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Oh good grief. I'm looking for some help and all I'm reading is people from both sides debating. Did I somehow land on the Dem/Rep webpage? Don't waste people's time with trying to make yourselves sound good. If you have real suggestions then please post them, otherwise stop arguing.

When responding to someone, especially if in your opinion they are wrong, please don't begin with "um". It is so condescending and instantly puts people on the defense. You weren't even addressing me and I thought, "How condescending" when I read your "Um, no." We're all at different points in our body journeys and if you…

I am an emotional eater, too. I'm also a food addict. I've lost/gained large amounts of weight throughout my life many times. I'm now 48 and the health problems are really starting to kick in. I've reached the highest weight ever and I've just now reached the "line in the sand". I'm at the point I am pushing back. For me,…

Hi Kristy, I do not buy items that contain artificial sweetners or use them in my coffee or tea. I have found that, for me, living in balance is key otherwise I will fail. Balance means having those things I still like, such as real coffee, and cheese, and chocolate. I'm learning that, if I'm going to eat something, I make…

Sleep! Very good point! Studies about how too little sleep impacts the body/mind show that rest is key to being healthy and losing weight. Americans tend to not get enough sleep. We don't take vacations and relax like people in other countries. Their whole approach to life is much more relaxed and stress-free than in the…

I'm in Michigan, USA

Yeah, you're gonna get hate because no man in his right mind would ever say what this loser said to the woman he loves and respects! Chubby and out of shape...I'd like to see a phot of the loser she calls her boyfriend - he's probably got more than 15 pounds round his middle, but that's "Okay" for men. If he thinks she's…

Kick the loser to the curb! :mad: He is not worth another thought in your head! If you want to lose 10lbs, then lose it because you want to do it for yourself. :flowerforyou: That little boy who you've been wasting your time with needs to run along, and you should wait for a real man to come along.:heart: As Bugs Bunny…

Oh! You are my "twin"! Seriously! I, too, am having the emotion surges! One Monday I woke up and I was just a SHREW...for about 10 days! I knew I was being over-sensitive and grouchy...it was like being 15 all over again, only worse! And then it stopped, but the cramps have set in...I won't actually bleed...only about…

I'm just 48 and have really had the health changes since the start of the years. Oy vey! But I am so thankful and glad to find all you ladies here! I will be so happy to read your posts...just so I know I'm not crazy...or crazy alone! LOL! Kathi

Thank you for the clean eating website list! I'm a big fan of The Gracious Pantry, and visit her website/blog and am a FB friend (with many others!) I like that she's just a regular person finding her way through the landmines of food and trying to be as healthy as she can. She's also not militant and admits when she eats…

I have taken an antidepressant for several years, and like many medications for chronic issues, I need to take it. I also take Vitamin D in the winter (I live in Michigan - low sunlight) to help me. I can understand wanting to eat clean, and avoid "dirty" (processed, GMO) foods, but medication is a completely different…

Absolutely! It's impossible to make significant changes without stalls and pushback (from yourself and others an your body). I know I'm not the only one replying to you who've attempted and succeeded at losing large amounts of weight. I've been successful four times in my life and have attempted more times than I can…

They are clueless. They don't understand what it's like to be in anyone's shoes who struggles with weight. They seem to feel they're qualified to give advice, however

Hi Victoria, I'm returning to the website after being away several months. I am an emotional eater also, but I've also realized it isn't "just" me but what I eat that's making me eat. A lot of the "diet" foods and processed foods have chemicals that make the eater "addicted" which is why it's hard to stop at one serving,…

I also recommend a hard boiled egg. I boil at least 5 on Sunday evenings. Eggs in saucepan with cold water, let come to a boil, lt boil 1 minute, turn of burner, leg eggs sit in pan until water reaches room temperature, store eggs in water in refrgerator. I have one of these eggs, a Light Baby Bell cheese, and half an…

Grand Rapids, MI

I could use some pals, too, so please feel free to add me. I'm in a completely different place - weight loss surgery in May and I'm on a program required for surgery. But variety is good, isn't it? LOL. All of us will do much better with some pals.

free2live7200: I copied most of your post about being ready for WLS to my journal. Initially I did a lot of prep work, but I know I am not "DOING IT" as I need to. I appreciate your words very much, especially about "checking your heart", which is where I am now. I'm praying, journaling, and researching what I need to do…

I am also going through GHP and have requested Dr. Foote as my surgeon to do the Sleeve surgery at Blodgett.

I am on the 6mos. weight loss plan required by my insurance company prior to surgery. I hope to have the Sleeve in May 2013. I also am working with Grand Health Partners and live in W. MI. I haven't done well with my weight loss plan and have actually gained weight. My appointment the end of January will determine how I…

Welcome, Jo! I'm sure you will find many people on this site who are in / have been in a similar situation. I've found great ideas, encouragement/support on this site. I don't utilize the Community section as much as I could or should, though, but I really like how easy this site is to sue. Kathi, Grand Rapids, Michigan,…