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  • I think everyone has to find a path that works for them. For me, my father encouraged me to make "healthy choices" and as of today, I've lost 84 lbs. I haven't had junk food in like 9 months, instead choosing to make my foods for the most part so I can control what I'm consuming (sodium, etc). I do it one pound at a time…
    in I am not deprived - I am liberated :) Comment by mindywilliam September 2013
  • Great job! That's fantastic that you are making great "healthy choices" and improving your health. I especially like the part about your desire to know God better. After all, in the Bible there is a reference to our bodies as being "earthen vessels" and we need to take care of our vessels! Way to go!
    in ACCOMPLISHMENTS Comment by mindywilliam September 2013
  • I can TOTALLY relate to weight gain from meds. In addition to being over MANY meds over the years, I also have thyroid disease and my pituitary has an adenoma (non-cancerous) in it. So basically my metabolism stinks. When they put me on Lithium about 13 years ago, I gained 70 lbs. just from that one med and I was on…
    in Welcome to Bipolar Group's Forum! Comment by mindywilliam September 2013
  • I got up to 302. I had to ride the electric cart in Wal-Mart and could barely walk into church without taking a break. I've since lost 81 lbs. and have 70 more to go. My friend bought me a FitBit Zip and I started using it yesterday and using this site as well as FitBit's site. I started making "healthy choices" instead of…
    in What was your "last straw"??? Comment by mindywilliam August 2013
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