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I don't know a whole lot about your specific diagnosis, but what I do know is that your GP/family doctor probably doesn't have the experience or knowledge to really help. I'd see a specialist who knows more about people living with that disease than just your GP. It's nothing against your doctor, I just think specialists…

As with anyone who struggles with food addictions there's often multiple facets as to why this is happening. I am a binge eater - I don't ever say "was" because any day could trigger that for me - and historically I have eaten 4,000 calories in one sitting. Until about 6 months ago I never talked to anyone about it, and I…

So I don't know if this comes across bad, but binges are typically 3,000+ calories in one sitting. I am a binge eater and historically the following has been consumed, all in one sitting: 2 junior chickens, 2 mcdoubles, 2 large fries, a bag of chips, a bagel or two and usually a 2L of some kind of pop. I don't want to…

You absolutely have to eat the pizza, no choice? You can't bring your own food in? I'd strongly suggest making snacks which will hold you over until you get home to make your own dinner, or just bring your own dinner to start with. I'm assuming you don't have to eat the pizza so maybe just have it a couple times and you…

While I agree that we are starting to accept higher and higher weights and bigger sizes and this is becoming a health issue for our society as rates of obesity are climbing, at an alarming rate. However, here's where it's a hard sell: I have done a few Bod Pod sessions which are the ones where you sit in a capsule and it…

Oh man - meal planning and prepping is the best thing that ever happened to me. I meal plan for about a month at a time - breakfasts, snacks, lunches, dinners, etc. I prep for a week at a time. I have to shop once and make everything on Sundays. Some people don't like left overs, but I basically eat the same thing for…

Does she do a class - like Body Pump - or just her own lifting routine? What does she focus on that's given her the most benefit?

Right now it's about 30KM/week. I had a hamstring injury in March 2017 and then ran a 5K on it so I've been in physio for the summer, and done a lot of cycling for the low impact benefits and keeping the stress off my hamstring.

In a 45-50 minute spin class I typically burn about 450 - 500 calories (as per my Polar) and in the longer rides, 60+ minutes (before cool down) I can get up to 600 calories, if I'm working really hard. I think the Polar is fairly accurate . . . it has a chest strap/HRM

Unfortunately your genetics will play a larger role in where you lose first than anything else. Some women are meant to have larger bottoms, some aren't . . . just the way it rolls. Also, you likely are not gaining any muscle. To gain muscle you have to eat at a surplus and it's incredibly hard for women to gain a whole…

I may be in the minority here but I've been on Yasmin (28) for 10 years and it's been great. I know there were a lot of issues with Yasmin (and Yaz, for that matter) however I had a previous blood condition (Protein S deficiency) whereby my blood clots and doesn't break down so I've been on blood thinners since I was about…

The most effective thing you can ever do is build the habit. However, building the habit is going to prove hardest likely because your old ways are so ingrained in your mind. And that's ok - we are all like that in some way. For me, I've never been a big night snacker - I deal with binge eating but it's not necessarily at…

Oh I've had quite a few . . . my newest favourite is this one In finally telling people about my dealings with binge eating disorder and getting the cravings under control . . . one person actually said to me "Well, that's ok - at least you aren't throwing up after you eat all that" My jaw actually dropped. I had nothing…

The foods I binge on tend to be high processed carbs (chips, breads, deep fried things) and I found out recently that these foods actually mimic a dopamine spike in your brain so it's like an anti-depressant for your brain by eating these foods, to put it simply. I know there's more to it than that, but in simple terms…

What is interesting for me is that when I do binge, I don't hate that I ate all that food but I hate more than I don't have control over myself enough to stop. Control is big thing for me, which we've figured out through counselling. I have unattainable standards for myself, incredibly high expectations and I'm an all or…

It's interesting you say that because my partner actually got worse when I started to work out again - I lost about 50lbs before finally leaving and he told me he wasn't attracted to me anymore because I was "too small" so for him, keeping me big and keeping my self esteem low meant I'd always stay because I didn't think…

I think it really depends on the person. I am a grazer and eat small snacks constantly so I don't even really have traditional meals, except breakfast. If this works for you then keep doing it. Eating is dependent on lifestyle and meal preferences so if you've found what works for you I say do it, but everyone is going to…

While your metabolism will change during menopause, no question, this isn't really the reason. This is happening for one of two reasons 1. You're eating more than you need. As your metabolism changes your caloric needs may have also changed. 2. You're burning less than you think. If you're working out - which it doesn't…

It depends for me. So previously my hunger cues were insane and completely off. I've dealt with binge eating for years so I don't have very good hunger cues. However, when I changed what I eat - not in binges, but every day regular meals - and I upped my protein and fibre intake my hunger cues are much more normal. I still…

So, maybe you have been asked this before and if so my apologies but what are you looking for? I've struggled for years. I've had some pretty decent success as I was at 350lbs and lost 100 of that at my lowest (have gained 25 back due to my own lack of stuff) however I was, and still am, a binge eater. I could ruin a weeks…

Here's my perspective, and take it for what it's worth but this is how I see it. Weight doesn't necessarily mean a whole lot. I am 270lbs (lowest ever was 250 and highest was 350). I used to weigh myself on the first day of every month. However, I found - via a Bod Pod - that I have 150lbs of LBM on me. As per BMI I should…

But if you don't have the food knowledge then it's a great place to start. If you need help, guidance, or coaching to achieve your goals then it can be really valuable. It's like home renovations - some you can do yourself, some you need professional advice and some you should never attempt yourself even though you get…

I would recommend a Registered Dietitian over a nutritionist, from my experience. Where I live they are regulated by the province so they need certain educational and professional requirements. Outside of that, though, it depends on what you want and if you see value in it. Also it depends on their approach. The RD I've…

No, I assumed that you meant more calories . . . I didn't mean a higher quantity of food. If you're truly eating 1,400 calories (approx) then you should be losing weight. 900 calories isn't healthy but you'd lose SUPER fast on it if you did genuinely eat that much. I'd wager you're eating more than you think you are. You…

This does not matter - you could eat 1,400 calories of nothing but pure sugar and if you're below your calories out then you'll lose weight. For workouts where you perform at your optimum rate, you need to fuel properly. That doesn't mean eating more, that means eating nutritionally dense foods. These foods do tend to be…

So, weird question - and I mean this with the best of intentions - how did you get to be at a weight you aren't happy with if you can't manage to eat even 1,000 calories/day? If you're gaining weight - or did in the past - then you're eating more than you're burning in a day . . . that's just how it works. So if you were…

So interestingly enough I hit my highest weight at 360lbs in approximately 2013 or early 2014 and I was like OMG I have to do something about this . . . I HAVE to. So I did, and I dropped a good amount of weight - my lowest being 250lbs. Over the last 6 or 8 months, ish, I have actually gained 25 of it back. Recently I was…

Thanks for the friend request! I appreciate your insight, for sure. I will be sure to follow up with any questions I have once the information sessions start.

Thanks so much for your insight! And you're right - if I lose even 10 pounds (down to 265) my BMI goes below 40 and I'm no longer eligible because I don't have any of the other additional factors. And I think this fact is what's kind of holding me up: I'm right on the cusp of it (my BMI came in at 40.3) so I'm just barely…

We have some of those here, too. I live in London. However we have a true farmer's market basically on the outskirts called Trails End (you might have heard of it being so close to London) and it's SUPER cheap when the crops start to come in. Unfortunately it's usually only around - well the produce side - during the…