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When you are with your wife, have her order her ice tea and a water; then you order a water for yourself - now you have two.

Earinabby: Interesting about the protein and carb for breakfast gives you a lower glucose number than no breakfast at all. Thanks for info :)

70 here. Would love a "60's" group. I have quite a bit to lose - 100 - 125. A constant struggle but hopefully it will all be worth it if I can finally achieve it. I am so tired of all these years of dieting/binging. Doing pretty well for a month now with only occasionally overeating, not binging. To motivate our new…

I know it is not phen-phen but that one causes heart valve problems. Lisinopril - caused me a year of seeing lots of specialists for lots of phelgm(sp?). A person at the gym looked up the side effects for me and yup, that was one of them.

Hi, Please feel free to join our group "Losing is Winning". We are all in the same boat :)

Can you start making her meals and snacks more vegetable friendly and not so carb heavy without her even knowing? You are giving her a balanced meals and snacks but sometimes those carbs really stay with a person.

As others have posted, the cortisone shot helped the second I got it. It is great. I have a friend who makes some great dishes. People request it all the time from her. She obliges them. They are also using her. They could serve something else, make it themselves or buy it at the store. Your friends can buy their desserts…

JaydeMiss and Scarletspy, Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it.

For me to lose weight, I need to cut out most of the bread (and also cannot keep butter in the house). I do not abuse protein, veggies or fruit. That's just me.

And your protein shake is another meal, I believe. So you are actually eating two meals. And also, maybe not talk about your meal plan to your friends. Then no explanation needed.

I love my gummy vitamins. I was low on Vitamin D. Doc told me to take it. Then months later checked labs again. Now I was way too high. So if you take the D, get retested later on.

Is your doctor a gastroenterologist? I believe they can diagnose you. Your u/s should show what you have plus there are a number of other tests. Every 8 months or so I would be in terrible pain, back and right side pain, vomiting, up all night. But by the a.m. I was all better. I went to my doc about something unrelated…

Hi, Did he not eat at restaurants during the time he lost the 16 lbs? If he didn't, then he might have gotten tired of the "diet" food and wants to not feel deprived. Or is he eating lunch with coworkers at the restaurants? It might just be he really likes getting out with the coworkers and eating really tasty food. You…

I found yesterday in my closet mini Three Musketeer bars; maybe about 6 of them. I had forgotten they were there. I better be careful eating them.

A different question but what place on your body hurts the least for a tattoo?

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So I have always done this but I am way overweight. Going out to lunch - eat no breakfast or a light breakfast, same for dinner out or take-outs. But for me, I would still have to watch those portions because since I same my "carbs" for the meal out, I have to make sure I still don't go overboard on those carbs. Also for…

If you are a woman, there are ways makeup can make your face look slimmer. So there are probably ways to make you face seem fuller. Also hairstyles and jewelry (earrings) can make a big difference. I bet the new you slimmer face is beautiful. Like the above posters said, it may be just a matter of you getting used to your…

You have over 8 months to lose your weight, maybe 7 if you get the fitting a month early. Slow and steady wins the race. 3 dress sizes about 30 lbs. ? You can aim for 5 - 8 lbs. a month. Up your water, do a hobby using your hands or other things to keep you busy and away from the sweets. Congrats!

It depends on how far away you are moving. If you are visiting these selfish visitors all the time, you will be right back in the same boat. You need to develop yourself so you can learn to say no, not feel the guilt and making yourself a priority. There are many books you can purchase or go to the library to help you…

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You might want to see a doctor and get blood work. It could be a particular med or it could be a disease. You should get it checked out so you know for sure.

All beans and quinoa

Hey, the Levis' with the size on the outside - that was a "Seinfeld" episode lol But a great NSV. You could buy a Pandora charm (all jewelry stores sell charms plus craft stores, less expensive) and a bracelet and add a charm at each milestone. How about a show, manicure, massage, an expensive pocketbook you love?

Gallbladder surgery - in hospital 8 days, only allowed to eat hospital food last 2 days = gained 18 lbs. One week later - in hospital for 4 days, remove renegade gallstones = gained 8 lbs. One month later - back in hospital 1 day to remove metal or whatever they put to hold me together = gained 4 lbs. Previously to the…

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Check out the Food and Allergy Network. It is real people and you should not doubt people for saying they have an allergy. Too many times in the hospital. Cannot eat apples, nuts, peanuts, strawberries etc. etc. Can eat some fruit if it is in a different form. OP, do you carry with you at all times two epinephrines and…

Haven't done this in years but I should start again - banana split - peeled banana, sliced the long way - top with your favorite yogurt, add Cool Whip or Redi-Whip (fat free or not), can add some chocolate syrup or caramel (heard they have a sugar free version) and sprinkles if you want. Enjoy.

Kommodevaran, ..."living a good life" Simple and great phrase :)

I am hoping to lose 50 lbs by end of year, 26 weeks -2 lbs a week. Even that is hard to do. Try not to stress to much.