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Cheese and sushi... or chips...or popcorn...or wine... ...But everything in moderation! However, if these food ceased to exist, I would probably go jump off a bridge...

I can look at a salt shaker and bloat up...

I'm doing a juice-fast this week. It's not real easy, but I feel great and lost 5lbs in 4 days (and my metabolism sucks, so that is good for me)... A typical cleansing fast is 3-5 days. But I know folks who do 30-60 days with fantastic results!

I do a lot of chores and movement taking care of my house/lawn stuff, but I do not log it. My log lifestyle is set to sedentary also. I would rather under-guess than over-guess. I don't want to be fooling myself about my progress.

I like those recommendations. Thank you. I'll look for it. I just put 2 5lbs metal weights on the "Weight Watchers" scale and it read them at 9.8lbs. Close, but not really accurate...

I take Protonix, as needed. It is the best stuff I've ever tried. However, your body can get dependent on it, so I try not to take it every day unless I need it. I've read that long term antacid use can cause or aggravate osteoporosis. Recently, someone here recommended apple cider vinegar (added to water) - I'm trying it,…

Guilty! Most of my life I've always been in a hurry and my eating habits reflected it. While it had no noticeable effect on my weight, I think it aggravated my digestive problems and probably still does.

Some people are hypersensitive to certain medications - and I'm one of them, unfortunately. Nearly every common drug causes me to gain weight no matter how I diet and exercise... I'm about to switch heart medications because the current one is keeping 50lbs on me... Just stay in close touch with your doctor and carefully…

Are you taking any prescription medications? You may want to look them up and check on their side effects. Many common meds can cause weight gain. It could be a culprit or at least be contributing to the issue. A

When my stomach starts to growl after I'm finished. Then I know I can go home and have 300-400 calories guilt-free! :happy: A

Good luck! This is such a great site for tracking - and so easy! Plus, there is a lot of support here also. I've been on a little over a week and I am happily obsessed! :happy: A

JEANS: I want to be in my normal 8 again. Even in a 10, I'm so short I look overweight. Right now, I'm a 14 and miserable. (my photo is me in a Cato sz 14 jeans) I was in a 6 for years, but that was younger days in my 20's... When on steroids for an illness, I went up to an 18 and cried day and night and wouldn't leave the…

I agree with the 1200. It gave me the same goal but an average day for me doesn't usually total that. Personally, I think that is fine. In the winters I have a pretty sedentary life and really do not feel I should eat that much, especially if I don't get to the gym. I'm only 5'2 and gain very easily. A

I hit the gym before dinner. If my stomach is growling, I have an apple or banana before I go. Exercising that hungry makes me dizzy and tired. And that will defeat the purpose of working out if I can't finish my routine. A

I loved having a glass or 2 (or 3) of chardonnay with my dinners a few nights a week... Until I logged it on and to my horror, found out it has 188 calories per cup!!! EEEK! My husband brews his own beer (ales and such...) but I know those must contain 200-400 calories per glass... You just gotta add it in to your log and…

I too used to mix regular and whole grain pasta... I love the spinach spaghetti, but it's not easy to find. Our Kroger's stopped carrying it. 'Gonna try mixing all 3... I am also a pasta junkie, but am floored by how high in calories it is since joining this site! A

I feel your pain... Everything I tried for depression/anxiety caused me no less than 35lb weight gain. Zoloft shot me up almost 80lbs! Come to find out I didn't need any of them - I had a rare endocrine condition causing the symptoms... But I've gain on steroids, 2 kinds of birth control pills, arthritis meds, and now I'm…

Hi! -I'm "officially" retired after more than 25 years in the business... (But you know how family is?) -Still use all Canon cameras - 20D, 40D, D60, 60D - when I do shoot. -Specialized in commercial, portrait, wedding and concert photojournalism (for RCMN '88-'92) -Taught photography comp. for about 10+ years. 'Favorite…

I typically have up to 2 a week and they usually involve tornadoes... I've been told dreaming of them is a sign of extreme stress... No shock there. I'm still recovering from a stress-related disease.

I just read some articles about the positives of Coconut oil and bought some to cook with a couple of weeks ago. So far, all I've noticed is my face breaking out. But I hear that's also a detox-thing when you add or subtract something significant from your diet. So I'm not planning on stopping, I'll just give it more time.…

Try being only 5 foot 3 inches and then losing almost a whole inch to osteoporosis at only 40 years old...? Talk about a bummer!