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Quick answer, yes. When I look in the mirror I can't tell I've lost any weight. I have a lot of extra skin that compounds the problem. The only way I can tell I'm smaller is to try on the clothes I still have from my fattest days and they fall off me. I still have 30+ pounds left but even if I reach my goal I'm not sure it…

I'm always happy for a new friend, I have a daughter just about your age so I might offer a different perspective. You are so smart to stick with it. I yoyo'd my whole life and just seriously added exercise to my program, it's made a lot of difference. I'm afraid I won't be able to add much in the way of information for…

Thank you, I will look at that information. If the movements are simple and I don't have to think about where every joint is positioned, every muscle contracted and breathing in a coordinated manner I might be able to handle it. I think that is the big problem, if I have to try and think of 6 things at once, make sure I'm…

See a doctor, how do you know you are anemic? are you sure that's all that's wrong? Are you on an iron supplement? Don't look for answers to what could be serious health issues from strangers on line. If it's nothing and you just want support to achieve your goals come back here. I've been an RN for almost 20 years and I…

They will absolutely fade to a light color like your other ones. I have noticed as I have lost weight mine have gotten narrower so they are more like lines but they haven't gone anywhere. The skin is quite loose and my doctor has said the only thing to tighten the skin at this point is surgery. But the younger you are and…

I think I am a good MFP match. Just turned 43 and the weight sure doesn't come off like it did when I was young. I too maintain a lower calorie intake under the instruction of my doctors and dietitian. I get so tired of people saying eat more to lose more. That math has never worked for me and frankly I'm not sure how it…

I am afraid I can not help you in any way. I have been interested in learning more about cosplay not because I want to participate but because I would like to learn about the construction of the different costumes and props. I wondered if you had somewhere you got information to get started. I imagine different genres have…

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I am surprised by the adamant opinions of some people. Even though a ton of research has been done on the artificial sweeteners there is no way anyone can say they are 100% safe in every way. Most of the double blind studies have been to evaluate the safety related to things like cancer and body systems (kidney failure,…

Do you have a local library? I wasn't sure about yoga so I borrowed a basic yoga DVD from my library for free. If you do decide to go with the Zumba try used. There are a lot of us out there that buy stuff to get in shape and then discover we don't like it or don't stick with it. Garage sales, craigs list, play-it-again…

Lap band surgery has a much lower success rate than gastric by-pass. You are wrong, the numbers for both are going through the roof, bypass is still a very common weight loss surgery. I have had both and I'm a RN. I really regret not having the bypass first but that is me and I would never presume to tell someone else what…

Wow you have so much to be proud of, I can't wait to join you. And I hope there are puppies and rainbows!

Congrats to you, it's a vicious circle. You can't sleep so you walk around tired all day and eat foods to try and wake yourself up. Then you put on weight and feel lethargic but sleeping gets harder. I'm glad you were able to break the cycle.

Caffeine and some medications can significantly increase your heart rate, too much can even make it irregular. I would expect caffeine to affect your resting rate too.

I think it's a number of things for me. I too am "middle age". I have never had a tattoo and have never really wanted one. If I reach my goal I have considered getting a smallish tattoo where only I can see it. I haven't figured out the best place for that considering my saggy, middle age skin I don't have a ton of…

Premier protein shakes. I get mine at Costco, they go on sale a few times a year. I like the chocolate best. They are about $1.75 apiece. 11oz, 30gms protein and 160 calories. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch. I usually only drink one a day though, I like to eat so one meal is all I do.

I'm on almost daily and I love new friends. Please, please do this for your son. I spent my daughters entire childhood morbidly obese and I missed so much. It is my biggest regret. Thankfully she didn't hold it against me and I have a second chance with my grandson to go to soccer games and the playground. That you lost…

favorites are Premier protein shakes and greek yogurt but low fat cheese and chicken breast make an appearance at least 3Xweek

If you've lost over 100lbs I would expect you have some extra skin. I would also think part of it is genetics. Are your hormones at a normal level? Women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome tend to have abnormally large abdomens, early onset menopause can cause waist thickening. And I am sure this is not it but I have…

Food can be a terrible addiction, it hits all the pleasure spots in the brain just like an opiate. I think the worst part of being addicted to food is it's almost impossible to avoid all of your triggers. Imagine asking an alcoholic to only drink 3 small drinks per day or having a crack addict handle crack rocks everyday…

I find the plain doesn't have much flavor, I like the chocolate. It doesn't taste like nutella though. I like it as a paste on toast.

Michigan in the house! (But not a yooper) My fellow Michiganders know what that means. Makes me a troll because we live under the bridge.

I don't know what the perfect level of protein intake is, but you can absolutely get too much. If you get too much protein it can lead to renal failure, particularly if you don't drink enough water.

Have you tried any weight training? Low weight, high reps are a great place to start. As we ladies get older I understand we lose a lot of muscle mass that leads to a slower calorie burn. Something to think about.

I get sick to death of this "starvation mode" crap. I am on a doctor supervised, 800 calorie diet. (not some quack, a bariatric specialist at a top hospital) I am 42 and have abused my body with yo-yo dieting for 30 years. I know 800 is extreme and not for 95% of people trying to lose weight. If I tried to eat 1500 cal per…

Well I only understood the iMac part but I'm on all the time. I have a good bit more than three stone to lose, add me if you like.

I have papillions and I am thrilled to hear you have a mix that is 20. I want mine to live forever!

Where are you getting your information? The internet, because everything on the internet is true?

I think people say we have become "too PC" unless it's something that relates to them. Then they are the first to get offended.

I just had gastric bypass. I am day 4 post-op. I am in a ton of pain and I weigh 12lbs more than I did before I went in for surgery and just started protien drinks today. I am sure it is water weight from all the IVs but it's still hard. I plan on using this site to help me track my progress and find support during the…