I used to weigh 150 lbs more than I do now. My body looks like I used to weigh 150 lbs more than I do right now; when is the appropriate time to discuss this with someone I just started dating? Is it necessary to discuss? How do I bring it up?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2013 -
27 answers
I am grossly fat and very unhappy. I've already figured out how many calories I need to consume to lose weight and joined a gym and bought a scale (gross). I'm an emotional binge eater. How can I maintain my motivation?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2013 -
61 answers
I'm fat. I want to take an exercise class that meets 2-3 times a week to help with weight loss and have fun doing something active. What class should I take?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 21, 2012 -
31 answers
LIPO-Light: Does it work? Would I be able to get it without my boyfriend noticing any side effects (besides inch reduction)?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2012 -
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I tried a low-carb diet. I didn't lose much weight and my experience was different from what most other people report. Why?
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posted by anonymous
on May 4, 2012 -
29 answers
I'm trying to go from a mostly sedentary person who, frankly, is greedy, to someone who enjoys exercise and eats well. But working in an office full of gymbunnies and no-carbers is making it surprisingly hard...
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2012 -
24 answers
Help me deal with depression/stress-related weight loss and the resulting loss of body image. And how can I healthfully gain it back?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2012 -
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I am a Direct Support Provider working with an adult who is morbidly obese. She weighs over 500 lbs and is barely mobile. She says she would like to lose weight, but she seems unable to visualize herself doing so. What can I do to help her become more healthy?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 11, 2012 -
19 answers
Am I doing damage to my body by eating below my estimated BMR? Is starvation mode a real thing?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2012 -
14 answers
Body dysmorphic disorder with no insurance, self diagnose before investing in a shrink?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2011 -
14 answers
I would like suggestions for a long term plan of diet and exercise to help me lose a significant amount of weight while keeping my spirits up for the long haul.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm obese and recently went on a new medication that's causing me massive weight loss. I can't handle the other side effects, so I'm unfortunately going to have to switch eventually. I'm looking for tips on how to maintain my lower weight once I'm off the drug, and hopefully lose some more.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2011 -
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Am I making excuses or is there a grain of logic behind smoking again to lose some weight? Details.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 7, 2011 -
28 answers
I'm thinking about liposuction on my inner thighs and possibly knees and outer thighs as well. Any experiences?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 31, 2011 -
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How to cope with having an ideal body weight that is different from my SO's ideal of my body weight?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2011 -
21 answers
Weight loss help? I really need to lose weight but I lack the kind of support structure I think I need.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 25, 2011 -
28 answers
What cardio exercises/machines would you recommend to someone who really,
really hates cardio?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2011 -
45 answers
I want your mealplans - your SMALL mealplans. Bonus points if they're brown bag, weightloss and special snowflake friendly.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2011 -
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I lost about one hundred pounds a few years ago. While I've mostly dealt with it on my own, I'd love to know of any online support groups of previously obese people.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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What are the health risks of taking a "cleansing" product like Acai Super Cleanse for too long? Details...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
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I’m considering enrolling in a medically supervised liquid diet program. What do I need to know?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 15, 2010 -
18 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.
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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!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2009 -
54 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 28, 2009 -
20 answers
We both need to lose weight... But I need some help figuring out how to successfully do it together.
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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.
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2009 -
26 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.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2008 -
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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".
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2008 -
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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.
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2008 -
14 answers
