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How do you stop yourself from over-eating/binging?
I am an emotional eater and I have been doing really well for the last five or six weeks. I've been sticking to good nutrition and eating habits and have lost 22 pounds. I realize that I am making good progress. Tonight was a setback. I was angry while I was eating and I just couldn't stop myself. I fully intend to pick…
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How to break through a plateau?
So I'm not exactly new to MFP. I've been here since January. I started out at 402 pounds and have lost 33. I was having great success up until about a month ago when I lost a dear friend to cancer. At that point I told myself that my new lifestyle wasn't going to take the back burner BUT it wasn't going to be my primary…
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Recovering from a personal loss and in need of motivation.
Hello all. I don't usually go looking for a lot of support or motivation (I like to be a supporter and motivator) but last week a very good friend of mine passed away and his funeral was Saturday. I've gotten a little off track with signing in and logging meals over this past week. I was just wondering if anyone out there…
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Is there a way to count calories burned by weight lifting?
I'm brand new to lifting weights, in fact I posted earlier today asking for tips on how to get started. The good news is that I started tonight like I promised myself I would. The bad news is that when I log the exercise the site doesn't tell me what, if anything, I have earned from it in calories. I don't want to risk not…
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Light weight training for a beginner.
I have a couple of three pound weights that I am looking to incorporate into a work out. I have been doing my usual jog while carrying them but I haven't tried any actual 'weight lifting'. I am very new to this. Feel free to check my profile. I weigh 385 pounds and have only been on MFP for five or so weeks. If anyone has…
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New and looking for support friends.
Hello. My name is Sarah. I'm mainly looking for friends that either have a long way to go with their weight loss or have come a long way. I, myself, have a long journey ahead of me and any support would be great. I look forward to getting to know you! :smile:
