Michelle_Padgett13 Member

If you're still following the thread, OP, don't get discouraged because not everyone jumped onto the cheerleading squad with you. We're still here with you for support, I promise. :flowerforyou: 1. Good for you for going to a doctor and getting help taking charge of your health. Not everyone is strong enough to do that. 2.…

When I log my taekwondo class, the count is insanely high, like almost 700 calories. I'm pretty sure I don't burn that much, so I knock off 200-300 calories off of it, depending on how strenuous class was. I definitely don't eat all those calories back. :smile: I'm assuming the count is if you were sparring constantly for…

^^ Agreed. OP, if you were my daughter, I would be very concerned about you. I don't think you are as recovered from your eating disorder as you'd like to believe. Have you been in treatment before? Can you call the doctor and schedule an appointment to discuss backsliding into old, destructive thought patterns? You are a…

What I don't understand is the ragequit. I don't get it when people have a bad experience on the forums, then decide to quit the WHOLE WEBSITE. Isn't that cutting off your nose to spite your face? Just don't come back to the thread that blew up maybe? Is it that hard to ignore a forum post? PS She was late and didn't have…

I like mayo too much to use the full fat version -- it makes a big difference in my sandwich calories. But I'm also too poor to break the bank looking for the best brand. So I just buy whatever is on sale, or the store brand. Usually it's either Market Pantry (Target brand) or My Essentials (Food Lion brand). They're both…

I just came here to say that hearing MFP equated with "nanny state" cracked me right the f*** up. :laugh:

Did the doctor who diagnosed you prescribe any anti-fungal meds? That should do the trick. Other than meds, get lots of rest, avoid sugars and maybe take a probiotic. :smile:

Are you offering to coach people for free? Or are you soliciting your professional services? If it's the latter, that's not allowed on these forums. FYI. :smile:

I thought she was hilarious and awesome, too.

My vote is to put the wife on a bike and the kid in a jogging stroller. :smile: Some of the things my husband and I used to do when our kid was that age... 1. Go to a park and alternate runs. He'd play with the kid on the playground while I did my run, and vice versa. 2. Just run around the playground itself (boring, but…

Hate bras. Recent studies suggest they are not good for breast health, nor do they prevent sagging (didn't look up links to back up my claims, so take that for what you will). One of my grandmothers slept in a bra. I can't do it. I'm 36DDD, if I wore a bra that was sized that way. I own two stretchy, cupless bras that I…

:flowerforyou: I really do hope you get this sorted, OP. Unintentional maintenance is SO frustrating.

I just read the whole thread and it looks like you got some great advice and a few funny joke responses. Who hurt you? I think I must have missed something. I'm not sure what kind of "non-traditional" advice you're looking for. That could be anything from "Don't Eat Anything White" to Wiccan weight loss spells. Could you…

It's trotting if you ride English, it's jogging if you ride Western. (If you're going faster, it's cantering in the English traditions and loping in the Western ones.)

If it's just about effort, then I've been a runner since day 1, when I was running a 17+ minute mile. Yes, that's slower than most people walk, but I weighed 250 pounds, had to ice my feet and ankles after every run, eat ibuprofen like they were skittles, and take at least 2 days between runs to recover. I felt discouraged…

Hmmm... I dunno about this "all inches are the same" business. I've been with my husband for almost 15 years, so my memory may be a bit spotty, but I definitely remember not all inches being the same. Now I'm picturing OP's friends defensively saying, "It's not the amount of calories you guys! It's totally the way you use…

Here's what my BFA in Theatre has to say about this: eating disorders among young, female actors are SO COMMON. So much emphasis is placed on being thin (fat actresses have fewer casting options, trust me) that the environment encourages disordered thoughts about food and body image. Everyone is on a diet and obsessing…

Fun thread! I live in Savannah, Georgia, USA. I absolutely love this town. Quirky and eccentric people, live oak trees dripping with spanish moss, flowers all throughout the mild winter, and an incredibly diverse population in terms of race, religion, and politics. The marshes have dolphins playing and people fishing and…

You've dinged several alarm bells in your posts: 1. Friends and family tell you they're concerned 2. Clinically speaking, you are underweight 3. You eat 1200 calories per day 4. You're reaching out for help Just going from that list, and not knowing anything else about you, I'd say it wouldn't hurt to make an appointment…

Couple things spring to mind while reading this post: 1. Nobody can give an opinion of your face if we can't see it. Pics please. 2. Knowing some of your medical history (at least the parts that would affect your problem) would be helpful as well. 3. Red Flags: when your profile is incorrect (such as yours saying you have…

One of my very dear friends began his journey at 600+ pounds. He has lost over 100 pounds so far. I am so proud of him. He still struggles daily with food intake and self esteem. OP, if you are sincere, and this is your life, you're right, you need help. Real, professional help. You need more than one compassionate…

Oh honey, I'm so sorry. What a beautiful thing to have the nurse hold the phone to his ear. You are a brave and strong person. Thank you for sharing your story and your grief. I know you don't know me, but my heart is with you at this difficult time.

Okay, as a former pagan (now atheist), I came in here to lurk and see where this thread went. (moar gifs plz) But then I thought it was funny that my rising sign is Sagittarius, the centaur, and my sport is riding horses. I truly love this stuff (astrology, goddesses, witches, magic), even if I don't believe in it anymore.…

I always recommend people doing maintenance first. Nobody ever does, though. Everyone is in a hurry to lose weight. It's taken me a year to lose 66 pounds, and I'm planning on another year for the last 25-30. Doing it slowly is awesome because you get to eat more. Keep this in mind, because you may never need to drop your…

Ha ha! That one gets me, too. I'm in Savannah, GA, and people here pronounce the H in vehicle: Vee-hickle. Drives me nuts.

I'm having source amnesia -- I can't remember where I read this. An article someone posted on Facebook, I think, but now I can't find it. I just remember thinking, "Oh that makes sense," because my FB friends who do this are Christian (and very conservative). I didn't mean to imply that all conservatives and/or Christians…

I've heard it's a thing certain conservative Christians do (I wouldn't know, as I'm neither conservative nor Christian, and my husband and I have separate FB accounts). It's either to protect the woman against impropriety (pervy PMs), or as a symbolic gesture, you know, the whole "a man cleaves unto his wife and they…

Raw eggs and no ice cream? And the bananas aren't split, but cut into slices? Maybe you should call this "Banana Pie" or "Banana Bars" or something. I clicked on this hoping for a banana split. :cry:

I had no idea what a "slimming belt" was, so I googled it. Found some websites with amazing before and after photos, as well as testimonials about how easy it is. It reminded me of this story... :smile: http://www.cracked.com/article_21211_5-shocking-realities-behind-ads-weight-loss-products.html

I've never tried Advocare before and I'm curious: So many commenters here are saying that these shake things help them learn healthy eating habits. I'm just wondering how that happens. How does replacing a meal with a fake milkshake teach you healthier eating habits? Do you spend the 24 days researching how to make a…