DebbieJohanesen

You are brave! Do your best. If it doesn't kill you, it will undoubtedly make you stronger.

It's totally unfair! I have high bad cholesterol, too, that's not going down sufficiently on the meds I'm on. So... now I'm on another one to see if it will drop. Ugghh! I know, in my case, that it's got to be in my genes. My dad died of a heart attack at age 43....his one and only and was dead before the ambulance…

In reading the replys you've gotten, my doctor mentioned Smooth Move tea to me, too. I haven't gotten any yet.

Your body may be adjusting to the different foods that you are eating now. Make sure to be drinking plenty of water every day. I deal with things like that all the time with Irritable Bowel constipation. Perhaps take a gentle laxative? Or Metamucil? I can't use a laxative, but I do use a stool softenerf (just a little…

Hi! I'm Debbie. I'm about the same height as you are. I'm 54, the mom of 2 daughters and the grandmom of 3 wonderful little boys. I'm trying to eat healthier, smaller portions and drink more water. I want to lose weight eating regular food. I love to cook and bake. I'm all for encouraging each other!:smile:

I weigh myself on sat. mornings, after I get up. Sometimes I check my progress on Wed. am if I'm worried about it.

One thing that might help would be to spread out your meals.... instead of 3 have 6 small meals. That way you can eat the things you like and trick your mind. I don't know if that will be helpful to you. I hope it is. My food distraction is things people bring in to work....unexpected yummies! That and snacks after work!…

I'm here, too. I'll encourage you. :0) We're all in the same battle here. ...Debbie