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Is anyone on Trulicity?
After a trial of Metformin by A1C has remained between 6-6.4, so my pcp has added Trulicty. I’ve felt immediately better and after 3 weeks I’ve lost almost 10 pounds. My pcp was a big fan and said that a nurse in the office has lost 50 on Trulicty. I do experience stomach aches about 18 hours after each dose, but it goes…
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What’s up with all the spam?
I’m back again after a short break. During my absence I received 4 friend requests from scantily clad women with pretty sexual poses. Is this a common thing now?
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Diagnosed with Fatty Liver-and I don’t drink!
I’ve always said “I’m the healthiest fat person you’ve met” but that’s not true anymore. I’ve had a pretty complete med work up recently. Pre diabetic, high cholesterol and now a fatty liver! Has anyone else been diagnosed with a fatty liver? It was found on a CT Scan. Looks like I’m back on my health journey.
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HELP!!! I keep gaining!
As many here I am trying my hardest loose weight. Since June 10th I have gained over 10 pounds without changing my diet. I did see my doctor last week who assured me it had to be water weight and prescribed 20 mg of Lasix. I have taken 4 pills (1x a day) and have actually gained 2 pounds since then! While my food diary may…
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Pure Pro50 Protein Shake for weight loss?
On another discussion Group I belong to everyne swears but Premier Protein Shakes, which I thi are pretty ok as far as flavor, however in GNC today I came across Pure Pro50 which has 50 grams of protein, 3 grams of sugar and only. 2 grams of fat, and 250 calories. 1. Will these work as weight loss, using 1 a day? The…
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Food diaries?
I am back here after an absence of several months. I enjoyed seeing other people's food diaries for ideas. I thought you simply clicked on the profile and it would give you the option to see the diary. Has that changed? B
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quest Protein Powder-Yummy
I found individual packages of Quest Protein Powder at Wegman's for $1.00 a pack so I picked up a few to try. So far the chocolate is super yummy!
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Anyone on WW want to help me out?
I was ready to join WW again (it works for me) but an hestitating because of the new program. Can someone please tell me how many points would be in commonly eaten items, such as a Dannon Light and Fit, Greek, Chocolate on Top? 100 calories, 11 grams of protein, 11 carbs, no fiber and 7 grams of sugar?
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New Weight Watchers Progam
Has anyone tried the new Weight Watchers program? is is even available yet? I received an email about a week ago from WW, am and curious about it
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Small Vent-Weight Loss Stories
I am a sucker for reading all the weight loss stories that appear on Yahoo, Today Show, etc. You know the ones. They people had been overwight their whole lives, and then made a decision to cut out soda, drink more water, walk, yada yada. and they loose 100 pounds in a year! Well I just need to vent. I rarely drink soda, I…
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Gained, but I ain't mad
The past several weeks I had been doing well and lost about 6-7 pounds. I fell off track and gained 5 back, so I got back on track. And then I gained another pound-but I ain't mad. Its because I began exercising (bike riding and walking and everytiime I begin I gain a few pounds.
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How otfen do you update your weight?
Hello all, I admit to weighing myself daily. However, I would only update my weight once a week. Lately I have been updating my weight daily (provided there was a change). I find it is helping keep me accountable.
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Grrr weight gain
After greatly reducing my sugar and carb intake for 4 days I got on the scale this morning-I gained about 4.5 pounds!!!! I am hoping the gain is from 1. The hiking/walking I did yesterday and 2. The pepperoni I ate yesterday. I also took a three mile walk this morning. I already feel the swelling in my hands. Ok. Vent over…
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What is NOT allowed on Atkins?
A recent posting got me thinking that maybe I should try Atkins. I quickly looked at Phase 1 and think I can handle it. I am just wondering exactly what is NOT allowed. Obviously pasta and bread, but what else?
