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First of all, the "one girl who is my friend" isn't. Friends say supportive things like: "You're getting your protein, good for you!" These two from your office are trying to sabatoge your efforts to get into a more healthy lifestyle - that is what the catty comments are about. They don't want you to be successful because…

The surgeon just suggested "keep doing what you've been doing". (low impact) My last go round with PT cost me $600.00 and some exercises that were too light/easy. I'm doing a "higher" protein diet, Greek yogurt, low fat cottage cheese.... that helped take off some pounds - it's the moving that gets to be challenging. It's…

I do not have diabetes, but a good friend does - type 1 - hard to manage. She struggles with her weight because of the diabetes. Have you tried going to a nutritionist who specializes in working with diabetics? Also, get a friend or two to join you for walks. Friend me - I will be happy to ask you if you've been getting…

First and foremost, I am in total agreement that every woman should learn self defense. That being said, verbal abuse needs to be combated with self confidence and a high level of self esteem. Abusers start out by slowly chipping away at that confidence and self esteem. ("What, you can't take a joke???") If you are, or…

"fraid not. LOL Wouldn't it be great if they did? Hubby likes to say green m & m's count as a veggie. Try picking up some dried fruit at the grocery store. You can them where ever you keep your runts - and they DO count as fruit. Thanks for the smile! Diane

He must be curious, and you were able to explain why you were doing exercises a certain way. That's way cool, by the wayl! :-) If he has never seen you with a trainer, he may have thought that you didn't know what you were doing - and why you did exercises a certain way. Guys do weight lifting with a different attitude…

I found a very easy recipe on line to make my own. I soak coffee grounds in cold water over night, filter off the grounds then store the strong coffee in the fridge. When I want an iced coffee, I half fill a glass with ice, add the coffee then I use 1% milk and splenda or sweet and low. Makes a nice treat, and I know the…

DO NOT beat yourself up for enjoying the day! I have cousins overseas - and on their national holiday it is said that "everyone MUST east 10 ice creams to celebrate". It is their way of saying, don't worry about overeating, relax and enjoy the day. You will NOT undo all the good you have done in just one day. Go back to…

Don't worry about "blowing" it for just one day. Eat in moderation, Drink in moderation, be active - start up a volley ball game, go swimming, take a hike or bike ride. DO NOT

I had a similar thing happen, fortunately, I knew this drunk. And he is a HUGE JERK drunk or sober. I had put on about 30 pounds since he last saw me - years ago. When he saw me - the first words were about my weight. To disarm him, I sat across from him and told him "To Bring it on" and I encouraged "Is that all you got?"…

You want a V Type shape. What is your body frame? My husband is a tall endomorph - even in his best physical condition he never had, never will have "a six pack". I'm not saying you can't have the physical appearance you want, but make sure that you have realistic expectations. (I'm a curvy middle aged lady, will those…

You've gotten a lot of good advice here. You can do this, you just need to keep working at it. Remember plateau's are EVERYONE'S nightmare. You might want to think of this a a really tough class. You either have to work through it - or you will have to repeat it. You don't want to repeat it. :-) Wishing you the best from…

Are you lifting weights at the gym or at home? If you are at a gym start out with a trainer. (please make sure the trainer is qualified) The trainer should listen to what your goals are, and should be able to help tailor a strength training program that will work best for you. Also, and more importantly, they should be…

Last year I had the same problem, I was at, under or slightly over my recommended calories and my weight was not moving. I made an appointment with a nutritionist to see if they had any ideas and suggestions. It could be that, YES you are consuming the right amount of calories, but a nutritionist can look at what you are…

Thanks for all the suggestions. Can't get rid of him - I do love him, just hate the "testing my resolve" tendency he has. As my doc once told me, unless he has a gun to my head, I don't HAVE to eat it. It just gets old having to repeat the above phrase ALL THE TIME. Thanks for letting me vent! Diae

I've tried talking to him, it lasts for a short time then he goes back. He knows I want to loss weight, and he wants to lose some as well, but he feels its okay to have the nightly treat. He will have his dish of ice cream, and I have my herbal tea. I know it is a control issue with him. He is competitive. I had to stop…

I'm one of those people who can add 15 lbs or take off 15 lbs and not change my clothing size. It used to frustrate the bejesus out of me that someone else could lose 2 lbs and drop a size. The trick is to remember that all of us are unique, and to learn to stop comparing ourselves to others. (Unless it is to say - jesz,…

You need to eat when you take calcium, otherwise your body won't absorb it as it is intended to. Vitamins are a supplement not a meal replacement. Also, there are 2 types of vitamins, water soluble and fat soluble. The water ones, you will pee out the excess, that fat will be stored. So BE CAREFUL on what types of vitamins…

I was 21, newly married, and child free when I got my diagnosis of endometriosis. It was a shock to say the least. Your body has been through a trauma with surgery, and it will take time to get back to your pre-surgery weight. BUT IT CAN AND WILL HAPPEN if you want it to. I was in the best shape of my life in my late 20's…

I think it depends on your personality type. If you need encouragement quickly, or on a regular basis, then mini goals might be good for you. If you are a "delayed gratification" kind of person then maybe not. I'm a delayed gratification person, so seeing progress to my end goal is enough for me.

You've taken the first HUGE step in recognizing you've fallen into your old traps. Get up, Brush yourself off, LEARN from your mistakes, and do your darndest not to do again. :happy: You've made changes before (and you lost weight during the holidays!!!!!! way to go!!!), you can do it again. Good luck, and remember you…

Where are your calories coming from? (Carbs/Protein....) I was under eating my calories, but my weight would not budge. I went to a nutritionist who suggested I up my proteins to about 100g a day. Turns out I was eating too many carbs. The weight fell off - until Christmas when the dreaded cookies, dinners and drinks…

I'm only a 36C, but I use a swimsuit (with a built in bra) as a leotard. As an added plus, I can take off my work out clothes, hit the shower then the pool/hot tub/ sauna right after a workout as my "reward" for getting to the health club. If I were any bigger, I would use additional support, but that seems to work for me.

Are you in a cast? Or do the docs just have you taping it? Are you on Crutches? Or one of those cool little wheel cart things they are starting to use? Just using crutches gives you a bit of a workout. Try to keep doing things for yourself, which is a big challenge as well! (I broke my right wrist last year and it was…

Your friend sounds like she is wanting someone to wave a magic wand over her to make her change. Too many women have been raised with the "Cinderella" syndrome. (A fairy godmother or a handsome prince will come along and make my life wonderful). When your friend starts complaining about not losing the weight, tell her that…

CONGRATULATIONS! Keep up the good work. Diane

I was treated for endometrosis when I was in my 20's. Always expected to hit menopause early, so I was surprised when I finally went through it last year, at 51. One day I realized it had been a couple of months since my last period. The ONE thing that really surprised me was my SUGAR CRAVING. I would try to eat fruit,…

There is something called a "runner's high", it has to do with the release of endorphins that exercise promotes. Regular exercise also works to relieve stress. In my opinion, the actual weight loss can't "make" me happy, but all of the benefits to losing the weight can help me retain my sense of humor. (better nutrition,…

My sister in law works hard to keep her husband "Johnny" on his diet. He has yo-yo'd from a low of 220 to a high of 350. (My husband and "Johnny" are brothers, and both are BIG guys). Everytime I even THINK about saying something to my guy about what he is eating I hear s-i-l's very shrill, loud voice yelling "Johnny that…

I had to decide that I didn't want to be 170 pounds anymore. I had to accept that I was the only one that got me to 170 pounds and I was the only one that could make that change. My husband is still my biggest obstacle - ice cream, oreos, bars, candy, beer, wine, dinners out........ Finally getting under 160, getting into…