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She's offering them to you because she wants you to cosign her choice to eat 'junk' food, undoubtedly subconsciously. She feels worse about her own choice because you, who is choosing to eat healthy, is saying 'No'. It's pretty simple psychology, actually. Most people's motivations can be traced back to their own feelings…
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And just one more comment to put it in perspective. Let's just say my friend was allergic to nuts. We are close enough that I would go out of my way to not even talk about foods that she couldn't eat, much less constantly offer her the Reese's Cups. I know being overweight and being allergic to nuts are 2 different things,…
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I appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. I am very glad that I have learned to overcome my weakness for junk food (especially at work!). My main point is that this person is close enough of a friend to know what a struggle it is for me with my weight and making good food choices (she comments on it all the time). And…
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5'11" and started at 255. Now at 245 and goal is 190 for now but it seems very very very slow going. I was about 185-190 around the time I got married almost 17 years ago and was wearing a size 14. To never have to set foot in a Lane Bryant or Avenue store again would make me happier than just about anything in the world.…
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Great job--thanks for sharing!
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Last time I was in the podiatrist's office I noticed a poster on the wall about the RF. It made it sound like the best thing since sliced bread but I figured it was for advanced cases like yours where all therapies had been exhausted. I have experienced PF in both feet and have received cortisone injections with much…
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Everybody is a freaking expert :/
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Thanks to all for the positive messages and encouragement! nczuczu, my exercise has been slow to build. In December, I was doing 1-2 days per week of cardio + strength machines, plus 1 day yoga. This month I started a 3 day/week "boot camp" that does 55 minutes of interval-type training plus 1 day yoga (60 minutes). The…
