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What Does Everyone Eat At Night For A Snack

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Would You Like To Participate In The January Accountability Challenge? We Are Just Staying Committed To Our Lifestyle Change With A Twist.

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Are There Any In-house Diet Programs That You Can Go To In Pennsylvania

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I Fell Off The Wagon For A Bit. But Now I'm Back On The Horse. Started Semaglutide Two Days Ago. So We'll See How It Helps.

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Embarrassment Over Bigger Arms, How Do You Get Over It?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bothell, WA

Hi there! I'm new, and this question has been on my mind since I joined... I have bigger arms, and they are what I'm most embarrassed about aside from my huge thighs... I was wondering if anyone has overcome embarrassment and worn shirts with no sleeves? How did it feel? Have you ever overcome embarrassment when it comes to shirts that show your arms, if they are bigger? I just don't know how to do it... I've covered up my entire life.

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have the "angel wings" and they flap. I decided to finally go with sleeveless shirts because it gets so hoe here in FL and I thought I am done hiding. I have started to do tricep exercises and it… read more

December 5, 2016

Does Anyone Deal With Feet Swelling Because Of Obesity?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alabama
A MyObesityTeam Member

Might be diabetes

January 6, 2019

Help

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hamilton, MT

Why is hard for me to not stop eating a lot. I am wanting to lose weight but I keep binge eating. I have a wedding to be at next month

A MyObesityTeam Member

Never denie yourself that leads to benge eating. Also you need to find someone to talk to and find out why you benge eat. Therapy helps if it's nothing more then a confident who you can talk to.

May 16, 2018

What Do You Really Want For Christmas?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ashland City, TN

I was just wondering what everyone wants for Christmas. I myself, would like a gift card to have my nails done for a whole year.

A MyObesityTeam Member

for all the negitivity to go away in my life.....

January 14, 2018

What Do You Do To Stay On Track? What Is The Best Thing To Do?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Covington, GA
A MyObesityTeam Member

Did you know that CARBS are also FRUIT VEGETABLES, PULSES, AND CEREALS. The processed carbs are the ones to be wary of. These are, cake, pasties,icecream, bread, and of course those so called health… read more

October 21, 2017

Which Diet To Go For?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Thabazimbi, ZA

So have heard a lot about blood group diets and the miracle cabbage soup diet. I just want to know...
1. How safe are they?
2. Do they really work?
3. Would you advice me to go on any of them?

A MyObesityTeam Member

Whats worked for me more then any diet or plan is portion control and eating good nutritious food and moving doing anything like walking or whatever you like to do has exercise.

October 22, 2016

Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Uitenhage, ZA

will dr do operation on person with bipolar and will medical aid pay cause i dont have that money, my upper left leg on outside feels like needle and pins the neut=ro doctor told me to loose weight then he can help me cant walk far any more anybody the kelp as i feel i wantto see n 2nd drs opionion

A MyObesityTeam Member

@A MyObesityTeam Member. I had the RNY BYPASS. I'm 12yrs post op. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I was on 7 meds( MAX DOSES) for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure. I was 40 old. My doctor… read more

January 29, 2017

Who’s CRUNK And READY To Get It Done???

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tallahassee, FL

Journal ✅
Outfits/Shoes ✅
iPod/Headphones ✅
Water Cup ✅
Scale/Batteries ✅
Healthy Food ✅
GOOD MIND SET ✅
Determination ✅

Who’s ready?????

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have gone corn free and gotten a lot stricter on myself finding hidden items that makes me sugar go up.

January 31

Has Anyone Tried Semiglutides For Weight Loss? Are They Safe?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Morton Grove, IL
A MyObesityTeam Member

I had asked my doctor but she wouldn't put me on all the ones you see on commercials or online but she did put me on metformin , i have lost a bit but now i seem to be at a standstill 🙁

September 16, 2023

I’m On A Psychiatric Med That Increases Appetite By Causing Outrageous Cravings. I’ve Gained 40 Lbs In 4 Months. Please Help!

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bowling Green, VA
A MyObesityTeam Member

Hi . You should ask your dr to change medications because of the weight gain. Having excess weight caused by meds would give me anxiety. Can you take your meds at a different time, like at bedtime… read more

November 19, 2023
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