Great post, Buddy, as ALWAYS!!!! Thanks for sharing...Thanks for
Caring enough. to SHARE!!!!! KEEP Up the GREAT work!!!!!
13 May 15 by member: SuccessThisTime58
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I agree MO. It's tough, but they have got to go as far as my experience. I have eliminated the soda influence & am working on the Sweet & Low. I use it for tea, when I drink it. Otherwise it's H2O brother. And even when you make your mind up to cut them out, you have to contend with all the marketing & products everywhere. It may not work for everybody, but it has definitely helped me.
13 May 15 by member: Jonathan Walsh
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13 May 15 by member: NikkiJP
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Great work on the weight loss! How nice that you are able to be out there inspiring others. :)
13 May 15 by member: izzypup68
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13 May 15 by member: Sugar Waffle
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Good for you, keep up the good work.
13 May 15 by member: snezica
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The water comment makes sense!
13 May 15 by member: CJHodge69
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what is the VA weight management program please
13 May 15 by member: annie oak
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The MOVE weight management program is designed for Veterans to live a more healthy lifestyle which will prevent medical cost and on going health issues from obesity. Now, there are many versions of the program but what I had was the 8 week intensive classroom instruction that was taught by weight loss professionals (Doctors - bariactric, Psychologist - motivation, Dieticians/Nutritionist - food managment, Exercise professionals. The program at first is designed to meet the needs of each Veteran because we all have different needs. Some use a HFLC diet but I used a High Protien, High Fiber, Low Sugar diet. I learned so much in the 8 weeks and most of all I learned how to live without being hungry all the time. I went to the source and found out what made me always hungry. I realize that some people go on diets and never can stay on them because they are always hungry. Sure, everyone can stay hungry for a few months but eventually the hunger always wins.
13 May 15 by member: midnightoil
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You've overcome a lot in your life and it just keeps getting better. Congrats.
13 May 15 by member: ClassicRocker
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When I first started Feb. 2014 I was 280 pounds. Between Feb. and May I only lost 3 pounds. When I decided to finally cut out all sodas, sweet tea, any sugary drinks is when the weight really started to come off. And I didn't even drink that much, but it made a HUGE difference. Since then I have lost 132 pounds. With out weight loss surgery. And I am now 1 year soda free! Sodas are a poison that people put in their bodies.
13 May 15 by member: lettygaylor
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Super weight loss! So proud of you!
13 May 15 by member: Deb_N
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What a milestone. But you are so nonchalant about the whole thing. If you aren't going to do it, let me scream for you - CELEBRATE!
13 May 15 by member: BuffyBear
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your giving me a pretty good argument to knock out the pop. Im doing better and better at it....keep your fingers crossed.
13 May 15 by member: malindapugh-miller
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You are inspirational! And I will start using sugar instead of artificial. I have used it for 40 plus years, time to change isn't it. I only use it in my hot tea in the mornings, so shouldn't be too difficult.
13 May 15 by member: shar201
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Thank you so much for your testimony. You are an inspiration to all of us and certainly make a case against artificial sweeteners! Please write us often and share your wisdom. We so need this kind of information.
13 May 15 by member: 2227Gwen
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First Congratulations on the 100 pound loss. What a great post! I can relate to the sweetener because once I quit using sweetener in my coffee and tea I started losing weight on my plan. I stalled last summer using sweetener in my iced tea, I had switched to black coffee early on and drink iced tea mainly in the summer. . I actually started using a bit of sugar instead (I like a bit of sweet in my tea, I have not managed to drink it with none yet) and the weight started dropping again. I thought about that much later reading posts here re: sweetener.
13 May 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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THAT is awesome - I am so happy for you !
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Awesome. Congratulations!
14 May 15 by member: UmmBilal
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