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Emotional/ binge eater needs accountability and support
Hi y'all. I know I'm not the only one here that binge eats. I've been rationalizing eating junk for a while now. 20lbs in 3 months. This year has been very chaotic for me. We moved out of state to Texas during a pandemic. It was near impossible to find a job. Making friends is hard when there were restrictions. My anxiety…
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Back after years will be 50 next month.
Hey y'all I am fixing to be the big 50 next month. I had lost a fair amount of weight and then gained it since Covid. We moved to Texas. Started new jobs. Lots of stress.
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NW Texas anyone?
Hail, snow, rain, ice, and let's not forget the Wind or dust storms. NW Texas is an adventure in itself. Lets not forget the POLLEN. I can't remember when I last breathed clearly. Anyway, we moved to Lubbock last July. Not having the friends and support in the middle of a pandemic has been hard. I lack the motivation and…
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Kansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi???
I am a southern transplant looking for support here at home and then from those of you who are familiar with Southern and Cajun cooking and eating styles. Thanks Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools
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Friends Keto diet Fitbit age 44,5'2, 232 female
I am trying again! I have a 2 hour daily commute which prevents a lot of excercise, although, the Fitbit is changing this! I'm going to br45 in 3 months. I have a spring break trip to the beach. I would love some friends to Fitbit challenge with. I'm trying ketosis as apposed to traditional low carb. I'm diabetic, high…
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Phentermine to jump start weight loss under Dr.s supervision
My dr. and I discussed coming off another medication that had caused me some weight gain and has made it difficult to jump start my weight loss. He thought that wouldn't be beneficial and suggested I try phentermine for 3 months only to get me into healthy patterns. I will be strictly monitored going in once a month to be…
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{{{{CHILLS}}}}} during and after cardio???????
Has anyone else gotten chills while doing zumba and after? Is that normal? Am I overheated? Or am I getting sick?
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8 hour diet...?
So I am trying this out for a week. I am on day three, almost time for lunch and my time start eating. The 16 hours fasting and 8 hour window to eat. I think it will cut back on excess calories for me. I snack throughout the day usually. I am not eating binge eating on tons of unhealthy food. And I put some whole milk in…
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5'2 and 40's and over 200lbs
Anyone in their 40's, 5'2 and over 200? Looking for some people in the same place I am. Trying to stick to the wagon and fit in exercise when I can. Been doing it at work in the morning and lunch and then trying to get a little in after work and before kiddo chaos.
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NOLA??? Kansas, B'ham? friends?
So, I went from a city of 1.3 million to a town of 7,000. Except for shopping an entertainment options I love it. So cute great place to raise the kids. Anyway I grew up in New Orleans lived Baton Rouge, Gulfport, Mobile, Birmingham, Dodge City and now small town south central Kansas an hour from Wichita.
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3 mini workouts a day? anyone else?
I having joined an instant family with a 3 and 5 year old and getting time to exercise is impossible it seems. I have read several studies showing the effectiveness of at least 3 mini workouts in becoming healthier. I am utilizing this strategy to get my exercise in when I can. My Zumba videos even has a 20 minute plan.…
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F- 43 5'2 wt 229 in Kansas- work and kids seeking same
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I originally lost 40 pounds on MFP and made it to the under 200 mark. I looked and felt great. Ate healthy and worked out an hour a day. Finally free from an extremely emotionally abusive relationship I was able to flourish. And then it happened. I met an amazing man and his two…
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43F - 5'2 231 Full time job and preschooler mom
So I am back on MFP for a week now and need support. I just turned 43 a week ago. Life is great. I met an amazing man and his two adorable children a year and half ago. I had made it under the 200 mark with MFP after divorcing an emotionally abusive spouse. I always prayed to meet a good man, but had basically given up and…
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Single to instant family of 4 (help me adjust)
Anyone go from being single to having an instant family and need help learning how to adjust exercise and food intake accordingly. This has been the toughest transition I have ever loved. However, my waistline rebelled. Preschoolers and a skinny man (size 32) who can eat anything do not make good diet companions.…
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Kansas anyone?
Anyone here from Kansas especially south central? :bigsmile:
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Kansas friends? Pratt, Greensburg, Wichita, Hutch, GB?
