Nothungry585

"My father got sick and was in the hospital for a long time before he died and I lived at his bedside." As others have said so well, long term weight loss is not a matter or diet but of lifestyle change. However, there will be circumstances that take a toll on even the best eating and exercise habits and discipline.... We…

I am 53 and don't feel a day older than 51.

Hi I am 53 and have a goal of losing 50lbs. Just started two weeks ago and am taking it day by day.

Stop, take a breath and say a small prayer.

Actually, from this point, I wouldn't expect to lose more than 3-4 lbs a week.

I went on Optifast with the attitude that I would take it day by day, now week by week. Even now, I am focusing on life after Optifast and the food and lifestyle changes I need to make, cause I know that is what is going to make or break my efforts.

Thanks. I need to get some of that stuff. I am two weeks in today and down 15 lbs. Only 4 lbs this week, but I expected that.

HI, I am on day 10 of a 24 week Optifast Program. I have three shakes and three bars a day. I have lost 13 pounds out of total goal of 50 lbs. The challenge I am facing now is that I sick of the shakes and bars. Not craving any foods but I am having to force the shakes and bars down and get queasy. Anyone else experience…