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I just looked up Celebrex and there are many possible side effects. Excessive tiredness was one of them and said to contact your doctor.

This is a lifestyle change! There are no miracle diets, cleanses, etc. Just try to eat healthy and get some exercise. Also losing a lb or 2 a week is good. You are more likely to keep the weight off if you lose it slowly. If you go on a quick weight loss program, do cleanses, etc., you will just gain the weight right back…

Oh, I also try to do extra on the treadmill to allow me some extra calories. I am lucky because I work from home and I work for myself. So I can REALLY plan my meals ahead. I don't keep junk food in the house; so I am not tempted. I DO keep healthy treats and snacks around. Saturday we went on a group motorcycle ride. The…

You SHOULD be doing it for you and nobody else!

I totally understand what you are saying! My husband is 10 years younger than me. He has friends his age and younger. MANY are in the music scene and several are in successful heavy metal bands. In the past when we went to his friends' parties I was pretty much invisible. Saturday we went to one of THOSE parties. I have…

What's done is done! Put it behind you, start fresh today, don't beat yourself up. Try to analyze the situation and see if you can come up with ways (in the future to do better). Example - When I KNOW I am going to be around lots of wonderful food, I try to cut back a little on breakfast and lunch. Then I TRY to make…

Just use the same scale, at the same time, with the same amount of clothes on. You will weigh different at different times of the day, on different scales, with different clothing on. EXAMPLE: I weigh naked in the morning when I get up after I have gone to the bathroom.

Everything in moderation!

You look good in both! Wear what you feel comfortable in.

As I went down in size, I scoured my closets and drawers for anything that I could wear. When I bought new clothes, I bought a couple of pieces at a time that would work for a size or two and would mix and match and do double duty. I am going to my aunt's funeral Monday and I have a VERY nice pair of black jeans that I…

I use Splenda Blend. It is 1/2 sugar and half Splenda.

I found where they go! I lived in an apartment that had a return air vent up high on the wall. So I always used a step stool to change the filter. One time I climbed up REALLY high and could see into the area. Guess what I found - odd socks - LOL! Mary

Hello Kat! This is a great place. A fellow Texan, Mary

Make up your mind to it, set mini goals, keep your food diary, get some exercise, and it WILL happen. Weighing, measuring, and keeping the food diary helped SO much. It taught me portion control AND made me aware of everything I put in my mouth. Good Luck! Mary

You CAN do it! You just have to set your mind to it and make it a priority. Good Luck! Mary

YAY! I know exactly how you feel. I started out obese, moved into overweight, and about a week ago I moved into the NORMAL range. Congratulations, keep it up, you CAN do it! Mary

Here ya go - http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/ricola/mountain-herb-sugar-free-cough-drops/

Steel cut oats, brown rice, whole wheat pastas and breads, some fruits and veggies.

It will be a federal mandate (FDA I think) soon. I can't remember when they said it would go into effect.

With proper diet, exercise, and sleep you shouldn't need those. Have you been to the doctor lately and/or had any blood work done. You COULD be anemic, have thyroid problems, etc.

If I were you (and I have bad knees), I would start JUST walking on a daily basis. As you get in better shape, lose weight, etc. You can then add c25k. You have to walk before you can run. Good Luck! Mary

YES, they matter! Just like does that hamburger, fries, and a coke matter. There is a formula and sedentary takes into consideration that you WILL move around some during the day. Walking at lunch should be entered as exercise.

This is a lifestyle change; so you will be dealing with birthdays and cakes, etc. for the rest of your life. So you have to decide if you can fit that piece of cake into your daily food and exercise program on a case by case basis. A lot depends on the kind of cake and icing. Plain old store bought cake with sugary icing -…

I would ask them what scale they are using and I would discuss it with her doctor the next time you take her in. According to the BMI on this site, she is in the normal range.

I know some time ago I heard the average American woman is a size 14. I am 5' 5" and I am down to a size 8 from a size 14. I will be starting some strength training soon and I am hoping that will take me to a size 6. I am small boned; so I think I can handle it.

Wasn't it wonderful! I saw a lot of people the last two weekends that hadn't seen me since BEFORE I started my lifestyle change. The compliments were a real ego boost and help me to continue my quest for a healthier, happier me.

No such thing as "spot" reducing. Eating healthy and exercising WILL work in time. I really didn't see much of a change in my belly fat until I had lost about 25 lbs.

There is no magic pill or quick weight loss diet that is good for you! You have to start eating healthy and get some exercise. It is advised that you should lose 1-2 lbs. a week. You didn't gain it over night; so you can't expect to lose it over night. People that lose a lot of weight very quickly USUALLY gain it back and…

Just do it!

Congratulations! I did the same thing. The entire doctor's office couldn't believe I did it. Keep up the good work!