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  1. Help I’ve been fat all my life and I tried every diet under the sun my last resort is surgery if I could afford it. I have been depressed and stressed because I dnt know what else to do any suggestion plz email me your suggestion. Sincerely Tiffany

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    • Hello I have been heavy since I have had my children. I have finally took time for myself and health after realizing the foods I would consume were just not healthy. I dn’t eat many sweets and I watch m salt and portions now. I have been seeing results and I am happy. I drink smoothies with frozen fruits , granola, fresh spinach, etc…..and I love them. I eat a lot of chicken (baked, grilled)….and I have become more active. I want to live and feel good about changing my lifestyle to being healthy. Any advice anyone can give me I will take we all in this together! 😉

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      • Hi i love this chat support because i have noone to support me rite now, after i had my son i went back down to a size 6 and then 2 yrs later after my daughter the weight didn’t go away as fast , i was a size 10 then 9 but then i had medical problems and i had to have surgery and then bedrest which is never good because at first you loose weight then you gain it back and more. I have had about 19 surgeries altogether over the years and i have been on a weight lose roller coaster and it is hard to loose it but easy to gain it. I have tried so many diets and diet products they should’ve paid me, now i’m trying to loose again i monitor my sugar in take, my fat intake, no sodas, no fried food, i don’t realy eat sweats that much because i bake i don’t want them but i have been baking whole wheat sugarfree fatfree cookies for my fiance and when someone orders them from me. I drink more water than i use to and i love the smoothies i am going to continue to do them but because of my knee problems i can’t go walking like i want to so when they are not hurting so bad i get on my bike and i do other exercises to work on my abs and flabby arms and so far i have lost 15 pounds. When i started i weighed 199 my goal is 145-140 it’s hard alone but i know to feel healthy and lookhealthy for myself i got to do it by myself, trust me tho i am praying the whole way LOL, I’m glad i have you ladies to chat with and to read your enspirering stories,thank you all. 🙂

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          • How,I can start loseing weight I weight 186and I want to drop 20 pound until July the ,2 2013 please help me to lose it

        • Its so wonferful to have support. I do not have any. I recently have surgery for PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome. I have gained a lot of weight i weight 212 pounds and i am 5’1. I have tried everything under the sun. beacsue of the PCOS the my doctor said it would be difficult to lose weight. I have started eating healthier, baked chicken and more vegetables.I started to get burnt out on the same foods all the time what can i do to keep the momentum going so i gon’t give up.

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        • Make your own!
          I have my staple morning and lunch smoothie, it is dark, rich and oh so good for you.
          Here is the list of ingredients.

          Kale, organic half a bunch.
          3 bananas,
          Water
          Juice of half a lemon.
          If you need additional sweetness you can add a date or two or a teaspoon of honey.

          Layer the bananas first, then the kale then add a pint or so of water, depending on how thick you want it. And blend. I like to add an ice cube at the end.

          You can make many varieties of this. You can use Romaine lettuce instead of Kale, spring greens, spinach. The lemon is necessary to activate the nutrients, you can opt for an orange instead of a lemon or a lime. Grapefruit is a good addition too. If you want your skin to glow you can add organic cucumbers. This smoothie will regulate your digestion, give your body instant nutrients and it is also very filling. I sometimes will put mango instead of bananas, or papaya, or frozen organic cherries, or raspberries, the idea is dark leafy greens and fruit and then try to drink 1/2 a pitcher at breakfast and the rest at lunch. Make your dinner light, and not too late. This is hard to do and I have been undisciplined about dinner, but if you stick to this, cut out soda, junk food and fatty foods and do physical activity … watch the pounds drop off. Cheers, Dea.

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          • I did this for lunch felt like I was drinking medicine. I will add a cucumber didn’t finish drinking it.

          • If this is your first attempt at green smoothies add the greens a little at a time until your taste adjusts. You can increase over time. Ice or frozen bananas can also help. It is worth the adjustment for the benefits.

          • I was sceptical about trying smoothies, but I bought the Nutri-Bullet and gave it a try. I use greens: spinach, kale, spring mix but I also throw in frozen fruit- mango, peaches, blueberries, strawberries. I add flax seed at times, carrots, cucumbers, squash, zucchini. It depends on what I have. I sometimes use water, sometimes 1/2 100% apple juice & 1/2 water. The problem is I do not get full and in about 2 hours want something else. I also struggle because while I may be getting all the needed nutrients, I do not feel like I am full because I have not chewed. These are my problems with substituting meals with smoothies.

