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I have stayed nauseous since I started taking it a month ago. It's supposed to go away. I only realize I'm hungry, is when I get grouchy and irritable. Too bad that doesn't go away too. :)

I have BlueCross/BlueShield of AL. I found out today it is up to your company whether weight loss/management is covered under your insurance. I assume the cost of coverage is different. Mine does not over it, so I am not certain what I am going to do. The odd thing is that they will cover bariatric surgery. It's nuts!!!!

I made my own sharps container from a plastic container. Sams Club sells Magic Erasers and they come in a box that is the perfect size. I just cut a hole in the top. I tape it up and label it, then send it to the landfill. This is probabaly not the best way, I just don't know of anyone that will dispose of the container…

I started Saxenda 2 weeks ago and have lost 8 lbs. I know it won't keep up at that pace, I am also still on the lowest dose because it's working for me. I was extremely hesitant to try because I have had horrible side effects with stimulant diet medications. This is not at all like them. I am almost never hungry, I have a…

I found I start flushing when I start exercising. It's weird because my whole body turns red and I haven't started to exert myself.

I have been wearing Brooks and Saucony, both are great. I started out with them when I was 287 lbs. For the gym (classes and circuit training), the Saucony Ride or Guide models give me the best support. I don't have to worry about my ankles turning. I use the Brooks for the elliptical. If a stability shoe like the Guide…

I have the same issue. However, as I lost weight the MFP calories went down and the calories from the machines went up. I bought a Polar HRM to try and figure where I really am, it was a shock to find the HRM had me at about 200 calories less than either for an hour on the elliptical. Ugh.... I have since read an article…

Your post could not have come at a better time!!!! I started going to the gym, much like you did. I knew I needed a change, but wasn't unhealthy so there was no big push. I realize now I was unhealthy. My trainer and I had put a 100 lb loss goal for my 1 year mark. I didn't make it. I did lose 98 lbs, but.. Since I missed…

I love my elliptical, but have just started going to Spin classes also. I like anything that gets my endorphins pumping! :)

I had a lot of weight to lose so I hired a personal trainer. I keep my calories around 1200 but also keep my carbs around 65 grams. When I start to plateau she tweaks the carb intake some and that always seems to give me the push I need. I know the carb number is way under MFP recommended, but it has made a huge difference…

Unfortunately, yes. I had been using the calories burned from the elliptical machines, but when I started using a HR monitor I discovered they were very different. My trainer said I really needed to go by HR, not what the machines told me because the monitors use your fitness level based on heart beats, not just weight and…

I'm going to give you the advice which always makes me want to cry, or scream. Be patient! I started at 290 lb and have lost almost 30 pounds, your body will have to shift and adjust to the weight loss before you really start seeing the size difference. I always see a size change when my weight loss stalls and vice versa.…

I got a personal trainer to work with 2 days a week. We just added a third day. :) I am going broke. LOL

If I'm really sweaty I take a shower, if not I take a "bird bath". :smile:

Mini goals, what a great idea! Thank you.