Posts by woltmanns

If your uterus is "really hard" could it possibly be endometriosis?  I don't know the symptoms but I do know that hardening of the uterus is one.  If that is a possibility then you REALLY need to talk to your doctor.

Potassium supplements could help!

I guess I'll be the only one that is on the diet - 2nd round - and actually had success without gaining weight back. 

I started the diet the end of February, finishing the end of March, and lost 23 pounds taking the drops and eating 500 calories a day.  After 8 months I had only gained 4 pounds, which my body fluctuates anyway.  I have just started the diet again and am down 12 pounds with a goal of 22 pounds.  I LOVE this diet and highly recommend it to people who already eat healthy and work out without the success they are looking for.  This would not be the right diet for someone who does not already have discipline around food or the desire to work out.  However, for me it has been wonderful.

So, bring on the bashing - I can handle it.  A total loss of 35 pounds is worth it to me.

If you do decide to do this massage please enlighten us as to your progress.  It's always nice to have someone else do the research and save the rest of us money, OR, if it truly works, to share the info. 

As it reminds me somewhat of those electrical shock bands that people used to use to lose weight - the ones that would make your muscles contract painfully - I think I would avoid it, but as I said, if it works, let us know!

I also work at a desk all day and am working at kicking a few pounds - the thing that has helped me is having baggies of veggies and fruits cut up and in the drawer next to me.  Some of my coworkers have even taken to drying their veggies and fruits so they have more of a crunch, like chips.

Hope that helps!  I have lots of easy recipes that you can make before and have at work if you need any extra ideas.

Good luck!

And I completely agree with the not being here to be judged or put up with snide comments that people feel they need to post as feedback!  We're supposed to be here to help each other no matter personal flaws, ignorances, and/or viewpoints on diets or techniques. 

People are going to get ornery because I'm advocating something different, but oh well.  I am also 5'4" and weighed 163 in February after 8 months of calorie counting and working out.  I didn't lose anything doing this!  I went on HCG and lost 23 lbs. by the end of March (35 days from start). 

Although I was impressed with that weight I figured I'd do another round, which I just started last week.  I'm down again with a goal of 118 by the end of this round, 30 days to go and 17 lbs.

If you're not seeing results, look into this and maybe you'll be as happy with it as I have been.

Good luck!

I just returned from Yellowstone and hiked the whole park wearing my Vibram FiveFinger Sprints.  Wasn't sure if they'd be enough but wanted to experience the whole revolution of bare-footing.  Surprisingly I had no problems hiking in these for 4 days straight.  The only thing that was a little hard to get used to was that grass and weeds would go between my toes and I could feel it, and the fact that these shoes are hideous!

May be something to consider though - I love them!

Nicky - If she likes soda see if there is any Zevia in your area.  It's really sweet and a little different from regular soda but does not have sugar so does not affect the gylcemic index.  She may end up really liking it - especially if you tell her it's the new craze, not a diet drink!

For your own weight issues - I understand completely your fear of being large like your parents so not wanting to gain weight; however, it's equally important for you to be healthy and just like overeating, undereating is a problem too.  If you look up the recipes on this site and all of you begin eating the same thing, then all of you will be on track to being healthy.

Some fun recipes that are similar to what you may normally eat at home (and are listed on this site) are: curried chicken, extra light chicken chili verde, Ron's amazing salad, spinach stuffed chicken, sweet potato fries, and zucchini lasagna.  These are just some that I've posted and were approved my husband and kids, but there are a ton available.

Again, good luck and take care of yourself!

^ this...

There are many of us on this forum that have not been able to have as many children as we would like or haven't been able to conceive even one child. 

If having this baby and raising it on your own is overwhelming, and so proud of you for not wanting to end this being's life, perhaps you can consider others that strongly desire children and aren't physically able to bring them into the world.  There have been quite a few posts about adoption here from healthy people - just another option!

I'm not saying have the baby for anyone else, I'm just pointing out another option!

Agreed...whatever it takes to not have this issue overlooked any longer, or further provisions made to excuse those benefitting illegally where legals do not benefit.  Taking action makes the problem better known and a final decision made, thus is proactive.  Sadly, many do feel that they are being targeted because of the color of their skin, and I truly hope it does not come to that!