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I've been buying gnc brand, and winners and Marshall bring in different brands of powdered peanut butter that is cheaper tastes good in shakes etc..

Mine is from 3 weeks ago shows me a year ago and now.

I average between 600 and 1000 calories but sometimes it looks like 0 calories in a day because of exercise I do. I struggle sometimes to get the water and protein in (I had lap band in May) - Proteins are hit and miss on what I can tolerate. I have lost 83 lbs but seem to be stuck (I go up 2lbs - takes me a week or more…

I had a 4th fill on Friday - I am experiecing a tough time with non-strained food and gurgling rumbling in my chest. Prior to that I experienced problems with dry chicken and beef but can manage meatballs and beef patties that aren't overcooked or have sauce. I haven't had issues with pork.

Forgot to mention that I sometimes use about a 1/4 cup of left over decaf coffee with my optifast vanilla shake, some ice and cold water (it ends up tasting close to an ice cap from Tim Hortons and is an easier way for me to manage the shakes.

I am on day 7 of the optifast (supposed to have 4 daily and one or two veggie servings) It is easier after a couple of days, but was very challenging last week when I was away from home for 2 1/2 days. 2 nights in a row I couldn't get the 4th shake in (it would have meant drinking it at 11 pm or midnight). My goal is to…

Thank you for Peggy it is so reassuring to hear success stories. You are amazing.

Tomorrow I start the 2 week liquid diet prior to gastric lap band procedure on May 7th. I am nervous, excited and worried all at the same time. Nervous about giving up "food", excited at the prospect of getting help to lose weight, worried that I will fail again. I have dieted for most of my adult life and have lost and…

I think you are right - we become obsessed with the number on the scale and it can make or ruing our day. We should be happy with feeling better, building up muscle and looking healthier. I think we should toss the scales in the trash

You have won this battle before and you can again. You aren't alone in your struggle you have friends on this site to support you.

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Potato chips are my worst weakness - I did manage to give up pepsi about 3 years ago (I used to drink 4 cans per day)

I've been trying to lose 100 lbs for the last couple of years - closest I came was -25 and I've regained 24