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Name: Karen Age: 56 Height: 5'4" (163cm) Start Weight(1st May): 237.5 lbs / 107.73kg Goal Weight(1st June): 227 lbs / 103 kg 1st May: 237.5 lbs / 107.73kg 8th May: 236.5 lbs / 107.27 kg 15th May: 234.6 lbs / 106.41 kg 22nd May: 29th May: 1st June: Weight lost/gained this week: -1.9 lb / .86 kg Weight lost/gained this…

I have the gazelle supreme and I use it anywhere from 15 mins to a half hour daily with the resistance in place and my own little routine. I'm definitely seeing my stamina improving. Good luck with your results!

This!!

That's awesome! I'm hoping to follow not too far behind - and I know a few great jewelry shops on Etsy :)

Sounds like maybe you have a little more working against you than just a problem with your heart... feeling discouraged at first after a diagnosis is normal, but if it's affecting your outlook on life, you probably should talk to someone about it. As for exercise, have you spoken with your doctor or an exercise…

If speed = distance/time and the EM Drive (which is not exactly the same as the Alcubierre Drive) allows "shortcuts", how do you then measure the distance travelled? If distance is measured as a straight line, then yes, I believe it does disprove it. If distance is not linear, but rather measured as a "fold" in space/time,…

This study somewhat supports the OP's theory... for certain people - unless we aren't supposed to take TEE and REE into the weight loss equation (although I've seen enough people using them in these forums as part of their arguments against anything that isn't simply CICO.) I'm sure there are studies that would show…

Coming in late, believer that everyone has to figure out what works for them as an individual... a bit tired of reading requests for peer reviewed articles/studies. There is a huge concern in every field that as the criteria for peer review is poorly defined, the results are inconsistent, biased, and inefficient. These…

Name: Kren Age: 56 Height: 5'4" (163cm) Start Weight(1st May): 237.5 lbs / 107.73kg Goal Weight(1st June): 227 lbs / 103 kg 1st May: 237.5 lbs / 107.73kg 8th May: 236.5 / 107.27 kg 15th May: 22nd May: 29th May: 1st June: Weight lost/gained this week: 1 lb / .45 kg Weight lost/gained this month: 1 lb / .45 kg…

I have a niece who had gestational diabetes (and she has always been a tiny little thing) so I appreciate that concern. I had babies over 9 lbs which also makes me more at risk for developing DM, so I'm not that far removed from your concerns. Thanks for sharing!

Great insights - thank you for sharing :) Best of luck to you on your journey to health!

PITAs are a vital part of any community - they're the one who keep things honest, but I don't think even most of them would argue the PITA designation... one of the trademarks of that behavior is keeping at something until it causes the other person discomfort. My comment to those type of demands is that nothing in life is…

Thank you... that's part of why I'm here... this community is amazing - even the PITAs who want proof of everything (you know who you are!)

He had to lose 30 lbs before they would say yes to surgery, and I believe when he went into surgery he was around 370-ish. After the surgery he lost about another 30 and would go up and down until the amphetamines were prescribed. After that he essentially was eating whatever he wanted (he evidently has no satiety…

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I'd never judge anyone for being honest... Everyone has their breaking points and deal breakers... I think part of what scares me is that I realize I'm nearing mine... I'm just not in a position to make that decision yet, nor do I really want to, because I still care.

I did, but I already knew the answer...four different flavors... and he felt 8 was a reasonable amount for a late night snack.

It's evening here, and I've been reading through all of the thoughts and comments and I hope I can clear up some of the questions. No, this definitely was not our first conversation - in fact our first conversation about eating healthy was on our first date 11 years ago. I was "pudgy" to borrow an adjective from an earlier…

Just a morning update - I'll be reading through all the responses through the day,.. all four packages of Oreos have been opened and at least 2 cookies are gone from each. The packages will be finished within a week, I'm guessing. As for addictions - food can be just as deadly an addiction as drugs, if not more so because…

I so completely understand this... watched an alcoholic father make poor choices for years with drinking and an ex-husband basically eat himself into two heart attacks... maybe that's why I'm so stressed over my current situation.

My fear is that is exactly what will happen ... and the comment about rights and responsibilities has always been how I view things. Thank you for putting it so succinctly :

Speaking only for myself, healthy eating is about eating predominantly food that is nutritious, natural, and not loaded with empty calories. I have specific health concerns, so I avoid certain foods because I know they're not going to serve any positive purpose for me. I made it clear here at home this evening that I…

I'm sensing the overall feeling is put up and shut up until the EMT's come to pick one of us up. (I know there are a couple people who have a better understanding of why I'm so upset - I realize that doesn't represent you) So essentially, if you witnessed your spouse or significant other downing a bottle of poison, you'd…

My daughter's step-sister just lost her father to the effects of diabetes - years after he lost both legs and a wife as a result of his illness and refusal to eat healthy and take care of himself. I don't understand why anyone (even jokingly) would wish to become dependent on someone else if it could be prevented. Part of…

To be clear, I don't expect either one of us to give up all sweets and snacks - I would have considered one bag of Oreos a little bit understandable... but four? And I will bet they will be gone inside a week... Cereal can be healthy, not loaded with sugar, ice cream is fine if it's eaten in reasonable servings, and the…

It's so very much more complicated than just this latest issue. Diabetes killed his father, and we're all concerned that he is headed in the same direction. He is also 8 years out from failed WLS, and as for me, I am simply sick and tired of feeling sick and tired (ie, I don't want to become diabetic, I want to lower my…

Propyl gallate - and I'll amend my statement because in looking it up, I found a report released in late 2014 that the EU is allowing it back into food processing since they can't pull it completely out of the cosmetics industry.

Propyl gallate - and I'll amend my statement because in looking it up, I found a report released in late 2014 that the EU is allowing it back into food processing since they can't pull it completely out of the cosmetics industry.

He keeps telling me that his diet must be fine because his blood tests come back fine (meaning his A1c is within acceptable limits for a diabetic on 3 different diabetes meds) Denial? It scares me, but not him...

The patties have a preservative that's pretty much banned in every country in the world except the US. So no, not really... although I hear what you're saying.