MeganKSchultz

For those who have suggested that waiting will make the craving pass: that is usually not the case for me. On the particular day that I made the original post I waited about an hour and a half before giving into my cravings.

I have to say, the whole "don't waste it, eat it" argument is part of the reason I'm fat! I've found it much harder to reduce the sugar in my coffee, and I'm trying to find a way to reduce my breakfast so I have more to work with in the evening.

I have been adding benefiber (well, the wal-mart version) to my drinks. It's tasteless and adds a lot of fiber, which helps me feel full longer. I notice the days I add less, I'm hungrier. It works best for me when I do it regularly through out the day, as drinking a glass of water w/ it after I'm hungry doesn't satisfy…

Thanks for the comments letting me know I'm not the only one who struggles with this.

Bump! Doesn't anyone have any ideas?

I'm on my 6th week, and the first two were the hardest for me. This is the most successful I've ever been at weight lose (which isn't saying much, but I've lost 6.2 lbs.) The biggest thing that has kept me from not giving up is not excluding anything entirely. I had pizza one night, I have fast food once a week, and I…

It depends on your goals. If all you care about is weight lose, yes, you can eat whatever you want as long as you are below your caloric goal for the day. Many people find it easier to stay below their caloric goal if they eat foods high in fiber, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. If your goals include more…

@OP- I use to use the Ring, and never had any weight gain issues. Now I'm on the shot, and again, no weight gain issues.

Bump! Surely someone has insight on this!

I've been on the Depo shot for over a year. I started it after I gave birth so I haven't had a period in almost 2 years now. My hair is so thick that I have to book an extra appointment if I want my hair dresser to blow dry it, it takes so long. I am obese, but I am the same weight now that I was when I started the Depo. I…

Just to clarify, my pic is of my baby when she was a newborn, but she's 16 months now. She was crying because she's been sick.

Congratulations! That's amazing, and the amount of weight that I'd like to lose (it's my first goal, it'll take me from obese to overweight.) Thanks to you I found this website and have lost 4 lbs.! So you are an inspiration!

Unlike food, you can live without alcohol. However, I understand how hard it can be to quit a vice (mine is sugar.) Can you reduce the amount you consume, or maybe change the type of drink from say... a margarita to a glass of wine?

I don't think this is fair. i have really small hands!

I'm finding barbeque to be particularly hard because things like the amount of sugar in the sauce varies SO much. And the only thing resembling a vegetable at this place is coleslaw (which I HATE!)

Part of my problem is that feeling of "deprivation." I applaud people who can go from eating fast food 2-3 times a day to eating a fast food salad once a week and not feeling deprived at all, but that is not me. Sweets and fast food are my vices, so cutting them out completely, immediately is not reasonable. So I go to…

Bump. Surely there are some people who have an opinion on this?

That sounds so yummy.

I get 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.

I'm allotted 1600 a day, plus I eat back my work out calories.

Has anyone actually used slim fast? Had any success with it?

I am 5'2 and 27. The math hurts my head. I'm starting to suspect math is part of my weight problem! I just used mfp and I'm set at 1580 before working out. I've lost 2 lbs. a week, 2 consecutive weeks. So far, it's working for me, but it's only been 2 weeks.

Most delivery places have their nutritional value posted on the internet. You can also at least eyeball how much wine you put in your glass and put in "red wine, x ounces."

Great suggestions! My baby is actually 16 months now and we weaned about 2 months ago (that's why I'm here, I gained almost 10 lbs. after weaning and got to my highest weight ever.) So I might be able to do some push ups or sit ups, but I can't just hop on the elliptical or take a nap. I usually let myself have a sweet…

By cooking a whole chicken in a pot I am able to make my own chicken broth as well. Since the majority of a whole chicken is white meat, it's really healthy, and when it cools you can skim the fat off the broth. I pull the meat off the bones and throw the bones back into the pot to make the broth. I can then use the…

I can get migraines if I have too much physical stress (push myself way too hard during a work out, way under eat, or increase/decrease my caffeine intake dramatically.) How many calories are you set for?

I have this same problem. And the veggies I DO like aren't traditional ones, like peas and carrots. I have learned to go back and try foods I didn't think I liked because our tastes change over time. So if you haven't tried broccoli in 10 years, give it another chance.

Feed back on this topic has been great. I am set to loose 1 lb. a week and 1600 calories before exercise, which sounds like the best options.

I struggle with this because of appearances, not just the yummy food. I worry so much about what other people think of me. When I wasn't so big, it was easier to say no. But if the fat chic is eating, no one is going to think twice about it, but if she says "no" I start to think that they are thinking things like "she's…

I struggle with this too. But once you figure out the numbers for a recipe, you can make it again and again. Just measure and count everything as you're putting it in. Also, a lot of recipes you find online now have the nutritional info. AND there are a lot of online recipes already listed in options you can select on here.