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Had it and was treated for it. Be sure if you are planning on seeing a therapist for it, see one who treats BED specifically or even better group therapy in my opinion. My therapist was NOT a fan of OA as she didn't believe in restriction or avoidance. She was amazing and if you are near Chicago I can recommend the place I…

[/quote] I wish I could practice self-compassion but I don't have any at all. Most of what I feel towards myself is self-loathing. Even dieting is a way of punishing myself because I let my weight get out of control. A lot of climbing out of my low points is by sheer stupid stubbornness and a cowardice that won't let me…

I don't have the answer. I just wanted to say I get it. There are many forms of depression and people react very differently so its not a one size fits all solution. Obviously see a doctor if you believe it is depression. If its sadness go for a walk if you can, take a shower, get a massage and be gentle with yourself…

I've been treated for binge eating here are some of the points they made * Balance your hormones meaning you will need to eat every 3-4hr (no sooner no later) during your day with your first meal within an hour of waking (unless you are going to work out right away). Eat protein and a veggie/fruit at each 'meal'. Ideally 3…

Only on act one. Thanks for posting.

I moved in with my mom after I had some health problems hoping to heal a bit but turns out she's struggling with caring for her self. Its been difficult to change care taking roles. It's not a ton of fun to be an adult living with your parents. :s You keep doing you and let her deal with her frustration. My mom is scared…

"Also be sure to engage your abs, and make sure you are not leaning forward. Stay tall. When you're in the lunge play with your center of balance a bit, you may leaning." LOL, thats another thing I'm going to need help with. I feel like I have zero strength through out my core :( I look worse then a fish out of water…

Thanks for the info everyone. I will mess around with a few of the suggestions. I am able to do them I just don't feel it anywhere but my knees and I don't think thats right.

Oh dear Kevin please tell me what my female mind is capable of. Do your wife a favor Kevinf2380 and get that divorce.

Grew up in Chicago on the very north side right across the street from Lake Michigan. We lived in four story building which were common in the neighborhood. I loved it and spent my summers on the beach or visiting the museums. Also my parallel parking skills are impressive. Then moved to San Diego so more beaches. I moved…

Learn to talk about the hard stuff with compassion and empathy because thats were growth happens. Also, don't blame her for you not following through on your diet goals.

I was in group therapy for binge eating disorder and it helped with the binge eating for sure. It wasn't quite the right fit for me though because I had other things going on in the end. Personally one of the greatest lessons though is learning self-compassion its the only way I can get through the rough days. Most of the…

I've caught my fitbit one tracking steps while riding in the car but I think its only because I'm holding the button down to check because it doesn't show up when I check online in the evening. Depending on your height, weight and activity level 2,700 isn't too hard to get to. At 5'5 and 220lbs my BMR is 1765cal. then you…

My heart! Wish desperately we could at least have another 11 years exploring the trails together.

Amazing! I love the lessons so much truth!

Love this post and you ladies look great. I'm 5'5 aiming for 148 to get into the healthy range but was idealizing 120. After seeing you ladies and hearing your responses I think I would be over the moon if I got to a fit 140. have any of you seen mybodygallery.com i think its really interesting.

I have big calves too. I've got a lot of fat to lose but my calves are practically rock solid as is. I have to be well within my healthy weight range to even entertain the idea tall of boots. Good luck and if you find something that works let me know ;)

I'm a coca-cola lady myself. Was raised on the stuff and switched to diet in college and I'm desperate to get off the stuff. I've quite smoking cold turkey long ago but I can't seem to quite this stuff. I agree with others get a thyroid test (I have Hashimotos) and simply do a small reduction in what you are already…

Fish, shrimp, bananas (but I will eat because..) , kiwis

I have Hashimotos and Neurocardiogenic syncope. I'm on meds for the Hashimotos and take beta blockers as needed for the neurocardiogenic syncope. Congrats on having a baby! Very exciting! I started three weeks ago and I simply eat to 'maintain' but have been losing 2+ lbs a week (I have a lot to lose and was eating a lot…

I'm so sorry. I think both @Luna3386 and @pinuplove have made good points. Talk to your doctor, talk to a therapist, talk about it here if you feel safe doing so. You have a lot to process. I'm struggling too with controlling my crabbiness with the only person left in my life, so I'm going for very small deficits, just…

I think it takes the mind a little while to catch up. Congrats you are doing great! I've also heard that with the more weight you have to lose the less it will show at first. Can I ask you how tall you are? The extra weight doesn't show on your face in either picture. i.e. if I were to guess your weight by picture I'd be…

For those who have seen professionals for BED were the therapist specialist for BED? I really don't think many therapist are well trained for BED. I was lucky and ended up in a great program for BED with a doctor who's whole career focus was BED and she was incredibly knowledgable. There were men in the groups, not many…

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Geez, I'm 226lbs and 5'5 I'd hate to hear what you would have to say about me. :/ I get the having enough but I think a bit of compassion for yourself might help.

I get it! At this point I'm really focusing on progress not perfection. I have a lot of eating behaviors and tweaks in my diet I need to make so I've decided as long as I'm moving in the right direction as a whole I'm going to be proud of the changes. I'm not a believer in over deprivation. Also really thinking about what…

I'm so sorry. That is not acceptable behavior from him and it sounds like he has some issues and unfortunately unloading on you. Its abuse. I hope you can get out of there soon and around more balanced individuals.

This seems really small...I eat/ate fast food a lot and since cutting back and cooking at home I've been excited by the reduction in trash and an increase in veggie scraps for my compost. :p

I'm 5'5 and aiming for 148lbs which would at least put me in a healthy range at which point I can assess what would be a good goal weight. I've always thought 130 would be ideal. In the end its not the scale number I'm after just a much healthier lifestyle and a strong healthy body. Have you been to mybodygallery.com ?…