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

Is it possible to ask someone out several months in advance? I've met someone great, but I've met them too soon! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 54 answers

Help me stop dwelling on the negatives and be able to ENJOY my vacation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm half way through my weight-loss goal but my clothes no longer fit. How does one bridge the half-way point to the "new you"? Likewise, does anyone have advice for what I assume will be the more difficult half of the process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2009 - 16 answers

I've been trying to get under a certain weight for weeks. Whenever I know that if I do well on a certain day, I'll have reached my goal in the morning, I tend to subconsciously self sabotage (by over eating or eating something I know will make me gain weight the next day.) Then I'll end up gaining a few pounds and needing to start all over. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 20 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 should only be eating 1200 calories per day? Really? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 38 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

I would like to lose weight. Please help me find the most efficient way to do this. I apologize for the length of this question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2009 - 26 answers

How do I keep morale up and depression from setting in during a lengthy weight loss process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2009 - 26 answers

Depression-induced weight loss. Help me return to my normal weight! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there any way to tone my "skinny fat" body without hitting the gym? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 - 28 answers

What's some successful self talk to help me reach my weight loss goals? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2008 - 22 answers

Will my exercise/commuting plan work? Maybe I just need some affirmation. Maybe I'm wrong and I need some advice. Let me know. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 - 12 answers

I am midway through losing a heap of excess weight. Are there any tips/tricks/techniques for making me more comfortable with my new body during this transitional phase? I used to be fairly confident, but now (as a side effect of the diet) I just think of myself as "fat". [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2008 - 17 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

9 months on Adderall, and I've lost a moderate amount of weight. What can I expect if I stop taking the drug? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Got the losing weight part down, help me do the magic mental work [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2008 - 24 answers

Why can't I find a doctor or weight loss program in San Francisco that will prescribe phentermine? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm taking SSRIs. I've experienced significant weight gain while on them and am now trying to work it off. How to get started? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 15, 2008 - 13 answers

What diet is right for me, and how do I stick to it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2008 - 38 answers

My body-image issues are getting in the way of my ability to go out and have fun. I don't know where to go next. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2007 - 22 answers

How to avoid skin sagging with extreme weight loss? I need to lose about 200lbs, currently I'm losing about 2-3lbs a week (about 20lbs so far) so this is a long term plan but I don't want to reach my goal weight and be a bag of sagging skin. Is there anything I can start doing now to avoid that? I'm fairly young (not yet 30) and my skin elasticity is good if that's relevant. There's a lot of skin tightening creams on the market but do any of them actually work? A lot are just wrinkle creams or anti-cellulite creams.
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2007 - 16 answers

What am I doing wrong? Either I've got the worst metabolism in the world, or my body *likes* being fat. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2007 - 31 answers

Sensible (numerical) weight loss plan, followed meticulously, seeming to not produce results after 16 weeks. I'm still maintaining it just as consistently, but I'm starting to feel discouraged and somewhat lost. Inside are four potential problems. Which do you think are holding me back? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 25, 2007 - 41 answers

When losing weight, is it normal to have loose stools? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2007 - 19 answers

My eating disorder(s) are controlling my life! To those of you who have overcome serious eating issues in the past: what was it that made the difference for you? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 6, 2007 - 21 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

I need to lose a lot of weight, but I'm worried about being left with excess skin. Like, it worries me to the point where I'm reluctant to even start Project Weightloss. My question is: do people sometimes regret losing a massive amount of weight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2006 - 42 answers

[FlabFilter] I'm 35, male, average weight...but I need to try and lose a double chin. (personal reasons for posting anon, apologies) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I tell my girlfriend that I am not physically attracted to her since she put on some weight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 16, 2006 - 68 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

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

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 do I become the person I know I should be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2005 - 36 answers

What foods can I eat on the South Beach Diet? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2005 - 13 answers