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I went through early menopause, gained weight because i ate badly and didn't exercise enough. I did not do any hormone therapy, and never looked back. Eat a little less, but smarter and exercise like your life depended on it

there alot of horror stories, I am a nurse and what they don't tell you is that risk of complication is very high.Not just post operative, on going bowel issues. If you go through with it do the sleeve.

People are jealous, you are using self control no excuses and losing weight \. that said at 44 you should not care what they think do or watch. simply do not engage in the conversation they will get tires of it and stop.

I can see you started in Sept. it takes a while to figure out what to eat and when. I wouldn't worry about starvation ..... But that said if you are not eating enough to satisfy yur bodies needs you will go back to old ways. How many calories did you eat before starting here?

Nursing school !!!! Been there done that. Have grab and go food do not eat in the cafeteria. Get some turkey and salad stuff throw it together take it with you. You must study alot so crock pot and or meatloaf ( TURKEY) Do not eat when you study chew gum. Good Luck its a great career choice.

55 YO female started @ 178 now 148 5'7" size 6. Started March 17 lost 25 in 4 months and I have not been very careful , but managed to lose 5 lbs in the past 2 months. I am now ready to buckle down drop the last 8. I do work out 4-5 days a week now and walk 4 days about 30 min per day at work. In the faster weight loss…

I did the same thing, and had no time for anyone or anything else. I have cut back to min of 4 days per week and kept up the weight loss and have been happier. I do feel guilty and get twitchy but we need a well balanced life. I was using exercise to take the place of food. Healthier but still not good still working on…

Shame on the over 30's that are being unkind. keep your MD appointment check for an underlaying severe health issue. Find a therapist , join support group that he or she recommends. Try and talk with your parents, aunts uncles grandparents, you are very young and seem desperate to find your way. You know you have a problem…

8 lbs in two weeks is a big weight loss! You may want to add more fiber and less sodium. One day at a time it is a learning curve

your MD should do the usual testing CBC CMP and thyroid level before brushing you off.Get a second opinion or see your OB/GYN instead of your PCP

you will not find peer reviewed articles R/T starvation mode because it is not a medical term try a broader search. I you find anything check out credentials.

If you enjoy your smoothies and you are losing weight why change? I would be concerned if you cut that out you will feel deprived, Try cutting the smoothie in half:drinker:

peanut butter is one of the best foods for hypoglycemia. if her blood glucose BG, is really low orange or apple juice also dried pineapple for a quick spike in BG. followed by milk and peanut butter that will break down slowly. You should get a glucose monitor as well that is the only reliable way to monitor BG. feel free…

frozen veggies cheaper and consistent fresh in season veggies. ground turkey for meatballs/tacos/meatloaf all good for leftovers. eggbeaters, peanut buttter, beans to stretch the meat in chili. Try cooking light they have a section this month 5 meals for 50

I have not gotten one yet, i know there are days that I work out for 1 hour and burn alot of calories and other days same workout i am distracted not into it and burn far less. I Eat back 200 calories on days that i workout

hummus any flavor with carrots my new favorite is edaname hummus soooo good. Also walmart has single serving edename in the pods takes a long time to eat and tasty

you are a medium I have 3 daughters and wear them myself, we all wear medium they are sized well. Go pick out some fancy panties you desearve it!

chew gum or brush your teeth

You sound desperate. #1 be thankful you do not have co morbitities, #2 you want to commit insurance freud? what type of example are you to your child. Here is a plan for you as you seem to have your mind made up to have surgery. Which does benefit alot of people, in my professional opinion you are not a good candidate, FYI…

5'7 " 1200 calories work out 4-5 days. this past month I have been eating about 1500 and have not lost anything. After vacation back to 1200 and 5-6 days in the gym

scrubs are worse than yoga pants, damn them! that is how I got fat . Scrubs at work sweats/ yoga pants at home

to OP I agree there are bad foods, they are foods that do not occur in nature. For me it is not the food but the amount that I ate, and like you crunchy salty items

FYI your diary is closed

anyone who wants too can add me I pretty much stick to 1200 with out eating back exercise calories

Going out can be scary at first. Think about this it takes 3000 calories to gain a pound. You can not avoid social situations. Before you go decide if you are or are not going over your calories for the day , in that way YOU are in control. Bring gum that way your mouth is busy. Most important enjoy yourself, it is just…

tofu noodles and laughing cow cheese very filling 75 calories

Put on baggy clothing drink lots of water eat clean nd in 3 days you will get rid of that bloaty feeling.

If you under an MD care I would not second guess it and if you do not trust your MD get a scond opinion. If the lapband remains in place get a fill, make sure they put adequate saline in. You should be following up with the registered dietician at the bariatric surgeons office, those follow up visits are essential to your…

bump sounds good

I want to write this in caps!! People over estimate how many calories they burn during the work out. Simple 40 mins cardio is not burning 700 calories i take credit for 200 in 9 for example a zumba class) there is a warm up cool down so right there you are at 45 mins not an hour. There are alot of hard core people who burn…