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Are you taking your blood pressure at home? That is a good way to monitor when/if it is raised. Cutting out salt can make a big difference too.

I think one of the somewhat confusing things in Mfp and other programs is that maybe your goal is 100 g of protein and 25g of fiber and 200g of carbs and 2300 mg of sodium…and if you were at 120g of protein or 35g of fiber (“over”) that could be good but being at 260g of carbs or 3000 mg of sodium is not what you wants…so…

One other thought—maybe you should tackle your depression first. I know when I am depressed I feel disempowered. Maybe start with therapy and/or medication for depression, then you can tackle your weight.

I think trying an elimination diet is a good idea. You might find that dairy, wheat, soy or some thing else triggers your pain.

Different things work for different people. Some people make a rule for themselves that they cannot eat after a certain time of night (8 pm, 10 pm, whatever…) Some people plan a low-moderate calorie bedtime snack—say milk and cereal or fruit and cheese or a handful of nuts—for an hour before they go to bed. Some people let…

For me, the key is writing things down. MFP has a nice diary function. If you can be honest with yourself, writing down what you eat, you will be more aware of when you are eating to "snack" and when you are eating when you are hungry. At first I really did not want to admit that I ate 300 calories worth of...(ice cream,…

False. I didn’t hate it. Also didn’t love it but had lots of things I liked about it. TNP likes to swim.

For me, joint pain flares up when I eat wheat. Which I am allergic to. If you suspect allergies that is a path. My son is being investigated for celiac and that is an auto immune disorder that in some people causes joint pain. I guess what I am saying is that a particular allergy may worsen inflammation. If you are an…

Share some more information—how much do you weigh, how tall are you, what did you first calculate your calories, how much do you want to lose, what kind of activity levels do you have?

This is a really helpful link! I especially like the idea of adding fitness goals. I lost 20-25 lbs and gained about half back and now I am recommitting.

False. The next person is a vegan.

Also—ask your doctor if you can either see a dietitian or sign up for the Diabetes Prevention Program. They will Cheerlead for you and help you figure out meal/portion ideas.

Can you set two or three small-ish goals? For instance: a) write down what you are currently eating; b) don’t have more than a single drink a day; c) try one new vegetable a week? d) increase your walking by a certain amount? I think writing down what you currently eat, even without making any changes, would be helpful.

@Lietchi I am interested in learning more about this. I do like games and I was thinking of setting up some kind of "chart" for myself where I get stars if I do certain activities (e.g., if I walk 10,000 steps, if I log, if I get at least 5 fruits/veggies, etc.) and then if I get 100 stars I can go buy myself something…

I can’t figure out how to see anyone else’s activity feed.

That is amazing! I also find that it is easier to fall asleep on days with moderate exercise.

I think if you email the help team they can help you.

I hope you're hanging in there. +1 for some movement every day. Walking, running, or whatever you like--yoga, pickleball.... If you don't mind being touched, massage can be helpful. Meditation. One day at a time!

The free program is pretty good. Eventually I did decide it was worth paying for, but there is a lot you can do with the free program.

False. Maybe? There might be something, but right now I'm not thinking of something... TNP loves to bake.

A year and a half later, I came back to read these and re-center. Still very helpful!

Dinner leftovers make good lunches for me. (I need variety though, I can only eat it again 1 or 2 times. And I like salads but think outside the box—they don’t have to be lettuce. Grain salads, bean salads, green salads with fish (canned fish is easy to keep at work).

I was at physical therapy and the PY Assistant handed me a 15 pound weight to move with. And I thought, that weight is about what I’ve lost in this latest round, and it’s heavy! No wonder I feel better without it!

Welcome! Start by reading some of the “stickied” posts (the ones people say are “must reads.”) See what threads appeal to you. Maybe find a group you like. Try to find your “why,” the reason you can return to for why you are doing this.

+1 to all the suggestions above--therapy, doctors, grief groups, meditation, volunteering... In addition, some things that helped me: Craniosacral massage. Regular massage. White noise while sleeping. Exercise. Hugs from people close to me.

What is occupying your mind when you wake up? For me it's usually work things, and it's usually not important work things. See if you can write down what is bothering you. Could be journaling or (if it's work things, like me) could be just making a list. To be honest, in the morning I usually will look at the list and be…

False. Not for safe arrival. Although I've used the collect call function before...a LONG time ago. TNP likes to have houseplants.

I art journal sporadically — in the same vein as Ann (above). If you are interested in that you might check out the book Art Journal Kickstarter or Lynda Barry’s book Syllabus. I found both to be useful.

False. I like to hike in cooler weather. TNP has a summer birthday.

I love the idea of asking her what support looks like to her. I will also note that men tend to a) have more calories then women and b) lose weight faster. That’s generic but based on height, often true. And it’s just. not. fair. Especially if she doesn’t have a lot to lose. So maybe it’s asking if you can approach this as…