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Is it really possible to gain 10 pound in 1 week ?
I lost 50 pounds over 9 months by greatly reducing fat and carbs in my diet. 2 weeks ago I went skiing in Colorado with my old high school friends for 6 days. I ate and drank like a "normal" person for a week. I left for this trip at 162 pounds and returned at 177. After being back for a few days I am back to 172. Those…
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Maintainance: can everone do it ? and how ?
Over the years I have known dozens of people who had a successful weight loss 'project' in their adult life, but I only know of 1 or 2 that kept the weight off. 15 years ago I lost weight over 6 months prepping for a competitive summer sport but it didn't last. In this "Maintenance" discussion board there are good…
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Banana Bread was left hanging on our front Door !
If baked goods are in the house its all over. My sister in law left a loaf of still-warm banana bread on the front door this morning. 4 slices = 8 ounces = 800 calories. Since I already had a light breakfast it looks like - no lunch - and a glass of wine for dinner will finish the day. What to do if someone else in the…
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Anyone have first hand experience with the consuming alcohol while dieting ?
I lost 25 pounds in 6 weeks (205-180) while getting ready for and recovering from back surgery. The weight loss was intentional. I know 25 pounds in 6 weeks is too fast, but it just happened without much effort. I had stopped all alcohol during that period because of the drugs my doctor had prescribed. But then I had 10…
