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• Katie commented on My Weight Loss Efforts Just Aren't Working!
  "Healthy eating" may not itself help you lose weight, but in general two things happen: you feel better and second, since healthier food is often less processed, it is easier to consume fewer calories....
• Sandra54 commented on My Weight Loss Efforts Just Aren't Working!
  nice...
• Lynn - teaches Going FAT2Lean commented on My Weight Loss Efforts Just Aren't Working!
  I agree with LisaM. Balancing your protein, carbs, and fat is important. You need protein to burn fat and you need to ingest good fats to help nourish your body. If you aren't eating the right balance of protein, carbs and fats for your metabolic body type, you probably will not lose. Have you ever thought of starting to take your measurements? How are your clothes fitting? Any different? You could be losing inches and not even realizing it. Muscle weighs more than fat and takes up a whole lot less space. Would love hear back from you on this....
• Suz commented on My Weight Loss Efforts Just Aren't Working!
  I can only imagine how frustrating this is for you. Being a mom twice your age, I'm thinking that a trip to the family doctor might be in order. I hope not, but there could be a physiological disorder causing the problem. Good luck to you. Let us know how you're doing. P.S. TO BARRY, SHUT UP !!! unless you have something constructive to say. You're not helping....
• SueK24 commented on My Weight Loss Efforts Just Aren't Working!
  Hi sanp! Suz29's advice to your doctor is very good, just in case you have an underlying thyroid problem that could be preventing weight loss. Another tip, it's not all about how many calories you eat and expend. Equally important, I should say even more even more important, is the proportions of the quality of the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and fat) that those calories come from. You'll have the best results eating meal composed of lean protein, lots of veggies, some fruit and a dash of monounsaturated fat. I had difficulty similar to yours, had tried many combinations of healthy...