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Yeah, "fast" and "safe" are not typically two words used together for weight loss. Yes, someone with a lot of weight to lose may lose a lot of water weight initially, but then between 1-2 pounds a week is reasonable and what should be expected and accepted. It's not in anyone's best interest to advocate a very low calorie…

I'm in the middle of it myself. Dr. won't prescribe hormones unless the hot flashes are "seriously compromising my quality of life", and although they were very annoying I couldn't really say that they were that extreme. A friend recommended an over the counter herbal thing, Wal-mart version of Estroven, I think it's…

I'm feline like this post has gotten off-track.

Mine seems to come in 5-6 pound increments. Nothing for 12-14 days, then 5 pounds in 3-4 days. Then rinse and repeat.

[ In this case, it is not. The OP is eating too much. Not weighing food, over estimating burns. Simply not in a deficit. [/quote] ^^^A million times this. There is no way you are burning 600-900 calories a day with your workouts, that would be several hours of strenuous (sweating profusely) exercise. Also, I know that…

I was not aware that metabolisms had their own though process and that you can "keep them guessing"....[/quote] Mine gets confused when I feed it cauliflower. Then it gets sad.[/quote] Maybe if you added some cheese it would be happier. :)

I take a Dexatrim max once in a while if I know I'm going to be around temptation. No unpleasant side effects, and just enough appetite suppressant to keep me on track. I wouldn't recommend them (or anything not prescribed by your doctor) every day, but a couple times a month I find they really help. It's much easier not…

There aren't any.

Sitting back getting ready for the Dr. Oz hate...

Agreed that it is CICO that makes you lose weight. But an appetite suppressant helps me to stick to my calorie allottment, so yes they are helping me to lose weight. As I have adjusted to my new eating habits, they are becoming just that, habits, and I don't take the appetite suppressant every day, just when I know I am…

Really, in their 50s??? Shouldn't they just be resting in their rocking chairs at that age? ;)

Hadn't thought of it that way, but YES! I LOVE that!!!

That turned quickly. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WROdwlk9_h8 You're welcome

Nobody is going to say anything about Mint Juleps? Helllooo? First Saturday in May???

How is 16 pounds in a month "not losing" and how do I get on that train?

Best advice yet! B)

ONLY lost 3.1 this week? Does anyone else find this odd? Worrying about a 22 pound weight loss over a month and a half? Troll?

While I agree in general that a pill is no substitute for planning and making good choices, etc., I do occasional take a dexatrim if I know I'm going to be in a situation with a lot of temptation and yes, it helps me stay away from mindless snacking quite effectively. I don't take it every day but it gives a little help…

How do you get so much WRONG in so little space? :)

You must be new here. :)

Awww, bummer! :s

Getting my popcorn and pulling up a chair...

I agree with the others on the idea of a personal shopper. With such a drastic change in your body you probably aren't even aware of some of the options out there that you may not even consider. If you're uncomfortable with that, how about enlisting the help of a friend whose style you admire? Treat them to a nice lunch…

I throw in boneless chicken or pork with salsa and use it for tacos. Or bbq sauce for sandwiches or over potatoes or pasta. A chuck roast (trimmed) with a small jar of pepperocinis and a packet of italian drssing mix=delicious italian beef. If you use Pinterest just do a search on "crockpot" and you'll have hundreds of…

Thanks!

Am I the only one wondering how she could have been eating only 500 calories/day for 1.5 years and NOT be underweight? Not to be mean, but how would that even be possible?

Try the MIO or other liquid flavor enhancer drops. They don't add calories and come in a bunch of flavors. There's even a good sweet tea flavor if you like that sort of thing.

I eat all the things in the kitchen I got the strangest mental picture when I read this part. :laugh:

Seriously, who still thinks this??? :laugh: