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This definitely applies to me as well. There are a couple of different things that have helped. The first (and most obvious) is drinking more water. The second is daily exercise. I used to HATE working out, but lately if I miss the AM gym I'm cranky and snacky all day. The third is to pick up another hobby to keep your…

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Thanks everybody for the encouragement! It makes me feel great to hear how many people really benefited from their treatment!

Sorry the meds aren't working out for you. That was my reaction to Lexapro when I tried it. It really is a lot of trial and error. I was thinking that maybe Wellbutrin might be worth a shot for me since I already struck out with one of the SSRIs. Hope you start feeling better soon!

Good to know. I had some trouble coming off of the Lexapro a few years ago too. This is all definitely going to be discussed with my doctor!

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I think I have a pretty solid plan for managing my mental health at this point, and that will always come before weight loss for me. I think a lot of my weight loss issues are rooted in mental issues, so the two are definitely linked in my case. I feel you on the staying in bed and…

That's fantastic! Did you find that it kept you from sleeping at all or did you just feel energized and refreshed? Low energy is one of my biggest struggles these days.

I totally get that, and I'm working on it. I'm in therapy and I have all of the necessary support. However, part of depression for me includes mindless, often emotional eating. My weight loss goals aren't aggressive or unrealistic and I think having a healthy body will make it easier to have a healthy mind. What I'm really…

I don't know your height and weight stats, but 1200 may very well be just fine for you. Be sure and make sure you're getting a good amount of fat and protein though. If you wind up needing more calories to hit those macros, then definitely up your calorie count. When I was on 1200, I had to let myself have more cheat meals…

I don't have anything against margarine, but I much prefer the taste of butter. I actually use clarified butter (ghee) for high-heat cooking most of the time because it smokes at a much higher temp than butter.

This is something that I have made a point to try and fix starting TODAY. I work with a therapist for depression and generalized anxiety too. When I'm not doing well and make an attempt at restricting my food intake, I always wind up in a binge-type situation. So, to try and combat this I'm trying to treat my depression…

Wow suddenly MFP is just teeming with biochemistry experts

Enjoy your vacation, otherwise it won't feel like one. I look a 10 day vacation to an all inclusive and ate and drank as I pleased. I actually wound up losing weight because I was swimming and walking the beach all day. I mean this in the most respectful way possible, but five weeks is not a long time in the world of…

Literally salivating. Love these.

I usually only eat one formal meal per day. Everything else is snacks and "light meals" -- it works for me. However, that schedule isn't for everyone. Play around with your meal schedule a little bit and find what keeps you happy, satisfied, and under goal. It sounds like you've got a good attitude and I wish you best of…

this is five bites all over again

I feel like you would burn more calories doing a more intense workout without a sauna suit, and you would be more comfortable. If you want to burn more calories, do more work. That basic fact can't be changed with a wardrobe choice.

This likely depends on your height, but it's a very aggressive goal. Possibly doable! Either way, I wish you the best of luck and don't beat yourself up too badly if you wind up a few pounds short. All progress is good progress :)

Going to celebrate like a true American and eat everything in sight. I'm just being patriotic, guys.

I just went through the past two weeks in your diary, and it looks like you're netting under 1000 calories most days. I'm assuming that you overate by a good margin on days that you didn't log. This kind of behaviour, combined with what you describe as "obsessing" may be pointing to a problem with your perception of…

This happened to a very good friend of mine. She now can't wear any eye makeup while her lash line and eyelids heal. To be fair, the extensions looked amazing when they were on. I just don't know if it's worth the risk.

Age definitely plays a very large factor, and I mean that in the most respectful way possible. It looks like you're more than twice the OP's age so that would definitely lead to a discrepancy in the values MFP spits out.

Have to thank the OP for asking this question as I am in a somewhat similar situation (just beginning to add dedicated workout time and strength training to my schedule)! I will definitely take a look at those groups AND check out stronglifts :)

Missing breakfast and exercising fasted are totally fine things to do! And yes, it does mean that if you are a little hungrier later you can snag an extra snack. I usually don't eat until noon-1pm (and I'm up at 7am), and I've still lost plenty of weight.

In for the wacky responses that this is bound to get

I see a lot of really great advice on this thread so far. I fully believe you that 1500 calories in a meal can feel like a binge for you - from your photo it appears that you're a rather petite woman and a lot of the people saying "well I eat 1500 calories in a meal" are men trying to bulk muscle. Obviously their goals are…

It's personal choice. There's a lot of research out there that says it'll make you gain, but even more that says it won't. I personally use splenda in my coffee and have a diet coke every now and then and I don't think that's holding me back or triggering sugar cravings.

Well, that went south much more quickly than expected. In more ways than one.

Definitely! Spicy grilled Salmon with baby broccoli and sweet potatoes