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Binge eating is a huge problem for me--especially sugar. I am working with a therapist now, and although we are just getting started, she has had good insights. My meals are okay, maybe a bit more restrictive than necessary. The thing is, I am "bargaining" with calories: I leave room for sugar. Too much sugar; once I start…

I have used these, although the brand was not the same. I think they are a pretty good substitute for pasta, but there are some differences. It is important to drain and thoroughly rinse the noodles. The texture is a little elastic--like a rubber band--but the trade-off was worth it to me.

I have been treated intermittently for depression for many years. About 18 months ago I went through a vicious attack at work that led to job loss, and since then I have had major depression and anxiety. I've had panic attacks, too, but Buspar and Wellbutrin have helped, and I lost about 40 pounds. Until recently, that is.…

Just bought one this week. Have not used it yet, but I am searching recipes. There is an Instant Pot Community on Facebook with links to lots of ideas. I look forward to it.

Welcome to MFP. Many of us here are 50+, and I can certainly relate to your challenges. Most people have osteoarthritis to some extent once we leave our 20s. You are correct that losing weight may lessen the stress on your joints. It became difficult for me to lose weight after menopause, and in fact, I gained a lot. The…

I'm doing NROLW, and it seems to be a good start for me. I started a few years ago, abandoned it for reasons I do not recall, and I did BodyPump for a while. I still think of BodyPump as more cardio, but...Anyway, I had to change gyms, so I'm kind of on my own. I am able to do NROLW, and I see some results. Admittedly, the…

Not much change over four months, but I feel better.

57 years old here. My weight gain began about 10 years ago when I quit smoking & entered menopause. I couldn't understand why hours on the treadmill and undereating (punctuated by periodic binges) did not result in weight loss. I lost weight when I found a calorie counting site (not MFP), and I learned about weightlifting.…

It took me a bit to understand how to adjust the calories for my serving size: If it shows the serving as one cup, but I had 1/4-cup, I change the serving size to .25.

Welcome to MFP! I migrated here from CC a few months ago. I was known as murrill on CC, but someone already claimed the name here, they say. Anyway, I like it here. As someone mentioned, the recipe analyzer is good, and I find the food database to be easy. I went through a period of logging both here and on CC, and the…

My weight gain began 10 years ago when, at age 48, I quit smoking & entered menopause. I simply ballooned, and I was frustrated when restricting food and walking did not work. Counting calories was the only thing that helped. I discovered that my diet had not been as good as I believed: I was erratic, eating too much or…

Welcome to MFP. I was on CC for a couple of years, dropped out, gained weight, and returned briefly last year. I was shocked by the decline in activity on the Forum (which was one of the big draws for me). I already had an account on MFP, so I began logging here again. I find it easier to search the database here, but then…

I may be the senior member: 58 years young! Please add me! I have lost 30 pounds over the last six months. I have struggled with depression and anxiety, and I finally decided that wellness was one area I could control. Counting calories and going to the gym. Feeling good about that.

Thanks to all of your for very good feedback. I was not comfortable with the recommendation for such high protein, so I am glad I asked the question. Although calorie counting continues to work in terms of weight loss, I wnted to refine my plate a bit. Simple carbs are my kryptonite! As far as working out: I love, love,…

Salmon filets: Brush with olive oil, season with lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic & dried dill (or tarragon). Broil on upper rack of oven or grill. Easy, quick, healthy.

Yes, it is difficult, but it becomes easier with diligence. I have been seriously overweight for about 10 years since quitting smoking & reaching menopause. I lost some a few years ago when I logged my food, and I've usually been involved in some sort of physical activity. When I strayed from calorie counting I gained most…

I recently left another site that I have used intermittently for several years. It is true that one food may have several entries with different values, but I can usually find the one most accurate for me. My typical breakfast serving of yogurt, for example, is 1/2 cup. Once I have logged that it shows up every time I…

I have a long history of chronic low-grade depression (dysthymia), and I have had a few episodes of major depression. I have always been a worrier--wound a little too tight, as they say--but I had never been treated for anxiety. Earlier this year my work environment became very hostile, and I was under attack. I worked in…

I am new here, in a manner of speaking. I was active on another site a few years ago, and while I still visit it seems to have changed quite a bit. I used to log on MFP when I had a Fitbit, so I guess I am simply returning. My short story is this: Gained lots of weight when I quit smoking & entered menopause 10 years ago,…

I lost a lot of weight a few years ago when I counted calories, but at some point I thought I could manage intuitive eating. Clearly, I could not, for I gained nearly all the weight I'd lost. There were some emotional events during that time, I ate my feelings, and my exercise was less effective. I resumed counting…

One of my first rude awakenings when I began counting calories was the the Roasted Tomato Caprese sandwich from the Barnes & Noble Cafe has nearly 600 calories. It is barely the size of my hand. But if I have it today I do the "1/2 soup and 1/2 sandwich" version. Not very long ago I was short of calories for the day, so I…

Awesome & inspiring!

I am inspired! Thanks for sharing! You look awesome!

I think you are wise to include strength training early in your wellness routine. I am 54-years old, and I lost about 40 pounds before coming to MFP. I've learned a lot of things from people who seem to know what they are talking about, and one of those regarded losing muscle. Since I was (and continue) to eat at a deficit…

This really can be confusing, and I've heard several different answers. Just when I think I understand it, someone posts something that makes me re-think it! I also work a desk job, but I an up & down very often throughout the day, In addition, I am pretty active after work--cardio, strength training, yoga, though not all…