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When I was working at Subway and Domino's I got free food for every four hour shift and I NEVER got sick of the food. EVER. I worked at subway for 5 years and I still love it. I'm afraid the same thing would be true for McDonald's. I guess if I was working at McDonald's now, I'd go with any of the non-breaded meat products…

Uh, my husband definitely prefers the fat from an aesthetic point of view.. He is only supportive of my weight loss because he knows it's healthier for me. If my decision to lose weight was based PURELY on aesthetics, he'd be encouraging me to stay fat. Anyway, I've lost 130ish so far with 70 to go and yes, I have a LOT of…

I don't count fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley but I do count garlic and DRY things like onion powder or chili powder because I use a LOT and they do have quite a few calories. I don't count coffee (but I count what I put in it) I don't count gum if I have one or two pieces, but if I have a gum-binge then I count the…

I've dated a man 19 years older than me and I've gone 15 years younger as well. The 19 years older was fine and our issues were unrelated to our ages... The 15 years younger was NOT a good idea and we never moved from "dating" to "relationship" because we were at WAY different stages of our lives. My husband is six years…

Yeah, the test doesn't work on us fatties when we're fat to the point that we've even accumulated fat on our wrists. I'm definitely small/medium frame but according to the test, I'm large frame due to fat deposits on my wrists.

I took a YEAR LONG break and maintained within 5 pounds during that time. I was burned out and going through a TON of personal life changes and I just couldn't focus on weight loss. Now I'm back into weight loss mode and feel refreshed and ready for this leg of the journey.

Your hair should grow back but due to the way hair growth cycles, you may lose MORE hair even after you improve your nutrition. It could take up to 8 or 9 months before you see improvement. I did an 800 calorie VLCD for 13 weeks and didn't lose any hair BUT it was doctor supervised and I kept my protein at 80+ grams and…

The seeds of one pomegranate with 1/2 cup of plain yogurt on top. I sweetened with a bit of splenda and added some atershia (geranium water) for extra flavor.

Hormones can sometimes cause constipation I never had a problem with it in my LIFE but with being in my 40s and perimenopause, I sometimes get constipated before my period. Recently it got so bad that I couldn't even pee because of the internal pressure that had built up from being impacted. THAT as scary. I wound up doing…

Best wishes to you! I had it done 18 months ago and feel fantastic. I had researched both Gastric bypass and lap band and both just seemed like horrible choices for me. When I discovered VSG, I knew this would be the perfect option for me. I can now eat reasonable portions of food and feel satiety. With VSG you don't have…

Don't worry about it. Some people are very small framed with very slender and non-muscular arms and legs. and no boobs/butt.. so ANY weight they have is in the form of stomach fat.... so for THEM losing a bit more weight to be on the low end of healthy weight *might* make sense.. That's why "healthy weight" is a RANGE of…

I like Isopure which is whey protein isolate. It is one of the brands recommended for me to take before and after weight loss surgery. Be sure to get the ZERO or Low carb. It mixes easily with a spoon and tastes fine. Dutch chocolate and vanilla creme are my favorites... both flavors taste great in coffee (not too hot…

do you have a juicer or a blender? what is the brand and model of your juicer?If it's a true juicer, you can't juice bananas or avocados... but if it's a blender (nutrabullet, ninja, vitamix are all BLENDERS) then you can use bananas and avocados. My favorite juice has: 1 green apple 1 orange 1/2 lemon a thumb size hunk of…

I had my first gallbladder attack at 19 and got my gallbladder out at 33. Early on the attacks were random, During the middle they were brought on by greasy foods. By the last few months, ANYTHING would bring them on, even if I didn't eat any fat at all. By the time I was vomiting bile I couldn't keep ANYTHING down. If…

Why is skipping breakfast bad? It's only bad if by skipping breakfast you think it gives you a license to overeat later in the day or if you feel hungry or tired because you don't eat it. If you're staying within your calorie limits then what does it matter?

I am fat. I don't care if someone calls me fat in a matter of fact way. If my sister or friend told me not to wear an article of clothing because it was clinging to my fat, I'd kiss her, not get upset. When I was over 300 a person commented on my hiking abilities to be able to reach the summit of a mountain when people…

One YEAR. I lost 120 pounds and took a one year break. During the break I maintained within 5 pounds. Now I'm feeling ready to tackle the next 80 pounds. I have had weight loss surgery which helped me maintain without tracking-honestly for ME I know I wouldn't have been able to maintain without the surgery, but the surgery…

peppers and greens (spinach, collards, Kale, chard, etc) I'm finally actually STARTING to enjoy them for their own taste without having to disguise the flavor... but it's taken YEARS. I also am not a fan of tomatoes in salads, but if I cut them very small like fresh salsa, I like them OK. If I don't particularly like, and…

I like to eat just before bedtime. It helps me sleep better. I don't eat anything special, just whatever I would ordinarily eat during the day-though fruit doesn't set well with me at night so I avoid that. I usually just I like to eat 200-300 calories so I try to save them for my bedtime snack.

I am also the oldest of four sisters. I am 10,13, and 15 years older. I have always been the fat one. Sister#4 the baby, has never had a weight problem and she is very careful to maintain her weight.She has always been supportive of the rest of us with our weight struggles and I think seeing our struggle makes her…

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Ultimately my goal is moderation and self control... BUT I found I had no self control with sweets in the home. I'd say "no" a thousand times in a day, but in a brief moment of weakness, I'd say "yes" It was EXHAUSTING. I decided to exercise my self control in a different way by not bringing it into the home in the first…

I take the supplements recommended by my doctor: Multivitimin, Calcium plus vitaminD, Salmon or Red Krill oil, probiotic. Everything I take is from Puritain's Pride because they're inexpensive and I trust them. For the Multi vitimin I get the Women's formula without iron.. It calls for TWO caplets a day. I take two when…

1. The need for 2 deodorants, one for my arm pits and one for under my stomach and my "leg pits". 2. Having a navel that is 3 inches deep (LITERALLY) and needing to put deodorant in it every day with a Q-tip to keep it from stinking and turning all red and raw. 3. Wearing out the crotch of all my favorite pants because of…

Cowboy sirloin steak with french fries and fresh fruit for sides. The 10 ounce steak prolly has 650 calories, 400 calories for the fries and maybe 150 calories for the fresh fruit. Add 200 calories for ketchup and mayo (cuz that's what I like to dip my fries in) That's 1400ish calories and I'd still have 11000-1600…

Coke Zero, Diet Sierra Mist, Fresca,

As long as I have met my protein for the day, I don't pay any attention to my fat.

I had weight loss surgery Here are some photos of me 130 pounds lighter. I'm 42 years old. I might not win any beauty prizes but I feel fantastic and look MY AGE and hardly think I look "haggard" (except maybe the bottom left one, but that might have more to do with walking 8 miles in Africa in 105 degree temps)

I'm from one of those far away west of 495 Route 2 towns out in the North Quabbin area. I'm currently living in Tunisia.

THIS IS NOT ENOUGH FOOD!!!!! At 12 it is extremely important that you are getting adequate nutrition because your body is still developing. Your dinner at least sounds sensible and yummy though! I truly understand your desire to lose some weight. I was 180 pounds at 12 years old so I do understand how it is for you. If you…