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I would ask about having blood work done to see what else is going on. I think that it is a good idea to check for thyroid issues, insulin resistance and vitamin defficiencies. You may want to ask if there is a particular diet that would be healthiest for you.

You need to get some apples to munch on. They can be kind of loud, too, if you know how to work it just right!

Make sure that you drink plenty of water for the next day or two. I have heard that it helps to flush out some of the excess.

JUST HANG IN THERE!!!!!!!! I have a similar problem. Well, part of my problem is that i wasn't always the fat person. As I gained all of this weight, I kept seeing my old 150 lb self (delusional, I know). Now that I am losing some of this weight, I can see myself getting to 160, but I can't see me getting under 150, like I…

When mine were that age, I used to take them to the playground and do laps around it. My next door neighbor is a runner. She used to partner with other runners with children. One would stay with the children while the others ran. They kept taking turns. The children got to play for a few hours and all of the moms got their…

Love it!

I hate packing lunch so my suggestions are not great. I usually keep washed and cut up lettuce. I usually pack a small salad with some grape or cherry tomatoes. I don't really like eating a ton of deli meat, but a sandwich with meat and fat free cheese on low calorie whole wheat bread (Sara Lee has one that is on 90…

I have a 6 and 8 year old. They know that if they want candy, chips or some other treat at the end of the day, then they have to have 5 servings of fruit/non starch vegetable, as well as 3 servings of dairy. With their breakfast (which is often cereal or a cereal bar), I usually cut of an orange or apple. They get milk for…

Kashi cereal mixed in to some greek yogurt -- I don't even like yogurt, but I like this!

12 lbs since July 1. Not the fastest progress, but it is steadily down!:ohwell:

My doctor did some lab work to see if I needed any vitamin supplements. I have a prescription for vitamin D because my levels were so low. Because my diet is pretty high in protein, I take an over the counter fiber supplement that also has calcium (because I don't really like milk very much). The fiber capsules are sort of…

I have the same problem. It turns out that I have insulin resistance. If you haven't had that checked you might want to. I high protein snack may help. Sometimes, I have cheese or turkey (or a mozzerella stick wrapped in turkey :)), a handful of nuts, or a protein bar at night. Peanut butter would probably also be a good…

No kidding! This is so helpful. My friend and I were just talking about how these cravings can sabatage us! Thanks for sharing.

I don't know if this is true, but I have heard that you need a little bit of healthy fat in your diet everyday or your hair will fall out.

I drink a ton of water and sometimes have the same problem. It is possible to become dehydrated while drinking a lot of water. It has to do with having enough eloctrolytes. My friend's little boy just had to be taken to the ER after spending the day on the ballfield. My friend kept pumping him full of water, but no…

I'm in!

I think that having your doctor do some lab work to see if you have any vitamin deficiencies or thyroid issues is a great idea. I recently discovered that I had low vitamin d. Also, do you snore? Is it possible that you have sleep apnea? I feel a ton better since i got a CPAP machine.

My boys are 6 and 8, so it is easier to find things to do with them. But, even when they were small, I would take them hiking or swimming. My next door neighbor bought a jogging stroller when her boys were toddlers. She used to take them for a walk/run every morning at 10. It was great for her and her kids. (I will freely…

Awesome!!!!!!:smile:

I thought the same thing. I had very similar lab results lately, too (A1C, Vitamin D definiciency, high cholestoral). I have insulin resistance and PCOS, which makes it hard to lose weight. There are several posts on here about what to eat to lose weight with PCOS. Stay away from processed foods, limit carbs, eat lots of…

Humbling, isn't it?! Don't worry. You will have that weight off before you know it!

Very helpful information. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! I will have to look for it.

Good to know about the cheese. Thanks.

Buffalo steaks? I know that I sound like a total idiot, but steaks from buffalos? :embarassed:

It smells like victory.

I have a 6 and 8 year old, but it was a long journey to get them. I think that we tried for about 2 years when I was in my late 20s. When we tried again in my mid-thirties, it only took 3 months with the assistance of fertility doctors. I eventually was able to get pregnant using clomid and IUI. I was diagnosed with PCOS…