pamt1999

My biggest concern with surgery for me was that if I couldn't learn to control my eating before, what would keep the weight from coming back on after the surgery. It wasn't offered to me and I didn't ask. I'm glad that it is working for you and do not judge you at all. Those are some scary health concerns that you had . .…

My total goal is somewhere between 170 and 190 pounds to lose. I've lost 59 lbs so far but have added some muscle, too. I go to the gym 3 - 5 times per week and do cardio and strength training. I've been very frustrated over the last few months because my weight loss has slowed way down. But then I looked back where I came…

Now . . . as for how did I begin which is ON topic. I started by reducing my intake. I didn't worry about the what of the calories . . . just the number of the calories. However, in order to be able to enjoy some of my favorite snacks (I think I've tried to live on m & m's a few times in my life), I naturally start eating…

A little off-topic . . but the whole you didn't put it on overnight (or in a few months), you won't lose it overnight strikes me. I put on 50 pounds while I was pregnant with my son . . . I figure that was about 6 months. And, then, another 50 after I had him in just a few months. I've been doing this for almost a year and…

I found out that my cousin had committed suicide.

I'm 44 . . . will be 45 in May.

I've been having a hard boiled egg and a kefir smoothie for breakfast on most days. I make my own kefir and add frozen fruit to it (strawberry, banana, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple (not all at the same time but those are the fruits I've used)). Lots of protein. I tend not to eat high calorie breakfasts so this is…

I don't know of a tasty healthy low calorie oil . . . but, if it were me . . . I would probably reduce how often I use it but still use it. So, maybe fry less foods . . . but still have it on your salad. Or, have less on your salad. :) Good luck. Pam

I will burn a lot using the elliptical. Being obese also makes you burn more than a thin person doing the same workout.

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I think it's great that you recognize that there is a problem with being underweight and are looking for healthy ways to fix that issue. I can tell you that I'm really good at gaining weight (but not in a healthy way). I love carbs . . . and ate lots of bread, cheese and sugar (m & m's is my favorite snack). However, with…

Coconut oil also has lots of calories, and if you like the flavor, great flavor! You could make smoothies or milkshakes and add the coconut oil to it.

I find that getting TO the gym is the hardest part. Go, and try a few things. And, do it consistently for three weeks even if you hate every minute of it. Three weeks is what it takes to build a habit. There are lots of days where I drag myself to the gym. i don't want to get out of bed and come up with every excuse I can…

$10/month for both my son and I at WOW fitness. Annual maintenance fee of $39 each.

I've lost just shy of 47 lbs and have more than 100 to go. I've added you as a friend . . . hope you will do the same.

To actually gain 6 pounds, you would have to eat an excess of 21,000 calories during that period of time. it's pretty unlikely that you actually gained fat. It is more likely that you are retaining fluid for some reason. I would keep running for a few weeks and see if there is any change. As far as the intense hunger after…

Hi - I'm Pam. I'm 44 years old and a mother to four - 15 DD, 12 DS, 9 DD, and 3 DD (she'll be 4 in August). I've been overweight most of my life and have lost weight a number of times . . . but am starting again. It's been 3 months now and I've lost 30 lbs. I still have a LONG way to go (somewhere in the range of 140 - 160…

I'm 44 and have a 3 yr old (she'll be 4 in August). I also have a 15 year old, 12 year old and 9 year old.

I'm afraid people with think I'm doing that when I'm really logging information on my workouts.