Posts by msstarr22

Dee,

Did you look in the section called Groups on this site.  There is a teen section that may help you.  Plus you do need to find a happy thought.  I looked at what you wrote and it broke my heart.  You need to sit down and write what makes you happy.  I really don't see that being your boyfriend but if he is then tell him you want to get healthier.  Ask him to help you do that.

I see you put your weight in stones where are you from?  My best friend is from the UK.  I think you need to figure out how to enjoy the world around you.  Why are you afraid of going outdoors?  Did something happen to you?  These are important questions.  If you have more than one disorder you may need to consult a specialist to help you with that.  Have you thought about the fact that you might be agoraphobic?  

I agree with the advice so far do not think of this as a diet but a new healthy journey in your life.  Veggies and fruit and super foods.  Give it a try luv and see how things go.

I have fibro and know what you feel.  Though I do have days where the pain is less I still struggle every night.  I struggle to sleep.  As for the loosing pain as I loose weight I have yet to start that. I still have a lot to loose.  I hope to be able and get out and walk some as soon as this blasted snow goes away.  I am so anxious to see the green grass again.  Every little thing helps.  I am now taking extra trips up and down my stairs.  I can't carry anything yet but I hope to soon enough.  

We need to keep together as this is the disease that no one will recognize.  It won''t kill you but it will debilitate.  We have to just do a little more each day.  Whatever it is it is good.

I agree with everyone, I am on 1200 calories due to illness that has me with disabilities and I am only 5ft 3.  I do chair dancing which in itself is hard for me.  Since you are more active and if your height says more calories you need to follow the guidelines.  The healthy way of eating is not a diet but a lifestyle change.  It is an education in eating right.  I would share with the class these benefits as well, if you are allowed to that is.  Children today eat so unhealthy.  My grand-daughter is an exception if she had her way she would only have her milk and fruit.  Good luck and Congrats on the pending wedding.

Congratulations.  you are doing fantastic.  I am glad to see someone else using the same goal markers.!  I have managed to loose 1 stone.  I still have to loose 4 stones.  My best friend is from England and we chat nearly every day.  Thank God for computer technology. We wrote letters in the beginning.  I even have a few of them stored in my box of memories.  I would like to be down by 2 more by summer but we will see.  

Good luck with your progress I am here cheering for you! 

Betty1302,

The fact that you posted the question means you are looking for help.  Please seek professional assistance, and stay with us here at CC.  We are all suffering from a food disorder or we would not be here.  Even if it is only 15lbs overweight, which I am not, it brings people together to find the answers.  We are obsessed with food in one way or other.  

A small suggestion.  Become a homemade soup aficionado, and make it healthy, low sodium and delicious.  Learn herbs.  It is a healthy project that might change your food focus.  Soup is such a comfort food, and if done right can outshine a number of fattening foods.  There are so many other things that would be good to try to but start small.  Think soup!  

But the most important thing you can do is "Love You".  If you do it is the start in the right direction.  Please post often.  You are worth it.  And we are all here for you.

Barb, 

A few medical problems beginning with fibromyalgia.  No n=major surgeries though, sorry to hear you had so much pain.  I have watched my husband loose just by counting calories.  I knew I could not do just that but when I found CC I just fell into it.  I like seeing what I am putting in me.  Plus I want to reduce my sodium intake.  I would love to get off blood pressure medicine.  I live 1 hour from Akron and 1/2 hour from Youngstown.  The town I live in is Newton Falls.  It is nice to have a friend here to chat with.

I got some information last night before leaving but these little places do not list nutrition facts even as a small chain.  So went crazy looking for one that had similar recipes.  I could not believe one of my faves, Eggplant Parmesan was 1000 calories not to mention fats, and other bad stuff....I only eat fish.  My doctor said I had to add a protein of some sort to my vegetarian diet and I added fish instead of beans, only sort of like them but could not eat them every other day..  This site has been the best place I have every been to help me diet.  

I was considering bariatric surgery but my kids talked me out of it.  I am glad I found this place as a bit of a geek I like seeing the food broken down into elements.  I feel that is one of my biggest motivators.  Here since the first of the year and I see it as being a life adventure.  As glad to have a way of seeing my goal working toward me instead of away. 

Thank you everyone.  I have the frozen veggie now and some fresh.  I have been more diligent about cooking fresh and frozen.  I am leaving the canned to my hubby,he doesn't have as much to loose.  This site looks to be the life saving place I need to be.  I am on the computer all day anyway so this works for me.  

I appreciate all the encouragement.  

Yes by all means, they list it use it.  I know it seems a little redundant but when you look at it at the end of the day you feel like you accomplish something.  If your sodium is high it could cause water retention.  That is my concern as well.  Congratulations on your loss.   We all need to stick together.  I to have Fibromyalgia. I do chair dancing.  Just put some music on and move, arms, legs, tap toes and heals.  Move your head back and forth or up and down.  Who is going to see.  It counts as mild exercise.  I started at 5 minutes and am up to 15, not a lot but it will go.