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Please keep this thread going! I think it is inspiring!

You look great! What an inspiration to your daughter to work hard to overcome life's obstacles!

Thanks for reposting a remarkable story!

Great amd sensible advice-thanks!

Maple Grove Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette with maple syrup, Cherry Republic Sweet Cherry Balsamic Vinegar. I have to watch my sodium and these dressings are low/no sodium. I like the Cherry Republic salsa on salads, too.

What a beautiful, inspiring, honest, hopeful story you have shared with us! Thank you for the motivation to keep going when trying to lose weight can be discouraging. Amazing story that has made my day! Looking forward to future chapters.

Congratulations! You are an inspiration! How many days a week and for how long did you swim each time?

Great attitude and perspective! All of your hard work gave you a healthy body and the daily benefits that go with it. You are an inspiration!

Since this original post, I have seen a physical therapist who is already helping me. I wish I would have started with PT first. Also, I will be starting acupuncture, soon.

I would see a physical therapist after general practioner.

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Ludington is beautiful! Another Michigan person here!

Thank you! I need to have my cholesterol checked anyway this week and I will ask my doctor about it. If the tests come back normal, fine. But there are factors such as Vitamin D deficiency that can cause problems beyond the normal weight issues. Good info. to know!

After telling my doctor that I wanted to lose 100 lbs. in 2014, she told me to go slowly as gallbladder issues do commonly pop up with people who lose a lot of weight-especially with quick weight loss methods. This will not deter me from my goal of getting healthier.

I am not a runner, but I do have this condition. I hated the idea of custom inserts. They stayed in my drawer for over a year while I tried other types of over the counter inserts, but my condition worsened without them. I'll be seeing an exercise physiologist on Monday and will learn more about exercises that may help. I…

Hi, I'd like to lose 85 pounds this year. Please add me.

This site has a lot of helpful, easy recipes that could give you some ideas. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/03/recipe-index.html

Thanks for the info. about the seeds. I am looking for sources of protein and this helps! To add to the discussion, I am always surprised by the high sodium content in just about everything! Try sticking to 1500 mg. or less a day. Not easy.

I understand your viewpoints as I felt the same way after my first marriage ended in divorce. And, yes, if you have not found someone you would gladly give or share your possessions with, you have not found the right person. I have now been married over 25 years to my second husband and don't want to think about what my…

Congratulations! I love your quote about deciding which side gets to win. It's going on my refrigerator as my goal is to lose 100 lbs. in 2014.

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Sodium has been my biggest challenge. I add to other recommendations regarding the DASH diet. A recent study showed how DASH lowered blood pressure in just 21 days: http://uofmhealthblogs.org/cardiovascular/hypertension-no-match-for-dash-diet/4039/

Thanks for sharing your story in a nice way that is sure to help many of us searching for answers.

Interesting article: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2012/09/10-surprising-dangers-of-vitamins-and-supplements/index.htm#You_may_not_need_supplements

Thank you for sharing your inspiring experience-100 pounds-WOW and CONGRATULATIONS!

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Great thread-thanks! This is my latest favorite. Add protein and use veggies on hand. Salad lasts a couple of days in refrigerator. Healthier Version Broccoli Salad 8 -2 ¼ C servings, each serving approximately 172 calories 7 c chopped raw broccoli ½ c chopped onion (I used green onions) ½ c chopped/shredded carrots ½ c…

Stephanie, you look awesome! Anyone who has been overweight has experienced some type of bullying or rude comments. But you don't have to be overweight to experience bullying. Taylor Swift wrote about being bullied in her song Why'd You Have To Be So Mean? Lots of people related to the song and it became a hit. Might be a…

Thanks so much for posting your very inspiring story! You have a wonderful style of writing, too. People often say Baby Boomer women can't lose weight. Thanks for the proving these people wrong!

Inspirational! Congratulations on new your new health and healthy outlook on life.