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Several posters have brought up the fact that this is setting a specific amount of weight to lose by a specific date and that's not a good thing to do. It's true that it may or may not happen. I'll tell you from prior experience, when I was much younger, the last 10 pounds can take forever to lose. We just have to be…

Please add me to the group I'm 52, gained 99 pounds on medicine and have currently lost 47 pounds. I would love to lose the rest by June or even the end of July because my son is getting married in October. I'm getting too old for this stuff. I was diagnosed D2 but that's dropped to pre-diabetic after losing weight. My…

MFP doesn't have a way to break down natural or added sugar. You're the one who checks the labels for added sugar and it is included in the carbs. I mean I wouldn't drink a can of soda just because I had room in my carbs since it's basically all sugar. I lower the sodium goal number on mine because of my heart. The doctor…

That's strange, the rest of my post disappeared. Drew is right, it's not uncommon to have fluctuations in your bp while you're pregnant. Try to do things to relax like taking walks, going out with the girls, listen to relaxing music and practice deep breathing. You can reduce your anxiety by laying down, closing your eyes…

Is this your first baby? Is it a boy or girl or too early to know? My son's getting married this year so I'm looking forward to grandkids

Your no will be different in different positions because your heart has to pump the blood differently. You should consult a cardiologist and discuss this issue. There is also a factor of what your no is when it's high. You don't always have symptoms and there can be medical causes if there is a great fluctuation. Don't…

Go to diabetic.org for information

I can use all the support I can get. I need to lose 60 more pounds this year so I'm ready for my son's wedding at the end of the year. I'm really sticking to the diet and trying to build up the cardio and strength training. I've already lost 45 pounds but decided to drop my goal a little more. I'd sure like to buy that…

Hi Hope! I've used MFP in the past and was successful but meds caused a 99 pound weight gain. Those are gone so here I go again. I lost 45 before getting back on here and I'd love to be your friend and we can support each other!

Well, welcome Ashtyn and Ashtyn's husband ☺️. That's the best reason to be on here. It's not all about losing weight but learning to live a healthy lifestyle forever. I don't know if you have kids but you teach by example so you can help more than yourselves. Good luck and come here for friends and support anytime you need…

I liked reading this one because we need to set reasonable goals and not try to be perfect. A perfect person doesn't exist. Do's and Don't of Setting Goals Goal achievement, especially when it comes to health and fitness, can be a mystery. Most of us have no trouble with Step 1 (Setting the Goal). Setting a goal is the…

You can do this but you're being too hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes but just start fresh the next day. If you find all of it overwhelming then do one thing at a time until it becomes a habit then move on to something else. You really can do this so don't think you'll fail before you even start. Come here for…

I have hypothyroidism and take Levothyroxin and Liothyronine. TSH is just a basic test to look at thyroid function however there are more tests that can be performed. Take a look at The American Thyroid Association website. One other thing is each person reacts differently even if they're in the normal range. Some do…

You've got my support and I've already sent a friend invitation.

Welcome and you already have my invitation.

If you've input all your data and whether you want to lose 1 or 2 pounds per week, you should eat the calories and more if you're exercising a lot. Your body needs fuel and eating less actually backfires on you.

You do need to see your PCP and have your thyroid levels checked. I'd ask for more than just the basic TSH. Why haven't you treated it if you've known about it for 5 years? You'll feel so much better once your levels are normal.

Welcome Cathy! I gained 99 pounds on medicine so now I'm trying to lose it after getting off the meds. I was also diagnosed as a diabetic. I've lost 45 pounds since August and I'm now in the middle of the pre-diabetic range. My doctor believes that if I continue to diet, exercise and lose weight that I'll be back in the…

If he gets hungry enough he'll eat it. Tell your husband that this isn't just so you can lose weight but you, as parents, will lead by example to teach your children to eat healthy foods. Look at all the children who are gaining too much weight, having high blood pressure and getting diabetes. It may be difficult in the…

My goal is to lose 54 pounds by the end of June. I know it's pushing it. I want to buy my gorgeous Mother of the Groom's gown and a new wardrobe for our trip to Germany followed by his wedding in Ireland. They're in October but it would only be 3 months away if I make my goal on time. The scary part is German food before…

This is a fruit and almond smoothie. The recipe came from the American Diabetic Association. 1 cup original Almond milk 1 cup frozen strawberries and peaches 1-3.5 ounce Berry Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt (100 calories, 1 g sat fat, 12 grams carb) Instructions 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until…

1 medium fresh peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped ½ cup skim milk 1 4-ounce carton non-fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup ice cubes ground cinnamon (to taste) Place the peach, milk, yogurt, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Turn off machine and scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Blend again. Pour the…

This is a good one if he likes peach. 2 servings so he'll have to share

This would be good for him: 5 medium strawberries (or frozen with no sugar added) 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or unsweetened almond milk) 1/2 cup low fat Greek-style yogurt 6 ice cubes Nutrition Facts Lower Carb Strawberry Smoothie Amount Per Serving Calories 167 Calories from Fat 54 % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g 9%…

I'm just getting started on here today. I gained 99 pounds on medicine. I have lost 45 so far but need to lose another 54, hopefully by the end of June. That's 2 pounds a week but I know how slow those last 10 can be. My son is getting married in late October. It's going to be the fairytale wedding at a castle in Ireland…