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I am a health professional (not nutrition-based) who speaks about obesity 20-30 times/year at conferences. I think my wife and I have tried every major diet and lifestyle plan we've discovered. It's a journey! I've come to believe that few diet plans are purely evil or purely good. Optavia is no exception. As you already…
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I am a strong believer in trusting how your body feels ... listen to it! If you're losing the weight and feeling good, I don't see any concern, especially since it sounds like you are getting some well-rounded nutrition! I have lost up to about 3 pounds a week for several months (using an approach similar to ketogenic),…
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I like how you trend your weight! It looks like the monthly thing isn't active any longer really?
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I have never tried grilling from partially frozen, but I like the idea with a good steak, keep the middle nice and medium-rare! I think it would work well with a freshly ground (beef) burger as well...
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With patients and families, I always try to remember that stress sometimes influences people to become unlike themselves. They say hateful things. They say ignorant things. They say untrue things. Telling myself this when it happens helps me actually feel sorry for them, thankful for the health I have, extra pounds or not…
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DEFINITELY going to try that one - thank you!
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Sorry for my late reply. For some reason I guess I wasn't getting notifications of new posts. I did end up talking with my health coach. I was able to maintain my weight through the trip by having fun but thinking through choices. It felt like a happy medium, sustainable for the long haul.
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I am 4 weeks in now. What I like about it is you get a free coach to help guide and challenge you, and the focus isn't as much on the scale, but on total health (getting your mind, body, finances all healthy). Anyhow, I love all this so far. I have lost 26 pounds so far (about 60 to go). I have not felt this much energy in…
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Great - thanks! I like this idea of this group. I have been working to be healthy since early winter (have lost 26 pounds, with about 50-60 left to lose), and am more active than ever. Anyhow, nice to meet y'all - thanks for responding!
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I think that's it! Every bite is so valuable now that if I'm going to indulge is something that is calorie dense, I want the kind of quality where every bite is appreciated. Why settle for Pizza Hut - its wasted calories verses seeking out something awesome
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How is the Medifast going, Terri? We are on Day 3 now officially (although we practiced as much as we could while waiting for our box to arrive). With the Take Shape for Life, I love that there is someone helping to encourage and challenge me! I know it isn't just about the weight with TSFL, but that's the part I'm most…
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Awesome, welcome! I agree - it is nice to have some guys to connect with! Usually people I know will comment on my weight loss and will then quickly say, "well it is easy for you guys to lose weight." It is hard to respond to that without sounding like a jerk, but it has felt anything BUT easy! :) Anyhow, welcome. I've…
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I have tried this as well, but is it just me or are the estimated calories burned a little bloated? I would just suggest caution in eating those calories back unless your workout is quite intense.
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Great idea . . . count me in.
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Awesome - you guys are making great progress overall!
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Thanks! :)
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I think this is a great posting really . . . our perceptions are often so much more critical than others' perceptions of us. I have a laundry list full of body flaws that I try hard to ignore. For me the focus HAS to be on what I can change to feel healthy, to reduce health risks, and less about being able to put speedos…
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I like this posting, even though I am a little late jumping in. My goal is a bit modest for the end of this year. I simply want to be under the weight I started at this year. I am currently down about 15 from the start, all things considered, so a more ambitious hope is that I lose another 15. Getting to under 200 pounds…
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Wow, Arkbik, that is a lot of weight to lose - basically you want to lose 10 pounds a month? You might want to consult with someone professional before you do that! There are some people on here with a lot more experience than me but I have heard that a reasonable goal should be no more than 1-2 pounds a week. Anyhow, just…
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I think I am reading that the headaches are somewhat new. If you have a history of headaches that start in the morning (not every morning, but often), you should also consider the possibility of sleep apnea. If they are new since changing your food habits, then feel free to turn this post into a paper airplane!
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Full time student . . . I am a full time professor, also getting ready to push 40. Out of curiosity, what are you studying?
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Sounds like you have a formula that works for you - I will be 40 fairly soon, too, so my thoughts are very similar to yours. Best of luck as you work towards a happy 40 :)
