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Sharing Experiences
I had my first Ozempic shot yesterday and don't feel a major difference yet. I need to lose 30-50 pounds (I'm a 5' 8" 210 lb. guy) that I have put on over the years, with most of the damage happening post-COVID from too much cooped-up, boredom eating. I'm generally skeptical of magic bullet solutions, but my insurance…
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Makin' Yogurt
One of my MFP friends noticed that I eat homemade yogurt a lot and asked me for the recipe. I figure that perhaps others might be interested too so here goes. I've been making yogurt for several years and really like it. It's easy, tastes great, is inexpensive, and it doesn't get any fresher. I use a Salton yogurt maker…
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I Made It and Here's Ten Practical Ways How
I made my weight loss goal of 22 pounds today and am lighter than I've been in perhaps 25 years. I primarily credit my lovely wife for this because she has been pursuing a healthy lifestyle for a long time and I have gradually gotten on board. My MFP friends are wonderful and have been a big help too. I've learned a lot…
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Why Do You Crave?
I see a lot of posters here bemoan their lack of self-control and beat themselves up about their inability to stick to a fitness plan. It can certainly be a challenge and nobody has perfect self-control. But what makes it even harder is how processed foods are engineered. There is an excellent article on the subject by…
