I'm by nature a person who likes to keep myself looking neat. I'm having a logistical problem with that. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Oct 20, 2009 - 27 answers

I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD (inattentive type) and put on Adderall. I have very, very mixed feelings about this -- hopeful, because it seems to really be helping me in multiple areas of my life, but also anxious that it is a crutch that I can't use forever. Does anyone have any insight or anecdotes to help me either (1) feel better about being on Adderall, or (2) come up with an alternative plan to manage my issues? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Oct 19, 2009 - 23 answers

I would like to move my schizoaffective, obese, diabetic, IBS mother to San Francisco from Maryland so I can help manage her health and get her healthy again. What resources should I look into? What problems should I anticipate? [more inside]
posted by fourmajor on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

To keep myself motivated to loose the extra pounds, I'm looking for links to videos (or image heavy articles) about health problems caused, or made worse, by being being overweight/obese. [more inside]
posted by Gobo on Jul 19, 2009 - 7 answers

How does weight gain cause you to stop having your period? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I know if I'm at a healthy weight, given some complications? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 11, 2009 - 14 answers

I am morbidly obese and honestly one of the things holding me back from attempting to lose the weight is sagging skin. I saw a little of that when I last shed 60lbs and this time I have 100 to lose. Will the sag through diet and going slow be as extreme as I have seen on tv with weight loss surgery. I cannot afford plastic surgery afterwards that they all seem to need.
posted by beautifulcheese on Mar 10, 2009 - 21 answers

A dear friend of mine is morbidly obese. He has a variety of medical issues which are mostly being addressed. He has several related issues that are not - mostly hygiene related. Help me help him. (possible squick inside). [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Oct 26, 2008 - 12 answers

Why do medical insurers treat obesity different than other vices? Not a GYOB (I've got one); I literally don't understand the facts of the situation. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Oct 20, 2008 - 20 answers

Collegial concern: going too far? One of our workmates is so grossly overweight that we're fearful for him. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 - 51 answers

Fat girl + hot climates = potential badness. Help a gal feel comfortable without grossing anyone out. (Apologies for long explanation/details) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 10, 2008 - 56 answers

I used to be obese. I have lost about 80 pounds out of my goal of 100 lost, and am struggling to lose the rest. My body, even though I am in my mid 20s, is now a complete mess. I am covered in stretch marks from head to toe. I’m hardly exaggerating. They start at my shoulders and don’t let up until my calves. I have big hanging flaps of skin and fat under my arms. Some bits of stretch marks and loose skin on my tummy, hips, thighs, and rear. I look like I had a baby or four. My breasts sag and are also covered in stretch marks. I’m aware that I’ll likely only ever look normal by plastic surgery, but what I am looking for is how to improve my body as much as I can through accessible methods until I can begin to afford surgery (or better, avoid it). I’ve tried searching Google and here, but I can’t seem to find the right information. Lots of questions/background inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2008 - 34 answers

I'm a very overweight man in my early to mid-thirties, and I would appreciate your advice as to how to dress in a way that's complementary to me for social situations (such as going to clubs, bars, lectures, etc.). More inside. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on May 23, 2008 - 27 answers

Can extreme obesity cause facial skin discoloration? [more inside]
posted by dlugoczaj on May 17, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm fat and diabetic. My first year after diagnosis I lost 50 lbs and stuck to my diet. How do I stick to it for the long term? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Is obesity actually rare among high-income people compared to low-income people? Or is this a stereotype? And if many high-income folks are in fact slim, does the availability of more wholesome foods really explain it all? One would think that a big bank account would buy pantries full of richer, tastier food that's harder to resist than the cheap stuff.
posted by tinkertown on Mar 11, 2008 - 20 answers

Childhood obesity prevention programs that incorporate (or center around) community vegetable gardens. Know any? [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic on Mar 7, 2008 - 4 answers

I recently watched BodyShock: Half Ton Man & BodyShock: Half Ton Mum. How do people of this size go to the bathroom? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Feb 17, 2008 - 15 answers

FatFilter: Help a morbidly obese woman find a compatible psychologist or therapist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Should I commit to my significantly overweight girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2007 - 46 answers

Does anyone have any cat weight loss success stories? One of my wonderful cats just weighed in at an elephantine 23lbs. How can I him to be the slim, trim, and sexy feline hiding within? [more inside]
posted by agent99 on Apr 9, 2007 - 34 answers

I am looking for an e-mail mailing list in which weight loss is discussed. However, I'm looking for one with a very specific sort of attitude. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Feb 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Is walking at your normal walking rate, but increasing the distance you walk, sufficient enough to be considered exercise? Can anyone recommend exercises for people who are very underconditioned and extremely obese, but not in poor cardiac health? And, finally, is there a medical professional who is the equivalent of a gym's personal trainer? (More inside.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 2, 2007 - 38 answers

A lot of the studies I've googled indicate that there is a non-intuitive relationship between skim milk and obesity, at least in children. Does this extend to adults? Could someone explain how whole milk makes you lose weight?
posted by anotherpanacea on Dec 11, 2006 - 11 answers

I am looking for good scholarly resources on the social influences on childhood and adult obesity. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Oct 25, 2006 - 3 answers

What's it like being morbidly obese? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Sep 24, 2006 - 54 answers

My parents came to visit and my father couldn't fit in our Honda Civic. His girth makes it necessary for him to drive a behemoth in order to be comfortable. This got me thinking: How many barrels of oil do you think the U.S. would save if we cut our obesity rate in half? I can think of a half dozen ways that being thinner would consume less oil. I'm especially curious to know if carrying around heavier people affects the average car's fuel economy in any meaningful way.
posted by Crotalus on Jul 4, 2006 - 16 answers

How do I get my doctor to stop lecturing me about my weight? [more inside]
posted by deadmessenger on Jun 29, 2006 - 49 answers

A local news station in my (small) town is doing a mullti-part series on "the obesity epidemic". The teasers and the intro for this series includes pictures of rather hefty people (shot from knees to armpits only, so no face identifiable) strolling about town. One of them is me. [more inside]
posted by Quadroonian on Jun 27, 2006 - 35 answers

DoctorFilter: Please scare me into being more conscientious, but not to a point where my anxieties go ape. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 12, 2006 - 23 answers

I need to lose the weight I gained while I was pregnant ASAP, any suggestions?? [more inside]
posted by libelula on Feb 1, 2006 - 29 answers

I’d appreciate people’s advice as to whether I should join my firm’s Weight Watchers at Work program. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2005 - 18 answers

My boyfriend of three years has an eating disorder. It's getting worse, and I need help (advice, emotional support, AskMeFi words of wisdom). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2005 - 43 answers