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Get checked by your Doctor. You have many signs of depression. It could be that you are in a funk, but don't rule out more serious problems. Good luck!

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55 and over 80 lbs. lost so far. Feel free to add me!

As a long time veteran in the trying to lose weight war, I'm convinced that supportive people motivate me. They cheer my success and make me accountable when I'm less than successful. They notice when I get lazy with tracking and that motivates me to get to the computer and track again. This will always be a struggle and…

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I am in a clinical trial of an experimental bariatric device. It is making it much easier to loose weight because I don't feel the need to emotional eat. Is it cheating? Who am I cheating? I look at it as a tool to make this last better. I medically need to lose weight and haven't been overly successful all of my adult…

Boredom, impulsive, emotional.....it's basically the same thing. Hard, hard habits to break. The trick is to figure out how to break the cycle. I'm better, but I'm still a work in progress. I keep pep-talks in my head...example: nothing tastes as good as skinny looks! I sound like an idiot in my own mind repeating this…

I had a sling put in last year. Easy recovery. Solved my issue 99%. I rarely leak anymore. I can bend, sneeze, cough, etc and no longer worry. Talk to a urologist. If I have to have it done again later I would do it in a heartbeat!

I weigh in the mornings when I first get up and before I take my shower. I record my weight every Tuesday. I find it interesting to see how the number on the scale fluctuates according to what I've eaten. I don't obsess over it. It is what it is. If I go up on my Tuesday weigh in then I know I need to eat better and move…

When we cruise we get a balcony room. I always order breakfast through room service and that way I'm not tempted by a buffet. Love my coffee on the balcony! We also do a lot of walking all over the ship, up and down stairs and take advantage of the gym. The dinner portions tend to be small which helps, but I love the…

I log on every day. I don't always have time to comment but I try hard. Feel free to add me.

I love my 50's. Just the fact that I survived half a century makes me feel good! I did some really stupid stuff when I was younger and very easily could not of been here. I realize I am getting older and decided I want more than to live till my mid 60's like my parents! So that's the reason I'm here and working hard at…

My favorite is a box of angel food cake mix mixed up with a can of crushed pineapple in juice. Put in ungreased 9X13 pan and bake at 350 until done (lightly brown, about 40 minutes) Yummy and no one knows it's lo-cal. Can top with sugar free/fat free Kool Whip. It's always devoured when I bring it.

My BMI just dropped to 40 and it made me do the happy dance. I totally understand! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

I steam veggies and love the taste. I throw them in a bowl with a tiny bit of water, cover and microwave 5 minutes. Good for broccolli, green beans, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage. Cook down apples with some water (and cinnamon) smash them and have an applesauce. Blueberries, peaches, strawberries - same thing (peel peaches…

As an employee and employer, I know no one lasts forever. Life forces changes and I just accept that. I always appreciate 2 weeks notice. I want a written notice (some people try to scam for unemployment otherwise), but I also admire the people who tell me in person. Keep your explanation focused on your life change. Let…

I'm in a clinical trial and meet with a nutritionist once a month to go over my diary. She always says that I'm doing the smart thing by going high on protein and fiber. She encourages me to have protein with every meal and snack. I find combining those holds my hunger back the best. I try to stay under every day on fat…

My friends comment on my meals (I leave my food diary open) and my exercise. I can vent without being attacked on my home page and only my friends see it. I also can post positive things that happen when I don't want to tell the world in general. I also get kicked in the butt when I really screw a day up. I look to my…

When you are 55 and on 9 medicines and every time you go to the Doctor they find something else wrong with you - then you might want it bad enough to make the changes and live! That's what finally got me going for good this time. I have children and grandchildren and I'm not ready to die in my 60's like my parents. Get…

Everyone has those days. This is a really good read. Too often we think in the past and you reminded me to think in the future. My vision is watching my Grandchildren have children. It keeps me going. Thanks for posting this!

I got rid of my too big clothes the last time I lost weight. Then I started gaining. The 5th time I needed to go buy bigger jeans did it for me.....time to lose and make it permanent. Clothes have been happily gotten rid of and I'm never going back. If I hadn't had to purchase bigger clothes I might of kept gaining weight…

See my prior response. I precook as much as I can AFTER DINNER for the next day. I do a lot with a crockpot. I make a lot of things to put on the grill. I get out of the kitchen as much as I can while stuff cooks. If I'm making rice or potatoes I put out as much as I can on the counter the night before and I have the…

Get impulsive stuff out of the house! Throw it away. Put a can of green beans on the counter. If you must eat, eat that. Keep fruits and vegetables in your line of sight in the fridge. Prepack servings and move them out of the crisper and up on the shelves. You have to retrain yourself to grab something healthy. Try…

.I can't handle oral iron. I was very anemic and had to have IV iron infusions. I was always sick when I tried to take iron supplements. Also, sometimes childrens vitamins are easier to handle. You just have to take more of them.

Great job! If you stick to it, eventually the weight will budge. Glad it's finally moving for you!

Low fat string cheese, greek yogurt, fruit, vegtables, kashi cereal, bananas, skim milk, lean cuisine frozen meals. This is my food until dinner every single day.

I eat protein with every meal. I also have some carbs. The higher protein/higher fiber combination holds me the best. If you think you are really hungry, open a can of green beans and eat them. If you don't want those, then you have hunger from stress/boredom/emotions. Get out, move. Then 30 minutes later check in with…

Take a long hard look at how you eat and what time you eat. Then measure and track every single bite or sip you put in your body. Measure carefully and exactly. Tracking is huge to success. Perhaps track calories here also. Then compare. You may have to lower your intake a little. Also look at your exercise. It's also…

I just made Dijon Chicken Stew. Yummy. Recipe is at Delish.com