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You've changed a lot of things in your life very quickly. Like Meerata said, can you pick ONE thing to focus on changing/improving, then add in the next after you feel comfortable with the first change? If you're crying during workouts, forget exercise for the moment, focus on your nutrition and just go for a gentle walk…

I've given it up this year. 24/7/365 chewing for approx 4 years - I often slept with it in my mouth (disgusting I know). Gave up completely by accident - was on a cruise and ran out of nicotine gum, so started chewing sugar free gum and simply didn't buy anymore when I got home. Weight gain - I'm approx 4kg heavier since…

Similar to me! My weight read 600g HEAVIER this week, however BF% was down half a percent, and checked my waist measurement and it's decreased too. So important to use multiple tools to track progress. Keep up the awesome work :)

Just do it! Pretend you own the gym - all those others are just visiting! Walk into the gym with your head held high, do your thing and forget everyone else. As for motivation, I've found journaling to be a great tool for managing this (as well as my anxiety/depression). I make lists of how I feel when I don't do…

Eat more during the day! After only an egg and an apple I'd be binging as well. Don't let yourself go hungry :)

Hey... no need to feel guilty. Put simply, s**t happens. You've accomplished something fantastic by finishing a qualification. Well done!! Perhaps there's a way to do the course you missed separately after you've graduated? Not sure where you live but in Australia, we have online and distance learning available so you can…

Hey lovelies. In this case, what I do is the following: 1)Weigh the total amount of every ingredient as you go, and record the calories for the amount of ingredients as you go. 2)Figure out how many servings your dish has (in this case, 8) 3)Add up all the calories for all the ingredients you used. Divide this number by 8,…

Looks like you've got a good handle on things :) 68 pounds lost... WOW!!! One piece of advice I've read while lurking in the forums is, if you feel you're struggling, do a "Just for today". So, if, like me, you have a habit of stuffing your face at night (with ALL THE NOMS), you say to yourself, "Just for today, I'm not…

^this. From memory anything less than 60bpm needs to be checked by a doctor. :)

I don't think you can over use it. It's a similar thing to having a hot shower to ease the muscles, and you can't really over use the shower. If it works for you, do it :)

Added!! Your story is a mirror of mine. Good luck to you and well done for getting back at it! Each day, remind yourself: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” xx

The exact same thing has happened to me!! I momentarily felt like crying but I am comfortable enough with my doctor to ask what she meant, and she said she couldn't feel any hardness or lumps in my abdomen. Please don't let it derail you. I understand it seems a big deal, but you will be able to move past it just like…

I've recently switched from Effexor to Pristiq due to high blood pressure, apparently Pristiq is easier to wean off but not sure if it's safe to have with a bub on the way. It looks to me that your tapering was done EXTREMELY quickly, which can lead very quickly to withdrawal symptoms. I'm no stranger to the brain zaps and…

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I second placing your alarm across the room so you have to get up to turn it off. Works for me every time, and I am NOT a morning person :)

Hello. I can't see your diary, but am wondering if you are in fact eating enough during the day? If not, perhaps adding a few more calories may help. You can always budget in some lollies, chocs etc as long as they fit in with your calories, although I'm an all-or-nothing type of eater so it won't be two squares of choc,…

Hi lovely people! Nov 2014 for me. I'm hoping to achieve my goal weight of 80kg/177lbs by this time. Slow but steady wins the race...so I'm getting a jump on my weight loss now to avoid feeling fat, stressed and anxious about my appearance on the big day. Good luck to you all and add me if you want! Elena

Hi Robbin! I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but you have taken a great first step by joining MFP! This is a great community where you can share your triumphs, mistakes and get support. Firstly, invest in a food scale. There are cheap ones available online. Weighing your food is important, as people often…

Dust off the lapses and move on! You know you can do it, heck you're already doing it! 5.5 pounds gone in three weeks is a great achievement :) FWIW, I had a HUGE binge on Monday night (my diary is open, all logged). The next day, I had 'gained' 2.7 kgs (almost 6lbs). I felt huge, bloated, disgusting. BUT, I said no, this…

Good on you for starting your journey! That's half the battle won :) I will second what was said above, treat your body WELL. Enough sleep, enough water and beautiful, nutritious food will see you getting results in no time. Be prepared because you most likely will make mistakes, you may have a binge etc. It's important to…

Hello :) I take 75mg of venlafaxine once a day and I have taken it for over two years now. It has neither caused me to gain or lose. Be warned, when you first start taking it you will most likely feel quite nauseous, but it will pass within 3 - 4 days. I actually started it off at night so I would sleep through the nausea…

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Thank you for posting this. Last night made me realise my alcohol intake is not fine and dandy, I was CRAVING it over the weekend, which was a very scary feeling. It is similar to when I quit smoking (years back); I didn't realise I was addicted until I tried to stop. I do have addiction in the family so I think it's time…

LOL @ the twig fiance. I have one too!

I love this! Thanks for sharing :)

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Thanks for the replies all. Nice to know it's not just me! I have logged it all, now I will move on :)

I felt sad reading this as, while I haven't had an ongoing binge problem, I relate to the self-deprecation you put yourself through, and the feelings of 'fat and ugly'. You are very strong and brave to have posted this on a public forum :) How about starting a food journal? When you feel a binge coming on, write down about…

My brother had a similar problem, but he made an effort to have a shower and then moisturise straight after any exercise session and this helped with the breakouts. If you are seeing a correlation between the acne and the ingestion of the 'detox' drink, I'd be swapping the cranberry and lemon juice for some food. Congrats…