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  • Thank you everyone! I will get a food scale, jack up my protein content and try to increase the overall calorie intake that way. I just got a little hurt at a few of those comments. I'm still not good at handling criticism. Haha :smiley:
  • I am seeing a registered dietician. I will try yoga. But the protein factor has always bothered me. And yes, the eggs would be a good option, but I force myself to eta them, but get a terrible tummy ache- seem to be sensitive towards them. I tried a fad diet in May - a high fat low carb diet- had me eating eggs a lot. :)…
  • May be a "sad" diet, but for a person away from my home country dealing with major depression and absolutely no appetite, and having to force food down my throat, a diet seems like a good "meal plan" to me.
  • I have everything pre-planned with the nutritionist and stick to the same exact thing everyday. True I don't weigh my food, but the veggies in the salad and the soup may not be the problem. I am a vegetarian and yes, the greek yogurt and protein powder are my sources of protein. I stick to the exact same diet and exercise…
  • I'm 27- weigh around 240 lbs. Hvae an underactive thyroid, PCOS and insulin resistance. Need to lose at least 80 lbs. Started last April on MFP. Lost 21 lbs by July. Already depressed and further, lost motivation after July. Thyroid is not helping either. At 240 lbs. it brings me to tears when I run on the treadmill…
  • I would love some support and motivation from you guys. Need to lose at least 80 lbs. Started last April on MFP. Lost 21 lbs by July. Already depressed and lost motivation after July. Thyroid is not helping either. At 240 lbs. it brings me to tears when I run on the treadmill carrying all that weight. I stick to less than…
  • Wow Thank you everyone. I intellectually understand, but the depression makes me believe I will never succeed. One day at a time :) Will do these guys. And thank you all so much for reaching out to me. I'm so grateful for your support. Thank you for all the resources !! -Nirupama
  • I think this will help you: http://blog.fittothefinish.com/2013/04/tell-me-again-walking-does-not-work/ Nirupama
  • Hi, I'm 5'9" @254 lbs. Have 85-90 lbs to lose (I guess !!) I would love to be your friend in your journey. I have no kids, so can't relate to that. But I'm from India, am a Mechanical Engineer with a full-time job. I use DailyBurn and my gym for 1 hr cardio everyday. My depression makes it harder to stick to this regime…
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