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Terrified!!!
I have several diagnosis, Bi Polar, OCD, Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia and PTSD. I am on disability and my Medicare will start April 1st. I'm currently on my husbands insurance and we can't keep me on it. My life has changed drastically for the better once we've found the right med combo and appropriate dosages, along…
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Phone apps for walking?
Hi everybody! I want to start using a phone app for walking. I have a FitBit but I would also like to track my time and route as I can only walk about 7 minutes now. I want to be able to follow my progress closer. I know there are a few out there. The ones I know of are, Map My Walk, Every Trail and Run Keeper. I was just…
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Have you lost close to or over 100lbs?
Hi everyone! I'm looking for some friends for support and suggestions that have lost close to or over 100lbs without Bariatric Surgery. I'm not knocking Bariatric Surgery at all it's just something I am avoiding at all cost. My sister had the full Gastric Bypass, my mother has had the lap band and a friend has had the…
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What do you or don't you count as exercise?
I am looking for some feedback on what some of you count as exercise. I went through a nutrition program and the nutritionist said not to count anything that you would do in your normal day. She said only to count things above and beyond your normal activities. So, I don't count when I walk my dog every day, I only count…
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Medications that cause weight gain
I take medication that causes weight gain. I've been on it for about 3 years now and I gained about 30 lbs in the beginning. I have never been able to get that weight off. I have about 130+ lbs to lose. My issue isn't so much the 30 lbs I put on as much as it is the total amount I have to lose. I feel like I'm constantly…
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Inspiration
I need some inspiration. I went over my calorie goal by more than 300 calories last night and I feel like a failure. I feel like I'll never get this thing and I have a bit over 130 lbs to lose. I have, as of yesterday, lost 10 lbs in a few weeks. I would love some feedback for motivation. What motivates you? What is…
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Fit Bit Ultra
Has anyone used the Fit Bit Ultra. I'm considering getting one and would love some feedback. Is it easy to operate? Do you find it useful? Do you feel like it encourages you more? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Need friends
Hi! I started a MFP account quite awhile ago but didn't use it much. I have over 100 lbs to lose and feel desparate. I've tried countless eating plans and "diets". I am afraid for my health because I'm almost 44yrs old and have been overweight since 3rd grade. I'm hoping if I get more involved by having friends, joining…