          • Hi Cori, I always suggest 20-24 oz of smoothie minimum when using them as a meal replacement. How much are you drinking? I also suggest that you drink enough to make yourself full.

          • Thank you Dea for Making it plain!!! It will be easy for me the next 3 days, I just got a tooth pulled!!!

    • Hi Tiffany I believe it’s time to move forward and change your thoughts you change your life. Just because you have always been…. does not mean you have to be. You can do it. I would get someone to come along side of you and hold you accountable. You can lose it for life!

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    • I agree with Trayce. First you have to put yourself in the right frame of mind. You are a good and beautiful person. You are strong, and capable. Get yourself a partner (it’s more fun if you have someone to gossip with and/or bounce ideas off of) and get it done. Start by walking. Whenever, and wherever possible. Try to take the stairs more often. Baby steps. You can do it. We’re all here for you…going through our own versions of the same problem. Put one foot in front of the other and we’ll see you at the finish line!!!

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      • I AM SO GLAD THAT I FOUND THIS SITE. I REALLY NEED A FRIEBD TO HELP ME WITH THIS JOURNEY. I WEIGH 210 NOW IT’S 133 BUT I GAIN AND I LOSE WEIGHT MY BIRTHDAY IS IN MARCH I JUST DON’T WANT TO JUST LOSE THE WEIGHT I WANT TO KEEP IT OFF HELP ME PLEASE.

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    • I feel your pain!!! In 2009 I felt the same way. I was approaching 60 and looked like I was much older because of the weight!! I made up my mind to do something about itI !! I started exercising 5days a week mon-fri for 1hour weekends I would I rest not really on a diet just watch the amount of food at one sitting and I ate about 5-6 times a day It’s now 2012 and my weight is down 82lbs just from being Consistent!!! Put your blinders on just concentrate on youand stay CONSISTENT no matter what!!! Thats your 1 hour for self it will pay off!! Started at 286, now 204 went from size 24, now I”m a size 14. I haven’t reached my goal of 180, but I know I will get there!! WHATEVER YOU DO STAY CONSISTENT Good luck

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        • Andrea, I understand how you feel.I was weighting 360 pounds and I am weighting 306 now.I eat about 1600 calories daily and exercise 2 hours a day. If you need a support pal,I would love to assist you.Never give up on your goal and write what you eat daily .

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      • WHAT ARE YOU NOT EATING. I STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR SOMETIMES,IWALK ON A TREADMILL I REALLY DON’T EAT ANYTHING TODAY I ATE A BOWL OF CEREAL AND THAT’S IT. I KNOW THAT’S NOT THE RIGHT WAY BUT THAT’S MY WAY AND FOR SOME REASON I HAVE MORE ENERGY. WELL I’M GOING ON THE TREADMILL NOW. THANK’S FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT.

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    • i can totally relate to you do you have an youtube account check out divaslimdown she was atleast 300 and she is like a size 6 she tells you everything she did,

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    • I have been fat all my life also, and i did have surgery lost 150 lb and gained it back, so now i am doing Atkins diet because its my last desperate plea. as of Jan. 19th i have lost over 36 lbs and down over 30 inches and found it to be helpful in my health, since the holidays are over and went through Easter i feel i did very good. Good luck you can do it.

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    • Hello tiffany.. I truly understand.. I too have been wanting to have surgery to help out my issue. I just had to understand that there’s no quick or easy way out. even if you save up the money to get the operation, you could have dropped lbs or inches doing that. you would have to learn how to eat better,portion control, maintain a proper diet and be confident with yourself. we both could talk about how to rid fat but first you have to act on it…

      I’m typing from my phone. will respond with more later. until then start with a plan that don’t include a easy way out. if you took the time to gain it.. you can take the time to get rid of it..

      talk to you soon…

      angelia

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    • I read something on this site that helped me get started successfully. It said just start small. every body know 5 things they need to stop doing and can walk for 20 minutes a day. I thought hey that’s true. So I s started thing of the 5 things I do that make me overweight or unhealthy and came up w about 25 things. I thought no wonder I’m overweight! So I picked 5 and started right away. Now I’m up to 7 on my list and it didn’t take long to drop a couple of pounds. I like this approach because it made me personally accountable. Also, keeping up w websites like this one can be very motivating and continuing to educate yourself about healthy foods. Now i must start exercising! Oh boy. You can do this!

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    • I have lost 68lbs, but after two I gained 30 back.I am a single mother of four and a college student. I realized that if I do not take care of myself there will be no one to take care of my kids. I moved away from my family to attend college, so I am on my own with this weight lost journey, however, my kids workout with me. I just started meal prep and exercising i have downed 5lbs this week!

