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If you're employed, check to see if your employer offers an EAP--Employee Assistance Program. It's an anonymous telephone center where you can call in and receive over-the-phone counseling. Not only do they listen to your problems and offer guidance over the phone but they can also act as a great resource and connect you…

Hi, I'm very sorry that you're going through such a hard time. I will strongly suggest that you seek professional help. I hope you don't take that poorly. The fact is you are recovering from an eating disorder and you're going through a personal trauma. That puts you at a high risk for relapsing or turning to other…

I juiced for 14 days just recently, within the last month. I didn't like to call it a cleanse, because I don't really subscribe to the idea that the body needs help cleansing itself of waste, it does that automatically. Some honest, objective things I learned while juicing: The Good: *Completely changed my tastes. After a…

About to sign up, myself! Looks right up my alley :)

Oblig At work, will add lots of people when I get home!

Wil Wheaton on being a nerd: "So, there’s going to be a thing in your life that you love. I don’t know what that’s going to be … and it doesn’t matter what it is. The way you love that, and the way that you find other people who love it the way you do is what makes you a nerd. The defining characteristic of [being a nerd]…

That sounds right up my alley. I know, I know, zombies are so overdone nowadays but that's because they have good value. I was playing The Last of Us and was so in love with the game, but then my bf and I split and he was the official owner of the PS, so now I have to go without for a while! Hahaha. Health related, if…

That's disappointing, I had such high hopes. I didn't get into the beta and I'm unsure about spending so much money on the game before I know if I like it. I guess I'll just stick to FFXIV for a while.

Not so much a food combo as much as a drink combo, but I once had some coconut water that I thought tasted horrible, but it was supposedly SO HEALTHY FOR ME that I tried to force myself to drink it, with no success. So I had the bright idea to make a tropical smoothie and pour it in with the hopes that the coconut water…

I think it's become obvious that, as mentioned above, we clearly need a nerd group so we can talk shop! (Anybody in TES MMO? How is it? TELL ME EVERYTHING!)

I'm going to point the finger less at MFP and more at my food scale. I never realized just how much I was over eating until I started weighing everything. I would eat a bowl of Multigrain Cheerios for breakfast and pat myself on the back, until I weighed it and realized I was eating 3 TIMES as much as suggested! And meat.…

I was so excited to see FFXIV reference that I forgot to mention my own love for all things literature. LotR (my dog is named after King Brego of Rohan!), GoT, Harry Potter are a few that hold a dear place in my heart and I have to confess to recently jumping on the John Green bandwagon, though I am still exploring his…

There were a lot of changes recently that sort of forced me out as well, but I am looking to go back now. I, too, was on FFXI (Fenrir server, endgame Bard). I'm on Hyperion on FFXIV, but I was not legacy. I just joined to meet up with some XI linkshell pals I had. I hope you enjoy it!

:O!?! Are you FFXIV as well? What server!

Hey nerds! My name is Shannon and I have and always will be a nerd. I've got about 110 pounds to lose. I love video games, especially of the RPG or MMORPG vein (any FFXIV people in here? ;D) What server are you on, OP? I was on Hyperion but haven't had time to play too much since I started a new job, but I'm going to be…

Butternut squash! I love to roast it and then top with tons of sauteed greens, mushrooms, onions and crushed red pepper. Perfect blend of savory, spicy and sweet.

Great results! Also, OT side note: your after picture looked so much like my brother it shocked me! I thought you were him for half a second!

Honestly, I could've lived without this knowledge! I LOVE BWW! I usually inhale 10 wings easy when I go there, and that's on top of all the drinks and fried pickles. :(

Depending on your insurance, this may actually be covered. And Bariatric docs don't just do surgery, some will actually create a customized weight loss plan with you and make appointments to keep you on goal. I know for me, it's a lot easier to stick with it when I know I am going to have someone checking the scale and…

Fig Newtons got me with this a few weeks ago. :( 100 calories in two cookies. And here I thought I was being smart by choosing a 'better' cookie.

I have a Fitbit One, upgraded from an Ultra, and I love it. The only problem I have is sometimes it's a little sensitive when I'm driving, giving me credit for steps or stairs climbed when I'm driving around. I hear the problem is more noticeable in smaller cars that are lower to the ground, though (I drive a small,…

I'm currently using this: http://www.sunwarrior.com/store/warrior-blend-vanilla-500g.html And I'm very happy with it. All natural, vegan (I found that my migraines are less severe when I lowered my intake of animal products/dairy and processed ingredients), and easily digestible. It also tastes GREAT. I was expecting a…

Oh no :( if it's painful that definitely sounds like an issue with how, er, 'soft' things things are! I know you say you already drink a lot of water but try to up your intake and maybe try the husk. It sounds like yeah, if things aren't moving quick enough, it sits in your intestines too long and dries out, which is…

I start my day with a big glass of room temp-to-warm water with the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Jump starts the digestive system! Coffee and tea are bowel stimulants as well, and yogurt also has a lot of natural bacteria that helps keep your gut healthy! That said, as a nurse, we say you should go daily but some people just have…

Unfortunately, this is the stigma that follows mental health. There is nothing wrong with seeing a therapist. It doesn't mean you're crazy or that you can't cope with life. All it means is it's someone who will listen to your problems and try to guide you through them, just like your friends will. The only difference is…

I think both in person and online, you run the risk of having someone assign you to a specific role in their fantasy. Those first few dates in person, we're on our best behavior and we spend 2 hours in the mirror trying to look perfect, so there's a bit of smoke and mirrors (kind of) to the face to face thing. I met my…

I don't think it's his fault he's not attracted to you. We can't help what we like and what we don't like. That said, attraction and love are different. If he had said he loved you, and truly loved you, I don't think he would have suddenly refused to say it (after saying it for months) and I don't think he would've left…

It's not exactly diet-friendly, but they have this amazing French flat bread pizza (Tarte something?) that is made with creme fraiche, parmesan, and mushrooms. I ccould eat the entire thing in a single sitting (this is why I'm fat!)!!! The entire frozen section is amazing, actually, and I would load up on everything there…

I love this site! I have made many things from that site and they've all been delicious and hilarious. Also, yeah, definitely not for the easily offended, though. Edited because I forgot the quote, ha!

Mr. Darcy, hands down!