-
supportive versus coddling
My bf and I are both MFP members and both trying to actively lose weight. I was wondering if asking your significant other to NOT bring certain foods in the house is OK? The REST of the family enjoys these foods and not to overindulgence. I have been blamed for the failures of my bf because I have foods that he likes in my…
-
mom passed away & struggling....need help, pls!
Hi all! My name is Ann and I am a 38 yr old mother of two wonderful boys age 6 and 12. In the last 3.5 years, I have had several devastating life changes occur and I am finding it difficult to get back on the wagon to a healthier and fitter me. April of 2010 my father, who was my hero, passed away at the age of 64 due to a…
-
mom just passed away & I need support/more friends, pls
Hi all! My name is Ann and I am a 38 yr old mother of two wonderful boys age 6 and 12. In the last 3.5 years, I have had several devastating life changes occur and I am finding it difficult to get back on the wagon to a healthier and fitter me. April of 2010 my father, who was my hero, passed away at the age of 64 due to a…
-
why isn't "good enough" ever enough? a ramble
I'm sitting here contemplating why, oh why do I (and many of you as well) compare myself to others. My MFP friends did this, or my bff did that, or my bf lost this or burned this. Why in the hell do I feel so competitive? Why can't I just be happy with MY OWN progress and the way I am doing it. No, I can't let the bf lose…
-
better to do 2 or 3 30 min intervals or all at once?
I am finding it difficult to do a full hour or 1.5 hours of the stationary bike and other exercises. If I chop it up into 30 minutes at a time, will I get the same benefit? the motivation seems to be waning quickly when it feels like such a huge amount of time blocked off, versus hopping on for 20 or 30 minutes a few…
-
Looking for some people to add me for mutual support
hi there! My name is Ann and I am new to this site. I had an RNY gastric bypass in 2004 and went from over 451 lbs down to 240 and now and have gained some of the weight back and I tip the scales at 276. I really need some support from people on this site. I am stuck in that cycle most of you know all too well---I hate…
