BrendaMay70 Member

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  • I also have a low arch and over-pronate.Runners world recommended Brooks and so did the person at the specialty store. I have never liked them. I went back to Asics (Gel Kayano 19) a few weeks ago. I should never have doubted the Asics, I loved them when I worked 12 hour shifts as a hospital nurse. I think there is a…
    in Running Shoe Help? Comment by BrendaMay70 April 2013
  • Paige, My heart goes out to you. YOU are a beautiful person. You are a fighter and you will persevere. There are so many people here to support you and love you and one day you will love and accept yourself. Keep up the fight, your daily posts are an inspiration to me and many others.
    in Here is the real me. (Mental illness) Comment by BrendaMay70 April 2013
  • What an inspirational post, thank you.
    in I feel so ashamed... Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • I have been treated for depression for 18 years, suffered longer than that but was just not treated. I have taken various medications mostly SSRI or SSNRI. Effexor and Cymbalta (they boost serotonin and norepinephrine) were the only ones that ever worked for me. I seemed to become resistant to both. About a year ago I was…
    in Depression Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • You are a ray of sunshine in a world that is often gray.
    in Hey you!!! Yes you, read this! Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • It makes me sad to think that no matter how much I lose or tone that the scars of being overweight (and having children) will always be there. I know that I will never completely attractive to my husband.
    in The Side of Weight Loss No One Talks About Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • I will be 43 in May. My doctor says I am "too young" to be perimenopausal but I know my body. The night sweats are the worst and they are more frequent these days. I did have a different doctor who did rule out some possible medical conditions and nothing showed up on the tests. It is definately harder for me to take…
    in Losing Weight During Perimenopause Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • Wisconsin, about 20 miles west of Eau Claire
    in Geography, anyone? Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • Looking for support and encouragement here too. Feel free to add me.
    in starting today, need friends to keep me on track :) Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • You can add me. I won't delete you on your tough days if you won't on my tough days. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for over 20 years. I feel your struggle.
    in anxiety and depression support Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • I know what you mean about watching the family eat the foods that I am trying to stay away from. Take some time for yourself, then a deep breath. Start fresh right this minute.
    in Help! Having a bad day Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
  • I'm in a similar boat. I need to take off 20 pounds to be in a "healthy" BMI. I haven't been there for over 10 years. I have been on MFP for less than a week. I need friends for accountablility. Unfortunately it is difficult to talk to my husband about fitness and diet as I feel judged by him. He has never struggled with…
    in i need friends and moivation !! Comment by BrendaMay70 March 2013
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