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Weight Loss/Maintenance

AngryOldDem

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4. There are no quick fixes or silver bullets to weight loss.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 31, 2012, 10:47 AM

Jul 2012

One does not put on weight overnight; one does not lose it overnight. It takes time and concentrated effort. Once you're in the habit, both portion control and activity become easier. It also helps if you accept the fact that you do need to be vigilant about tracking your weight and what/how/when you eat. It's a lesson I've had to (re)learn.

Quick weight loss schemes rarely work, and can actually harm your body in the long run.

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Colon cleansing? weight loss? [View all] UTUSN Jul 2012 OP

If it is advertised, it's a lie. that's my mantra. NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #1

Healthier eating is the best. Not necessarily eating LESS either. I eat more now than I ever did. auntAgonist Jul 2012 #8

exactly! I've never felt so full....but so good! dropped 65 lbs in the last 1.5 yrs. NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #11

That's an awesome accomplishment ! auntAgonist Aug 2012 #13

Your colon cleans itself just fine; it doesn't need any help. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2012 #2

There are no quick fixes or silver bullets to weight loss. AngryOldDem Jul 2012 #4

If ONLY it was that easy Peggy. For many people auntAgonist Jul 2012 #7

Don't listen to CaliforniaPeggy Whoa_Nelly Jul 2012 #9

"Eat less, exercise more. " RumNcoke Jul 2012 #10

Sadly NO. If that was 'it' then anyone could lose weight at any given time. auntAgonist Aug 2012 #12

You hit it on the head. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #14

Uh...what makes you think that his/her colon own your story Aug 2012 #17

Colon cleansing doesn't get rid of fat. Lisa0825 Jul 2012 #3

You'd have to look at the ingredients. noamnety Jul 2012 #5

my personal take handmade34 Jul 2012 #6

Please accept my apology for what I posted upthread. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #15

thank you Peggy. We ALL accept and appreciate your apology. auntAgonist Aug 2012 #16

LOL...to quote The Who old soul Aug 2012 #18