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I did the phen/phen thing. Lost 30 lbs quickly but now I have heart valve problems. That was FDA and dr approved. I gained it all back and then some. It has taken me quite a while and some ups and downs but finally loosing just by diet and exercise. It is the healthiest way to do it. It may take longer but worth it. If…

My daughter was 12 and competing gymnastics so she always felt she was fat. I had her pediatrician talk to her. He pulled in a pediatric gastro dr and had her talk, show pictures and explain what happens if the calories are not eaten while growing. I think the fact that she was a woman along helped. If she already has an…

Gold's Gym $22 a month for everything. At the time there was no sign up fee. I like the fact I can go anywhere in the US with my membership and not worry about it.

Thanks for the information. I am a stress eater and struggle with it constantly.

Yes, I guess I didn't put this in quite the right words. I have a diet given to me by the dietician that keeps me at 150 carbs. I most often stay below. In order to keep blood sugars from roller coastering I must maintain a healthy level of carbs/sugars. The discussion I had with particular co-worker was about the carbs in…

I would log it. It will probably come off but then you will have more weight loss!

I don't eat after 8 unless I'm hungry and have not reached my calories. Reason for this at least for me is the digestive process. I sleep better and my blood sugars are lower in the mornings. I agree with the others about no cut off time. It can be a preference or one your dietician or doctor recommend.

Wow, almost seems like I wrote this..... I have been in the same situation for 26 years. It has never been physical only emotional. Until about 3 years ago I would just sit back and take it now I don't. I am a stronger person for it. I wish I had gotten out a long time ago now that I see the effect that it has had on my…

I am with you. 3 weeks with no weight loss. I weigh in tomorrow. It is tough but you have to keep working hard. If you log your food and work-outs, it will fall into place. At least that is what they keep telling me. Good luck!

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, my physician immediately scheduled me an appointment with a diabetic clinic and there dietician. She told me what carbs to eat and when. I received all kinds of materials and information. I would suggest you do the same. Really this web site doesn't cater to diabetics. I wish we could…

I don't really focus on time, more distance. I started like you a little at a time. I started with 1 mile and didn't care if it took 18 or 30 minutes. I am now up to 3 miles most days. Some days are slower than others. I have a couple different paths so it changes. As long as you are doing something everyday it helps. I…

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I could have posted this. I always say if I stretch I can reach 5'0. There are so many machines and such that don't fit our bodies. I hate it. I also hate when I shop in the petites and here "fat people are not petite" I have always battled my weight because a pound gained looks like 2. My size is smaller in pants but I…

Thanks for the input and I agree with you. I did find out that my insurance will pay for an 8 week class that includes a dietician, counselor and support group. I am thinking about taking advantage of it.

I had sandals that I could not wear because they were too tight. This summer I pulled them out before sending to charity. I have now worn them all summer long! I also had to get my rings resized. That I know is common but it still made me feel good.

Don't go under 1200 calories. I do on occasion but it is only by hundred or less. Take into account your excersize calories. Each fruit and vegatables for the extra calories. No processed sugars. Good luck!

Thanks for the information. My dietician has me at 150 carbs a day. Most days I am around 120/130. I started doing meats and vegetables with fewer carbs but then my calorie intake increased. I am just trying to figure it all out.

If you are not eating enough calories, your body can go into starvation mode. This will keep you from losing because it stores the fats and calories. I didn't understand all of this and I thought if I excersized and stayed way under in calories, I couldn't help but lose weight. I didn't. After doing some researcha and…

I am diabetic so I follow the American Diabetes diet. I do however have a friend that is not and that is the diet her physician recommended for her. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Mine is te first thing to come off when I get home and last thing I put on before I leave for work. I hate them and I have big boobs. They can sag all they want but at this point I figure gravity will do more than an underwire bra that eventually will poke me. It's all about comfor.:laugh:

I tried the Julien Michaels clense. It was a waste of 15 bucks. Nothing happened. In fact, I felt more bloated and heavy then before I started. I usually don't buyt this kind of stuff but thought mayne it was a good way to get started.

:flowerforyou: Great Job! Keep up the good work. It always helps with motivation when people see the change.