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Is There Accountability Support Available? That Seems To Motivate Me More.

By A MyObesityTeam Member 2 answers

What Are Good Things To Eat If You’re A Diabetic! Lean Meats Vegetables Fruits Etc. Drinks Besides Water

By A MyObesityTeam Member 11 answers

I Didn't Know What The Normal Weight For Obesity Is Till Now. I Fall Under The Obesity Category But It Is Going Lower.

By A MyObesityTeam Member 7 answers

What's A Low-effort Exercise For People Starting Their Fitness Journey?

By A MyObesityTeam Member 28 answers
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Adipex-P

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cumberland, MD

How do I get it? Drs in this area doesn't and I have success with this

A MyObesityTeam Member

No

April 13, 2017

When Do You Think Is The Best Time To Weigh, Everyday Or Once A Week?

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

I don’t weigh daily because my weight fluctuates. I go by how my clothes fit. Right now my pants are just a tad looser but my blouses are really loose. I recommend going by how your clothes fit

January 31 (edited)

Need To Lose Weight

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, ZA

I am 6.1ft and weigh 401lbs

My daily diet consists of:
10 glasses of water
Morning - Oats / Muesli & Yogurt
Lunch - Chicken Breast / Fish with Steamed Veg
Dinner - 3 Cracker bread / Rice Cakes with Plain Cottage cheese and cucumber

I train 5 days per week. Each session would be:
10min Treadmill Walk (1/2 mile)
10min Row
10min upright cycle (3.5 miles)
10min body shaker

In Total if I add up what the machines tell me I burn +- 400 Calories per session.

I lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks but in week 3 it… read more

A MyObesityTeam Member

Fast weightloss isn’t usually sustainable. Be patient with yourself. Gage your weightloss by the fit of your clothes. The scale fluctuates and can be a real hinderance for your mindset Some like… read more

February 5

How Many Of You Are Familiar With The UP Move By Jawbone? It's A Pedometer.

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Las Cruces, NM

Has it helped you at all with your weight loss? Have you ever done challenges with others as encouragement?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I used one for a while then changed to a Fitbit because it offered more versatility. Both helped me with motivation-- challenges and competing with self

May 9, 2017

Canadian Help Please - I Am Going To See My Doctor To Finally Ask For Help And What Have You Used And What Worked The Best?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

I mean other than just diet and exercise alone. I live in Canada so options in the U.S. would be different. I need assistance I have been on weight watchers before but I cannot do it alone.

A MyObesityTeam Member

I use the caffeine free hydroxycut

March 29, 2017

How Many Carbs And Protein Are A Good Number For A Day?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Markesan, WI

I believe I am looking for high protein and lower carbs. If anyone has something else to suggest feel free I am open to almost anything. But I am a very picky eater
Thanks

A MyObesityTeam Member

i think i remember my gastric bypass surgeon saying 70 grams of protein daily

July 15, 2017

How Can A Team Member See My Phone Number?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mcminnville, OR
A MyObesityTeam Member

Proteins fruit vegetables

January 15, 2017

Adipex-P

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Springfield, MO

How can you get it Perscription

A MyObesityTeam Member

I use the stairs instead of the elevator, for exersise, but my legs are wore out by the time i get there.

August 31, 2017

High Thyroid Levels

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Meridian, MS

Can any one tell me how thyroids levels can be too high when you don't have a thyroid gland. Is my body still making the hormone? Is that possible? I take a replacement hormone drug but why would that make it high if it's the same dose every day?

A MyObesityTeam Member

You need to make an appt with a thyroid (Endocrinologist) doctor.

December 19, 2017

What Are Your Key Words For The Upcoming New Year?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Meridian, MS

The new year is just a couple of days away! It is time to think about what it is you want to different in your life. New Year's resolutions are easy to make but hard to keep, so instead of making specific resolutions, I am adopting key words for myself for the new year.

My words are OPTIMISM, CONFIDENCE, and FAITH. What words will you adopt?

A MyObesityTeam Member

belive in ur self the rest will follow

March 13, 2017
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