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  • I'm not sure of the exact science behind it, but a teaspoonful of cinnamon daily is supposed to regulate blood sugar and therefore make you feel less hungry--it's worked for me. I usually have 6 oz greek yogurt (sometimes plain, sometimes fake sugar) that is about 80 cal, with spoonful of cinnamon, 1 Tbsp of wheat germ,…
  • Great points--thanks for the post. I just read the book, In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan--it is about this same topic. You might like it--very readable and with a lot of research.
  • I was going to write the same thing. Getting your B12 and other items checked first makes sense. Just because you think you know the diagnosis (and you may be right), doesn't mean there isn't another cause you haven't considered. That's your doctor's job.
  • The stretch marks will fade, and the loose skin will tighten and resolve as you lose weight and gain muscle. You are so young, your skin can handle the stretching. Older persons with less skin tone have more trouble losing the loose skin. Good luck and keep going!! :)
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