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  2. In January of this year I weigh a whopping 188 pounds. In April I decided to loose weight. I became a vegetaruan learned how to do pushups and began jogging. I committed to only drinking water and hot green tea and last week i met my goal of 150 lbs…no pills or shake on diet stuff or miracle diet thinga ma jigs…..and here i stand at 150…now because i saw and see m going for

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  4. i want to do the october challenge. i am gonna choose clean eating. I am starting to pick back up the weight I had lost and since that is not gonna happen, its time to kick it back in gear. I am in the process of trying to understand what clean eating means so im following it correctly. Looking forward to the support and joy to share.

    thanks in advance ladies

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  5. I have been trying to lose weight for a long time and I have been overweight my entire life. The challenges have helped a lot. There are several women on my job
    who have had weight loss surgery and they don’t workout but they have lost a lot of weight but are flabby. They kind of gang up on me because I am not a fan of weight loss surgery. Hard to stay focused when they have seemed to lose weight with no effort.

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    • screw them cause at the end your going to look the best thats cheating to me and u get no credit for that

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  7. I don’t have a gym membership but I do have a treadmill, elliptical machine and a excerise bike so I’m wondering can I lose weight and get fit using those machines. I’ve stop drinking sodas over a year ago, don’t do juices but orange juice, I’m not big on sweets and I’m ttying to stay away from white products so I mostly eat meat and veggies ,fruit and sweet potatoes. ..am I on the right track for losing weight or what else can I add to be fit

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    • I started my kale smoothie journey on Sun 10/21/12 but I have a quest on appetite control, I don’t have it. Any suggestions and or advice will be greatly appreciated I am shooting for 10lbs .
      Thank you in advance
      T.R

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  9. Hi you all are inspiring me to join this weight loss journey!!! I am 33 232 with type 2 diabetes and I really need to take my health and life back. I am so excited about taking control of my weight!!!

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  10. Hi everyone, My name is Terri. I am looking for a support group. I had weight loss surgery and lost over 40lbs, but I am going through a lot of stress and have resorted back to my comfort foods (ice cream, cakes, chips). I continue to workout but need a substitute for the sweets and someone to talk to when the cravings arise.

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    • Hi Terri I do the same thing I always work out but those cupcakes and chips get me every time. It feels like I start a diet everyday

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    • Hello Terri, I have sub my sweets for fruit not can fruit but fresh fruit. I cut pineapples, bananas, grapes…. So try that and you may find it fulfilling…

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    • What I do is get those oranges called cuties and I put a bunch of them in containers peeled and I snack on those when I get that sweet cravings usually when I’m stressed and at night. I’m 200lbs 5feet 7 and my BMI is 50. I just think like this 210 for me will cause all kinds of things to happen.

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  11. giving thanks to God for helping as i am determine to help myself also and for all the encouraging words i read on this link it just make you WANTA stick to it. no potatoes or polo pop for 5 days

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  12. What do u do if u can’t exercise… I broke my ankle and I’m recovering. But this weight has to go… I’ve started slimfast with plenty of fruits, chicken, turkey and vegetables. So what can I do

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    • Gloria,

      Earlier this year I sprained my ankle and broke my hand and went through surgery all at the same time. During recovery I watched what I ate very carefully because I could not be active. As I started getting better, I started swimming since that puts very little stress on the joints. I also did some water aerobics. Then I moved on to spinning. My ankle is not fully recovered. I can’t run for longer than a minute but I am in kickboxing and Zumba. If you can get to a pool, swimming is the best thing.

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      • Hi Gloria, water treading is great , and also if you go to therapy ask for those rubber bands that they have they give them free and i sit in the chair and stretch them and sometimes do my leg exercise with them.

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      • Wow sounds like new York sports club. My schedule is kind of crazy but I’m there every chance I get and I have a personal trainer that gives me things to do while I’m at work or at home. I have yet to try the water aerobics…..my hair.

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  14. Hi all I always try to make the Monday meeting but I never make it sense May I have lost 30lbs I fell great I walk everyday plus I’m trying to get the Zumba workout down when I told my Dr. I was juicing he was like keep up the good work. One day at a time but I’m getting their

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  15. Hello everyone, I am excited to join you all on this weight loss journey. I have been heavy all my life and in 2008 I lost about 60Ibs and when I got married in Oct 2008 the weight started to come back. Now I weigh more then I ever have in my life. I get depressed and isolate myself alot. But now I’m trying again, I go to the gym and try to eat right but sometimes it get hard because in mind I fight and sometimes I just want to give up. I look forward to hearing and sharing my struggles and my success with woman who are going through the same journey as I. Hopeful I can be an encouragement to someone and like wise in return. Much love and respect to all.

