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  • I was diagnosed in August, 2015 (49 yo, not in menopause). Had Stage III, lumpectomy, chemo, proton therapy, and have been on Tamoxifen for more than 1 year. Chemo put me in menopause and Tamoxifen is keeping me there. I have 30+ lbs. on me (5'4")since August, 2015 which I cannot budge!! Most of it is around my stomach and…
  • Hi Corrine! I am much more experienced at this than you (will be 49 this year!) I have had to work at my weight my entire life!!! I have been on this sight, Weight Watchers (actually became a Lifetime member 21 years ago), all protein diets, Usana... but I have not been back to my goal weight in about 5 years now. You will…
  • I told my doctor that I am thinking of surgery also... she said that my insurance won't pay for it because my BMI is "only" 30! I said I am so unhappy at this weight and frustrated trying to lose it - that you can't put a $$ amount on how happy I would be to lose weight. I will make payments if it means I could be back in…
  • No shame in that!! You care about what you look like! It's the people walking around showing "stuff" other people don't need to see, that should be embarrassed!! That's what Shape Wear is for!!!
  • I feel for you!! I am in the same place. At the end of the week, if I don't see the scale budge (anywhere but up...) I ask myself - "What's the use??" But on the other hand, I may have been worse off. I am healthier by working my butt off, eating well, and not drinking wine (during the week :s) --- but my body chemistry…
  • Me TOO!!!! At least we're not throwing in the towel!!!
  • I like to blend an EAS Advantedge shake (100 calories) with a cup of frozen unsweetened fruit (strawberries are 50 calories) in my Magic Bullet! You could add Chia seeds or Flax Seed oil if you want more nutrients/fiber... but I'm always looking for simple ways to track my calories... I buy a case of the shakes at Sam's…
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