I'm smart and have my head on relatively straight. So why can't I stop eating? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 27, 2009 - 30 answers

I want to lose 100 pounds. Where do I start? What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 20, 2009 - 40 answers

I want to lose weight, but the drugs I take to manage my bipolar disease actually add weight. Do you have ideas on how I can lose weight? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2009 - 23 answers

Help me take control of thoughts that make me feel like an ugly giant. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I (male) have been married for a number of years (~10). Nothing is necessarily bad about our marriage, but I've felt that we've been lacking passion since before we were married. It just never seemed to matter enough to be worth a divorce.. except that it does matter in the end. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 24, 2009 - 34 answers

I am a 35 year old female who has all of a sudden developed a potbelly. What to do? I have no experience with dieting and little with exercise. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2009 - 26 answers

I've have boycotted getting on scales for a while now. However, I hate going to the doctor because I hate getting on a scale. This started when I was a child (I'm female) and has gotten worse throughout the years. For the past couple years, I've boycotted seeing the doctor, but I can't do that forever. What should I do? I'm a pretty healthy, female, late twenties. No major health concerns, but I do need to see a doctor again. But nonetheless, I am literally phobic of getting a scale. More inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 29 answers

[neurotic teen filter] - Id like to be comfortable with my body again! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Very obese woman. Gone from entirely sedentary to going to the gym 4 days a week over the past year. Lost inches but not a whole lot of weight considering my new level of activity. Problem lies in eating.... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 - 55 answers

Are stiffness and aches and pains a pretty normal part of just being 48 years old? How about muscle cramps? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2009 - 19 answers

What are the best/healthiest weight loss shakes and where to purchase online? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2009 - 11 answers

What should a less-than-skinny woman know about vacationing in a beach area? How can I deal with my self-consciousness? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2009 - 60 answers

Given my lifestyle, should I get gastric bypass surgery? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 27, 2009 - 34 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

We both need to lose weight... But I need some help figuring out how to successfully do it together. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 23 answers

40lbs must go...what alternative "diet plan" (like Master Cleanse, etc.) worked for you? (Looking for personal experiences of people who lost weight quickly doing something more/other than exercise and eating right, please.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 25, 2009 - 60 answers

What kind of hope is there for the average person to lose weight and keep it off when someone like Oprah who has personal trainers and personal nutritionists and personal chefs and personal minders and more money than God can't manage to do it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2008 - 74 answers

I need serious professional help to lose weight -- not a personal trainer or an exercise class. Am I looking for a nutritionist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2008 - 27 answers

Is it possible to gain 12 pounds of actual weight/fat in three days? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 - 22 answers

How can I get my metabolism back up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2008 - 33 answers

How much does my new muscle weigh? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Fitness/Breastfeeding Filter: how do you estimate weight retention from breastfeeding? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 8 answers

i started running 2 months ago and have gained 10 lbs. i haven't been eating or drinking more--in fact, i've been eating more healthfully, if anything. and it's not muscle--i've gone up a dress size, and my rings are tight. wtf? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 3, 2008 - 31 answers

I make bad food decisions. I would like someone to tell me exactly what to eat for every meal, every day. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2008 - 23 answers

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?
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2008 - 22 answers

How do I open a dialog with my wife about her weight gain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 15, 2008 - 65 answers

After a complete transformation, I need to practice flirting, in New York. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2008 - 22 answers

Apparently my measurements are unusual for a fat chick. Is there anywhere I can buy flattering clothes off the rack (in person, and no tailoring needed)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2007 - 20 answers

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

What is the problem? Why can't I have sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 37 answers

How do I tell my wife she's fat? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2007 - 64 answers

Is it a sex question? Is it a relationship question? Is it a psychology question? Who knows! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2006 - 28 answers

When trying to gain weight, does taking alfalfa supplements counter act the effects of creatine? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2006 - 5 answers

Can stress 'cause' weight gain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 6, 2006 - 11 answers

Two-fold question: 1) Can you share your personal anecdotes about gastric banding surgery? 2) How would you feel if you found out your (now skinny) significant other had surgery to lose the weight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 27, 2006 - 21 answers

Is there any point in telling my girlfriend the truth about my feelings about her weight gain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2006 - 29 answers

My girlfriend is no longer physically attracted to me. Please help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2006 - 49 answers

I've been taking Lamictal (150 mgs) and Welbutrin (100 mgs) for over a year. About eight months or so ago, I started taking Celexa (10 mgs) as well. Since taking the Celexa, I've gained over ten pounds, this after staying at the same weight for over three years. I'm still going to the gym six days a week and my diet hasn't significantly changed. The next time I see my doctor, I'd like to suggest he take me off the Celexa and put me on a different anti-depressant. Can anyone tell me which anti-depressant is least likely to cause weight gain?
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2006 - 16 answers

In a nutshell, I'm trying (healthily and so far very successfully) to lose a lot of weight (around 70lbs). and I keep wondering about how my body is going to change, and whether I'll ever like how I look... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2006 - 18 answers

I'm looking for some advice on how to stop waffling and finally make some significant changes with regards to my health & my weight. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2006 - 29 answers

Can seriously overweight people do martial arts? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2005 - 22 answers

DietFilter: Weight Watchers - cult or miracle solution? Has anyone used Weight Watchers? Successfully? Unsuccessfully? Online or with meetings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2005 - 32 answers

How can I lose weight quickly? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2005 - 35 answers