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I am a TERRIBLE estimator of how many calories I eat if I do it in my head. I got lazy for several months, and didn't log my eating. I gained 7 pounds. I have to log every single bite that goes into my mouth. That extra lick of peanut butter, the handful of chocolate chips, everything is calories, and it's amazing how fast…

My orthopedic surgeon told me I could do anything two months after a discectomy/laminectomy. "Anything?" I asked. "Can I start running?" "Anything," he said. 5 months later I had to have surgery again, and now, after six months of PT and 3 months on my own, I finally am starting to do things I once did. But I'm still not…

I have an Under Armour Endure. They make them for up to DD, but even as a DDD, I am happy with it.

I don't know if this will help you, but when I feel like binge eating, I just go to bed. I've been in my bed reading since 7:00 tonight because I know if I'm up, I'll eat. It's just been that kind of day. I'm so sorry - I know exactly how you feel.

I had 2 discectomies (L4-5 and L5-S1)- in December 2010 and July 2011. I'm still recovering. The chronic pain isn't there, and some days are so good I forget I even have a back. I'm in the middle of another flare up now, so I haven't been exercising much. I think the outcome is different for everyone, but I agree that…

The goals I've set for myself before were tangible things, like shoes or a massage. Somehow, they were never enough motivation, and I would fail and just end up buying whatever it was anyway and then feel guilty about it. This time, my goal is to tackle the issues I have with food. My first goal is to stop eating when I'm…

^Yep. I have a friend who thinks eating well is all about will power. For her maybe, but not for me. Sometimes I just cannot stop myself, I hate myself while I'm bingeing, and feel guilty for days after. It's not about making a decision or taking responsibility for my behavior. It's a loss of control. And it's not about…

I have done some reading about it, and I thought the same thing - I was reading about myself. For me, it's a total loss of control. I have started to see a therapist about it.

I feel like we didn't have a summer here either. (I'm in Chicago.) Or a fall. I had to rush out and buy my daughter a winter coat during the first week of OCTOBER. That is too early. And if it's going to be a cool rainy summer, then we should at least have a decent fall. It's been in the 40s here. Although yesterday it was…

I have a light that's 5 years old. I found it on overstock.com for $89.00 (I think I paid close to $200 for it back then.) The model I have is the Philips GoLite P1. The new version is the M2. The M2 has a rechargeable battery; mine does not. When I got my light, I went to a website and took an assessment that told me when…

Of course!

I have SAD, and I have been using light therapy. I will start using it soon (my starting point is usually the time change) and use it until February or March. Believe it or not, and I was a skeptic, it works. Not only does your mood improve, but it actually curbs my carb cravings and kind of returns me back to "normal" as…

Oh my goodness, why did I ever leave here? You all have motivated me - thank you. My thinking has been that I've dug myself so deep into a hole that I can't get out. But I will start small with your suggestions. A walk today with my girl, counting calories (even when I mess up), and doing something else when the cravings…

There is an exercise in the database. I wore my HRM yesterday and burned 580 calories iin a little under an hour. I was really pushing it because rain was coming. My heart rate got up there too.

jszevery - You are me! My daughter just turned 2, and I binge when she is napping. When I'm with her I eat very healthy meals. I always thought that when she was born, I would change my eating habits for life. Well, I have somewhat, but when she's not around, I sneak the junk in! Also, I lost 15 pounds on this site in the…

Sprinkle meat with salt, then cover both sides with an equal part maixtureof cumin and cinnamon. Cook in a little bit of olive oil in a pan (grilling is best, but I'm in Chicago right now!) until cooked through. So simple, but it tastes really good.

Oh I am so happy to find some 30-somethings like me who love this series! I've read them all. My biggest beef with the movie? The "meadow scene". It's supposed to be romantic. Why is Edward so angry? But Robert Pattinson did grow on me. I came home after the first time I saw it to a dirty kitchen and surly husband. I was…

I like Brownberry Double Fiber. It's 100% whole wheat and has 6 grams of fiber per slice.

I did the same thing. Lost 10 pounds on mfp and then "took a break" over the holidays - which for me, lasted from Thanksgiving until today. I am so mad at myself, but I have learned one thing. Pick it up and start again. If I continue to wallow in misery because I gained back weight, I won't lose it. I'll continue to eat,…

Agreed about the Norwegian Hand Formula by Neutrogena. I started using it when I had my daughter and was washing bottles all the time. It's super thick, but it does dry quickly.

I'm going Friday afternoon. Didn't think I could get up with the babe after going to a midnight show. I was afraid I was the oldest lover of this series (I'm 32), but a 50-something at the gym yesterday saaw me with it, and said, "Well, what do you think?" I guess vampire love stories are for all ages. :smile: Oh, and I…

I couldn't put down the Time-Travelers Wife. It's not all sci-fi like it sounds and is a beautiful love story. If you don't mind reading teenage books, I read the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer. I'm embarrassed to tell you how much I loved it. (The movie is coming out Friday - yes, it's a vampire love story.) The first…

I want her life. With my own husband and daughter, of course.:smile:

On the classical music note, I did this with seventh graders. I played Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and had them draw one of the seasons. I'm a huge proponent of the Optimal Learning Model so here's what I did: MODEL: We listened to one of the seasons with our eyes closed (heads on desk is way cooler than eyes closed with…

Liquor has calories. I think a bottle of beer, glass of wine and shot of liquor have *roughly* the same amount of calories.

Kashi has a new cereal called Honey Sunshine. My husband describes it as Cap'n Crunch for adults. So good, sweet but not too sweet, and like 100 calories for a serving with 5 or 6 grams of fiber. It's kind of hard to find, so I buy in bulk when I find it.

As everyone has said, yes depression can make you physically sick. I would see how your insurance wants you to proceed. They might need you to visit your physician first to get a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist. Or they may just say make an appointment with one of those. But definitely see someone. It might not…

This made me remember - yesterday I was at Target and saw the Gummie vitamins for adults. I don't know the brand, but they're usually made for kids and they look like gummie bears. Don't know how they taste though, but may be worth looking into.

Hilarious!

Have you been drinking water? I wasn't losing mush the first few weeks, and then I dumped the diet soda and started drinking water or crystal light, and finally the weight started coming off. Everyone on here always says drink water, and I don't know the science behind it, but it worked for me. I have only one diet soda a…