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Add me as well. Fellow introvert here. I like to motivate and encourage others on their weight loss journey because it helps me stay focused on mine.
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R u still here?
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My niece - in her early 20s - was told by her physician that if she did not have weight loss surgery she would die young. She had been obese her entire life. The surgical option was not an "easy way out." There are a lot of changes that must be made to one's lifestyle - including eating very small amounts of liquified…
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Agree with Jessicapk, fiber is important. Whether you get it through eating whole foods or through psyllium husk, or a combination of the two, it will help lower your cholesterol. I use orange-flavored Metamucil or Now Foods Psyllium Husk Powder in addition to eating foods high in fiber - oats, vegetables, beans, etc. - as…
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also: Kroger CARBMaster yogurt (if you have a Kroger store) low-fat lunchmeat slices and cheese slices - rolled up or rolled in a lettuce leaf Sargento Light mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese) protein bars prepared protein shakes (like GNC Lean Shake 25) hardboiled eggs I tend to look for "portable" high protein…
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Low-fat deli meat and low-fat cheese slice wrapped in lettuce or Flat Out carb wraps Fresh fruit and non-starchy vegetables Frozen mixed vegetables or edamame (steamable in microwave) Previously cooked turkey or chicken burgers (93% lean) Fresh salad (I use a variety of lettuces, spinach and kale to mix things up) with…
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Ice and elevation should help with the swelling. I had ACL reconstruction surgery 8 weeks ago and, after eight weeks of physical therapy, am now allowed to do limited time on treadmill (at 1.5 mph), recumbent bicycle and swimming. Will move to elliptical soon.
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I live in Nashville. You are welcome to add me.
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Hi! I am new to this community and would like to add friends to keep me motivated. I have a long way to go to accomplish my weight loss goal.
