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Good to know, thanks

And you would need to be careful and not eat all those fruits and veggies that are on those "bad" lists, the ones that are not organic and that are being sprayed with chemicals.

Great reasons Dave! 1. I love to dance. I want to dance. Losing weight will be easier for my knees, body and endurance. 2. Not having to worry about being squished in a booth at a restaurant, seat belt extender on planes etc. 3. Make my kids proud of me. 4. To stop thinking about losing weight. It is 24/7 for the last 45…

Congrats! Even when I lost 50 lbs. I couldn't even tell. Have you bought new more fitting clothes and rid yourself of the roomier clothing? That might help.

size 22 or 24- maybe 220 lbs. size 28 - 255 - 286 (30) Like a J.C. Penney tops run small, The Avenue runs a little roomier

Hi, I thought about the sleeve many times when I feel hopeless. What I did was go to over 5 different seminars with different doctors, went to 5 support groups and asked questions and even had 2 consultations with doctors and made 2 dates to have the surgery done. I also looked on you tube and watched many people talk…

I was at a party last weekend. A nurse there gave a woman pink gum, I think it was bubble gum (I heard them say not the orange flavor). Don't know the details but apparently after eating a meal, the gum produces saliva and not sure what else was said. But maybe it can help?

Enjoy Key West! MossiO, we will be going from West Palm down to Key West, stopping at different islands, staying overnight, along the way and making our way to Key West. Any other tips about the area? Thanks!

Spoiler alert.... :(

I would think that a banana and a cup of grapes for breakfast has a lot of natural sugar. I think 1/2 cup of grapes or 1/2 large banana plus a protein would be better (eggs with/or without vegies, cottage cheese etc.)

I just recently bought Ezekiel for the first time. I guess I was in an extremely just starting healthy mood because I s1uished avocado, placed on top of the toasted bread, then added flax seed, a touch of tumeric and cinnamon. It was ok. But then had in the refrig too long so I threw away. I also made ham sandwiches with…

I understand the need to eat that cake and go get fast food and continue on with the binge for weeks, even months. It sounds like me except YOU BEAT A BINGE!!!!!!!! i beat a binge once time, it was the most amazing thing - I wrote that I wanted to eat on-line and then I took the dog for a walk. i beat a binge. I was…

You are beautiful. Congrats and very proud of you for what you have accomplished. You may have excess skin but you are so much healthier now. You rock!

I was wondering about insulin and all - many carbs at one time, might do a number with blood sugar. But I guess if a person is not diabetic, they can handle it. Also if you are a binge eater, then you would still be considered binging. A dietician wanted me to have carbs at all my meals. When I suggested that if I was…

I struggle every day but am on Day 3. A good positive attitude. You can write out the reasons why you want to lose weight and reread them every day. Lots of water. Hugs

I have a 4th of July party to go to. I don't like to waste food so I will just take small portions of stuff and I can go back later and take more of what I really like. You should not waste/waist the calories by eating something you really do not like. Sometimes I will actually spit out the food because it doesn't taste…

For JGNATCA, OMG, I looked at the site. That just might explain how I have been dieting/binging for over 45 years. I only just skimmed it but it really seems on point. Thank you!!!

Whenever I start a diet, the first week I can around 8 pounds. But I do think your smaller intake of food you are losing fat, especially your 2nd week. You are doing great. For me, I can't eat a lot of carbs (pasta, bread, rice, junk food, cereal etc.) when I am trying to lose. If I watch my carbs, maybe 1 or the most 2 a…

Thank you Creatureofch :)

SeikoMonster, thank you so much for your recipe!

I second the Premier chocolate (didn't like the other 4 or 5 flavors). Other big box stores carry them. too. Walmart sells 4 packs of them (then you can try the different flavors and/or just buy a one pack to see if you like it)

Vertigo, sinus infection could be a number of issues. Please, please see a doctor.

I cut my hair real short. No more putting up my hair when I am hot, then taking it down, repeat like 50x a day. I honestly can say I am much cooler. Also I met a cashier at Kohls who was wearing a fan around her neck. She said you can buy it at BB&B and Walmart. She said she would not be able to work there without her fan…

So do you remove the skin of the potatoes first, then boil and then place in your waffle iron? Thanks

I am trying to figure out what to eat. I think I will do better if it is just about the same thing. Too many choices leads me to too many exceptions. I do find that I tend to go off my plan at a restaurant and don't let me start with the bread and butter.

All those triggers whether you see a food commercial or at a restaurant with an open menu or that bread basket with the evil butter or your friend/spouse annoying you?

I lost maybe about 50 or so pounds a few years ago. Gained 20 lbs back and then keep trying to lose those 20 lbs. Then I keep gaining and losing. Gained up to 36 back. But keep on losing the 20 and then right up it goes. For 2 years keep on losing and gaining the same 20. Is it a set point or just that normal binge eating…

I wish there was a free clinical trial going on now. No more going on now?

One question I asked at all the numerous WLS seminars and bariatric support groups was - afterwards, do you lose that "need" to eat. Because it would be awful to have to go through the surgery and possible side effects only to still have that wanting of needing all those carby comfiting foods in large amounts. I just…

About 120 to lose. You can check out "Losing is Winning" group. It's a little slow now but it should pick up.