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Pebbleslaura1, Kudos to you for getting motivated to kick anorexia in the behind! That takes a lot of courage to change. I'm sorry you didn't get better care from those clinics. But I'm glad you found MFP. This is a great place to get motivated, and they have some great tools to help you. I do hope you have found a medical…

Hi! I am with you! I was in a very stressful work environment, gave up triathlons and just worked all the time. I gained weight, lost energy and motivation, and started wearing baggy clothes. Ugh!!! I only have about 10 lbs to lose, but that is the same 10 lbs I have been trying to lose for over a year! I refuse to buy…

First off, CONGRATULATIONS on reaching your first milestone goal! I work in healthcare, too. I have found the setting I work in greatly influences the attitudes of my coworkers towards a healthy lifestyle. Doctors offices and hospital workers surprisingly have the worst attitudes towards healthy eating and exercise. Don't…

Some great tips here. I, too, have noted that I am often close or over the sugar level given on MFP. I monitor it, but I don't stop eating because of it. I agree that it's the processed foods (anything in a box, a can, or prepackaged with a long shelf life--like a Twinkie). However, people become diabetics (Type II) as…

I agree. She isn't promoting a diet. She is just looking for information. MFP offers great support and tools to help you succeed. That's why we are all here. Any diet below 1200 cal. is extremely dangerous. My Fitness Pal offers a Basal Metabolic Rate calculator. MFP uses this to calculate how many calories you should take…

Hi, Irene. I am Sue from the U.S. I live in Florida. I could use some extra motivation. I have been trying to lose 7 lbs for over a year. Maybe we can help each other.

Welcome, Faye You will love MFP! It really is fun to track your progress. Feel free to add me to your world of new friends.

I totally understand. I lost 7 lbs. but have gained 5 of them back. My goal is to lose 10-12 lbs., and with the 7 lbs, only 5 to go. Now, feel like I'm nearly starting all over again. The scale seems to have a mind of its own! I do notice that when I do drink more water and get the exercise in daily, even if it's just 30…

I just joined up with MFP over the past few days, and I discovered these groups today. I saw one discussion in the "Not That Heavy Girls" and almost left this group. I am frustrated with these stubborn 10-11 lbs. and this new-found bloating that has arrived with the onset of perimenopause over the past 2 years. It is…

Nice to hear someone else isn't sleeping! My Perimenopause started over the past year or so. I wake up some nights all sweaty and hot, other nights I'm comfortably cool. My husband can't understand it since he is usually the one who's always hot. The weight gain started creeping up over the past 2 years after I stopped…

After 11 full marathons, (Marine Corp was my favorite!), and 6 Half Ironman events, plus numerous "other" race distances, I love my one marathon I do each year. It makes me train through the holidays--great for weight maintenance, especially since I am usually doing longest runs in Nov-Dec. I like doing Half Ironman events…