saraharnoldnelson Member

$600-700/mo average for family of 4 in WA State here.

You should see your doctor for a work-up.

OP, my understanding of your original post is that you are dealing with a co-worker who makes constant comments about your weight - whether it has gone up or down. How I would handle it would depend on what kind of relationship I wanted to have with this person. If I was content with icy politeness, I would respond to the…

Started at 320 lbs in March 2013. Lost 24 lbs over the course of one year. Got really serious March of this year. Down to 250! I go to the gym 5-6 times week, but the main thing has been logging EV-ER-Y-THING.

It could be adhesions. It's fairly common in women who've had cesareans. If it's really bothering you, you may want to talk to your OBGYN.

Here is one of many articles on "how" they lose so much weight: http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/16/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-2-of-3/

For reasons that are not clear to me, it is often easier to find high quality bras at more reasonable prices online than in stores. Amazon is a great place to start. Particularly for "blessed" ladies, good support is REALLY important - don't bother with bras that aren't going to do their job.

I agree with the basic principle that the primary goal should be health. The only problem with this is that goals are supposed to be: Specific and Measurable. While there are some ways in which to measure improved health, weight loss is very specific and measurable. On my goal list, improved health is #1. Weight loss is…

Happens all the time. Sometimes it is a treat my kids would love (homemade cake pops, etc.) and I accept. Most of the time, I say, "Thank you, but I'm good." I have a lot of weight to lose and there are not many people I care to discuss this with. I just smile big and leave it at that.

One life, one body.

Congratulations!

On the bright side, it helps us get our steps in for the day! :)

Confused look: "I'm sorry, were you under the impression we had the kind of relationship where this is up for discussion?"

That is awesome! Good for you. Glad your hard work is showing results.

Statistically, 5% of people with 60 lbs or more to lose take it off AND KEEP IT OFF for 5 or more years. I don't qualify for surgery on my insurance plan, so I am busting my butt to be within that 5%. However, my mom had surgery two years ago - and is incredibly grateful for it. I watched her lose - and gain back - almost…

My brother and his wife started using MFP successfully. My dad followed suit with good result. I have researched options, but MFP seems like the simplest option - with the best chance of long-term follow through.

Have you seen your doctor? Sometimes other issues like thyroid can creep up in conjunction with PCOS. There are also some legitimate medications that help some women with PCOS. When I took Glucophage (Metformin) I lost 20 lbs without doing anything differently...My body was just working correctly.

I eat what I'm supposed to...in the kitchen/dining area...then I stay out of the kitchen. Food stays in food areas. I stay out of food areas. Never the twain shall meet (until the morning, anyway.) On days when this is tough for me, I actually go upstairs and stay there for the evening.

Not everyone who loses a lot of weight brags. Many are just grateful to see their hard work paying off and their health improving. The fact that the issue (bragging) bothers you suggests you won't be one of those obnoxious people. For the binging, I have found one simple solution: I don't go there. Many people will tell…

I believe the 'general' rule is that it takes a month before you notice changes, two months before your family notices changes and three months before any one else does. Good luck with your goal!

My goal weight is the weight at which I was healthiest/most active...which is a number FAAAR away from where I am right now. I also keep a chart on my computer with a list of smaller goals. Whenever I reach one of those goals, I add the date to the chart.

Because if it's not in the DSM-IV it doesn't exist? Do we have to go through the list of things that took 20+ years to be recognized and officially added to the DSM? Not that long ago, an alcoholic was just someone who couldn't hold their liquor. Now we now there is a physiological component that must be recognized for…