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I got tears reading this because I'm so proud of you - someone I don't even know :) Keep going...you're inspiring all of us!

Talk to your doctor about SSRIs that are considered weight neutral antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft, Trintellix. There are also other antidepressants (SNRI's) but they tend to be more activating, which you probably know as a nurse, and since you mention anxiety, may not be the right fit for you. It's great you recognize…

That is your experience, and I respect that. Tracking food/nutrition and moods, however, may not be enough for some. Processing those recordings with an experienced mental health professional might be helpful.

Your carbs are not low enough to trigger what you're describing. Low carb is well under 100g. It sounds to me that your eating is heavily connected to emotion and mood. You would benefit from following a program that directly helps you work on the psychological symptoms of eating. You need to understand the connection…

Lots of great dieting suggestions so I'll make a social one. How about having theme nights when the friends come by? I.e., Greek night...everyone brings something you assign: greek salad, chicken skewers, hummus and pita, a nice Greek wine, etc. Try to control the food coming in where you can, and where you can't, enjoy…

It's your day.

I have to join the camp that CICO is NOT the sole determination for weight loss. I am highly educated in the subject and have studied the gut and the brain extensively. Gut health, brain chemistry, hormones (think cortisol as one example) also have an impact. If you think CICO is the only thing that matters to lose weight,…

How is eating from 8 am- 6pm now called IF? That's what doctors and ADA have ALWAYS recommended - to stop eating after 6/7 p.m. So...is this just another one of those things that are no different than the rest but has a fancy new name?

I can't believe I'm about to share this... I got this from my Dad....I've been known to pat my stomach and say, "All bought and paid for..." :embarassed:

I've had mine for about a week or two, and quite frankly, think it's a waste of money. Runkeeper App (FREE) does the same thing as far as giving me step count, distance, calories burned, etc. In fact, it's more accurate. i know this because I walked 4 miles as measured by the car odometer. Runkeeper was right on, while…

Thank you!!

Thanks for this info. I've been away from MFP (except via ipad) so I haven't had the chance to follow up on this post. Thanks! I like your idea of using both.

Thanks!

Thank you for the info! Sry, for the delay in responding...water leak in house has demanded all my attention the past few weeks! I have a birthday coming up - think I'll ask for the Fitbit. I love that it coordinates with MFP.

bump...anyone?