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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:41 PM Original message |
Any DUers have success losing weight? What worked for you? |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. A tummy tuck. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:18 AM Response to Reply #1 |
83. I prefer diet and exericse to surgery |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 10:33 PM Response to Reply #83 |
118. Didn't work. |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 03:07 AM Response to Reply #118 |
121. Loved your post, thank you. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 11:42 PM Response to Reply #121 |
168. Please go to this site: |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:15 PM Response to Reply #118 |
133. Just a suggestion |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. It's good that you already know. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:39 PM Response to Reply #2 |
55. When I worked at the zoo each of the animals had a diet. |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
3. No bread. |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:49 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. nothing made from flour...... |
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Sebastian Doyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:03 PM Response to Reply #6 |
16. And avoid anything with high fructose corn poison in it. |
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stanwyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:31 PM Response to Reply #16 |
143. The refined sugar industry currently has an ad running |
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LaPera (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 02:11 AM Response to Reply #6 |
88. dupe. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
63. +1 |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-20-09 11:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
173. Whole grain bread only. Avoiding all carbs is absurd; your body requires |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
4. Several things. Use smaller plates - dinner plates have grown |
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greytdemocrat (614 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
5. As you get older... |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:51 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. It's true that your metabolism slows down as you get older... |
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greytdemocrat (614 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Hee,hee. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
7. The South Beach diet and moderate exercise. |
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tosh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:20 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. South Beach works best for me, too. nt. |
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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:33 AM Response to Reply #7 |
86. Had good success with South Beach |
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ChoppinBroccoli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 02:53 AM Response to Reply #7 |
90. Lost Almost 100 lbs on South Beach......... |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
10. My daughter has had great success by eating small amounts of fresh fruits & vegetables 5 times @ day |
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travelingtypist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
11. When I quit drinking diet soda |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:38 PM Response to Reply #11 |
34. Diet soda makes me ravenously hungry. |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:16 PM Response to Reply #34 |
113. They fill me up... |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
12. I count carbs - works for me. nt |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
13. A heart attack |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
14. Have somebody steal your car when your income is insufficient to |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
15. LOL |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:27 PM Response to Reply #15 |
142. The information on casein is interesting |
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emulatorloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
17. 5 small meals a day, protein every meal, low- glycemic carbs, good fats |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. It's true. I no longer take blood pressure meds or cholesterol meds. |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
18. Some resources: |
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justgamma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:58 PM Response to Reply #18 |
42. I'll second the Sparkpeople resources. |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:00 PM Response to Reply #18 |
44. I've been interested in that site... |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Yep. |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:35 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Thanks! |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:34 PM Response to Reply #18 |
66. That looks like a good link. |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:31 AM Response to Reply #18 |
77. That Costco pizza. Yumm. and so cheap. lol |
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mia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 08:15 AM Response to Reply #18 |
103. Thank you . Lots of good info there. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
20. You can never, ever, ever lose weight. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:48 PM Response to Reply #20 |
70. There's nothing you can do about it, and it's all your fault. |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
21. Lots of great suggestions. I'll add another |
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tabbycat31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
22. a few things |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #22 |
115. A couple more things to add... |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
23. Turkey bacon and two eggs for breakfast, skip lunch, workout, turkey, fish or grilled chicken for |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:20 PM Response to Reply #23 |
153. Sounds like low carb. nt |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
24. Eat when you are hungry, don't when you are not |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Why the chewing? |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:41 PM Response to Reply #27 |
37. It takes your body a while to realize it is full |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:47 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Now that makes sense. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:40 PM Response to Reply #37 |
56. I had to teach myself to slow down |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:26 AM Response to Reply #27 |
98. It actually helps you eat slower |
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UndertheOcean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
26. This really works ,try it out : Eat Less , move more. |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:02 PM Response to Reply #26 |
127. Let me guess: you don't have to work on it. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-20-09 12:04 PM Response to Reply #26 |
174. Yeah, tell that to a person with Graves disease |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
28. There are plenty of good suggestions up above; I'll add one more and an observation. |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
29. Stop eating the second you aren't hungry anymore. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
30. Watch the fat, eat from the outside of the grocery store (produce, dairy, meat), exercise |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:33 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. "if the body is confused, it will burn more calories" |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:39 PM Response to Reply #31 |
