After a lifetime of no weight problems, I am about 30 pounds overweight (this has happened over the past 5 years) but have not changed my eating or exercise habits since my pre-weight-gain days. My doctor says that I have no health problems (my thyroid, cholesterol, and blood sugar have all been checked.) I probably consume around 2000-2400 calories a day and I exercise fairly regularly (3x/week). I haven't had any undue stress or strife in my life, and lead a happy, normal life. I'm a female, late 30s, and am finding it next to impossible to lose the weight. If I try to cut calories even for a day, I find that I am totally starving, and I feel weak, cranky, and dopey (I have a very hard time concentrating at work when I try to eat less). Any suggestions for losing the weight at a reasonable rate (I don't want to be "on a diet" for months on end) without feeling so rotten?
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posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 8 answers
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posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 10 answers
I've decided to try the South Beach diet. What resources should I use? There seem to be a ton out there, what worked well for you? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 9 answers 
After reading this thread, I'm a little worried I might be over doing the diet and exercise. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2007 - 10 answers
Why does Wellbutrin cause weight loss? Even my doctor doesn't seem to know for sure. Are there unproven medical hypotheses or studies amongst doctors or pharmacists or anyone else that lean towards an as-yet-unofficial answer? (Feel free to get technical. If I don't understand, I'll Google.)
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posted on May 22, 2007 - 11 answers
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posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 8 answers
Our company's on-site gym is sponsoring a "Biggest Loser" contest among employees. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 12 answers
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posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 16 answers
When to mix in weight training with a weight loss plan [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2006 - 15 answers
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posted on Aug 11, 2006 - 8 answers
So I am about to join a gym. In most ways, I am a rational human being - but this membership comes with fitness evaluation and body composition test and if I have someone tell me that I am a big, fat, pudding of a man I am going to be posting an "ask metafilter" thread about how to hide a body. How do I handle this is a constructive manner? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2006 - 21 answers
How did I lose weight by eating MORE and exercising LESS? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 25 answers
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posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 15 answers
Thinking about getting my mouth wired shut for weight loss(for about a month or so)--good idea or bad idea, you make the call.
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 55 answers
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posted on May 9, 2006 - 20 answers
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posted on May 8, 2006 - 23 answers
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posted on Mar 19, 2006 - 29 answers
I'm starting weight watcher's with my spouse. She brought home this slide rule thingy that calculates the top secret WW points allowance by measuring fiber, fat, and calories. Has this slide rule thing been reduced to a simple formula anywhere on the internets? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2005 - 26 answers
Connections between depression, medicine, weight, and weight loss? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 16 answers
Is there a fully customizable online diet that will take into consideration food allergies and dislikes? Should I just find a dietician? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 6 answers
Has anyone had any personal experience with Meridia, aka sibutramine? The good, the bad, and the ugly please. [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2005 - 3 answers
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posted on Jul 28, 2005 - 8 answers
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posted on Jun 24, 2005 - 35 answers
Any good exercise/weight-loss diaries out there? I'm working out these days, and would like to track my progress (if any!) both in terms of weight loss, endurance training and weight lifting. Any suggestions? Online services or downloaded software are both fine.
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