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I was in the same boat three years ago (also at 38!). I was able to lose 90 pounds and get my blood sugar cholesterol and blood pressure under control without having to go on meds. I'd be happy to give you some pointers if you want them.
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Invest in a rice cooker. Soak the oats overnight in the cooker with as much water as you'd use for the same amount of white rice. When you wake up, turn on the rice cooker and in 20 minutes they will be done. They can be quite starchy so they probably will bubble over a bit, but they clean up easy. If you are worried about…
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I often get 1/2 pint packs of berries (raspberries/blueberries, or especially blackberries) when they are on sale at the grocery store. Very refreshing and really low-cal. Or mini-carrots, those really fill you up as well. 1 cup of plain cheerios is only 100 calories. It's a bit dull, but they last you a while!
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Absolutely, I love them by them selves or with some black bean salad.
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Plan some snacks for mid morning and mid afternoon. It helps to have small amounts of food during the day. Delmonte has pear or pear slices packed in water. Each serving is 50-60 cals each. Baby carrots are good too.
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Buy him a Meccano set, in the States it's called Erector. They usually have some sets at Costco. Very fun stuff for anyone who likes to build and tinker.
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I have lost 65 pounds by following a low-gi diet, doing daily fast walking/strength training/cardio machines. For the first 45 pounds the only cardio machine I used was the recumbant bike, doing about 10 km/day. I ended up switching to the elliptical machine because it burns more calories. If you are looking to lose the…
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I wish I'd been pro-active! I lost my wedding ring. I went from a 13 to an 11. Thankfully my wife wasn't too upset.
