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The Bowflex is not a good piece of equipment. Agree with other posters who said they are cumbersome. Kettlebells and dumbells are better. You Tube has some good workout routines and these items do not take up a lot of space. I have a Total Gym and love it.

Congrats! 68 pounds is impressive. Happy Twotopia.

Not a fan of detox for weight loss but I do think that there is something to having food sensitivities and your body being in an inflammatory state. I wish that restrictive diets would not be called detoxes or cleanses. It is very misleading and not sustainable. Hope you find the information that you need. For some…

Have a taste of dessert but otherwise, watch everything else that I eat. It takes too long to lose a few pounds. It is not worth it to me to eat more on Christmas just to struggle until New Year's to get it off. No alcohol until late evening if at all, because I tend to eat more when drinking. I don't ever drink more than…

Weigh every day Weigh food on the scale Include the tastes or bites that I eat from other people's plates Post my current weight and my 5 pound monthly goal on my refrigerator Always have a measured portion of soup in the freezer so I cannot use the excuse that there is no food in the house or I don't have time to cook…

I agree with the water retainage post. Drink lots of water and give your body a week to settle down. I always gain 5-10 pounds when traveling even if I am meticulous about what I eat. I have learned to accept the uptick in the scale for the first week home.

Oh, you speak of my friend peanut butter and his cousins, cashew and almond. I eat it with a small spoon. No competing with bread and jelly. I put just a bit on a spoon, close the jar, put it away and then walk away. Otherwise peanut butter and me will have to end our long friendship. Thank goodness there is no apple…

For me it was nearly impossible to lose weight without medication for hypothyroid. After doing some research, I switched from Synthroid to Armour. I echo what others are saying about celiac disease. You don't have to have full-blown celiac to stop eating wheat but it is better for your thyroid. Also, according to several…

There is a theory that one should only focus on losing ten pounds or 10% of your weight. The first and last 10 pounds can be the hardest. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. But...I come from a family where everyone weighs between 250-400 pounds. I am lucky that I didn't ever let my weight climb that…

Cold turkey sounds like it is too restrictive for you. Why don't you allow yourself a dark chocolate square once or twice a week? You may find that you don't need it twice a week and will only reach for a chocolate square occasionally. I freeze the individually-wrapped Ghirardelli squares and just reach for one when I want…

I watched a relative gain 50 pounds once she started taking Lexapro and Amblify. She cannot get enough carbs. Antidepressants can cause weight gain. Ask your doctor about Wellbrutin. Wellbrutin aids in weight loss and doesn't work against your libido. Talk to your doctor about your weight concerns and taking your current…

Count me in! Love the opportunity to lose weight in December instead of gaining. I hope that people leave the cookies with Santa instead of me! Original starting weight : December starting weight : 179 (01/12/2016) December goal : 174 Ultimate goal : 135 2nd :178 9th : 16th : 23rd : 30th : Total loss for December - 1pound…

There are low carb vegetables and fruits. Look up low glycemic recipes and consider using coconut or almond oil instead of butter. Many low carbers use zucchini or spaghetti squash in place of noodles and cauliflower in place of rice. Long-term low carbers eat a more healthy version and do not rely on meat and butter.

You can taste salt and sugar in foods after eating clean for awhile. Not getting winded walking up a flight of stairs and being able to bend down easily. Healthy feels good.

It is better to start today than wait until after the holidays or New Years Day. You will feel better about yourself for doing so. My Thanksgiving diet is to wear a pair of jeans that I can barely fit into. I will not be unbuttoning the top button. I have to eat a normal dinner or I am going to be in agony.

Yes. It is my experience and there are many references to it on the Internet. Google low carb and thyroid. There are many references for women who initially have good success with Paleo and then begin to gain. Google low carb and hormones. I wasn't aware of these issues until my doctor brought it to my attention. I had no…

Women do not do as well on low-carb diets. I did a low-carb diet and lost weight but developed adrenal/thyroid problems. That resolved after I added back some carbs. Eat healthy vegetables and occasional low-sugar fruits too so that you do not stress your body or develop carb sensitivities. Drink plenty of water if you are…

It is so important for us to keep our weight in check as we get older so we can stay healthy and get around easily. It's easy to fall off of the weight loss wagon but it is good to know that we can jump back on and continue to make progress.

I am a fan of intermittent fasting. Please send me a friend invite.

Try eating a meal or two without the oatmeal, rice or sweet potato. I am not suggesting that you eliminate these things from your diet. Instead, I am suggesting that you only eat one of these things each day. You may have a sensitivity (gluten) to one of these. Add back one of these every few days. See if helps.

Would like to participate in this group. Please add me as your friend. I just joined yesterday. Timing is great.