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You can add me to your friend list too. I lost 45 pounds here last year. I'm just getting started all over again now. 5'7" and this morning weighed 193 pounds. I know all about that plateau. I struggled with it for a while too, but I was also being monitored by my doctor and the blood work at each annual physical was…

My doctor has been monitoring my weightloss and I was doing pretty well for a while. It looked like my original goal was going to put me in the right BMI group, but would be harder on my health and she said I would look like a walking skelleton. With all my lab work improving and clothes fitting well, she wanted me to be…

I take Vitamin D and Calcium too. I found out that there is some calcium that is better absorbed than others by the body and am told that the body usually absorbs plant based vitamins fater than fat or animal based ones. That is a LOT of vitamin D. I live in the Northwest and was told to get up to 5000 IU a day. I'm sure…

I am not sure if I need one that also measures water content or not...Saw that today too.

Any peanut butter allergy? Usually you can find protein there, or use soy or tofu?

Just an added note here. I have a small place, so I've been trying to get by with a small scale I can tuck away in the kitchen. I am looking to get a new scale to replace the now broken one. No, I didn't really send it on a flight lesson and I only did the happy dance on it a couple times before it made me cry. I know the…

added you. I'm also looking to loose 45 to 50 or so. In addition to what I've already lost.

When I did that, I put down a few extra pounds. Reality was about 50-60, but I wear my added weight pretty well. Most people are there looking for who you are as a person, and if they are really looking for a fit and althletic person, they just screened themselves out of really great options. Personally I had some bad…

Both my parents have arrhythmias, so I come by mine naturally. I also have a friend with one, and we are hearing more and more about people having them. We both feel more of the floppy or heavy thud feelings when there is higher stress in our lives. Mostly though, our hearts can do thier flip flops without any rhyme or…

My husband and my Mum make some comments out of fun, but only to keep me in check. I get so wound up that if I can't get my phone application to work, I won't eat. I have been getting super serious about loosing and so durring the holidays I'd get the gentle nudging that a food I was wanting to add to my counter had no…

Stretching in really slow fluid movement can help. You will feel like everything is locking up if you don't . I used to be a figure skater and had tendonitus in my knee, after 6 weeks in a full leg cast, the muscles started to shrink. Ask your doc if you can at least do slow fluid movements to keep everything working. Tai…

I just want my bloodwork to come back wonderfully healthy. So far I'm getting there, but it gets tough...especailly when everything tastes and looks so amazing through the holidays.

It may be worth asking your doc if you should have ensure, or if there are other things they want you to have. You need to keep walking, but see about adding more protien shskes, maybe eggnogg or somehting to get the calories you need to recover from surgery first. When your body is healing from something it actually burns…

Sent you a friend request. I'm trying to avoid diabetes, and working a pound at a time to get healthier. It's easier with friends as I have a few and it helps to see them encourage your progress.

If it is something you are really bothered by, you may need to let it out. If you feel like you can, directly talking to the person who made the comment can be theraputic. Educating them that you are working on this, and that it is a very sensitive subject, lets them know they stepped in it, and emphasising the positives…

It sounds like you are doing great. Justkeep in mind that there are also places where skin may sag, or dimple, or even have a mark from changing weight. You probably look fabulous, but won't be able to see it if you are focused too much on the things you didn't expect. It is great when you start feeling healthy and happy…

I have a hard time spending money on myself, but allow myself to indulge in a nice outfit, or time out with the girls each week I've stayed on target. I also spend an hour of guilt free movie, or whatever me time for each pound I loose. Sometimes it is just a bubble bath night, or time with a book I want to read, but it is…

I noticed that too! Only started 80 days ago, but already I have to find smaller belts to keep my pants on! Don't want any more kids, since they are almost old enough to have their own now! LOL! Loved that earlier post!

I saw a picture of me leading my son around on a pony and my bum was bigger than the pony's! I wanted to cry! Amazing as it sounds, that did NOT spur me to loose the weight though! I buried myself deeper in food and baggy clothes. What did it for me is knowing I am likely to get diabetes, and then sitting next to my…

I try to balance my hobbies with active ones and physical ones I write, draw, sculpt, do arts and crafts, and Quilt AND I ride motorcycles, enjoy target practice, playing pool, bowling, and swimming.

It could be a simple shin spint, or tendon issue. I also recommend seeing someone though. I've been strugling with my knee since July 5th motorcycle accident. There are lots of things that could go on in there that require a specialist to diagnose. I had an MRI to check for a meniscus tear which is supposedly a very common…

I completely understand. My addictions are the sweets AND creamy sauce and cheese. I can very easily be tempted. I've found that teas are helping me though. There are tons of herbals that have really good flavor. My husband brought home some "teavanna" tea and a simmering pot and I find that the flavor and smell seem to…

Why so low carb? My friend is on really low carb because it is messing with her blood sugar and gestational diabetes. I'm told that unless you are having trouble with your blood sugar, you don't need to aim for such a low blood sugar and that if you are not drinking enough water on a high protien diet, you can actually…

I think we all have weak moments and it is hard sometimes to see what we are doing and even harder to form a workable plan to change. Congrats and thanks for sharing. It is inspiring.

good work! Keep it up

I completely understand, as I am still struggling with a bad knee. (Dropped my motorcycle July 5th and then got an infection that re-opened the sutures) I know exactly what you mean about the fear of making it worse. Lots of ice will help the swelling, and get some stretches in. Think yoga type. Focus on your core and try…

Be careful. Yes, you can loose it that fast, but if you want to keep it off, and not have it return with friends later, loose it slower. You really have to drink a LOT of water if you are going on one of those crash diets to avoid build up of toxins in your body. Tea is really good and lots of fiber. Eat a healthy diet,…

Added you too. Thanks. My Mum had gestational Diabetes with me, and tells me since there are other family members with it too, I should get heathier. Decided I should stop tapping at Death's door by creating habits that lead me to an unhealthy life and start getting out and really living life. It is very hard for me to…

Thank you. I am a pretty mild mannered person. Just looking for other easy going friends to support and have fun with. Thanks for the invite. Accepted! :happy: