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The good news is since you've tried this before you already have a leg-up by being pre-educated about healty foods and the importance of exercise. It's just a matter of finally being ready to put that knowledge to good use.The food diary on here is excellent. Pre-log your food in the morning and stick to it. I'm from…
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Don't beat yourself up...changing a lifestyle is hard work. I couldn't see your info...do you utilize the food diary? It has been such an awesome tool for me. I typically plan my entire day and log it in the morning. Then I adjust it when I make changes or have unplanned snacks, etc. It really helps me to schedule in…
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Hello Dave, First off, kudos to you for realizing you need to make a change and reaching out for support! Not being able to be as active as you would like is depressing, I'm sure. Are you able to do anything that is low-impact such as stationary bike or water aerobics? My daily efforts may differ from yours in both diet…
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Hi! I'm also looking for supportive friends. I'm two weeks new to the site and am focusing on using the diary to not only track my eating but to understand how the food choices I make impact my moods, energy, etc. T'm trying to stay low on carbs and under calorie for weight loss. Seems to be working so far. This week's…
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I was addicted to ice cream. When I'm missing that at night I like to substitute frozen mixed berries w/a few TBSPs of yogurt or cool whip. If I'm craving carbs my go-to is decaf coffee and a few chocolate biscotti (Nonni's Decadence flavor is divine). Not sure how healthy those options really are, but I can stay within my…
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Love your post! I'm a week new to the site and I'm also looking for friends who are supportive but realistic. I want to teach myself to eat healthier while still enjoying the occassional burger, slice of pizza or yes...snickers bar! I started off slow my first week. I had several fast food/restaurant meals, but tried to…
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Congratulations! You look fabulous! Hope you are finding your new lifestyle a healthy and happy one :) For others having a hard time viewing these pics: Had to save this picture to my downloaded pics in order to see the "after" picture.
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Wow...good article. I had heard in the past that certain chemicals related to the break down of aspartame do not leave your body but build to toxic levels. I've never taken up diet soda because the few times I've tried it I get the shakes. A wierd reaction that I'm now very thankful for. But water and unsweetened tea do…
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Hello, Trixta! A friend told me about this site months ago, and I'm hoping that connecting to others going through the same process will help me feel more accountable. I am 47 years old and have over 70 pounds to lose. I've been gaining an average of 10 pounds a year for too many years to count! I have a lovely…