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I wish you the best. I lost 140 pounds 13 years ago and I know the struggle. What finally got me to do it, was I accepted that I needed help and then I got it. Of course, it is not easy to find! You would think it would be considering how common obesity is in the US. Imagine if you had Type 1 diabetes and the only thing…

I'm 5'8" and only been as low as 150 once in my life … I have a large frame (7.5" wrist) and curvy so I will be happy to get between 165-155. Wow, I envy those headed to 130! Enjoy and good luck to you all. Good idea to post this.

Yeah, that sounds right … I was thinking about cheat days … not so much whether I should or shouldn't .. but that why rule it completely out … like when one of my son's gets married … no cake? Likely I will have a bit or two .. but I'm still trying to find my thinking on this I don't really like red meat, but eat it. The…

Thanks all for all the information, positive thinking and personal struggles! Sure does help to know that others are dealing with the same things. To post about the low calorie amount … that makes sense. It is easy to think that cutting too low is the fastest way to loose, but at what cost in the long run. I've thought…

Great idea! I was thinking about getting a food scale. You are right … a rough estimate gone wrong can compound quickly. I think that is what my real problem was … calories that I didn't realize I was eating, either because I wasn't paying attention or I wasn't counting. Thanks so much.

Thank you for posting too. All this information is just what I need and I bet what others need as well. Good luck!

THANKS!!! I loved getting this encouragement!! And thanks for adding your ideas and opinions! Good stuff.

You are right. I was just telling my son the same thing. Good thing to consider!

Absolutely!! Yes, you are right and I'm glad you posted such a well written explanation. My trite post did make it seem like emotional issues aren't important and aren't a variable in health. My bad for sure because I wouldn't want someone reading it and thinking that they can deal with physical health without dealing with…

I love the sentiment "You want it to be long!" Cause you are right … the alternative sucks! Each day is all we have and if I'm working to take care of my disease, obesity, today, then I'm ahead. If I'm neglecting that, then I have to work to do to turn that around. I try now to stop dwelling in the emotion of this, because…

Thanks so much and sounds like you are already back on track and headed in the right direction. Good luck on your journey and stay in touch with your progress!

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Hi there, I'm curious about the juice cleanse … I had GBS 13 yrs ago, lost 140 pounds, in the last few yrs, put on 45 … now loosing again with doctors help, low calorie, exercise … but wonder if I should try to the 5day pouch diet or juice cleanse but worried about too much sugar with juice … can you share details? what…

Good luck on your surgery. I had it 13 years ago and Im grateful. I lost 140 pounds in 11 months. Do what your doctor says. Don't cheat. Don't ever drink carbonated drinks after surgery Remember the first 6 weeks are the worst because depression cash set in Your copying devise is gone after surgery, so you have to give…

Hi all, I'm new … to my fitness, not weight loss!! Turned 50 last year and need support in my goal to loose 45 pounds .. down 6 pounds so far. I started working out two days ago … on my new home rowing machine! It is a great workout and sort of fun. Goals: Login every day Row on my mini machine every day Stay positive more…