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I take Topiramate for migraines. I've been on it for about 4 years. Initially, I lost about 15 pounds or so; I had no appetite. Unfortunately, my appetite came back, and so did the weight. On the bright side, my migraines are under control. While the side effects are burdensome, they do allow me to go about my daily…
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Maurices is my favorite store. They typically have a 75% off section and always have a large 40% off section. I only shop on clearance, but now that I'm losing weight, it's even more imperative that I do so.
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I took the kids to the pool this afternoon, but I couldn't get in the water. My unfashionable, fat mama swim skirt is now a size or two too big. It falls right off when I climb out of the water. Since we go back to school in just a few weeks, I refuse to buy a new one, but I can't wait to see what size I am next summer.…
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My go-to treat is the Weight Watchers - Snack Size Double Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Cone. It's 90 calories, I believe. They come in a 6-pack. They satisfy my cravings for ice cream and chocolate, and there's caramel as a bonus.
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I take Topamax twice daily for chronic migraines. I've been on it for about three years now. Once of the many side affects for me was weight lost. I'd say I lost about 10% of my body weight within the first 3 months of using it. Unfortunately, I gained the weight back within a year or so.
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I walk as well, but felt as though I just wasn't burning many calories that way. I went to YouTube and searched "Zumba for beginners." It's perfect for me. I'm starting slow. I mean really slow! I've found that thirty minutes of Zumba is a much more effective workout for me than a thirty minute walk. Many days I do both,…
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I just discovered the YouTube workouts this week. They're perfect for my lifestyle. I work long hours and have two kids. My husband works for the railroad and works inconsistent hours. A gym membership would be wasteful for me. I use my treadmill at home, and I have done a few YouTube Zumba workouts. It's perfect for me.…
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Everything in moderation!
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I'm in a similar situation. I'm about 5'5" tall and as of this morning I'm 172 pounds. I'm 34 years old. I let MFP set my goals for me. It has me eating 1610 calories a day and losing 1 pound per week. I'm only a week into the program. I've lost 2 pounds--water weight, I'm sure. Walking is my primary exercise of choice as…
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I had the same question just the other day and used this article as a reference: http://www.webmd.com/diet/waist-measurement
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I walked 1.2 miles to our local small town ice cream shop with the kids and only ordered water! I hoped for a longer walk, but it's storming here. Maybe later.
