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I just got my new Fitbit today after loosing my Zip several months ago. Can't wait to get started with some new friends and challenges. Feel free to add me. https://www.fitbit.com/user/346M6V

https://www.fitbit.com/user/346M6V

Great job! And Happy Belated to you too "nitallica"

I just recently started seeing a counselor and she suggested that the reason I do this is to cover up other feelings. Since I can't control the other emotions, I cover them up with food. It's so hard to stop but you can start by making yourself feel good in other ways - maybe buy something non-edible for yourself or pamper…

I'm near Akron, Ohio

Hello. I just recently started seeing a counselor after years of trying to battle my binge eating and emotional eating. Although I didn't seek help only for this, it is one of the major reasons. Unfortunately, I don't have a counselor who specializes in eating disorders, since I live in a small town, but maybe that's a…

I really like the idea of having someone hold you accountable or text you something funny (Soy_K) - that would really help me out. Knowing that you can text someone anytime, especially when you're about to eat but want someone to help you. (lenoresaari) good idea about the youtube videos. I have found many easy workouts…

Hi PennyBrew. Happy Birthday. So sorry I didn't see this until today. I hope you had a happy one despite your anxiety. I recently got on meds to control the anxiety. I also don't like celebrating my birthday and I know going out to eat is always a struggle, especially when I'm nervous. Hope it went well and everything is…

Hello CaliVictoria. Welcome. I've been on MFP for almost two years and I think it's a wonderful tool. Unfortunately, I am an emotional eater and rarely stay under my eating goal. I have not been diagnosed with Diabetes but I always have that in the back of my mind as my weight goes up. I know going it alone is such a…

Hello HealthyMSk. Great job sending a message as a means of distraction. You not only did this as a way to help yourself but also chose a healthy outlet instead of the food. I know for me, every day is a struggle but I've learned (the hard way) the only way I can do it is to take each day as it comes, taking baby steps…

Hello Elizabeth. I'm 46 and have four children - ages 26, 24, 18, & 2. I'm so happy to hear about all your little blessings but I'm sorry to hear about you having to have a surgical menopause. That sounds very hard. I struggle every day with trying to meet my goal. I've realized that I need to take each day, one step at a…

Hi. Thanks for your reply. It is the Wearlink. I do have the Bluetooth turned on and it detects my device but my apps aren't detecting the Wearlink when I try to pair them. I use Runkeeper and I see that it detects my heart rate when I have it turned on (doing a workout) but indoors, nothing works on my Runkeeper except…

OK, the binge may have won out at the last minute, last night, but I'm not giving up. Me: 2 binge: 1

I'm joining a little late. Hope that's OK. I officially started logging and tracking and getting serious yesterday. January 2016 Me: 2 Binge: 0

mrs_shafer, you have taken the first steps in the right direction by simply logging everything you eat. I found that to be my first step at realizing what I had to do. From there, I could then slowly work myself into eating better, exercising and trying to maintain a healthier way of living. Granted, I'm not there yet but…

Hello. I would love more friends who are supportive and really working at this! I had to laugh because of the many similarities on here. Here are mine - I'm 5'3", was 201 pounds on 1-1-15, (I'm now @183.5) but still need to lose at least 40. I also have a Fitbit but would love to upgrade to a more advanced model (I have…

Having trouble accessing my ticker so will enter manually. (Not that it's a very impressive amount, LOL.) @7lenny7, loved the poop article for runners in Minnesota and really loved reading about your run in the rain. I love being in the rain and especially love running in it. Sounds awesome! @Karllundy - I love being a…

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Wow! I'm impressed. I haven't had the courage to do that yet. I have only taken one of our dogs at a time. Would love to see a photo of all four of you on a run! Great job!

I'm new here and starting out with 30 miles for August challenge. Good luck to everyone. There are some impressive mileages on here!

Hello. I live near Akron.

Thanks MrBrianP. I agree that it's addictive. I feel like such an amateur but after a hard run, I feel so energized and want to run again. My big problem is that my running comes last so I don't always fit it in.

Northeast Ohio area, near Akron

Hello. I'm 45, have two adult children (25 & 23) and two at home (17 & 18 months). I know all about hitting 40 and realizing this isn't as easy as it used to be. I'm heavier, lazier but feel that I know more. Now, if I could just put that all into practice. LOL. Sounds like you're the same way. Sometimes there just isn't…

Best of luck with your training. That's so exciting to be training for a half marathon. I've only run 5K's but would love to work on a 10K or a half marathon. Congrats on losing 13 lbs. too! I'm a new runner, 45 with 2 kids at home and juggle a lot so I can relate to how family life makes it hard to get in the running. I'm…

Hello. I remarried four years ago, at age 41, also after a horrible divorce over a decade ago. I'm in the same boat - much heavier and older now but found a fabulous guy. I still struggle with the weight but I've accepted that I need to eat healthier, one day at a time. If I focus too big, I slip and have to start over.…

me - 0 The binge - 7 I haven't logged consistently or won this battle with the binge for probably a month. I'm hoping to do this challenge and get a better handle on my logging, my binging, and my accountability. May was a rough month (with family, my birthday, and my family ignoring my birthday, LOL) I'm hoping to do this…

Name: Traci Age: 44 Height: 5 ft. 3 in. Start weight (1st Feb): 192 Goal weight (1st March): 183 Weigh ins: 1st Feb: 192 8th Feb: 191.5 15th Feb: 22nd Feb: 1st March: Weight loss/gain this week: I was down to 190.5 a couple days ago but didn't stay that way. I am a little disappointed but I guess that's what happens when I…

Week # 1 – February 2nd - Goal 180 minutes and/or burn 2500 calories: Mon: 15 minutes Tue: 30 minutes Wed: 30 minutes Thur: 30 minutes Fri: 0 minutes Sat: 30 minutes Sun: Total / min left: 45 / 180 Total / cal left: 1387 / 2500

Week # 1 – February 2nd - Goal 180 minutes and/or burn 2500 calories: Mon: 15 minutes Tue: 30 minutes Wed: 30 minutes Thur: 30 minutes Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / min left: 75 / 180 Total / cal left: 0 / 2500