About me: My name is Ash. I'm from Ohio. I just turned 22 and I've been overweight since I was 5. I was so close to my goal weight about a year ago. However, my mom passed away unexpectedly in October and everything changed for me. I didn't have any support at that time and turned back to food to cope. The hardest part is…
Filling college lunch ideas? One of my school days in the fall semester is going to be from 6am to 9pm. I don't want to eat on campus because it's expensive. I do have access to a microwave. Problems: -Will be in a bag for 6-7 hours. -Can't keep it cold: I had a insulated lunch box with 2 ice packs but the food never…
I had my wisdom teeth removed 2 weeks ago as of tomorrow. I assume I gained weight probably from trauma, water retention, and a lack of exercise during the first week. The last few days I've gone back to watching my calories and I'm still gaining weight. Should I be concerned or is this normal after surgery? I gained all…
I'm looking for other ideas besides fruit and salad and plain vegetables. I want to mix it up. I generally have sandwich type foods for lunch. I'm not a fan of nuts so anything besides that. Thanks!
Like most college students I'm broke and all the money from my job goes to paying off college. I find it hard to stay motivated while eating healthy on a very tight budget. It's also hard to find time to exercise from school to work and to essays. Since I'm in the health profession I also feel guilty for being overweight.…
