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Has anyone tried Isagenix - I'm curious about trying it?
Hi All ~ My uncle who is a chiropractor recently told me about this stuff he and his wife have been taking. It's called Isagenix. He said they have each lost about 20 lbs doing the shakes 2x per day, 3 times a week and then eating healthy the rest of the time. Since I am significantly overweight, he recommended I try it.…
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The weight has never cut this deep......
Hi MFP Pals, I need some help. I put on a lot of weight due to stress & not dealing with issues in my life. I would eat to numb the pain of things I felt. Well that back fired and now I'm dealing with the issues & the weight. Here's the thing. Even though the weight has been there, it's never really affected me more then…
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Hubby needs some encouragement & friends
Hi All ~ I got my husband to join MFP. He has seen me meet some awesome people on my time here and get encouragement and support that has kept me going. Even when I slip, I keep coming back. After some very tough decisions in our life, he has decided he wants to try and get into the Navy. At his first appointment, he was…
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Overweight Friendly OBGYN in Phoenix
Hi All ~ Well I wouldn't have expected it but it just happened. I'm pregnant! Now looking for an OBGYN and having read horror stories, I have to admit that I'm terrified. A lot of Doc's are not overweight friendly and I don't need anymore stress then I already have. Does anyone live in the Phoenix area or know of an OBGYN…
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Great article on binge eating
Hi All ~ As someone who has been there (for a long time now) and knows what it's like to numb myself with food, I thought I would share this article I found. I have recently gotten a grip on my emotional eating and have realized that comfort food is really no comfort at all. I would rather feel the feelings and emotions.…
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Just started 26 day HCG ~ any tips?
So I just started the 26 day HCG program. No carbs, just llean protein, some veggies & fruits. Luckily most of my favorite fruits and veggies are on the plan. But I'm afraid salad is going to get old really quick. I have also increased my water intake to 3 liters of water a day. That was always hard for me, drinking more…
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San Diego Zoo
Hi All ~ Ok so I am going to the San Diego Zoo this weekend with some family. I have to admit I am terrified. I usually try to avoid things like this. I have not really slept in 2 nights because of being anxious about going to the zoo as a large adult. I have heard something about a tour bus and Skytram. I'm always afraid…
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Binge Eating - An article (and a peice of myself) to share.
So I found this article on CNN about Binge Eating and how a group of people stopped with this self help book and checking in with a health educator. Since I started on MFP - I decided to get real. I have been more open and honest with myself and the people around me. I am a binge eater. Especially when I am unsure how to…
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Forgot breakfast - hungry at work. Need some ideas!
I forgot my breakfast and I'm already hungry. At work and need some ideas. Starbucks is calling (love the muffins) but I am resisting. Any suggestions???
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Carbs per day?
How many carbs per day should I be eating? I'm not sure what range I should be in for carbs each day. My goal says 110 but I don't know where that number came from. Can anyone suggest where I should be?
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Starting an uphill climb to make a change - anyone wanna joi
Hi All ~ So I finally decided it was time, no holding back, no looking back. Gotta make a change. I used to think it was better to be alone in this so I wouldn't feel so embarressed about where I am today. But I see so many of you who look like you are doing it or starting it and I am realizing that maybe having support…
