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  • I can't keep them down either - esp the ones with iron. But iron is a vital element for women, so you don't want to skip it if you don't have to. Be sure you have filled your stomach first, then take it. Or try taking it with lunch mid-day if that meal is a bit bigger (or dinner, etc.). I have figured out that I must…
  • It takes months to see major change. 1200-1300 calories a day is a fine number, especially when coupled with exercise. You are not overdoing your eating at those numbers (Even though the app says 1200 for me, I have a cap of 1400, as long as I exercise most days -and guess what? I'm still losing). You will lose, but the…
  • Once a day is fine (I wouldn't do more than that, regularly, though). I usually eat these for lunch since my fiance often eats all the potential leftovers AT THE MEAL. Ha. No, really. Just choose healthy ones with lots of veggies. Steamed Healthy Choice meals are very good, as are the Amy's meals and organic brands. They…
  • 5'3" SW (a long time ago) 177, tight size 14 5'3" CW 136, size 6 have been in the past and will be again: 5'3" 125, size 4
  • Took me 9 months to lose 55lbs, incorporating diet and vigorous exercise with a trainer at a gym. I have kept off all but 15lbs, which I regained in the last year. I am now working to lose those 15lbs again to get fit.
  • Go for clearer alcohols - vodka esp. (vodka cranberry or with a diet soda is good). Or one glass of red wine. Rum is high sugar content and will shoot up blood sugar - so not a great option if you're trying to do healthy eating (though admittedly yummy).
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