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Appetite Suppressants. (Long post, sorry.)
I looked though a few ancient threads about appetite suppressants. And generally, what I found was an overwhelming disapproval and dismissal of them. And it felt like there was a touch of, what...arrogance...superiority that came with it. Kind of like a verbal *kitten* slap. So, I'm writing this for all the folks who are…
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Temptations - We shall overcome! ...Right?
My parents are elderly. My mother, who is like the energizer bunny, often takes trips. My father, who has had health issues, remains at home and I see to his needs while my Mom's away. Sometimes, seeing to my father requires getting food items for him that I would otherwise never go near. Last week, my father asked me to…
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Could use some advice...and maybe a pep talk.
I've just gotten started (for the millionth time) again. I've been doing great for about two weeks now. Saturday I have a big outing with friends that I'm SO looking forward to. The food won't be too much of a problem, but I'm happy to hear suggestions. We're going to a Mexican restaurant. I'm thinking first, I'll up my…
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Hoping for some help with getting my act together.
It's been a rough four months. First I was planning a wedding. Then came the holidays. And finally, from the beginning of the year until, well, now, I've taken night shifts at the hospital with my father. My Dad's doing pretty good now, but I've kind of crashed and burned with my whole fitness routine. Admittedly, even…
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Watching television during meals.
Recently, I've been seeing article after article that tells about how bad it is to watch television while eating. One article said something to the effect that there are cues our bodies will miss because of the distraction of television. Do you watch television during meals? If you've tried it both ways, I'd like to know…
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Are there any encouraging people out there? (30's and above)
If so, could one or two of you throw me a friend invite? I'm looking for a few online buddies that I can encourage and who will encourage me too. I don't know why this is feeling important to me, but it kind of is. My current friends are lovely people, but I don't hear from them too often. I'm sorry to place an age range…
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Food scales...
I'm about to order one because I'm afraid that I'm kidding myself about what I *think* is 4 ounces or 6 ounces. What do you think about them? And can anyone recommend one they like?
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The concept of a "Cheat"
A friend was recently talking about going somewhere and she expressed concern about whether or not she was strong enough to handle the temptations. Another friend suggested she use this as a "cheat" time. I get the logic and the concept of a "cheat." But I don't like it. I know that some people use cheat days as a tool for…
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Sprays
I love olive oil, but when I pour it, I was using too much. So I bought a nifty spray by Crisco. The front of the bottle said, "Extra Virgin Olive Oil." A few days later....I'm such an idiot! I read the back label. The ingredients said: Olive oil, Soy Lecithin, Dimenthyl silicone, and propellent. Propellent? Silicone?!?…
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What if you're not hungry?
For instance, I woke up this morning and I'm just not hungry. Do you force yourself to eat? I've always been of a mind that particlarly for breakfast I should buck up and get it down me. I'd like to know what other people think.
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The never ending battle.
Hi, I'm Michelle. I'm 46 years old. About five years ago, I lost a total of 115 pounds on my own. No surgery. Just me, heathy eating, and exercise. I went through a lot of changes in my life recently. I basically had to start over from scratch. In the process, I let my vigilence slip and have gained back 50 pounds. I feel…
