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  • Actually, yes, some hormone based birth control can cause you to put on weight. One of the most common side effects of the depo provera shot is weight gain. With the pill, you have to be careful if you have issues with insulin as it will affect that. What I recommend for hormone based bc is the Nuva Ring. It is the only…
    in Question for the women...weight gain on birth control Comment by amyegm August 2013
  • I did optifast back in 2004 and it worked well, but then I regained due to pregnancy and not staying as active as I'd been. I've just restarted the program and it has changed some since then. Of course, there is variation between physicians as well. I'm doing 5 meal replacements, 5 servings of veg and up to 2 servings of…
    in Any Optifast users out there? Comment by amyegm August 2013
  • Unfortunately, this is something that she is going to have to come to on her own and she may not. I have an aunt who is type II and a number of other health issues due to her weight. She's 50 and the docs have said she won't make 60 if she doesn't do something. The whole family has tried talking to her, but that is just…
    in I need some advice about my mum Comment by amyegm August 2013
  • Wow! Thanks for all the input. This is really great information.
    in Is having a fitbit or something similar worth it? Comment by amyegm August 2013
  • I think we all do. Unless you practically live in the gym, there is no way to look good while working out. You are doing what you need to do for you. Don't let people who don't know you bring you down.
    in Feeling embarrassed when working out Comment by amyegm August 2013
  • I'm 4' 11 1/2" and need to lose about 95lbs. I'm available to provide support.
    in Hi, any short people wanting to lose a lot of weight? Comment by amyegm August 2013
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