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I have tried many things to lose weight and keep it off. What works for me is OA (overeaters anonymous). Great support and if followed can change your whole life from the inside out. Best Wishes.:flowerforyou:

I too had given up. I thought I was stuck being overweight. My knee was killing me and dancing, and going up and down stairs was getting horrible. I decided that I needed OA, a 12 step program This has been a life saver for me. I am almost to my goal weight, and am feeling so much better. You can find meetings online.…

Congrats on the hard work and wieght loss results. I need to tone now that I've lost 50 plus pounds. If you have trouble with the food, you might consider a 12 step program to keep from overeating and gaining it all back. many people can't keep going without a program of full recovery. My program of OA has been my…

I always get caught by math questions. You're a funny one!:laugh:

Since I'm not eating between meals, or flour and sugar, it's hard to go to meetings where sweets are served. I wish food wasn't a part of every get together, be it family, friends, or the workplace. If you really feel you must have something to eat, please consider fruit or veggies. They're great, and no guilt afterwards.…

I used to eat when I was bored. Now I drink herbal tea, or other calorie free drink. I also used to eat many small meals, but now eat 3 balanced meals three times a day. No snacking in between meals. I never thought I could do this before. Now I can, thanks to the principles and support of the OA program. I have been…

My protein is always higher than the set point in the system. I drink lots of fluids to keep my system clean too though. I also eat less fat and carbs usually, than the system has as a set point. I feel really good, and am losing weight gradually, as is healthy. I went over my food plan with my doctor, and she said it was…

I am going to OA. Overeaters Anonymous. Real help from people who have stuggled with their weight, and personal attention. Donation only for tjhe cost. Online groups listing for your area under Overeaters Anonymous. Follows the AA structure.

I am a mother of four, and grandmother of four. I have been married for 38 years to my first boyfriend. I started really taking my weight seriously, when my knee was making me a cripple at 56. I talked to a surgeon about knee replacement, and he talked me out of it. I then remembered OA, Overeaters Anonymous. I looked for…

Hi Shirley, Cutting out the Carbs is a fast way to lose weight. Just don't do this for too long. Another way is to eat enough good food at meals that has bulk to keep you full until the next meal. Don't eat between meals, just drink lots of calorie free liquids. Herbal tea that cleanses the system is the best choice. I go…

Some people need the help of a support group to do this. For me it is OA, Overeaters Anonymous. I rely on the group and my Higher Power, to give me the strength to go where I haven't been able to go alone. Many years of trying with other methods have proven to me, that OA is the only way for me. Others may find help with…

I used to be frustrated, and had given up hope of ever being at my goal weight or even close. I started going to OA meetings. Overeaters Anonymous is awesome. I am losing weight very easily, and my food plan is so satisfying. I eat more calories that this site says I should, but keep losing weight because I am eating…

Hi, alot of women find themselves in this predicament. I finally found an Overeaters Anonymous group to go to. Then I found a sponsor whom had lost all there weight eating a sensible food plan. I had to add food as well, and felt overfull at first, because I was used to not eating enough at one time. Before finding OA, I…

Please look up Overeaters Anonymous, also known as OA, on the internet. This group has the best support I've found, and is the lowest cost. Meetings and times can be found online, and are very often held at hospital meeting rooms. Try several meetings if the first one doen't fit the bill for you, and keep coming back. Find…

I have found Overeaters Anonymous (also known as OA), to be my best help. I have tried lots of other plans, but this one really works for me. You can find out more online, such as where meetings are for your area. Meetings are everywhere, and are low cost as they are donation only. Support is just a phone call away. I am…

I have found out that my stomach feels like I'm hungry when I am anxious, or need to drink water, or in my case flavored water.

I think what's important, is to be comfortable with how you look and feel. Everyone is different. Personally, I've never been down to "normal weight. I am looking forward to seeing how I llok and feel at each weight. I will keep going down if I feel I need to,. but I also have a sponsor who will also help me determine if I…

This is actually the best time of year to have some goals set. In the past I have over eaten, and then was mad at myself for hurting myself with food once again. This year I plan to not let food be my focus, but being with people and enjoying our time together. I just lost a cousin to obesity. He was 40 years old, and a…