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Sooo hungry! Just a small rant (and open to advice)
I have been at a standstill with my weight loss lately, which I am fine with. The past two weeks I have made a commitment to eat less and better, well wouldn't you know I have been starving! Like belly grumbling, nothing makes me full starving. I have tried protein bars, veggies and grilled chicken, but wow, I just could…
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Help-I need a gym routine
Although I have belonged to various gyms for the past 10 years and I know how to use the equiptment I am still unsure of what I should be doing. My goal is to loose weight, but also to tone. I prefer to avoid free weights, and can only do the epicilical for 5-8 minutes before my legs are burning. Is anyonemwilling to share…
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You guys and gals are so smart! Thank you
Over the weekend my scale showed a 3.5 pound gain. I was upset and doubting that little thing that tells me how much i would weigh in 5 weeks, yada yada. I hadn't changed anything, or so I thought, and yet I gained almost 4 pounds. Well, poking around here in response to another poster it was suggested that i was…
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When I see results from walking?
I have committed to walking 3 miles everyday. I have been doing this 6 days a week for about 2 weeks now. In addition I am watching what I eat. i am down some weight but really am hoping to see a big "wow" factor Soo how long did it take the walkers here before you noticed a difference?
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Converting steps to miles or minutes
I have been wearing my pedometer on my 2.6 mile walk daily. It typically ends up being about 11,300 steps. I ALWaYS forget to keep track of how long it takes, but since it is 1.3 miles tso the beach, then i slow down, sit for a few minutes, maybe collect shells and then walk the remaining 1.3 miles home. But...all I can do…
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Anyone in Rhode Island taking Belviq?
I would like to try Belviq to help with my weight loss, but my dr doesn't do anything with weight loss! I am looking for suggestions on a local doctor. Thanks
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Any Shakeology Coaches here?
I have never tried Shakeology, but am interested. I think I would like to become a coach for the discount and for some extra income. Can a coach, or anyone who knows, please let me know what type of discount coaches revieve?
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How to calculate nutrition
I have been making this delish chicken dish, but am not sure how to figure out the calories and fat. I marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon and lots of garlic. I then grill the chicken on a foremen grill. How do I count the oil, since I discard the oil
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Cost of Herbalife?
I know Herbalife is a hotly debated topic here, but I think I may like to try to to help jump-start my weight-loss. Last year I lost 55 pounds or so from watching what I eat from September to April. Since September of this year I have gained over 30 of it back without changing anything!!!!! Yes, I have seen my doctor, all…
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Anyone try Dr. Oz Melon Detox?
I came across a receipe for Dr. Oz's Melon Detox. It is basically 3 cups of melon (I used watermelon) 1 cup of coconut water and one cup of regular water blended until smooth. You are supposed to drink 4 cups a day. Has anyone tried this?
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Anyone eating Paleo? Looking for suggestions
Since I have been stuck for quiet a while I decided to try eating Paleo. I have only been doing it for 4 days and am just looking for success stories or advice? I am not tracking my food here basically because I am not measuring the foods. But yesterday I ate: Breakfast: Steak Lunch: Salad (Lettuce, cucumber, tomato and…
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I think I finally broke through
I posted here a few weeks ago that no matter what I did I was stuck and not loosing weight. I just returned from my boyfriends (I spend every weekend), and got on the scale AT NIGHT and I am down like 8 pounds since last week.. I am hoping it is truly accurate, but can't figure out why it wouldn't be!!
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So frustrated!!
So I am sooo frustrated. I have lost a total of 52 pounds, the majority since September, 2012. In November I took my measurements. Since January I've had to throw away clothing as it was literally falling off of me. I took my measurements last night and they are the same!! How can that be? The measurements of of my neck,…
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Hurt ankle and knee..what exercises?
So while walking yesterday I fell and banged up my right knee pretty badly. I also managed to sprain my left ankle. Of course since I can barely walk the treadmill is out. Any suggestions on any cardio that doesn't involve knees or ankles. no, I don't have access to a pool
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Feeling sad after great weekends
So since this is the chit-chat board I'm hoping someone out here can help me. A little background: I am divorced with 3 kids; I began dating a wonderful guy about 3 months ago. He lives 1.5 hours (each way) away. I go up there there weekend. He has offered to come down here and rent a room (no, lol, just so we have…
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My first NSV-Pants that fit!
So after futzing around on MFP for a while, loosing weight, gaining it back, etc. It finally just clicked! I've dropped a lot of weight in the past two months, and although I feel so much better I haven't noticed a real change in the fit of my clothes...until today I had a pair of work slacks in my trunk which I hadn't…
