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Laura | Sunhats and Chardonnay's avatar

Thank you for sharing your results.

Like you, I'm over 60 and have gained a few pounds.

I've seen the ads all over the TV about this "miracle" drug. And as a pre-diabetic person, it does look appealling.

But as you describe some of the side affects, that a big no "thank you" from me.

I think weight loss in older persons needs to be evaluated with a back to basics plan.

Eat properly, move more.

And, most of us don't need as much food as we think.

In restaurants, have an appetizer instead of a meal.

And keep the alcohol on check.

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Patricia Berthelier's avatar

Hey, way to go, Patti!

That honesty and vulnerability you be in each one of your article is a treasure!

Truly, I'm glad that you've found a way out of the weight-gaining hell you and your body were in.

Not so weird indeed that it existed alongside your newly blissful married life with Carl.

As for aging having an effect on weight, I'm not so sure.

We take in and buy so many points of view, even scientific and medical ones, about this that they become our body's reality.

Each one of our bodies are so different, there's no general rule that can apply to them.

Everything changed for my body (and me) from the day I started asking it questions and really listening to it. And acting on what it was telling me. It takes some practice, I can't deny it but it has changed my whole life into a playful and rewarding relationship with my body...and myself...and everybody around me.

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