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  • You might actually be eating too little. Try adding some calories and see what happens... not supposed to go below 1200. I'm 57, menopausal and stay at about 1200 per day. I have a hard time losing if I eat too much fruit. Also 'sugar mimic' which is stuff that turns to sugar in the body. Maybe try cutting some fruit for a…
    in After 2 weeks Comment by SunsetDncr March 2018
  • Without reading through all the replies... By now you've had your cardiologist appointment. What did he/she say?
    in EKG results "borderline abnormal" but good BP 122/74? Comment by SunsetDncr May 2017
  • If that amount is mostly from natural occurring sugars Fruits, dairy, vegetables. Added sugars, however, in our foods aren't good for anyone. They take out fat and put in sugars. Its now recommended to have no more than 6 tsp if added sugar per day. Just make sure you're getting your nutrients.
    in 85g of sugar average?! Comment by SunsetDncr January 2016
  • Time of month? I gain 2-5 pounds... then almost as suddenly drop it. I guess when we are really keeping track it becomes obvious just how much fluid we retain.
    in sudden weight gain w/ no change in diet or exercise. Comment by SunsetDncr April 2015
  • Yes, the hormones can cause the headaches. I'd suggest bringing that up to your doctor. As far as weight grain.... yes hormones can cause weight gain. A lot of doctors will say it doesn't. I don't have an implant.... I'm way past that stage in my life. But I did use a Vivelle Dot estrogen hormone patch for 6 months and…
    in contaceptive implant hindering weight loss? Comment by SunsetDncr August 2013
  • You will never quit until YOU are ready. Here is my question. Do you want to quit when you want to or when you have to? When you have to it's usually too late. Keep that in mind. I quit almost 14 years ago and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. MYSELF!!! Key word here. :) I'm so thankful not to be a slave to…
    in I have no motivation to stop smokimg. Comment by SunsetDncr August 2013
  • HI! I live in Navarre, FL. That is in the Panhandle.... I'm halfway between Destin and Pensacola (ground zero for Hurricane Dennis and hard hit by Ivan) We're a retired military family so have lived all over. From Ohio... lived in Myrtle Beach, SC, Korea, Albuquerque, NM, Montgomery, AL, and many years in the San Francisco…
    in Just for fun......Where does everyone live????? Comment by SunsetDncr May 2013
  • HI, I'm Lucinda.... I live in Navarre, FL. I'm 52, 5'2" and 170 pounds. I want to lose 30 pounds. In 2000 I quit smoking and gained 50 pounds. In 2005 I lost 40 of it and have over the years gained it all back. Diabetes runs in my family and I have no intentions of being its next victim. And my blood pressure has risen…
    in Introduce yourself Comment by SunsetDncr May 2013
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