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  19. Hi My name is Ditesha and I am so ready to loose weight! I am 5ft 6in tall and I am 260lbs. I never had to loose weight before, never had this problem. I am so lost on where to start. I am a single mother of two a 9 and 10 year old. Being real with myself I attempt to make excuse surrounding my children to make it easier for me to say why I cant do it. I have a treadmill, a bike, the ball, resistance bands, a medicine ball, cds and the works but I am doing nothing! Please help! I lack modivation and consistance. I am trying to loose at least 80lbs but being realistic at the same time! I dont mind working out, i actually love it just cant get motivated to do it! Please help me, tell me where to start!

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    • Hi, I’m in the same boat ever since I came back from my vacation in August. The whole time I was on vacation I did well with not over
      eating. I worked out by walking. But I haven’t done anything since then. I dont know what happened. I absolutely have no motivation. I gained 12 more pounds. I’m currently @ 227. My goal is to lose 80lbs. But this week I went walking for 20 mins which is a mile at the park I walk at. I think we have to start a little at a time ,every other day just do something for 30 mins in the first week u start, then the second week do what ever u do a little longer. I think by the third week we will be motivated and in routine. Good luck.

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  20. I have been fight this weight thang for all my life. I start then I never finish. I want. to learn how to finish and see some results. I have achieve a lot n life but dieting is so hard . Help

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  21. I am extremely overweight and uncomfortable. This has caused my self confidence to be low and I spend a lot of time at home if not at work. I am 42 and I want to begin my life again but have no motivation or energy. My body is always in starvation mode because I eat 1-2 a day and its usually takeout. My question is where do I began?

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  22. Hi, I like this chat. I am also on a weight loss journey. I have tried so many times to loose weight but now I am determined! I have changed my eating habits and have started to walk more..I am also thinking of starting to take smoothies to replace my lunch..Gosh this is not an easy walk eh? But I am very determined to do this..Thank you for all your encouraging stories 🙂
    It gives me the morale to continue!

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  23. I have tried to log onto the chats and have been unsuccessful, i was wondering if they are still being held or not. Would you please let me know, thanks and i love the sight and all of the helpful information provided. Oh and could you please tell me how you can upload pics and submit success stories? Thanks.

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    • Hi Cherron, They have been on hold the last few weeks as I prepared to have major surgery. The are back this Monday from 8-9 pm Eastern. All you have to do is come back to this page to login at that time. Also, The quickest way to submit your story is to send us your photo and the full details via Facebook. Visit http://www.facebook.com/blackwomenlosingweight to send a message to the page with your photos attached.

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  24. In 2010, I had my thyroid removed, I was already heavy, but I gain 70lbs in 6 months. I did loose a little but to gain it right back. Any advise, anyone with same/ similar problem. I did a 21 day fast and lost 6 pounds by myself. I am so happy this was my 1 success , I’m starting it back up, since that’s the 1st time I’ve lost weight on my own!!! Help!!!

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    • Try Atkins its really good, and it do not feel like a diet , i cont as a healthy lifestyle since mid Jan. im done over 30 lbs

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  25. hey ladies,

    Ive been thinking of weight loss products, because i want lose ore weight by May although i know the natural way is the best. Has any one used hydrocut?

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  26. Hello ladies. Im new to the chat. Im trying to get to 170. Im 190 now. Since sept ive lost 25lbs. I was 215. I changed eating habits. Only drink water. Low carbs lots of protein fruits n veggies. 1 cheat day a week. Go to gym 3-5 times a week. Do mostly cardio n weights for my arms and legs.

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  27. Im gaining muscle faster tjan actual weight loss. I do 100 squays a day in addition to the gym. Sometimes i turn on pandora and dance for 30 minutes at home as well.

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  28. Hello everyone. I have been overweight my entire life and I really want to lose 100 pounds. I have tried diet pills and almost died from taking them because they didn’t mix well with asthma medication. I joined the gym and go about 3 times a week. I started cycling and really love it and I have lost about 20 pounds in the past month. Am I on the right track with the cycling and do I need to add weight lifting.

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    • I don’t know what you daily diet looks like but Try working out 6 days a week Instead of just 3. Now I know we are all busy and you don’t have to go to the gym for the extra 3 days you can just walk (And run too) a lot more. But when you’re losing weight doing the right things then you know you’re on the right track. Here is a recipe that might help you… I haven’t tried it yet but I will soon!

