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So, I've managed to shed about 45 pounds, which is great, but now I'm dealing with this weird wrinkling thing on my stomach, especially when I flex. It's like my skin doesn't know what to do with itself. I've been hitting the gym pretty consistently for over a year, hoping to build up the...

I'm seeing more and more about how exercise isn't all that helpful for shedding pounds. www.newscientist.com It's not really news, I guess. I always figured diet was 90% of it. Now I'm wondering if exercise is even 5%. Sounds like the body adjusts to compensate for the extra energy you burn...

It's been quite the adventure, and there were many moments I wanted to throw in the towel. I'd have weeks where the scale wouldn't budge, or even creep up a bit, and plateaus that lasted for what felt like forever. But I stuck with it, and today I'm celebrating officially crossing the 50-pound mark!

I'm down about 38lbs now. It took almost three quarters of a year and then the pounds really started melting off. I was really worried that something was wrong with me, like a serious illness, but doc says I'm in good shape.

I've been on Ozempic for type 2 diabetes for almost half a decade now. At first, I shed around 15 pounds, but I've gained back all of that and then some. The only side effect I'm still experiencing is some indigestion if I eat anything after dinner. I don't notice any of the benefits anymore. I...

I accomplished my goal today. After a year and a half of diligently sticking to a 1200 calorie diet, I finally made it. The last few months became increasingly challenging, with the weight loss slowing considerably. But perseverance pays off. At 67, I ran a solid 2 miles without stopping...