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Seeking others in their 40's or so...
Hello, my name is Athena. I am a mom of 3 adult kids. I have been overweight or obese since I was pregnant with my daughter 25 years ago. I am seeking friends and motivators in their 40's or so who have or are trying to lose 50 more pounds. My hubby I on a journey be better me. I need to lose about 100 pounds to get to my…
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Dealing with leg cramps during exercise
What is the best thing to do about leg cramps from walking? My legs cramp up so bad since I started walking. I try drinking as much water as possible (not been drinking anything but water the last several days), but my legs still cramp...especially when walking. I was told by a friend to drink Chocolate Milk after my walk.…
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Seeking Motivators and Inspiration
I am a 40 year old Woman who is in dire need of losing weight. I stepped on the scale a few weeks ago at the doctor and was at my highest weight ever. I have tried to lose weight in the past and 6 years ago when I went through my divorce and was single, was able to lose 40 pounds, but then I met my husband and put the…
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Former Member Returning
Hello, I am Athena and I am 40 years old. I need to lose 127 pounds to make my goal. My entire family is overweight at least some and needs to get in better shape, but don't have the motivation and drive to do so. My husband needs to lose 250 pounds but I can't get him to change his eating habits and exercise. I need…
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
I just learned yesterday that a doctor suggested possible gastric bypass surgery for my 17 year old daughter. She is very overweight and yes it would help her to lose the weight that she has struggled with all her life, but my ex-husband don't like the idea. Is this a safe route to go for her when she is just a couple of…
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Diabetic Eating
I have a diabetic picky eater in my home. This person won't eat any veggies and when dinner time comes around will pile a plate with meat (usually fried) and sit before the television and eat. Any suggestions on how I can change these eating habits? This person is very set in their ways. Also, anyone possibly diabetic that…
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Hi, New to site and needing help learning
Hello everyone. Thank you for looking at my post. I am new to this site. A friend ask me to sign up when I mentioned I really wanted to lose weight and needed motivation and training in doing so. My family is all overweight, so I want to learn to shop better, cook better, and make everyone better in general. My name is…