      Fat Flush Water
      Ingredients
      1/2 gallon water
      1 grapefruit, sliced (can substitute with one lemon)
      1 tangerine, sliced (can substitute with orange)
      1 large cucumber, sliced
      10-20 peppermint leaves
      Ice – as much as you like
      Directions
      Rinse grapefruit, tangerine, cucumber and peppermint leaves. Slice cucumber, grapefruit, and tangerine (or peel). Combine all ingredients in a half gallon pitcher. Allow ingredients to sit as long as possible for maximum benefits. Drink throughout the day and made a new pitcher everyday.
      Stir & Enjoy!

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  29. Hello Everyone, I have stuggled with my weight since the age of 10. Ive yoyo dieted all of my life but never have lost a significant amount of weight. I just got married 2 weeks ago and my son is about to turn 2. I am currently on medication for high cholesteral, high blood pressure and diabetes. My ultimate goal is to get healthy and get off the meds through eating healthy and excersize. Loosing weight has always been a struggle for me and working and being a mom and wife makes me feel like there is jutst not enough time to excersize or cook healthy meals. I’m on a new journey and I pray I can get through this. May challenge, let’s go!!!!

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  30. I need some healthy sneaky ingredients to put in the food that I cook so everybody can start losing weight basically. Because my family refuses to workout and they HATE healthy foods or drinks. Please Help! Thanks!

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  31. HI ALL! I’VE HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY WEIGHT FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, HAD A LOT OF STRESS, HAD SOME ABUSE ISSUES AS WELL, I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GET TO 235LBS FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS, I WAS 13 LBS FROM 300LBS NOW I’M 34 LBS FROM 300LBS AND IT’S BEEN AN UP DOWN BATTLE I WANT TO REACJJ 235LBS AND THEN PROGRESS TO 200LBS I THINK I COULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH THAT WEIGHT. I’M NOT ABLE TO DO THE MONDAY NIGHT CHATF’S HOWEVER I JUST READ MAY 27 CHAT AND IT WAS QUITE INSPIRING. THERE WAS A LADY ON THE CHAT NAMED CATHERINE AND SHE SAID SHE WAS 380LBS AND LOOKING FOR EXERCISE I WANTED TO TELL HER THAT WATER WALKING IN GOOD FOR SOMEONE HER SIZE, SHE CAN WALK IN THE WATER IT DOES NOT HURT HER JOINTS SHE CAN PUMP HER ARMS AS SHE WALKS THE WIDTH OF THE POOL. THANKS BWLW.!

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  32. really need some motivation I can start my diet after a couple days slip with my diabetes I really need to get my weight under control

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  33. Hi everyone! I am 395 lbs and 5’11; I am very active and I actually don’t look my weight. I went to the doctor and when they told me to step on the scale I was in shock to see that number. I have always been involved in some type of activities. But now I have gotten serious about it. I now workout 5 times a week and i have cut sodas, fried foods, and junk out of my diet. I feel lighter and my system feels clean. I’m glad I can come to you all for support as we continue on this journey. Much success to you ladies!

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  34. Please help me! I had a baby 13 months ago and have lost all of the 60 pounds I gained while pregnant. However I had gained 20 before that and was already about 20 over weight to begin with. After having the baby, I tried to do Zumba to get back in shape and hurt my groin and since then have become a serious couch potato. I don’t like it, but at the same time I am having trouble motivating myself and everyone e around me is in shape so they don’t help with keeping me motivated either( if they do t feel like it then they do t which means I probably won’t either.) I need some help staying motivated other wise I know I won’t loose the 35-40 lbs I really want to loose and get back into the shape I was in 5 years ago when I was dancing.

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  35. I am 40 years old female that is trying to have a healthier, stronger, I have such a hard time staying motivated. I’ve been praying that I get strength to continue with wanting to live a healthier life. This journey is not easy. My goal is to lose 35 pounds!

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  36. I been going back and forth trying to lose weight. I was just doing a healthy eating and working out the people I was working with was losing interest so did I. Now I want to get back in doing a Juicer since I like drink my then have food, but it the lack of motivation to exercise. I’m obesity and breath problem and feet, I’m not trying to do surgery I want to change on nature, I’m trusting God to guide me..My question is when you begin getting energy will that help with motivation to workout?

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  37. Hi, I have been exercising and watching what I eat for the past 2 months. I feel my clothes are loose and feel great but my scale tells me that my weight is still the same. Can someone please explain why I look smaller than before but my weight is still constant. I drink not less than 8 glasses of water everyday

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  38. I have been trying to lose these pounds, but I can’t get focus. I have ever work out tape , and workout equipment but I can’t get it together. I really need help.

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