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Good Appointment

QVCkitty1 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:27:06 GMT

I f it sounds like I’m bragging, I kind of am. It’s been a journey, but my BP. Is good and since July I’ve lost 45 Lbs. I think I’m most impressed that I lost 5 Lb. since early Dec. Appt. I got through the holidays unscathed. All kidding aside, I’ll be humble tomorrow, but today, I’m bragging !😍

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Karie2022 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:29:18 GMT

Good for you, losing weight is never easy😀

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chloe66 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:32:17 GMT

High Five Girl!! Good for you, I know it wasn't easy.

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pupwhipped — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:39:28 GMT

Girl, I'd be bragging, too!!!!!

One a side note, I have lost about 15 pounds since November. It was forced on me, though, without my choosing. Diverticulitis came calling, including some fun (NOT!) time spent in the hospital.

Congrats to YOU!

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:01:09 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
Girl, I'd be bragging, too!!!!!

One a side note, I have lost about 15 pounds since November. It was forced on me, though, without my choosing. Diverticulitis came calling, including some fun (NOT!) time spent in the hospital.

Congrats to YOU!

@pupwhipped I’m sorry, that must have been tough, I hope you are better.

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QueenDanceALot — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:11:46 GMT

You deserve to brag a little!

Congrats!

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Still Raining — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:13:30 GMT

Go ahead and brag. You have it coming!!! Wonderful work.

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hckynut — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:32:23 GMT

Sounds great @QVCkitty1 ,

Lowering one's blood pressure to an acceptable number puts less strain on several parts of the human anatomy. For many, losing as little as 5 pounds can move their blood pressure numbers much lower.

Losing 45 pounds is a lot of weight and you should be proud of those numbers. Whatever you did/are doing to lose this weight you did not want to carry, worked/is working for you. Best wishes for attaining and/or maintaining your desired body weight.

hckynut

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:47:24 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

Sounds great @QVCkitty1 ,

Lowering one's blood pressure to an acceptable number puts less strain on several parts of the human anatomy. For many, losing as little as 5 pounds can move their blood pressure numbers much lower.

Losing 45 pounds is a lot of weight and you should be proud of those numbers. Whatever you did/are doing to lose this weight you did not want to carry, worked/is working for you. Best wishes for attaining and/or maintaining your desired body weight.

hckynut

@hckynut , thanks, I just tried a common sense, lower sodium diet. using the knowledge I’ve acquired over the years ( and not always followed ). Thanks for the kind words

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Trinity11 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:45:55 GMT

Congratulations for a job well done!!

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Carmie — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:54:23 GMT

Wow, you did good and I am sure you had to work hard to get where you are. You should be proud and a little boasting is in order here.

Congratulations.

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Lilysmom — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:00:40 GMT

@QVCkitty1 , atta girl! Well done. LM

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Carol Diane — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:05:31 GMT

Honey, bragging??? I'd be dancing (and if you saw that, it isn't a pretty sight). Congratulations!!!!

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Hoovermom — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:57:32 GMT

@QVCkitty1 : I would love to hear about your plan for your incredible weight loss. I have stalled.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:36:04 GMT

@Hoovermom wrote:
@QVCkitty1 : I would love to hear about your plan for your incredible weight loss. I have stalled.

@Hoovermom , I’m no nutrition expert, ?I just know what works for me. I started making my own soups, so I could control the sodium , same with salad dressing. It hurt my heart, but I eliminated most of my lean cuisines, (handy but full of salt). I already ate lots of chicken, but I added ground chicken and turkey for chili and pasta sauce. Brown rice and whole wheat pasta replaced white. I don’t eat cereal or bread, breakfast is usually a banana or other potassium rich food. It’s a process, and I’m not a machine, apsis I will have the occasional popcorn, or yes a small serving of Cheetos. 😱 However, most of the time my snack is fresh fruit salad. I was a Diet Coke addict, and now I might have 1 every 2 weeks, if that. Unsalted mixed nuts, ( just a few ) and LaCroix sparkling water is a good drink, the coconut is really good. Even if you don’t have BP issues like me cutting back on salt is a healthier choice. That’s all I’ve got.

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Hoovermom — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:20:51 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
@Hoovermom wrote:
@QVCkitty1 : I would love to hear about your plan for your incredible weight loss. I have stalled.
@Hoovermom , I’m no nutrition expert, ?I just know what works for me. I started making my own soups, so I could control the sodium , same with salad dressing. It hurt my heart, but I eliminated most of my lean cuisines, (handy but full of salt). I already ate lots of chicken, but I added ground chicken and turkey for chili and pasta sauce. Brown rice and whole wheat pasta replaced white. I don’t eat cereal or bread, breakfast is usually a banana or other potassium rich food. It’s a process, and I’m not a machine, apsis I will have the occasional popcorn, or yes a small serving of Cheetos. 😱 However, most of the time my snack is fresh fruit salad. I was a Diet Coke addict, and now I might have 1 every 2 weeks, if that. Unsalted mixed nuts, ( just a few ) and LaCroix sparkling water is a good drink, the coconut is really good. Even if you don’t have BP issues like me cutting back on salt is a healthier choice. That’s all I’ve got.

@QVCkitty1 : First of all, you have got a lot!! Thank you for your response. I congratulations you and wish for your continued success. Now on to my journey.

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riley1 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:23:57 GMT

@QVCkitty1 - Brag away!!! You should be very proud of yourself. You have earned bragging rights, lol.

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Brisky — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:21:31 GMT

Great news! BRAG ON😊😊😊😊😊

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Tyak — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:39:01 GMT

I'm envious, OP. I just can't seem to get my head where it has to be for me to drop some weight (and I've joined WW and still can't seem to get in the right frame of mind.) I've lost a little bit but nowhere near your 45 lbs!

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:05:14 GMT

@Tyak wrote:
I'm envious, OP. I just can't seem to get my head where it has to be for me to drop some weight (and I've joined WW and still can't seem to get in the right frame of mind.) I've lost a little bit but nowhere near your 45 lbs!

@Tyak , Please don’t beat yourself up, I had to be scared into losing. It has been a lifelong struggle for me, I had to face what my poor choices were doing to my body. Since I retired I was in a state of denial about how much I had gained. I wish you the best of luck !😻