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I Didn't Know What The Normal Weight For Obesity Is Till Now. I Fall Under The Obesity Category But It Is Going Lower.

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thank you to both of you.

How Do I Stop Emotional Eating?

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St. Louis, MO

I eat when I am bored, I eat when I am tired, I eat when I am frustrated. I am constantly eating for reasons other than hunger. How do I stop? It's like it just slips under my radar and next thing I know, I have polished off a whole pie, or cookies or bag of potato chips.

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A MyObesityTeam Member

Write your feelings down. Go for a walk.

This Is Real. Right?

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Laurel, MS
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A MyObesityTeam Member

Judy, bless you for still being here to share your story with us. Such an inspiration and role model. You look fantastic !

Did Anyone Lose Custody Of There Children Due To The Fact They're Obese

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Copiague, NY
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A MyObesityTeam Member

No

Tips For Anxiety? Useful Tools To Just Help My Brain Slow Down?

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Scottsdale, AZ

Realize this isn’t exactly an obesity question(hope this is ok.) but curious what y’all’s experiences or helpful tips are

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A MyObesityTeam Member

Awe I'm a huge animal lover 💓

Bear With Me While I Try To Understand This Site. What Do You All Do To Increase Your Energy? To Get Motivated, And Pain Control Management

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Upstate NY

I'm currently on levothyroxine for my Thyroid, My energy sucks, I get like, 1 week a month where I can be booming around doing stuff, getting stuff done and those other 3 weeks of the month I'm downright land down. I can't do anything. I'm stuck on social media or Netflix and my body doesn't function. It doesn't move. It's in pain. I've got to see my rheumatologist tomorrow and see if she can put me back on A. Medication for the pain... I was doing so well before I was walking. I was happy to go… read more

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A MyObesityTeam Member

doing the best i can some days weeks are better than others

Those Of You Who Weigh 300 Pounds Or More, How Often Do You Get Fat-shamed?

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Berkeley, CA

Fat-shaming is very damaging and its perpetrators tend to be sadistic. What we need to know is who does it and why they do it. In motives we can discern actions, your story can help put an end to it. Be brave.

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Elice, the sad truth is, most people who are super-obese literally expect that kind of thing, and are on guard against it constantly, which of course makes it worse. Thanks for sharing. Marion, good… read more

I Would Like To Know What Makes Your Toes Feel Like They Are Balling Up Even When You Are Off Of Them Or Not Wearing Shoes

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Laurel, MS
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I am a bit reluctant to give medical advice here as rules discourage us from doing that. If it is bothersome or painful, should definitely mention to your doctor at next appointment. First off are… read more

What Is The Corelation Between Genetic, Menopause , Medication And Obesity. My Doc Thinks It's Not Related.

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Vancouver, BC
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I think they have an impact on each other, since i have started my peri-menopause, full of medical condition started to pop up and my physician think that also.

Does Anyone Deal With Feet Swelling Because Of Obesity?

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Alabama
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A MyObesityTeam Member

Might be diabetes