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When I use the crystal light packets with my water I still count it as water just with flavor :happy:

I find that calories are what matter but there are different things that influence weight loss such as not consuming too many calories at once but rather split them up over smaller meals...like saving up most of your calories for one big dinner isn't the best idea even though you are below or at your calorie intake for the…

Thanks for all the input I will give it a try :)

So do you find them to be pretty accurate? I read on their website they had like 90% accuracy.

From my experience, your body will adjust after time to your new diet habits and the hunger will go away. As for diabetes and being overweight, not all fat people have diabetes because that often occurs when people's diets are high in carbs/sugar and do not get enough exercise to balance out their blood sugar levels, and…

I like big muscular guys the ones you know can protect you and make you feel safe :)...I'm 5'8 so they gotta be at least my height or taller.

I have A LOT to lose unfortunately...I started 20 days ago and have lost 12 lbs just by using portion control with light exercise couple times a week

Anybody feel free to add me, I have a long journey ahead and would love the extra support and to give support :happy:

I joined January 27th and have lost 11 lbs :happy:

California, USA :)

Well I know what you mean about being a full-time student and an honor student as well, we are in the same boat! I am working on my second Bachelor's and then onto my Master's and also being a stay at home mom makes it even more tough to stay in shape! I know it is tough when you have a lot of work or studying for a big…

I don't know, but am interested in this as well :)

I am with most people, I hate the thought of having to get a surgery, but as someone mentioned about having surgery when still needing to lose a lot of weight-sometimes a tummy tuck will actually boost one's self confidence and give them an extra push to keep losing weight. Also, having a tummy tuck might rid them of…

I also would like to know how to get rid of lower belly fat! The only idea I have been able to come up with is a tummy tuck-which is the last resort for me as with any surgery is for me! But if it doesn't come off with diet and exercise, it looks to be my only option :)

I can totally sympathize with your feelings, since I gained so much weight I feel like that as well. Wish I could give you some advice but I haven't found anyway to get over it-which is why I am trying my best to lose the weight now =) It does help to know that no matter how bad you think you look your husband still loves…

@elainegsd-oh yes I've had many many labs done lol...I am borderline anemic, B12 deficient, I have CFS and Fibromyalgia, and I am insulin resistant-most of those have a side effect of fatigue which is why I feel so drained, maybe if it were just one thing it wouldn't be so bad!

@jojo-I have barely been exercising, being this fatigued makes it nearly impossible to function let alone get the motivation to exercise. Plus a lot of times after exercise I feel totally drained and I need the little energy I have to do my studying :( Once in a while I am lucky enough to feel better after exercise but not…

@ngr1973-I haven't cut carbs out completely I could never do that lol, I have just cut back to stay on track with my dieting and counting nutrition information. I still get a fair amount of carbs I have just been utilizing portion control. Unfortunately my body seemed to be used to getting so many carbs and it is seriously…

Thanks for the suggestions, I take vitamins, not a multivitamins but separate, B12, B6, and Iron everyday and still nothing. I am in my 3rd week of dieting and lost 11 lbs but I feel worse than before I started and I know it's the lack of carbs...I was just hoping there was something else I could do besides turn to…

I wish I could use my elliptical it's too painful on my back...I might have to give it another try :)

I do know where my bottled water comes from it is actual spring water and not filtered tap water like most bottled water tends to be...and as far as producing the plastic bottles goes-that's what we have recycling for :)

I know exactly how you feel! I also have a large amount of weight to lose and only started 15 days ago and I am so proud that I have lost 10 lbs already! Any loss is a success and you should be proud :smile: