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About 35 years ago I weighed 140 lbs - which for being a middle aged woman who stands 5' 7" wasn't bad.
But as the years clicked by I slowly gained weight until I was closing in on 165 lbs. Not so good.
So I started to slowly move away from sweets and excessive carbohydrates. I started eating more whole grains, more fruit, more vegs, less processed foods and more protein. I think it took a full year to click down below 160 lbs. About two weeks ago I stepped on a scale and was down to 152. Having IBS probably helped but it's a sucky way to lose weight.
I haven't really noticed any health changes except my nightly/morning leg cramps have faded. That's good because they were extraordinarily painful. My hips don't seem to hurt as much but that could be seasonal. I think I'll see more benefits when I go below 150.
But as the years clicked by I slowly gained weight until I was closing in on 165 lbs. Not so good.
So I started to slowly move away from sweets and excessive carbohydrates. I started eating more whole grains, more fruit, more vegs, less processed foods and more protein. I think it took a full year to click down below 160 lbs. About two weeks ago I stepped on a scale and was down to 152. Having IBS probably helped but it's a sucky way to lose weight.
I haven't really noticed any health changes except my nightly/morning leg cramps have faded. That's good because they were extraordinarily painful. My hips don't seem to hurt as much but that could be seasonal. I think I'll see more benefits when I go below 150.
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