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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Obesity In The Heat?

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Does Anyone Have Rashes Where The Excess Skin Rubs Against Each Other?

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What Does Everyone Eat At Night For A Snack

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

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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

Do Any Of You Guys Either Have A Plant Based Diet Or A Ordered From A Meal Prep Kit?

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Winslow, AR
A MyObesityTeam Member

I ordered three meals from Hello Fresh. I looked for the lowest calorie options but found they were still too high. The meals were amazing. Everyone loved them. I had half servings so was still… read more

October 14, 2023

What Is The Best Pain Relieving Medicine For Severe Arthritis In The Knees

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Alexandria, IN

I have been diagnosed with severe arthritis in both knees normal activities are very difficult because of the pain and swelling looking for an over-the-counter pain relieving gel

A MyObesityTeam Member

plant-based diet is a diet consisting mostly or entirely of plant-based foods. Plant-based diets encompass a wide range of dietary patterns that contain low amounts of animal products and high amounts… read more

August 30, 2023

What Is The Best Pain Relieving Medicine For Severe Arthritis In The Knees

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alexandria, IN

I have been diagnosed with severe arthritis in both knees normal activities are very difficult because of the pain and swelling looking for an over-the-counter pain relieving in jail

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have been diagnosed with the same thing so I'm feeling you right now. I try to do as much as I can, but sometimes I over do it and then I'm kinda like down for the next day so I'm trying to adjust… read more

October 2, 2023

Are Their People In Here Looking To Be Friends And Build Each Other Up.

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenville, SC
A MyObesityTeam Member

Hello either of you can reach out to me. I always need more friends.

April 4

Anybody Know Of A Social Club For Those With Limited Mobility

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ft Lauderdale, FL
A MyObesityTeam Member

I'd be interested if there was.

July 31, 2023

Weight Loss Medication

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bismarck, ND

I have a significant amount of weight to lose (300 + lbs) and am wondering if anyone has had success with weight loss medications and if so which ones?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I am on Ozempic. I lost the majority of my weight before I was on it but I hear about how other people have lost a lot. It makes me less hungry. It is worth a shot. Years ago, I tried Contrave but I… read more

September 30, 2023

How Do You Know How Many Calories You Need To Loose Weight?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
OKC, OK
A MyObesityTeam Member

You can google a calorie calculator. It has you put your age,height, weight then calculates what your calories should be.

October 28, 2023

Does Anyone Know How The DASH Diet Works? I’ve Been Trying To Find The Parameters Of It But Haven’t Found It Without Having To Pay For It?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
OKC, OK

I have PCOS, Diabetes 2, fatty liver, and a lot of abdominal belly fat. I am looking for a meal plan that is actually sustainable to do with simple basic food menus that my husband, who has food texture problems and food allergies, can eat too.

You name the diet, I think I have tried it. I loose 10-20 lbs and then stop loosing weight. I get frustrated and end up giving up. So any suggestions?

A MyObesityTeam Member

The only way I lose is to weigh and measure my food. I keep track of how many calories I’m eating. For my body type I eat 1200 calories. Some start at 1300 or 1500 but adjust them lower after losing… read more

October 28, 2023

Bad Day Eat Too Many Sweets No Control..

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Portsmouth, OH
A MyObesityTeam Member

Dont be too hard on yourself dear....it's been bad YEARS for me due to so much emotional stress that I endured...but we can always start again tomorrow, or the day after. Where there is life there is… read more

February 20
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