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Love it. Drink it daily. I've lost 94 pounds drinking it daily and getting a candy bar to go along with it doesn't ever even cross my mind. Diet soda is not evil. If you like it, drink it. If it causes problems for you, then don't drink it. Simple as that.

OP, you will have the best results if you are consistent and persistent. If you are weighing, measuring and logging ALL of your food, every single day, and staying within a moderate calorie deficit (meaning you eat less than you burn), you WILL lose. Make small, sustainable changes. Take each day as it comes and make the…

No, absolutely not! Starvation mode as explained here, does. not. exist!

+1 Meal timing doesn't matter. If you aren't hungry, then don't eat. I'm like you, I do better just having a cup of coffee or skipping breakfast altogether. I don't get hungry until about 11, so that's when I eat. I've lost 94 pounds so far, so it seems to be working...

+1. Ugh. everything in this post is wrong. There is no starvation mode as explained here and Dr. Oz is a quack who should be stripped of his medical license! There is just SO much wrong with this post! Gah!

OP, don't skip meals. As someone above said, when you skip meals, you get famished and then you eat what is within sight. That's human nature. Spend some time planning your day's and week's meals. A little pre-planning goes a looong way, especially when you are busy. Keep healthy foods and snacks on hand so when you are…

This, you didn't give enough information to be able to help. Also, weight loss happens in the kitchen, not the gym. If you eat at a calorie deficit, you will lose, whether or not you exercise. Exercising helps with other things like your mood, your energy, muscle mass, heart, etc., but you can't out exercise your fork.

Ugg! mixing Red Bull with Phentermine would make my head spin! Phen is a stimulant and then you are adding a stimulant on top. That really is not a breakfast of champions... I would consider taking a serious look at your food consumption, record everything you are eating and then take that log and meet with a registered…

Are you weighing, measuring and logging your food intake? I won't advise you against the pills because I also take them. However, I learned how to log my food correctly and consistently long before I started taking the pills (I started with Phen because I was on an 8-MONTH plateau after losing consistently for 2 1/2 years…

A well-balanced diet, moderate exercise and losing 30% of my body weight has resulted in my A1C going from 6.5 to 5.5. Exercise affects my blood glucose far more/better than eating lower carbs. You will have to just do some experimenting to find what lowers and stabilizes your glucose the best. Losing weight (unless you…

I take half my prescribed dose. I am also prescribed 37.5, but if I take that much, I feel awful - I can't eat, my mouth is too dry, I get headaches and a light-headed, spinny feeling and I just feel yucky overall. So I cut back to taking only half of my pill each day and I feel *so* much better. I actually take it to…

I don't eat it often, but once in a while it sounds good and I indulge. I never, ever feel guilty about it either! I fit it into my calorie goal and enjoy every bite!

I have lost 94 pounds, but me weight loss graph looks like a roller coaster! And as people have already said, that is NORMAL and expected. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY will lose weight every single week without ever a blip. Panicking over a1/2 pound weight gain on one with in its seeing yourself up for a very difficult, very…

Weight loss is not linear. No matter how "good " you are, you will not lose weight every single week! Salt, time of month, undigested food in your belly, etc will all show up on the scale. Expecting to lose every week will set you up for disappointment because it just isn't realistic.

No! Continue as normal. Chock it up to a bad day (or a really good day! ) and just move on. When you punish yourself for over eating, which is what this would be, you are setting yourself up for a terrible relationship with food. We all have those days. You have to learn how to deal with them and be able to just get back…

Honestly, I also think you overstepped your boundaries. As others have said, you should find a new gym and keep your trainer and trainer.

This is exactly what I was going to suggest. If he wants to buy a meal for you, give him some suggestions. Then, if he chooses to buy something other than your suggestions, and that selection does not fit into your goals for the day, don't eat it and very kindly explain that while you love him and are grateful for his…

The calorie tracking is invaluable for me. Without tracking my calories, I would never have seen the success I have. Otherwise, here are some of my other thoughts and tips: Make small, livable changes. Do not do anything to lose weight that you aren't willing to do for the rest of your life. If you treat this as a…

I've lost 92 so far and have 28 to go. I've got to admit, the loose skin is bothering me much more than I thought it would. I am hoping it will tighten up some as time goes by. I've even started to think about possible cosmetic surgery sometime in the future. I'll have to see where I end up after I get to goal and remain…

This. It doesn't matter how much you care about his health and want to help, he won't lose weight until he is ready to make the changes and put in the effort.

First and foremost, make sure you are doing this for YOU, not your sister and it is your decision to start a weight loss plan. If you are doing this for any other reason than yourself, you won't be successful. Make small, livable changes. Do not do anything to lose weight that you aren't willing to do for the rest of your…

Cheese, nuts, avocado, fattier cuts of meat

In my mid-20's, I lost a lot of weight by diet and exercise (heavy on the exercise). My period stopped for about 9 months (not due to pregnancy). It did return to a normal cycle after that and did not affect getting pregnant 5 years later.

Congratulations on your fantastic progress so far! Good luck to you! Just make the best choices you possibly can for each day and work on building your new healthy habits and you will get there. Good luck to you!

HarleyQuinn, I wondered if that was a typo with your weight but I just wanted to make sure. I'm very glad to see my suspicion was correct! I'm so glad to see that you are receptive to help and advice. That will serve you well as you go forward! #7 is a hard one for everyone, including myself, I think. However, it's very,…

A few things jump out at me. First, you said you are 5'4" and started at 230 and want to lose 130. 100 pounds seems like an awfully low weight for someone who is 5'4". In fact, it is underweight according to BMI. Make sure you are setting reasonable, sustainable goals. Second, you say that you are eating the exact same…

Um, No. Just no. Unless you have a diagnosed medical condition (i.e. diabetes), there is absolutely no reason to avoid sugar.

Everything said here.

You need to weigh, measure and log your food and track your calories. That is the only way you are going to know why you are or are not losing. Period. Without tracking your food, you have absolutely no idea if you are eating at a deficit or not and eating at a caloric deficit is the only way to lose weight. And no, eating…

I have to respectfully disagree. Sugar and gluten are NOT evil. Unless you have a diagnosed medical condition (i.e. diabetes or celiac disease ) there is absolutely no need to avoid either. Eating too much of anything is not a wise idea, but eating everything in moderation is absolutely fine! Sorry, it just really bugs me…