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I can't say I've knowingly had trouble with the health care system because I was gay; although I've had very unsettling issues with my doctors and treatment I have received - I believe it was because of my weight that I was not taken seriously or got the care I should have. I had one doctor come out and tell me 'not to put…

I was on a medically supervised VLCD I was between 600 and 800 calories for 15 weeks. After that, the last 6 months I've been trying slowly to increase my calories and I'm in the 1400-1800 range now. Technically I should still be loosing weight, but I've gained back about 10 pounds from my low. My memory, energy level and…

I'll ask PT about some kind of squat - for a while I was trying to do one using rolling the big ball against a wall. but it was hard on my back. I'm somewhat 'damaged' and limited in what I can or should do. I can't get agreement from the Doctors on even doing a even little bit of jogging...

I have the same kind of issue *sag*... I lost weight pretty rapidly and my body/skin has not caught up. The worst part is I have no butt anymore and I still have a tummy...

Don't want to cook ? Not sure sure what to tell you. But, I've taken some Dahl recipes and made them healthier and simplified for the ingredients that I have available. Not difficult to throw together a lentil stew that helps keep me away from the Indian Buffet...

It’s been a while since I’ve read any of these and these really date me…. Can’t say I’ve really looked for or found any good ones lately but I'd recommend all of them. Would be interested in anything new also. Rita May Brown – Rubyfruit Jungle/Bingo and there were a couple others – hilarious Lesbian fiction haven't read…

Interesting topic. In my experience a ‘dominant’ isn’t necessarily a ‘top’ and vice versa. And also someone who seems to be the social dominate in a couple isn’t necessarily in other areas. People and couple interactions are more complicated and dynamic over time these things can evolve. My advice learn to be versatile and…

Just got mine and started to use it yesterday - still trying to figure out how to use it with MFP - it created a generic 'calorie adjustment' yesterday and today after my walk. It seems to working.

Age: 50 5'11'' SW: 292 CW: 202 GW: ~190

I like to mix it with home made basil or cilantro pesto. Black beans work good. I make chili with it also. As a side dish by itself I cook it in broth.

I started gaining weight in my late 20's when I was a scrawny 172 then 30 years later my highest weight was 292 about a year ago. I actually liked being bigger - 240-250 and being a bear - I was comfortable with that weight. Health issues forced me to start the VCLD a year ago and I was 202 this morning. A little heavier…

It's great that you can keep up with the exercise ! how tall are you ? even with the exercise and the muscle mass, my 2 cents: Need to change your routine, your body is too use to what you are doing. need some variation. Lower your carbs, but try to maintain your protein. Introduce a different exercise. Review your diary…

Roughly a year ago, I topped out on my home scale at 292, I shortly there after I checked into a weight management program at 287.

I think it is more complicated than that. For me it was pretty black and white – I was only going to get it on with another guy. Although I’ve known people who seem more flexible in their sexuality or there were other influences. There does seem to be a line where you have same sex attraction or not. I’ve also met others…

How is 'Forks over Knifes' ? was on my list to check out.

1. Where were you born? I was born at Fort Louis Washington when my father was stationed there, but I was raised on a dairy farm near North Bend Wisconsin(USA) 2. Where do you live at the moment? Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin USA 3. Where else have you lived? Never left the state, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee Wisconsin. 4.…

Sounds like I have to give it more time, It's less than a year, it came off fast, I was virtually inactive for a good 6 months.

I'm still adjusting to the way I look, while I like the new clothes and complements. I have no butt anymore, I feel kind of scrawny and I have this saggy belly/pooch in front. I assume it will take a while. I've also been extremely cold, particularly hands and feet this winter and we've have an exceptionally mild winter. I…

Maybe should have put this under Recipes ?

I was on a VLCD for 15 weeks. target was 800 calories and I was as low as 600-700 calories during part of the program, because of pain and drug/nausea/constipation issues. Personally, I'd not recommend doing less than 1200 unless you have serious medical issues and are under close medical supervision. it was tough enough…

or kind of a pot bellied otter... would really like to re-arrange the way the weight came off...

Worf was always my favorite...

Took down the Christmas tree and the remaining outside lights. It has been an unusually warm and snow less winter here. Made a nice dinner at home for my partner and I: A wild rice dish, steamed broccoli and baked salmon.

At this point I may be a chubby otter...

A Klingon also ?

HTC Desire... Love it.

I did not mind, in fact, I liked being a big guy and like bigger guys. I was very comfortable around 240-250 pounds for a long time. I do kind of miss my butt.... But the health issues just really got to me and I topped out about 292 and now last week I was 194 (on my own scale - I use the program/Dr's for tracking here)…

Oh, there are a few here, but looks over all looks like we are seriously out numbered.

I use it instead of meat in chili recipe, Made a black bean chili with it that turned out really good. in general, it has more taste if you cook it in some sort of broth.

I'm thinking about getting one also. I'd seen a demo of a tai chi / yoga program I liked.