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every couple days, just to make sure what I am doing is effective

Yes they are "supposed" to support you. But this is not always the case. Use this as fuel to be more healthy, thats what I am trying to do. The fat jokes and "big guy" labels have gotten old. They come mostly from family and "friends". Strangers normally do not insult you to your face. Hang in there and come here for…

The moving road block, two cars driving side by side at the same speed which is slower than the rest of traffic causing a huge back up, get your slow butt over!!!!!!!!!

A whopping 295 lbs this morning, goal is 280 lbs in 30 days, going to work ya'll have a great day!

I am on my first day of "controlling my sodium" it is insane how much sodium is in everything. I did good today. I am trying to develop my own recipes for low sodium stuff that tastes good, this is going to be a long battle. But I have high BP so I gotta do it!

That is usually caused by lactose intolerance, best things is to try a different brand (lactose free) or take smaller servings, a lot of protein all at once can give quite the gas, I learned this when I was fit.

Good luck in your quest to be fit, friend me if you like I am on a long journey as well!!

Do not get on the scale. Only weigh yourself once a month. If it is causing you stress don't do it. I know how stress and boredom can lead to constant eating. That is how I got so overweight. 10 years ago I weighed 205 lbs, this past August I topped out at 328. You have to commit to yourself to change your way of thinking…

I'm in, gonna shoot for 15 lbs in that month!

My own doctor tried this with me every time I saw her it was "your gonna have a heart attack your gonna have a stroke" yes I know I would reply but can you help me? Give me some advice? She would reply, just stop eating. I have a new doctor now, and a support group here and have lost 6 pounds this first week. I am below…

Good luck and stay persistent and you will do great!

Dump it all in the crock when you get home from work it will be the bomb!

Agree sounds like a very good chili, brown the ground turkey, add all the beans and chickpeas and some diced tomatoes, add chili powder, garlic, cayenne if you like and simmer. If you calorie intake allows pour over the rice!

This sounds fantastic I am gonna make it this weekend!

Thank you so much!

I like boneless pork chops rubbed with a dry rub commericial is fine but I like this recipe the best: 2-1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons dried sweet basil 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground savory 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon white…

I think I will go to a nutritionist, I think my insurance even encourages it.

I agree with you. Even WebMD has BMR calculators that take into account your activity level. Thanks for posting!

I am with you! I have switched to black coffee to avoid calories! Oh, well nobody said this would be easy

EAS sells a myoplex lite that has everything you need for a recovery drink, some complex carbs, some protein and some vitamins. There are others as well. a good place to research and find supplements of any kind is www.bodybuilding.com. I have used them in the past and they have good prices and fast shipping. But of course…

Allow the exercise and diet to change your focus on to more positive things. It will help you deal with being laid off as well.

I was going to guess gall bladder as well. I believe I have gall stones, and completely avoid fried foods, and try too avoid over eating and this helps. But it is best to see a doctor I think

Not sure what your looking for but I have made fried rice that simulates hibachi style rice and keep the calories low. Or course you can use low sodium products to help keep sodium down but here goes: 1 Serving 1 cup rice 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (cooked in microwave until tender) 1/4 cup egg beaters cooked…