36. If the body gets used to consuming the same thing, it doesn't need to burn as much energy to do it. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:46 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. Any links that might support this assertion? nt |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. No, just the stuff I read and learn from my nutritionist. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. Fair enough. |
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Gwendolyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:21 AM Response to Reply #38 |
96. Just google muscle confusion principle. Many athletes use it. Here's one link: |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 09:39 AM Response to Reply #96 |
107. I understand muscle confusion. Seems to work. |
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Gwendolyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:27 PM Response to Reply #107 |
114. Ahhh! I read the poster's comments as caloric confusion. |
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jeffrey_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:36 PM Response to Reply #30 |
51. dairy and meat are two of the things you should be eliminating... |
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mrs_p (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
32. yes, on weight watchers |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
33. Eat very little bread, potatoes and pastas. |
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Sinti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:39 PM Response to Original message |
35. Don't think in terms of diet - think nutrition :) |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:41 PM Response to Reply #35 |
67. This is sensible advice. |
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Regret My New Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
40. I managed to lost about 50-60lbs a few years ago and have kept it off... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
43. pneumonia |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:10 AM Response to Reply #43 |
80. did that diet once too. I don't recommend it. |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
46. Getting GWB out of office... |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:35 PM Original message |
See having Bush in office was a great diet for me. |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
59. LOL. I had the opposite reaction. Compulsive... |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:00 PM Response to Reply #59 |
116. Me, too. |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 10:42 PM Response to Reply #116 |
120. I'm sorry about the job... |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
48. That calorie thing works for me if I stick to it. It's the only thing that works for me actually.. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #48 |
157. I have treated myself to a LARGE order of McDonald's french fries twice |
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951-Riverside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
49. Eat one small meal a day and drink lots of water for 30 days n/t |
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jeffrey_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #49 |
53. Wrong. It should be several small meals / snacks throughout the day |
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jeffrey_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:38 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. Don't eat late. Chew your food extremely well. Reduce your portion sizes |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:13 AM Response to Reply #49 |
82. is that the p.o.w. diet? |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
52. cutting starch COMPLETELY from my diet did it for me. |
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pscot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
57. A 4 month bout |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:09 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. No, that is not a health program I would recommend |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:21 PM Response to Reply #57 |
165. Yeah, 9 mos of a Crohn's flare did wonders, too |
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ellie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
58. Weight Watchers |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:12 AM Response to Reply #58 |
81. it's become so expensive now though |
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AllieB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
61. No sugar. No wheat/gluten/flour. Low glycemic. |
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LittleOne (156 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
62. No starch, grains, sugar or dairy. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
64. I can lose to a point |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:28 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. Don't cut out everything white |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:46 PM Response to Reply #65 |
69. You are a bad, bad boy |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:15 PM Response to Reply #64 |
163. I hope you aren't cutting cauliflower |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
68. I lost 200 pounds |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:06 PM Response to Reply #68 |
129. Ha. Ha! |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
71. It isn't about dieting, diets fail unless they are permanent |
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wildflowergardener (863 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
72. weight |
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TuxedoKat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
73. This book has been very helpful to me lately |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
74. Weight Watchers - follow the plan and attend weekly meetings |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:47 PM Response to Reply #74 |
158. I did fine with WW online this time. I am not a group meeting-oriented person, |
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Cid_B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-17-09 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
75. Best success... |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:28 AM Response to Original message |
76. 50 pounds in the last year |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
78. I've lost 70 pounds in the last year |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:13 PM Response to Reply #78 |
132. Boy I wish I did all that naughty stuff so I could stop it. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
79. Three hours of single speed mountain biking a day. Real mountain biking. |
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RedCappedBandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:31 AM Response to Original message |
84. Losing weight is easy. |
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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:31 AM Response to Original message |
85. It may sound personal but how overweight are you? |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:04 PM Response to Reply #85 |
128. Thanks...I never drink soda, diet or otherwise. |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 01:37 AM Response to Original message |
87. not eating meat. it's good for 10 pounds. |
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LTR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 02:47 AM Response to Original message |
89. I lost a ton of weight eating half a grapefruit for breakfast |
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LaPera (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 03:07 AM Response to Original message |
91. No dairy products - I've seen plenty of fat Vegetarians....But I've never seen a fat Vegan |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 09:47 AM Response to Reply #91 |
108. I've known fat vegans. |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:49 PM Response to Reply #108 |
