts, listening to a new record, even reading a self help book or something) is a lot more productive. it helps to…

i am with you! a lifetime a veggies and fruits for me, too! what we are meant to be eating on this planet, as opposed to processed junk in a bag! so proud of you and proud to be your friend.

i have had migraines pretty much daily for about 12 years. excedrin migraine is the only OTC med that ever worked for me. however, when i eliminated most gluten in my diet (for other reasons -- namely, trying to lose weight) within about two weeks, my headaches just completely stopped. i had given up on finding anything…

When you posted those quotes on my page, I immediately gravitated toward the same one! I love the idea of using it as a manifesto :) I will do a noble deed today, too! I love how you seize these opportunities for personal growth, and am so glad I'm your friend on the sidelines getting to soak up your wise insights!

This is the post of a comedic genius.

i'm sort of in the same boat, but just keep going :) you ARE changing your body, and who cares if anyone else notices!

thanks for the friend requests, guys! any vegetarians or vegans out there, drop me a line!

exactly! i wonder how my friends on here are doing, too. i hope they are ok! it seems like they all got "too busy" for the site. hopefully they didn't get "too busy" to take care of themselves though :(

just wanted to follow up and say on most days i eat completely gluten free - i would say i've eliminated it from 75% of my diet, and it seems like i've finally worked past my plateau as a result. blood test was negative for gluten and wheat allergies. still, i do feel much better and my skin has cleared -- it is a tough…

Yum! thanks for sharing!

Hi All! I live and work in Normal Heights & am a YMCA member (Dat, I think I've seen your breakdancing class - looks fun!) I've been on the site every day since February and am trying to make a change for life! The heat wave has made it hard for me to want to be active...how do you guys do it?!

Ever think it might not be everyone else creating the "rampage" but rather your insistence on telling other people they're wrong about their lifestyle and/or dietary choices?

nudging this one last time!

Just bumping this up for anyone else in the same position --

just added you! congrats on 125 days & looking forward to motivating each other!

you rock! congratulations on transforming your body and life!

I should add, I only want to add friends who have open diaries & prioritize healthy eating!

sunny san diego!

i have the same problem w/ numbness on the elliptical. it doesn't seem to be an issue with anything other exercise. i think the trainer who posted in this thread who suggested lifting your feet between strides might be onto something.

thumbs down, netflix :( i wonder if hulu has cut their exercise stuff, too. i use that a lot of the time...

an update. i received my order today, and it is garbage. the fabrics feel like unbelievably cheap, and only one of the things i ordered even remotely resembles the fit photo on the site. international buyer beware!

personally, i don't think it's worth it. also, nearly everyone i know who had one lost it. i think the only reason i haven't is because i'm always home (but it's certainly fallen off unexpectedly at home) the sleep function thing is interesting, but loses its appeal after about a week. the fitbit seems so useful and…

thank you so much for your responses, ladies! how did you find out you were allergic to gluten? did you just cut it out, or did a blood test confirm? I am going to get tested but my nutritionist said it won't be conclusive either way!

Hi Tony, thanks for posting here! I've been on a plateau for about 4 months - gaining and losing the same couple pounds. I'm getting really frustrated and not sure how to push myself back into loss (I still have about 20 lbs to go before I am in a "normal" BMI range) Any tips? I'm a high-protein vegetarian & eat about 1400…