Lyby

Day 7 of the new month --- Day 9 of eating 'low carb' --- I'm tired, cranky, and feel old. There's been no movement in the scale (although I had to replace the battery last night and was hoping it had been so low on power that it weighed heavy) and I'm not sure I'd trust it if there were. My scale seems to wander between…

I'm at day 5 of officially 1200 daily limit, following 5 days of stomach flu in which I was lucky to be able to keep down 1000 calories a day (broth & warm jello). MFP always said I needed to eat at 1800/day and I would trim it to 1500/day, but I would gain anyway. A long conversation with my doctor (tears and everything)…

The road trip with the guys without telling you was the dead give away to me ---- he needs to come out of the closet. Go watch "Will & Grace" episodes --- they handled the whole "in a relationship, out of the closet, transition to best friends" very well. This is such a common experience that they've based two different…

I am sooooo glad you started this thread --- I was afraid to. I wear a 44DDD normally and have been struggling with a uniboob bra that I can barely get over my head. Zumba once a week has been torture! At yoga last night, the girls tried to escape via gravity during the forward fold pose. If I'm willing to invest in a new…

I found that fish oil supplements help with Caffeine withdrawal. I was completely off for awhile last year but slipped back. Today I drink a couple of cups of coffee in the morning, but none after noon. It was a pain to try to find decaf coffee at work and at home! But I didn't have much motivating me. Something motivated…

Are you afraid that you will hit something/someone and not know it? This is actually a common fear that cripples many people from driving. I suffered from it for many years (terribly paranoid every time I drove) and I saw a report on it on 20/20 or some other news show. One of the therapies they demonstrated on the show…

I gave up alcohol 30 years ago when I was skinny so it doesn't count. I gave up cigarettes 12 years ago and got fat as a result lol I gave up cream & sugar in my coffee 3 years ago and promptly lost 5 pounds that week --- drink plain black coffee ever since. When I started on this phase of my journey, I switched from sugar…

I love my gummy vitamins and supplements -- they have increased my compliance 100 fold! I don't track them because they are not part of my daily routine that I am willing to change. I have two that taste really good, 1 for fiber and 1 for calcium. The fiber gummy looks and tastes like a Dot and the calcium gummy also…

Tapering off is not an option for an addict. I've been off cigarettes for nearly 12 years now and I know if I have even one drag off a smoke I'll be back to 4 packs a day by nightfall. I'm a Dr. Pepper addict --- currently in recovery. I've been a "Pepper" since I was a kid and begged my older sister to stop at the gas…

You forgot the Stoners --- Spicoli and all! -- those of us who continue to show up to MFP and order pizza during class. While y'all are at prom, we'll be cramming for the final exam to graduate lol I keep my stash of pork rinds in the front seat of my car :)

Hxll Yes! Plenty of $$ in the bank = not much interest in shopping Broke with more month left = tempted by every impulse item in the store The Principle of Scarcity does not just apply to macro economics. The Doritos Conundrum: I am having a good day, not worried about calories, I grab a handful of chips from the bag, put…

I survived my first class -- and sweated my butt off! My muscles got warmer and I felt more awareness of the deterioration of my fitness level than I ever did in Zumba last year. I am going to learn how to BREATHE! Best part of the class? Not a single gym rat in the pack! The beginning was a little abrupt with no…

[/quote] Lyby, Hello. Sweatpants are totally fine - you need pants that allow you to move about freely. For your top, you want to make sure that it is fitted somewhat. If you are inverted (or even in a basic "down dog" position) a loose shirt will bag around your shoulders and get in your way (and expose your stomach).…

I haven't lost much on the scale, but I've noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit. My husband noticed it too, but he didn't realize it was because I was going down in weight --- he presumed I'd gained. He thought I was wearing looser shirts to hide more muffin top --- in actuality my shirts are just getting looser…

I go to my first Yoga class tonight at the local Y --- I'm not sure how much actual yoga is involved and am presuming it's more of a stretch and de-stress class since we're in the heart of the bible-belt Midwest. I am not physically able to do much cardio training at this point, but I know increasing the mind-body…

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Many companies are developing Wellness Programs. I know mine has one but you can't tell it by the food that is catered for any employee gathering. To help me get through those peer pressure situations, I find out who the Wellness Committee member is and sit near them (we have one that comes up from HQ and she eats so…

Because my household is full of a variety of eaters and appetites (from strict vegetarian to junk food junkie), the contents of my cart are frequently oxymoronic and laughable. I did notice something the other day that made me step back and think about how we, as a country, grocery shop: I live in a small town (5,000…

Saw a story on the news about a 20-something who had eaten nothing but ramen noodles for more than a decade. She appeared in photos to be under-weight and the story said her organs had been damaged by malnutrition. That makes me grateful that this is just a hypothetical thread.

I concur! Although I could probably live on just Chakali without complaining.

I had to get off the "wagon" and get on to the path of healthier living. If this is just going to be something I do until I reach a certain goal, then I am destined to fail miserably! I'm working on a lifestyle change...one day at a time...that I can carry with me for the rest of my days. No more diets --- I'm making a…

I have three kids in high school --- two seniors and a freshman. I applaud any PE teacher who tries to institute the concept of LIFE SPORTS into teens before it's too late. How many middle-aged adults do you know that play football, basketball, or dodge-ball regularly? Or even volleyball --- that bastion of stand around…

I am a road-eater --- especially tricky since my job frequently involves travel in a vehicle by myself. I have walked away from soda (regular and diet) and keep a fountain water in my cup holder instead (my brain presumes if I'm drinking it through a straw it must be sinful). It is difficult for me if I'm driving and get…

Can I really post only a single question? Do I talk too much?

"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again." Scarlett O'Hara Butler in Gone With the Wind "What's wrong with wanting to be the best you can be? What's wrong with wanting to be perfect? What's wrong with wanting to be loved? " Jesse (Jamie Lee Curtis) in Perfect "You people. If there isn't a movie about it, it's not…

My former-in-laws seem to ask this question every time I see them --- I'm 48 years old for goodness sake, duh! My new comeback is, "No, but thanks. I'm trying sooooo hard to look like Kim Kardashian".

My "body image self-assessment quiz": 1) Are you happy with your current health level? Yes --- keep up the good work and share what you've learned with others No -- you've come to the right website and we'll gladly share what we've learned so that you can find/work your way to a healthier level.

Thank you for bringing the voice of reason to this discussion! They have seriously suckered nearly 18 pages of us into taking their silly quiz so they can collect our electronic data and further filter their "ad choices" for us --- when I go to the website I keep getting ads for Chili's (lots of healthy food for sale…

I understand! I personally think that a normalized scale in comparison with other women would be more productive. Statistically speaking, there are probably many more of us in the over-40 range than there are in the under-10 range. Most things work out to somewhat of a natural bell, so there going to be about as many in…

I agree with the first poster --- if I felt okay with myself at 196 pounds then I would see no need to change a situation that is killing me. I am uncomfortable with my body when I'm trying on clothes because I'm fat and clothes don't fit!!!! I am uncomfortable in social settings with people I don't know because we live in…