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Hi, I thought I would chime in as I have a bit of time right now. I am 46, almost 47 and an early starter for peri-menopause. It all started around age 44. At first I thought I was having panic attacks. Even my MD said I was too young to be going through "the change" but I am now convinced that this is what it is! If I am…

Kdouglas11...I am not sure I understand what you mean by "excuse", can you explain? What would you suggest Marla do ? D

This is awesome! I am bumping to come back to this a bit later. Today is simply too busy but tomorrow I will read through the rest of the thread! Thanks for posting this and , I too, LOVE the name! Donna

Russell, I REALLY like the spike day idea!!! :love: and Marla, I just KNOW that you are going to come out of all of this stronger! (and thin!):flowerforyou: Donna

Marla, with a history of kidney issues I am surprised your doctor isn't taking this more seriously!! Hope your online search is successful. Swanson carries a few Kidney related supplements at reasonable prices. I have always been happy ordering from them. Amy, best of luck to you!!!! D

Marla, hoping you have a great weekend!:flowerforyou:

Hope today is a good news day! You really do look great in the new clothes. Walk proud!! D

I have no good advice either that you wouldn't already know. But sending you some positive thoughts and hugs. Hang in there!!! You haven't quit yet and you won't quit today either. Get through today and hope for better things tomorrow. I am so looking forward to the day that your body realizes that you are loving it and…

Ditto! It is the only table food that I give my dog. He loves the eggs. Well, no I take that back...I give him raw veggies and fruits as well. D

The question here is "healthier" or "low calorie". If you are looking for low cal then do the diet soda cake. If you are looking for healthier, then do the applesauce ideas or use a healthier oil like olive oil and consider a veggie or fruit based cake. Substitute half whole wheat pastry flour for white and consider a…

First of all Congratulations!!! What a victory. Please feel free to join some of us on the maintenance thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/191617-maintenance-thread The most consistent advice I have seen is to increase your calories by 50 every week or two and how that works. If you lost two more pounds in just…

OK...the vampire thing had me cracking up!! But seriously Marla, CONGRATULATIONS!!! God always takes our sufferings and uses them! He is certainly using this really difficult situation for you and blessing so many other people! Huge thumbs up!! Donna

Great post! Thanks for sharing!! D

Thanks Marla for the update! Sorry it has been a tough week and hopefully, even though it is a low dose, the Synthroid will continue to work its magic! Your face looks healthier to me!!!:drinker: I only know that you are crazy because most homeschoolers need to be at least a little crazy! Add to that the fact that you were…

Great article!!! I copied and pasted for others. D By OWEN THOMAS Published: February 9, 2011 About four years ago, when I started working at home, I plugged into a laptop to write about Silicon Valley. I made thousands of new friends on Facebook and Twitter, and, thanks to the proximity of my refrigerator, put an…

Jeannie, you are beautiful and amazing!!! YOu can do this again!! Life has handed you some really difficult situations but you handled them and are moving on! You are still one of my great heros!!! Donna:heart:

Marla! Happy Monday! In the midst of school today we would all love an update!! This is fascinating and I am so very proud of you!! I have increased my calories (1400 net) now for two weeks with no weight gain that I can really see. I do feel better and what I keep noticing is how loose my skinny clothes are. D

Well, Gail inspired me to retake my measurements. Somethings are sad like my breasts are literally disappearing! But the measurement I could not believe is my lower abdomen! Even though my weight has stayed basically the same since November, I have lost 7 inches, yes! count them! SEVEN inches in my lower abdomen!!! I have…

Marla, it is a really emotional issue!! That is what my original post sort of meant. I hate seeing the high emotion with this issue. In "defense' of those who say it is a myth...there are tons of sites that support that idea. When people are going to their doctors and the first thing the doctor does is put them on a low…

Gail, that is amazing news!!!:flowerforyou: I would rather weigh more but have muscle any day!!! Congrats! It is working!!:drinker: Hi Dianna! Welcome! As a 46 yr. old woman, I love the sound of maintaining "until I get pregnant". :heart: I miss those days! Congrats! Maxine, I agree with Jersey. I have been doing pretty…

So funny!!

Marla and Banks, thanks for the answers!! Marla, there have been so many times I have thought, "I should go to the doctor for this." only to turn around and never go. Why? Because they just don't always listen. :angry: I really like me doctor but she is too busy. My brother was diagnosed with MS and for 4 years prior to…

OK...I have two questions. #1. Can a person do low calorie but high nutrition and avoid starvation mode? I have seen some peoples food diaries and yes, they might be eating high calories but they are also eating crap. Diet pudding, diet coke, processed flours and grains, high fructose corn syrup laden cereals etc. Maybe…

I would not be likely to do this at a restaurant either. Blimey! Going out to eat is such a treat and a luxury but it is basically what I do every Sunday when my extended family gathers together and there is lots and lots of food. I take a bit of almost everything but not too much of any one thing except maybe the tossed…

Still staying the same! Does this mean I have something figured out???:laugh: :laugh:

Ahh, you said not to cheat so I didn't look...and I did get one wrong! D

1) Which organ typically burns the most energy per day in an average adult? c. Brain 2) Which exercise type is characterized by working past the threshold for sustainable oxygen consumption? c. Anaerobic exercise 3) Doing core exercises (abdominal exercises) is vital for reducing belly fat. b. False 4) What is the name for…

Marla, this was intense!!! I can't believe what you have gone through. Scares the **** out of me!! I have been slowly dieting for almost 6 years. It has taken a very long time to lose it. I am maintaining at 1350 plus I eat most of my exercise calories. After reading your stuff I am left wondering. I read your quote "if I…

I love wearing coral!! It is my best color!!! D

Barbie...what are the cats doing? I need glasses! :laugh: