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You need to see a doctor. Exercise is important, and yes, sometimes you can feel like you will throw up, but not usually! :noway: A doctor can asess your physical condition and tell you how to proceed, it is not worh it to follow the advice of us...we aren't doctors! But I am sure they will suggest exercise...and it may…

I am using it to lose weight and focus on health. :flowerforyou:

AMAZING! Very happy for you :flowerforyou:

What's hanging you up?:noway: Is it that you need the social part? Girl...there is so much out there! First of all, why go to WW (I did...) and pay for what you get here AND MORE! :happy: And you have constant interaction...if you want it. (you can add me as a friend :flowerforyou: ) What I am saying is..I did WW and…

:flowerforyou: Welcome newbies! This site works if you work it!:flowerforyou: you can add me as a friend if you want encouragement !

My humps, my humps my lovely lady bumps!!!!!:love:

Sorry if I missed it in your post...how long have you plateaued for? As brutal as plateau-ing feels it is actually a good sign. Your body is re-setting its base weight. When I was losing baby weight it happened to me and it was hellishly frustrating, but it was a new set point as if my body as saying, ok, this is your new…

Great tools, great people! Welcome!

I had to reframe the way I eat. Carbs are often easy foods and readily available anywhere...it is easy to overload. To get protein or fresh veggies takes planning, but the results are worth it! Try reading up on nutrition...it helped me a lot!

Welcome! This site has so many things to keep you going. Enjoy!

thanks for the tip!:flowerforyou:

Of course if you can go without those calories, then do it, but sometimes you need extra calories when you are more active to keep your metabilism at its peak. You are doing great BTW!! I look at my mother as a cautionary tale. She would diet and restrict herself too much, lose too fast and always put it back on and then…

welcome! A great solution to not snacking is being busy :flowerforyou: look at this as time to get all those unfinished projects done while the job search is on! you will probably lose weight and not realize it because you are distracted...works for me!

I have 40 to lose...well 37 since i started this site a week ago :smile: I woudl love to add you as a friend!

Welcome! Add me as a friend. I will be your buddy!:flowerforyou:

Welcome! Add me as a friend. I will be your buddy!:flowerforyou:

Absolutely! I started about a week ago, I have lost 3 pounds and have started moving again. This is a great site, you came to the right place! Welcome!!

Welcome! Congrats on this first great step to better health!

Try almond butter, it is less sweet, better for you and after you get used to it, you never want to go back!:love:

Your diet is really restrictive, which will make sticking to it very hard. Even your title says it all...the hard way. Losing weight does not have to be this hard. I would find some way to get moving, just get used to it. A walk around the block...I speak from experience...the beginning is just getting out of that rut and…

do you want traditional yoga or a fun sexy workout that is all about stretching but will kick your butt! Check out The S Factor floor work...I have done it and it is AMAZING.

Truly, I would sit is a vat of bread and eat it all day...why bread?1? I have no idea...but it is my definite comfort food. I am actually eating well...but red wine...well, now you didnt mention drink...so I am still safe, right? RIGHT????!!

I thik Prevention *the website/magazine has some great healthy recipes. I will let you know if I fine any specific ones :flowerforyou:

welcome! Its a great site with great people!

Ok, so let me start by saying YOU ARE BRAVE to open up your diet. :happy: I am not ready to do that yet...but since you asked...I do have some suggestions.:flowerforyou: Have you considered Quinoa instead of couscous? It is the only grain that is a protein and full of good stuff, which means it fills you up longer, is NOT…

I am not a country music fan but THE DANCE by Garth Brooks is SO AMAZING. If you can fit it in, definitely do it! :)

That is the best! When I hit a 1#9 it feels amazing. I am right behind you!!! WAY TO GO!

Welcome! You can ad me as a friend :) This site is great for support!

Hey! I have been here less than a week but I love this site. It wont do the work for you, and you have to challenge the 'excuses' that hold you back. If you do that you will love this site! I have gotten so used to making excuses that it is uncomfortable to challenge them, but so worth it! Anyway, I am making big changes…

Tuna Nicoise salad, skip the potato? I love that. Steamed salmon with veggies, ask for extra veggies and skip the carb. There are a lot of choices, and dont be afraid to ask for sauces on the side and steamed, not fried or battered. I have to say once you get used to eating withough high salt and fat is is quite nice, you…