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This is well-meaning (I totally stopped reading after it got bossy/intolerant). But each person has to decide for him or herself what will work for his/her situation. There is a lot of "one way or nothing" talk on this website. If it there was really one way to do this, or one way to maintain this, this website would not…

I feel for you tweetspie! I would like to give my support to the responses that suggest cognitive therapy - with a therapist. It may include some medication experimentation for underlying mental health issues - which may not help with weight loss in the short term. However, if there are underlying mental health issues that…

Have you had a test for celiac disease? Have a biopsoy of your small intestine for the most accurate results. Do some research on celiac blogs to see if your symptoms match. Sounds like they do.

Sounds like you are not going to convince her to go off the drops. I would suggest trying to do all you can to make sure she will not go back to the habits that made her gain weight in the past. Make meals together that are healthy and will not be bad once she is back to normal calorie intake. Try to set her up for a…

As other said - very normal, but annoying! Try giving him a taste of his own medicine - say something you would like different about him when he gives you those "compliments" that are anti what you are trying to do for yourself. I would start with something physical like he is saying, and if that doesn't get through then…

I think it is great that you want to swim! Since you are new to it, I wouldn't suggest a master's class. I have taught adult swim lessons in the past and that may be a good place to learn strokes. The best thing about the pool is that even if you paddle around you are going to get a workout! So, you don't have to be…

Maybe the better question is what did you eat? Was it too much of something? Did you use any supplements to prevent carb absorption?

Thanks for not answering the question and not helping! I've worn spanks. To avoid rolls, get the bodysuit but it is a pain to go to the restroom and can get hot (both mentioned before). Another thing is to get the shorts in a bigger size than you need and pull them up and tuck them into your bra. I bye the…

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I found the book Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It interesting - may want to check it out!

There are no absolutes in this journey! Reducing to 1200 calories will work as a method as long as it keeps getting results for each individual using it. When it stops, then it is up to that person to recognize the need for change. I don't understand the obsession with finding the "right way" to do this - we need to find…

Have you ever tried running in a pool? It is more like jogging - however you are comfortable. I like to run shallow end to deep and wear a float belt to make sure my head is above water.

My weight loss clinic has us taking cell press for appetite suppression. You can get it on Amazon.

Three thoughts here: First, it sounds like you have done great so far - and perhaps you wouldn't be so discouraged if you didn't have a really big/short term goal for yourself? Also, (and I am channeling my therapist here) it sounds like when you don't meet your expectations you are pretty harsh on yourself. It is not easy…

Cymbalta works by increasing serotonin and norepinephrine neurotransmitters. Prozac increases serotonin neurotransmitters only. I gained a little weight on both - Prozac because it wasn't working and I emotionally ate, and Cymbalta because it was working and I was so relieved I relaxed and allowed myself to enjoy food for…

I would second the suggestion to check out DDP yoga. I just started this week and so far I am enjoying it. It is definitely not just poses- I sweat like crazy. Check out the website you will see that the yoga is used by "linebacker" type guys. DDP himself is a former professional wrestler. The program also has you take a…

Anyone interested in the fat/disease link may want to read the book "Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It." Very lengthy literature review of diet/obesity medical publications since the early 1900s. The major conclusion of the book is that the link to obesity/diet related diseases is not fat, but excessive/low quality…

In my opinion, Raspberry Ketones are intended to suggest that a person can get their body into Ketosis without paying too much attention to their carb intake. To get the results by eating it would be a high protein, low-med fat, low-low carb diet.