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Skittles

(152,964 posts)
49. heh
Sat Jun 5, 2021, 03:12 PM
Jun 2021

it cracks me up that the standard goal is "10000 steps a day"....I get half of that just looking for my keys

We've had drugs to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness for decades Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #1
The ideal miracle drug you describe may be appalachiablue Jun 2021 #2
Side effects include nausea and diarrhea. 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #17
Those can cause weight loss too nt Wicked Blue Jun 2021 #34
Tru dat. 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #50
game changer for Novo Nordisk, maybe Kali Jun 2021 #3
These New Drugs Are Only Game Changers if They're Reasonably Priced and They Won't Be. Indykatie Jun 2021 #4
Remember PhenFen? It worked like a charm, as I recall. I was totally disinterested in snacks... Hekate Jun 2021 #5
PhenFen AnnetteChaffee Jun 2021 #38
I am so sorry. I was off it fairly quickly, as my doc tends to be cautious about certain things... Hekate Jun 2021 #43
Fast food, processed food, energy drinks, industrial agriculture, all contribute to American obesity GoneOffShore Jun 2021 #6
And Genetics Lemon Lyman Jun 2021 #7
The "eat whatever they want/not work out" myth Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #15
I'd love to be able to eat whatever as well. GoneOffShore Jun 2021 #23
I live on fast food, processed food, energy drinks but have never been overweight Skittles Jun 2021 #8
Wow, who are you chasing? milestogo Jun 2021 #19
heh Skittles Jun 2021 #49
That made me laugh. I spend may steps figuring out what the hell I was doing. Is that good?? Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #52
Or, being chased by. nt reACTIONary Jun 2021 #59
Yes, some people are like you. Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #33
I retired two years ago slightlv Jun 2021 #9
Good sleep is key to health including so much beyond weight. Kudos & thx posting key point. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #13
Wow, that's interesting. tanyev Jun 2021 #24
Another night owl here. I would also be interested to know. nt Hekate Jun 2021 #44
Its a weekly injection.... Jon King Jun 2021 #10
Those things don't work for everyone. Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #25
If there is something that can help people... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #28
Congrats on the successful surgery! What a great result! Yay, you! deurbano Jun 2021 #32
Not sure which procedure you had, but.... moriah Jun 2021 #51
I had the sleeve procedure, not the bypass Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #53
Glad you're taking care of your body and can still absorb B vitamins. moriah Jun 2021 #63
So sorry your mom went through all that Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #64
There's a lot going on in intestines, liver, pancreas, gall bladder bucolic_frolic Jun 2021 #11
How about we start regulating food like other countries? They have junk food... MattNC2021 Jun 2021 #12
Europe doesn't do it by regulation. I think cultural attitudes play a key role Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #14
Even the "supermarkets" in France carry fresh local food. lark Jun 2021 #26
+ 2 These associations & motives could explain a lot. appalachiablue Jun 2021 #22
Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #29
Who is 'you'- moi? I don't get your meaning appalachiablue Jun 2021 #40
The author of a "rant" who stated... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #41
You're not understanding my comments appalachiablue Jun 2021 #45
Sorry for missunderstanding... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #46
Food and drink are highly regulated. Processed foods can only have so many PPM of waste products, TeamProg Jun 2021 #57
You are right, it is more a matter of degree... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #58
We decided to stay in the town we're presently living Lars39 Jun 2021 #36
You have good sense & that sounds great, esp. appalachiablue Jun 2021 #39
Well, we're not retired yet! Lars39 Jun 2021 #42
Good luck with the renovation & whenever appalachiablue Jun 2021 #55
Thanks, appalachiablue! Lars39 Jun 2021 #56
Exactly pandr32 Jun 2021 #37
BMI isnt nearly the best way to judge obesity oldsoftie Jun 2021 #16
I agree I am 5 8" and allowed to be 165 per BMI Woodwizard Jun 2021 #18
In defense of BMI... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #30
It's the American way - focus on the symptoms, not the causes. TheRickles Jun 2021 #20
That is good news Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #21
The thing that's funny is that bariatric surrgery TexasBushwhacker Jun 2021 #27
Thanks for the info nt reACTIONary Jun 2021 #31
I had the sleeve surgery Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #47
This is a diabetes drug and has been around for a while, known as ozempic JohnSJ Jun 2021 #35
Metformin is used for weight loss off label as well. roamer65 Jun 2021 #61
Yes. It is Ozempic at a higher dosage n/t TexasBushwhacker Jun 2021 #62
The BMI (Bullshit Measurement Index) needs to go. Probatim Jun 2021 #48
I like the Navy Method Body Fat Measurement Calculator. marie999 Jun 2021 #65
The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is a good indicator as well. Probatim Jun 2021 #66
Americans are SO FAR removed from nature that we no longer know what to eat. TeamProg Jun 2021 #54
They way it works is by depleting your wallet of money so that you cannot buy food to eat. Xipe Totec Jun 2021 #60
For me, cutting out added sugar and most carbs has so far done the trick Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #67
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