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anyone else have this kind of metabolic issue?
at least, that's what i'm calling it. i don't know for sure if that's what the problem is. i've had basic blood tests to make sure i'm not diabetic or have thyroid problems, but i don't know what else to do about this and it's driving me crazy. i've been on MFP for a year. SW 279, CW ~240, give or take water retention,…
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found the *before* pic that inspired this journey
so i've said in a few threads here that i "don't have" any before pics. i knew my mom had taken one of me at a family function last summer, and when it arrived in my email inbox, i looked at it and my heart sank and i knew it was time to do something about the weight. picture #1 is the picture that inspired my journey.…
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Ha! I've found the magic weight loss answer!
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my son steals food
i don't know if this is the proper place to air this, but i need some help. my 12-year-old son gets up in the middle of the night and steals food. and i mean, he goes through everything and binges. he drank half a gallon of milk last night. last week, he ate a dozen of the no-bake chocolate cookies i made. this has been an…
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what to do when you hate "working out"
i tried searching the forums, but i didn't want to resurrect ancient threads, so i'll start a new one :) so, i hate "regular" gym-type exercise. aerobics, jumping jacks, sit-ups, machines, i CANNOT make myself do them. yes, i know i'm making excuses :P i'm heavy, and my knees aren't great, so the high-impact stuff sucks.…
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lower calorie bread-like things?
ok, so probably 90% of the reason i've struggled with my weight is my absolute adoration of fluffy bread, pastries, etc - i love to bake. i can make beautiful cakes, loaves of bread...aaaargh. i've given up baking since starting MFP because i have NO willpower. if i make a loaf of bread, i can NOT eat just one tiny slice.…
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plateau - already?
so i have a significant amount to lose, and i know i'm in this for the long haul, but should it be this hard? not the eating and counting calories - that is working really well for me. i feel healthier. it's the crazy results. the first month, i shed ten pounds fast (probably water weight) and fit into last summer's jeans.…
