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  • DebbieLyn63 thank you for posting. We're almost twins in age and numbers and your post really really touched me. I had bacterial meningitis in Feb( 4 th major hospitalization for issues from cancer to gall bladder to blood clots then meningitis in past 8 years ) and each one was a 20 pound loss in the hospital, 3-6 month…
  • Ok my carrot is being able to walk pain free in disney world in 4.5 months. I lost 16 pounds in Aug and sept. slowed down in oct and gained back 2 pounds. Went to NY to watch my hubby do the marathon who was incredible and I was in soooo much pain with all the extra weight and walking 5-6 miles up and down and around…
  • Glad you discovered the root of the problem was the importance of food as a career for him and he took your comments as an insult to his career or something he identifies with strongly and not just he doesn't 't want to support your weight loss which sounds like an easier issue to compromise over. But also don't forget to…
  • THANK YOU!!! I beat cancer 9 years ago and still can't decide to lose 50-80 pounds to lower my cholesterol stop my back knee and leg pains and live longer and better?!?!? I'm on blood thinners, migraine medicine, cholesterol medicine, reflux medicine, pain medicine, have to get screened for cancer coming back; have to have…
  • I think my salads have very little lettuce and usually a crunchy romaine that doesn't stick to the roof f my mouth cause things that are thin and wet I have found out through numerous endoscopes and colonoscopies due to reflux and diverticulosis, can also stick just as easily to your intestines and cause bad gas pains and…
  • Is anyone doing the shred 6 week revolutionary diet? 6 weeks avg loss of 15-25 pounds depending upon how much you have to lose; 4 inches avg lose in waist and two sizes. 5 days cardio 40 mins which has several exs. and can be broken down to two 20 minute sessions; Food is 4 meals and three snacks with a few rules I'm just…
  • Roasting changes the taste of Belgian endive also. It gets sweeter and less licorice. Great with leeks, cherry tomatoes, EVOO, all kinds of peppers, and lemon to have with fish or chicken. I usually roast all the vegetables first fir at least 30 minutes, then add the fish for 10-15 minutes depending upon how thick or…
  • I have both lucky me... Constipation then diarrhea and severe cramps.. HAd cancer in my left ovary 9 years ago which was removed and still have cysts in my right so no fun. But also have constipation due to pain meds for bulging discs in back and neck and when cramps get worse, more pain meds means more constipation first.…
  • Amazing story !! I also think you look a few years younger! Don't know if you were even concerned about that at only 34, but I'd say you look 25 again! Lots of inspiration. Thank you for sharing!!
  • These are very encouraging results!! Thanks for posting!! I was in the old mentality that MFP told me to eat 1660 and I "only" lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks and then "gained" 5 yesterday day before my period started so should drop down to 1300-1400. But now I see once again. It's my stupid period and will come off in a few…
  • Thank you for your responses already. I guess it was more devastating because I saw the 4 pounds at home in the am and then 5 pounds In The afternoon at my doctor's and thought he'd see some big results. We also talked about decreasing and dropping one of my medicines that was the main culprit for me gaining 30 pounds in 2…
  • I understand what you're saying, but I think you have to be at a fairly "successful" plAce in our goals or close to maintenance. I've list and gained 20-40 pounds on and off sooo many times I the past 20 years, but this feels like my mist consistent start. I've list steadily 16 pounds in 6 weeks and have at least 60 more…
  • That was supposed to say lose 25 pounds and you are sooo motivational! Ps also having the support of my husband helps a lot. He's training for another full Marathon and has lost 20 pounds in 9 weeks and is at an all time low weight for him since college. We eat the same foods and count and add together and check in with…
  • Thank you for posting this!! You made me realize I'm doing 1-9 and 12 without realizing I've been doing all of that. And I definitely need to add 10, 11, and 13-20 to keep me going !! These are very " obvious" but not when I'm not doing them or feeling defeated. Your steps will help me push through my first set of goals…
  • I'm glad you vented and I hope you feel better. I also thank u cause u inspired me to just take A quick selfie of my face. I've lost 16 pounds so fAr and cAn't really see it. My dear hubby to told me he could totally see it in my face. So I found a selfie I took about two weeks before I started MFP and posted the two to…
  • I have a brother and sister who are both insulin dependent diabetics and now have pumps. I remember my sister growing up almost always had pb and a glass of milk at night for a snack or apples dipped in pb and a glass of milk. And the same as a mid morning snack. My brother got it as an Adult so I'm not as famiar with his…
  • I saw only one other post about soup. One of my fall favs that gets rave reviews is sauté garlic and leeks in olive oil. Add diced real pumpkin, diced potatoes , sweet and Idaho or russet, either water or water and some low sodium chicken stock, a few ounces of white wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice , and simmer. Blend to…
  • Sorry to hear about your anxiety. I posted previously about some of my medical history. Since I had cancer 10 years ago, I noticed an in tease in my anxiety and have had a few actual panic attacks. I've had a few other medical issues since then I. E. blood clotting disorder , gallbladder removed, tumors appeAring on follow…
  • I've had lots of heAlth issues in only 45 years and most f them odd or not related. I had a ten pound tumor in my abdomen that was cancer 10 years ago and surgically removed. I didn't need chemo if radiation and if was only found because I had a pulmonary embollism after a broken ankle surgery!! I was on blood thinners fir…
  • You're right. I probably am partially dehydrated with this headache/ stomach pains/ visits to the bathroom. I normally drink my 8-10 glasses of water and have only managed 3 or 4 the past three days and have been drinking ginger ale. But the water us making me feel nauseous on top of all the other sick feelings. So…
  • Congratulations!!!!! What an Accomplishment!!! One derland !!!!!!
  • Obviously I can't type on top of auto correct not liking me right now !!!
  • I've had a stomach virus and bad almost migraines the past three days and at first didn't want to eat, but knew I had to with my reg medicine and my migraine and pain medicine. Now today I've been starving, but basically eating ginger ale crackers a bagel and bread for the past three days. This is do wierd cause I can't…
  • I'm happy that I've logged 26 days in a row. I don't think I'm obsessive, but I'm close; I'm very very aware. Even the two days I went over my 1520 cals I was very very aware and chose it. One it was my husband's birthday and two by logging it, I saw it was only a few hundred over not two thousand like my mind may have…
  • I'm happy that I've logged 26 days in a row. I don't think I'm obsessive, but I'm close; I'm very very aware. Even the two days I went over my 1520 cals I was very very aware and chose it. One it was my husband's birthday and two by logging it, I saw it was only a few hundred over not two thousand like my mind may have…
  • Fresh salmon with a splash of OJ tomatoes, red peppers, 1/2 tbs butter... Yummm
  • It is an addiction for many. That's why it's so hard and happens overland over again. It's also why they have over eaters anonymous. It follows the same 12 step program as Alcoholics Anonymous It's not will power. It's turning it over to your higher being and living each day one day at a time. It's finding support and…
  • Just my two cents since you asked... Lol... I too would say congratulations; log it and cal it a great day. The reason I'd log it is my understanding from here is you would have had to have eaten an extra 3550 cals on top of your allowance to have gained even one pound of real weight and you might be surprised by your cal…
  • Just for today I will celebrate losing 7 pounds my first week and not get down about the 80 or 90 more to go. Just for today I will log all of my food
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