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I have had several sleep studies in the past. It's been a few years since the last one though so it might be time to try again. I have difficulties falling asleep, wake frequently throughout the night and have trouble getting back to sleep too. I have sleep apnea and so far have been unable to find a mask that is tolerable…
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Thank you all for your feedback! I think I have my diary set as public. It sounds like it is a good idea for me to continue tracking calories and making an effort to eat better. I am sure it can't hurt anything and maybe I will lose weight. I don't know how much the lack of sleep is affecting my hunger since my insomnia is…
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315 :( 5'7"
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I have experienced many horrible LPs...I won't let them do one without an Xray to guide it now. It is still no fun but at least they have a visualization on where the needle needs to go so no pointless sticks!
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I was first diagnosed with PTC/IIH back in 1993 (when I was 11). I have been struggling with it ever since. Luckily there have been years where no medication has been needed, but I continue to get flare ups where LPs and medications are needed to get my symptoms back under control. I have chronic daily headaches from the…
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It is possible to lose weight without exercising. It all boils down to calories in vs. calories out. I am unable to exercise much due to some chronic health problems. A lack of exercise just means that I need to be more careful about how much I am eating. This website is WONDERFUL and has helped me so much. I am obsessive…
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Thank you all for the support and ideas! I have a lot of unhealthy habits to break. I need to keep reminding myself that I didn't learn them overnight so I can't expect to unlearn them in a short time either. I just need to stick with it and keep trying to improve. "I ain’t as good as I’m gonna get, But I’m better than I…
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I am 30 years old. I currently weigh 275 pounds. Obviously I am here to lose weight. I understand that weight loss boils down to simply calories in vs. calories out. In order to lose weight I need to eat fewer calories. So does sleep really matter when you are trying to lose weight? If so, how does a lack of sleep…
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My name is Dawn. I live in Maine. My starting weight was 315. My current weight is 276. My goal weight is 175. When I get to Onederland I will probably reevaluate my goal. I have tried many diets in the past that haven't worked in the long run. This time around I am aiming for a lifestyle change rather than a diet.
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Hello, my name is Dawn and I am overweight. I have been overweight the entire 30 years of my life. My mom says I was even a fat baby. Like most overweight people I have tried many diets over the years and have always given up once the scale stopped moving down. This time I am trying not to think about this as a diet. I am…
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Thank you for all of the great information! So it sounds like it is perfectly normal to not want to eat on days where you exercise but it is important to eat back the calories you burn exercising. I guess I need to find some healthy but calorie/protein dense foods that I like to eat. I will start recording all of my…
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Thank you for all the great ideas! :)
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I love cottage cheese with a little bit of Lawry's, some walnuts and a diced granny smith apple.
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Great ideas, thank you! I especially like the thought of a museum. There are several around here that I would love to check out. Now to see if I can convince any of my friends to go with me :)
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I have pets! :) I have 4 dogs: Flurry is a 15 year old Shetland Sheepdog. Mica, Marble and Geo are Australian Shepherds. I also have 3 Quarter Horses: Twister, Didit and Shimmer. I wouldn't know what to do without my animals. They are my four legged family. They are also a huge motivating factor for me to get in shape! ((I…
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Hello, My name is Dawn. I am 29 years old. I am looking for friends on here and support on my weight loss journey. I have been overweight my whole life and have tried dieting in the past without much long term success. I am determined to lose weight this time, mostly because I have some health issues that I need to get…