I live in Pratt and would love some local friends. I used MFP successfully to lose 40 pounds after my divorce. my life has changed so much since then, I met a wonderful man and suddenly went from single and living alone to an instant family of 4 full time with two precious preschoolers whom I adore. Problem is I lost time…
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fell in love, fell off wagon, instant family of 4
I originally lost 40 pounds on mfp after my divorce. Then a 16 months ago I met an amazing man and his two beautiful preschoolers. I am in love and very happy except for the creeping scale. Suddenly I didn't have time to exercise an hour a day. Suddenly I was cooking family dinners etc. every day. Suddenly there was food…
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3 short workouts a day/ instant family of 4 with weight gain
Hey Y'all, My name is Cooper and I am Southern Belle from Louisiana/ Alabama who found true love and now lives in small town Kansas. I know Kansas? But hey I lived 4 miles from the beach and was depressed. I live in Kansas and am the happiest except for the weight gain) that I have ever been. I originally lost 40 pound…
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any really young 40 year olds or late 30's
I don't feel my age but I know it effectsa my weight loss efforts. People who aren't our age haven;t had the same life experiences. So I want some young fabulous and 40 somethign friends to help keep me inspired and reminds me life isn't over after 40. Especially when you look in your 20's :)
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Anyone have a spinal fussion on L4-S1?
I am facing major back surgery and am absolutely terrified about the recovery time. I don't want to do any damage to my body but I also don't want to gain weight and loose muscle mass either. Could y'all tell me about this.
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Cheap and effective heart rate monitors????
I want a heart rate monitor however I am on a very tight budget. Could anyone recommend something closer to the 50 dollar range... Thanks so much
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Where all the cute singlelate 30s early 40s men...
I just needed some eye candy today to motivate me... Remind me that there are some nice looking men out there in my age group. Seriously, the super young ones need to much training LOL Anwyay... Just show yourselves off... We could all use a Monday smile:love: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :drinker: :smooched:…
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Southern Belle needs more friends also KANSAS
I am a sassy Southern Belle with tons of energy. I got sidetracked some but am ready to do this hardcore. I would love some other friends especially around my age 41. I know I look super young :) So help me make it through this harsh Kansas winter and come out smaller before I hit 42 in April.
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Viibryd
Anyone have experience with this medication? Does it alleviate anxiety besides depression? How long does it take to start feeling better? Already aware of side effects? Will peanut butter spoons be enough so it can be taken at bedtime? Thanks
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Sassy Southern Belle in KANSAS
This Louisiana native is stuck in what's now the great white west. (Also lived half my life in Alabama and spent time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.... I look considerbly younger than my 41 years but am battling the fat:. I am 5'2 215 and a tight size 16 right now. I really need to be kept motivated. I am pretty happy go…
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the text said that sucks...my picture :(
The last text I had sent to him was a picture of me and my mom. He was on me like white on rice prior to that. I said I was curvy. I'm a 16and don't even shop in the plus size section anymore. He said he liked curvy girls that didn't look like 12 year old boys. DD's keep that from happening for sure. :( It really killed…
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LADIES only... abnormal TOM issues please
Has this happened to you and if so what was the answer? Over ten years ago I started developing bouts of severe debilitating fatigue, body aches, eating everything in sight, upset stomach, and WARNING TMI my cycle would become a blackish brown and be caustic to my skin irritating it. The way this affected my body caused me…
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Do you still explain away your situations?
After years of living in dysfunction I thought I had gotten past that part of my life. Yet, for some reason I still feel compelled to explain away my every action. :frown: Like they aren’t justifiable without explanation. For all of my life people were always interrogating me about what was really going on with my life. As…
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20 pounds gone, made it to Onederland and no BP meds
OK i tried to post earlier but had tons of issues, hopefully this time is the charm People have all sorts of excuses for not achieving goals like stress, emotional eating, accidents and lack of finances. I am proof that you overcome those obstacles. Don't wait to start achieving your goals, don;t think life is too hard…
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Dating in small town America it's not the same here...
I swear my friends just don’t understand what it is like to live in a part of the country where there are maybe a 100,000 in an hour and 1/2 radius, if that. They live in cities with populations over a million people. I have made a concerted effort to get out there and meet people. I have tried online dating. I have tried…
