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I asked my ob/gyn about this since I had gained a lot of weight that I had attributed to the pill. His response was that the amount was much more than the pill alone would cause. He said that I could expect maybe 5 pounds from it. Therefore anything over it was due to something else, whether that was diet, lack of…

Thank you for your help!

The 2000 calorie is what our managers told us. They had mentioned that some responders actually gained weight after their assignment due to the MREs being designed for active young men who required more calories. I'm not exactly sure of the level of activity since I have yet received my specific assignment. But I'm in…

I took a cruise last summer and gained 6 pounds! There's a lot of desserts to tempt you at the buffet style lunch on the Lido decks. My advice is try your best to pick healthy breakfasts and lunches and just enjoy your dining experience. Just watch out for the convenient ice cream cones available 24/7.

I believe you are thinking of Helen who looked way too thin when she beat Tara. I believe they had said Jillian tried to counsel her about getting to healthy weight, but that she had ignored that advice because she wanted to win.

Rachel looked like she went too far to try to win. I was rooting for her the whole season. But I was horrified by how she looked!

"The coke is a lie..."

I've already calculated up the calorie totals from what I'm most likely to eat. It lets me know what serving size of my favorites I can have without jeopardizing my progress! I find doing this empowering! I have control over what I eat without depriving myself.

Very informative article with a lot of explanation and logical conclusions! Thanks for the post!

Great job! Your beginning and current weight mirrors my own. Although I don't have the struggle you face from all your medical issues. My hat's off to you for working through all the difficulty and making it happen!