149. *burp* You rang? |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:25 PM Response to Reply #149 |
154. We do eat a carbolicious diet! :) nt |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:06 PM Response to Reply #154 |
161. I'll have the potato pasta with a side of bread, please! |
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magdalena (354 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 03:14 AM Response to Original message |
92. I was quite overweight 10ish years ago |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 03:18 AM Response to Original message |
93. Hypnosis |
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mikeSchmuckabee (288 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 06:35 AM Response to Original message |
94. Paper Route |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:11 AM Response to Original message |
95. A proper training regimen in aerobic fitness plus no processed foods.. |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:22 AM Response to Original message |
97. I've lost 75 lbs.... |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:15 PM Response to Reply #97 |
134. That's a great suggestion Dorian, thanks. |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:09 PM Response to Reply #134 |
162. I tried to do it on line |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:27 AM Response to Original message |
99. well, I maintain a good weight by being a vegan |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:32 AM Response to Original message |
100. Giardiasis worked wonders for me. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 07:44 AM Response to Original message |
101. My cardiologist put me on a high protein, very low carb diet, similar to |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
102. check your shampoo |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:11 PM Response to Reply #102 |
131. Geez, thanks...how long does it take to get rid of those effects? |
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midnight armadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
104. 24 lbs off since June |
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distantearlywarning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
105. The only thing that ever worked for me was Weight Watchers |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
106. The only thing that works for me is low carb. |
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Wiley50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
109. My doctors, at this moment, are trying to figure out how I lost over 70 pounds in 6 months |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
110. Jogging, weight lifting |
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WyLoochka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
111. Rowing 6-8 miles/day |
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Amerigo Vespucci (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
112. Weight Watchers, but the ORIGINAL plan, NOT the current one. |
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Iwillnevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
117. Getting a dog |
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Kaleva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-18-09 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
119. I hear death works great but the side effects are serious. |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:47 AM Response to Original message |
122. Year before last I did something to my back and the pain |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:08 PM Response to Reply #122 |
130. Thanks Reb, I hope your pain is gone or at least controlled. |
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brooklynite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:54 AM Response to Original message |
123. Two parts |
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OneTenthofOnePercent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
124. I'm looking to loose about 60+ lbs... not sure where to start |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 08:15 AM Response to Reply #124 |
125. plan to take two years or more ... and make small changes |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:23 PM Response to Reply #125 |
141. Thanks Scout, keep in touch, drop me a note any time and |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:19 PM Response to Reply #124 |
137. Count calories very stringently |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:20 PM Response to Reply #124 |
138. OK you are my new buddy. Hope you don't mind. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:17 PM Response to Reply #124 |
164. i lost 60 lbs over a few months by cutting starch from my diet, completely. |
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OneTenthofOnePercent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-20-09 09:22 AM Response to Reply #164 |
169. Pepsi Max... 0 sugar and tons of caffine. :) |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-20-09 11:52 AM Response to Reply #169 |
170. i'll give it a try... |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
126. Try giving up breakfast |
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Stuart G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
135. Try OA. see link below. |
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CLANG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
136. I lost 68 lbs (35 more to go). |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:21 PM Response to Reply #136 |
139. Awesome! |
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CLANG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #139 |
152. I don't use a journal - I keep it in my head |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:29 PM Response to Reply #152 |
155. I love Daily Plate! |
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LuckyTheDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
140. I lost 103 lbs using Weight Watchers |
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southernyankeebelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
144. The problem is not losing the weight. Its keeping it off. All I have |
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Foolacious (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
145. Three things: |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
146. Meditation and visualization, you have to imagine or picture your self as slim in your mind's eye; |
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arthritisR_US (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
147. cancer. n/t |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
148. I haven't lost weight per se |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
150. Change your life... |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
151. Simple rule: The BULK of your food should be vegetables. |
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HipChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
156. some natural...Apple Cider Vinegar...I lost a total of 70lbs.. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:24 PM Response to Reply #156 |
166. What's behind the vinegar? nt |
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DireStrike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
159. Wisdom tooth pulled. Also cut soda consumption by 80%. |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
160. Cut out booze and wine. I know, it's tough, especially as you age (58) |
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JustAnotherGen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-19-09 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
167. I eat anti inflammatory |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-20-09 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
171. I was five pounds more than I wanted to be. So I started cutting down my portions by one-quarter. |
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ddeclue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-20-09 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
172. 3 hours a week in the gym and eating healthier. |
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