Hello Cheri, I was glad to read the success you have had in losing weight. About 16 months ago I started taking an energy drink. As a result of that I started walking 3 times a week for about 45 minutes each time. Then after a month of that, I wanted to go a little faster. So I started to alternate jogging a few hundred yards with walking a few hundred yards. Now I have been able to jog on a somewhat regular basis. However, this summer the humidity has been quite high in Florida and this has adversely affected my jogging. Nonetheless I was able to lose a few pounds. Apparently, centripetal obesity is not very healthy these days. In conjunction with exercising I started taking a meal replacement drink which has a rich creamy chocolate flavor which I like.

Hi, Daniel, Welcome. I'm glad that's worked for you. All of those meal replacement drinks that I've ever looked at have too much sugar for me. I have trouble even mixing my own from fruit or vegetables and powdered protein. Still hungry, then to add insult to injury it makes me crash half an hour later. Good job on the jogging. What's centripetal obesity? Doesn't sound like it would ever be healthy! Inquiring minds want to know... Cheri

Hi Cheri, Thank you for the info. My sister has been struggling with her weight for years. She had gotten to 130 pounds over weight. Luckily this past year she has made some drastic changes to her life. It is not just a matter of dieting it's a matter of actually changing your life. I will forward this book to her - she is working really hard and we are all cheering for her.

Hi, Gina. Hope it helps. This is not necessarily a quick weight-loss solution, but it's certainly one you can stick with if you have the motivation. Whatever works. Your sister should definitely be under a doctor's supervision, and if she is, should check with her physician before incorporating any new food plan or exercise. Thanks for visiting. Cheri

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